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About This Location

The City of Waverly Recycling Center is a municipal drop-off at 2800 5th Ave NW that takes a broad list of household recyclables, from corrugated cardboard and glass to plastics #1-5 and #7, tin cans, and used motor oil. It also has a heavy-duty paper shredder available for public use.

What this location Accepts

✓ Corrugated cardboard
✓ Newspapers, magazines, phone books, white and colored paper
✓ Shredded paper
✓ Paperback books
✓ Clear and colored glass
✓ Plastic containers #1-5 and #7
✓ Tin cans
✓ Aluminum foil and pans
✓ White styrofoam and styrofoam packing peanuts
✓ Christmas lights
✓ Used motor oil

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ #6 plastics (styrofoam coffee cups, egg and food containers)
✕ Plastic bags (even those with a recycling symbol)
✕ Plastic utensils and straws
✕ Containers that held cooking oil, motor oil, herbicide, fungicide, insecticide, paint, or paint thinner

Access & restrictions

public municipal drop-off · A heavy-duty paper shredder is available at the Recycling Center for public use. Closed Sundays and holidays.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What plastics does the Waverly Recycling Center accept?

It accepts plastic containers numbered #1 through #5 and #7. It does not take #6 plastics such as styrofoam coffee cups and egg or food containers, nor plastic bags, utensils, or straws.

Can I recycle styrofoam in Waverly?

White styrofoam and packing peanuts are accepted, but #6 styrofoam items like coffee cups and food containers are not.

Does the center take used motor oil?

Yes, used motor oil is accepted. However, plastic containers that previously held motor oil, cooking oil, or chemicals are not accepted.

When is the Waverly Recycling Center open?

Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm and Saturday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. It is closed on Sundays and holidays.

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Contact & Location

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2800 5th Ave NW, Waverly, IA 50677
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City / State
Waverly, Iowa

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed