Council Bluffs Recycling Center
4441 Gifford Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Household hazardous materials: Tue-Fri 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and second Saturday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Open to everyoneRecycling in Pottawattamie County, IA
What Pottawattamie County itself runs: 1 landfill, site or program covering 15 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 Pottawattamie County takes, item by item
- TelevisionsCouncil Bluffs Recycling Center$0.45/lb
- MattressesCouncil Bluffs Recycling CenterFrom $10
- Box springsCouncil Bluffs Recycling CenterFrom $10
- CardboardCouncil Bluffs Recycling CenterFree
- ComputersCouncil Bluffs Recycling Center$0.45/lb
- CouchesCouncil Bluffs Recycling CenterFrom $10
- FurnitureCouncil Bluffs Recycling CenterFrom $10
- Refrigerators and freezersCouncil Bluffs Recycling Center$20
- Washers and dryersCouncil Bluffs Recycling Center$8
- MicrowavesCouncil Bluffs Recycling Center$8
- PaintCouncil Bluffs Recycling CenterCost not listed
- TiresCouncil Bluffs Recycling Center$5–$10
- BatteriesCouncil Bluffs Recycling CenterCost not listed
- Scrap metalCouncil Bluffs Recycling CenterCost not listed
- Other electronicsCouncil Bluffs Recycling Center$0.45/lb
County sites and programs
Cities and towns in Pottawattamie County with their own guides
Where this information comes from (20)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Council Bluffs Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Council Bluffs Public Works
- The Council Bluffs Recycling Center is at 4441 Gifford Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling Center phone: (712) 890-5454. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Besides household recyclables, the center accepts appliances, bulky waste and furniture, electronics, household hazardous waste, scrap metal and tires; payment is due at the time of service. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Payment is required at the time of service. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · City of Council Bluffs Public Works
- Household hazardous materials are taken Tuesday-Friday 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and the second Saturday of the month 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household hazardous materials disposal is free for Pottawattamie County residents; residential materials from outside the county and commercial waste are accepted for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Paint (latex, oil-based, spray and stains) and rechargeable batteries of all types are accepted as household hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Leave materials in original containers, bring a driver's license and expect a short questionnaire. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky Waste and Furniture Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Council Bluffs Public Works
- Accepted bulky items include furniture such as sofas, chairs, tables, beds and dressers, and mattresses and box springs of all sizes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky waste is $75 per ton, prorated ($10 per 260 pounds), with a $10 minimum per load. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Iowa DNR: Regional Collection Centers & Grants (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
- DNR lists the Council Bluffs RCC at 4441 Gifford Rd. as the main Regional Collection Center for Pottawattamie County. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tire Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Council Bluffs Public Works
- Car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, lawn mower, farm, trailer and ATV tires are accepted, including tires with rims. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires cost $350 per ton stacked in a semi-trailer or $700 per ton unstacked; a passenger tire is about $5 stacked or $10 unstacked. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Council Bluffs Public Works
- Accepted electronics include computers and laptops, monitors, phones and tablets, printers, audio/video equipment and televisions (flat screen, plasma and CRT). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics cost $0.45 per pound, charged on actual weight. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliance Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Council Bluffs Public Works
- Residential fees: dryers, washers and microwaves $8 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Washers cost $8 residential. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigerators and freezers cost $20 residential ($26 commercial). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Drop-off Recycling Locations (opens in new tab) · City of Council Bluffs Public Works
- Paper, glass, metal, plastic and cardboard are accepted free at the Recycling Center during business hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
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