Recycling in Cedar Falls, IA

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Bulk Items (opens in new tab) · City of Cedar Falls Public Works
  • Large item pick-up is for residents with an active Cedar Falls refuse account; call Public Works at (319) 273-8629 to schedule. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cost is $10 per stop for 10 or fewer items, $20 for 11-20 items, billed to the CFU bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Couches, chairs, recliners, tables, grills, bicycles, mattresses and box springs can be picked up. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances (washers/dryers, refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, etc.) are $10 each, and computers and televisions $10 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Microwave ovens, computers and televisions are among the charged items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Car/truck tires are $3.75 off the rim and $12 on the rim; motorcycle tires $2. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of Cedar Falls Public Works
  • The Cedar Falls Transfer Station is at 1524 State Street, next to the Cedar Falls Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. (last load 4:45) and Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (last load 2:45). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Public Works phone for Transfer Station questions: (319) 273-8629. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household/demolition waste is $65 per ton with a $7 minimum under 215 lbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Cedar Falls Public Works
  • The Cedar Falls Recycling Center is next to the Transfer Station at 1524 State Street. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Recycling Center takes clean cardboard, newsprint, magazines and office paper, among other recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Center hours are Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Iowa Code 455D.10: Land disposal of lead acid batteries prohibited; collection for recycling (opens in new tab) · Iowa Legislature (Legislative Services Agency)
  • Land disposal of lead-acid batteries has been prohibited in Iowa since July 1, 1990. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa retailers selling lead-acid batteries must accept used lead-acid batteries from customers buying new ones, at the point of sale. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Iowa DNR disposal guide: Batteries (Lead Acid) (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
  • DNR: it is illegal in Iowa to put lead-acid batteries in the garbage or trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DNR says lead-acid batteries may also be recycled at the local Regional Collection Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DNR: the law requires retailers to accept an old lead-acid battery at the point of sale when you buy a new one. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Iowa DNR fact sheet: Battery Recycling/Disposal (revised 8/2015) (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
  • DNR notes that some retailers will take a lead-acid battery even without a new battery purchase. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Iowa DNR: Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
  • DNR says rechargeable batteries should not go in the trash or the recycling bin. Checked October 26, 2026.
• The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle): Drop-off Locations (opens in new tab) · The Battery Network
  • Enter a ZIP code in The Battery Network locator to find drop-off sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Most sites take common household and rechargeable batteries; check each location's details before visiting. Checked October 26, 2026.

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