Computer Recycling in Cedar Falls, IA
Computers cost $10 to recycle at the Cedar Falls Transfer Station, 1524 State Street, or on a large-item pick-up.
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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- List each device and describe any damage to the operator.
- Back up your files and erase the device using the maker’s instructions.
- Ask whether documented data destruction is offered and what it costs.
Iowa rules
- DNR says to take unwanted computers and monitors to the local RCC or a retailer return program. Source: Iowa DNR disposal guide: Computers and Computer Monitors (opens in new tab)
- CRT computer monitors can contain 5 to 7 pounds of lead. Source: Iowa DNR disposal guide: Computers and Computer Monitors (opens in new tab)
More Iowa rules (11)
- Discarded CRTs collected for recycling, including household ones, must be handled under the state CRT recycling rules once a collector takes them. Source: Iowa Administrative Code 567, Chapter 102: Solid Waste Management (effective 9/23/26) (opens in new tab)
- The state CRT recycling rules do not apply to CRTs collected for disposal. Source: Iowa Administrative Code 567, Chapter 102: Solid Waste Management (effective 9/23/26) (opens in new tab)
- Iowa households can take household hazardous materials to Regional Collection Centers (RCCs); RCC services are free to residents within each RCC's service area. Source: Iowa DNR: Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab)
- RCC services for eligible businesses carry a small fee. Source: Iowa DNR: Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab)
- DNR tells residents to find their nearest RCC and schedule an appointment before dropping off hazardous materials. Source: Iowa DNR: Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab)
- DNR says not to dump hazardous materials in ditches, pour them down drains or sewers, or put them in the trash. Source: Iowa DNR: Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab)
- Iowa has 28 main RCCs and 43 satellite facilities serving 96 of the state's counties. Source: Iowa DNR: Regional Collection Centers & Grants (opens in new tab)
- Some counties are served by RCC mobile collection events run under contract with a main RCC; 29 counties have RCC mobile service. Source: Iowa DNR: Regional Collection Centers & Grants (opens in new tab)
- Many RCCs run a Swap Shop where usable products can be dropped off for others to take at no charge. Source: Iowa DNR: Regional Collection Centers & Grants (opens in new tab)
- DNR publishes a county-by-county table of the RCC main and satellite facilities that serve each county. Source: Iowa DNR: Regional Collection Centers & Grants (opens in new tab)
- Under Iowa Code chapter 455F, regional collection centers keep regular hours when the public may drop off hazardous materials. Source: Iowa Code chapter 455F: Household hazardous materials (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (21)
Where this information comes from
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.
- 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.
- Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of Cedar Falls Public Works
- 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.
- The Transfer Station recycles scrap metal, appliances, tires, computers and televisions for a recycling fee; scrap metal is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances (washers/dryers, refrigerators/freezers, microwaves and more) are $10 each, and computers and televisions $10. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household/demolition waste is $65 per ton with a $7 minimum under 215 lbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Iowa DNR: Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
- Iowa households can take household hazardous materials to Regional Collection Centers (RCCs); RCC services are free to residents within each RCC's service area. Checked October 26, 2026.
- RCC services for eligible businesses carry a small fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DNR tells residents to find their nearest RCC and schedule an appointment before dropping off hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DNR says not to dump hazardous materials in ditches, pour them down drains or sewers, or put them in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Iowa DNR: Regional Collection Centers & Grants (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
- Iowa has 28 main RCCs and 43 satellite facilities serving 96 of the state's counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some counties are served by RCC mobile collection events run under contract with a main RCC; 29 counties have RCC mobile service. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many RCCs run a Swap Shop where usable products can be dropped off for others to take at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DNR publishes a county-by-county table of the RCC main and satellite facilities that serve each county. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Iowa Code chapter 455F: Household hazardous materials (opens in new tab) · Iowa Legislature (Legislative Services Agency)
- Under Iowa Code chapter 455F, regional collection centers keep regular hours when the public may drop off hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Iowa DNR disposal guide: Computers and Computer Monitors (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
- DNR says to take unwanted computers and monitors to the local RCC or a retailer return program. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CRT computer monitors can contain 5 to 7 pounds of lead. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Iowa Administrative Code 567, Chapter 102: Solid Waste Management (effective 9/23/26) (opens in new tab) · Iowa Legislature (Legislative Services Agency)
- Discarded CRTs collected for recycling, including household ones, must be handled under the state CRT recycling rules once a collector takes them. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The state CRT recycling rules do not apply to CRTs collected for disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
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