Recycling in North Liberty, IA

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.
• Trash, Recycling & Compost Services (opens in new tab) · City of North Liberty
  • Larger items like appliances, tires and furniture can go curbside with trash stickers on each item on the regular pickup day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Trash, recycling and compost services are provided by Johnson County Refuse, an LRS company, and included on monthly city utility bills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Trash stickers are $3, sold at City Hall (360 N. Main Street) and local gas stations and grocery stores. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Curbside recyclables include newspapers, flattened cardboard and chipboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A monthly recycling fee of $4.85 is on the utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Spring Cleanup Day is held the last Saturday in April, 7-11 a.m., for North Liberty residents only (bring a water bill stub or driver's license). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Each year residents can bring large items to the public works facility free of charge on Spring Cleanup Day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted: furniture and other bulky items, white goods, brush and limbs, car and truck batteries and up to 8 tires, and metal and car parts. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items go to the Public Works Facility, 620 Calvin Street. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Regular household trash, paint and toxic materials are not accepted. 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.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.