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Recycling in Johnson County, IA

What Johnson County itself runs: 4 landfills, sites and programs covering 12 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

What Johnson County takes, item by item

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County sites and programs

Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center

City of Iowa City landfill and recycling center at 3900 Hebl Avenue SW (mailing address Iowa City; Census places it in Union township, unincorporated Johnson County). Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-noon. Recycles electronics, appliances, tires, scrap metal, cardboard and more for customers from Johnson County and the city limits of Kalona and Riverside. Phone 319-356-5185.

Johnson County residents

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Iowa City Hazardous Material Collection Facility (Regional Collection Center)

The household hazardous materials Regional Collection Center at the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center, 3900 Hebl Avenue SW (Census: Union township, unincorporated Johnson County). Residential drop-off Thursday and Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-noon, no appointment, at no cost for residents of Johnson County and the city limits of Kalona and Riverside.

Johnson County residents

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Iowa City-area battery drop-off locations

Battery drop-off bins listed by the City of Iowa City at fire stations, city halls, libraries and stores across Johnson County (Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, Solon, Oxford, Lone Tree, Hills) for household alkaline, lithium and rechargeable batteries.

Johnson County residents

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Cities and towns in Johnson County with their own guides

Where this information comes from (22)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Iowa City Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Iowa City
    • The Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center (3900 Hebl Avenue SW) serves Johnson County and the city limits of Kalona and Riverside, and cannot accept materials from outside that area. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-noon; closed City holidays and windy days. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Computers and televisions cost $20 each (fee includes components); other electronic items cost $3 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large appliances, such as microwaves, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers and freezers, cost $12.50 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Exercise equipment costs $3 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard recycling is at no cost; flatten and cut pieces to two by two feet. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap metal (iron, steel, aluminum, brass, copper) is recycled at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires cost $0.15 per pound ($3 minimum). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Oil-based paint goes to the Hazardous Material Collection Facility; latex paint can be hardened and put in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hazardous Material (opens in new tab) · City of Iowa City
    • The Hazardous Material Collection Facility at the landfill accepts residential hazardous material from Johnson County and the city limits of Kalona and Riverside during open hours only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents of Johnson County, Kalona and Riverside can bring hazardous material to the facility at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential drop-off is Thursday and Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-noon; no appointment needed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted garage products include oil-based paint (limit 20 gallons per visit), paint thinner, stain and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted batteries include alkaline, lithium, lithium-ion, rechargeable, sealed lead-acid and auto or boat batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR: Regional Collection Centers & Grants (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR's RCC table lists the Iowa City RCC (3900 Hebl Ave SW) as the main RCC for Johnson County, and for incorporated Washington County. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries (opens in new tab) · City of Iowa City
    • Service-area residents can drop most alkaline, lithium and rechargeable batteries at the listed locations during their open hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drop-off bins do not take damaged batteries, e-scooter/bike/vehicle batteries, auto or boat batteries or large quantities; tape terminals of non-alkaline batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • East Side Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Iowa City
    • East Side Recycling Center is at 2401 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Programs serve residents and businesses in Johnson County and the city limits of Kalona and Riverside; materials from outside are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard, paper, glass, plastic, metal and oil recycling are in the parking lot and available 24/7 at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Flatten corrugated cardboard and size pieces to at most two by two feet. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa City ReStore (opens in new tab) · Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity
    • The Iowa City ReStore, a site partner at East Side Recycling Center, gives the address as 2401 Scott Boulevard SE, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. Checked October 26, 2026.

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