Recycling Centers in Waterloo, IA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Waterloo, Iowa. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Find recycling drop-off locations in Waterloo, Iowa. This directory lists 13 facilities serving the Waterloo area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Waterloo: A Local Guide
Waterloo has 13 recycling centers in this directory, including scrap-metal yards, a plastics processor, an electronics kiosk and bottle-and-can redemption centers. Curbside recycling in Waterloo is a voluntary, opt-in program run through the city's Public Works Sanitation Department, which contracted with Republic Services to collect recyclables twice a month for a monthly fee; residents sign up and request a cart by calling Public Works. On top of curbside, Iowa's statewide Bottle Bill adds a 5-cent deposit on carbonated and alcoholic beverage containers that you get back when you return empties to a store or redemption center. For options across the state, browse the full Iowa recycling directory.
The centers below cover a range of needs. For scrap metal, Alter Metal Recycling and Push Iron & Metals are established buyers, and Vic Fuller Salvage & Wrecking handles auto salvage. To claim the nickel deposit on cans and bottles, R's Redemption Center is a dedicated redemption site, while Green Line Polymers works with plastics and an EcoATM kiosk buys used phones for instant payment. Accepted items, pricing and hours vary, so confirm on each center's page.
If a Waterloo center does not fit, nearby Iowa cities in this directory may help. Cedar Falls sits directly across the river with four listings, and Cedar Rapids is a short drive south. For more options, Des Moines has 24 centers, and Iowa City and Ames each add more. You can also return to the statewide Iowa hub to search by town.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Waterloo
Does Waterloo, IA have curbside recycling?
Yes, but it is voluntary. The City of Waterloo's Public Works Sanitation Department runs an opt-in curbside program, with Republic Services collecting recyclables twice a month for a monthly fee. Residents must sign up and request a cart by contacting Public Works. For drop-off alternatives, see the full list of Waterloo recycling centers.
How does Iowa's bottle deposit work in Waterloo?
Iowa charges a 5-cent deposit on carbonated and alcoholic beverage containers at purchase. You get the nickel back when you return empty cans and bottles to a store or redemption center. In Waterloo, R's Redemption Center handles container redemption.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Waterloo?
Waterloo has several scrap-metal buyers, including Alter Metal Recycling, Push Iron & Metals and Strategic Scrap. Accepted grades and pricing change with the metal market, so call ahead for current rates and any ID requirements.
Where can I recycle old phones or electronics in Waterloo?
For used phones and small devices, an EcoATM kiosk in Waterloo offers instant trade-in payment. For larger electronics or other materials, check the other Waterloo recycling centers and confirm accepted items before you go.