Recycling in Clinton, IA

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Checked October 26, 2026

• About the Clinton County Solid Waste Agency (opens in new tab) · Clinton County Area Solid Waste Agency
  • The Regional Collection Center has taken household hazardous materials from homes in Cedar, Clinton and Jackson counties since 1995. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The RCC collects items such as oil-based paint, pool chemicals and gasoline; the service is free to Clinton County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Clinton County residents may drop off without an appointment; businesses (VSQG) and out-of-county residents need an appointment and pay fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted categories include batteries (rechargeable, lithium, non-alkaline). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances including stoves, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, freezers and microwaves are $10 each ($17 out of county). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Doors must be removed from refrigerators and freezers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 1-4 car or light truck tires are $5 each ($10 on rim); 5 or more are $350 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap metal recycling (bicycles, lawnmowers, fences, chairs) is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • E-waste: computer towers and printers $10; monitors and TVs 20 inches or less $15; TVs over 20 inches $20. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Single-stream drop-off recycling includes corrugated cardboard (3 feet by 3 feet); out-of-county recycling costs $45 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Iowa DNR: Regional Collection Centers & Grants (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
  • Iowa DNR lists the Clinton County RCC as the main RCC for Clinton, Cedar, Jackson and Fayette counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
• What Can Be Recycled (opens in new tab) · City of Clinton
  • Corrugated cardboard is an acceptable paper item for Clinton recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Solid Waste, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Clinton
  • Blue recycling carts are collected every other week from residential properties. 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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