Recycling in Scott County, IA

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

• Locations and Hours (opens in new tab) · Waste Commission of Scott County
  • The Household Hazardous Material Facility is at 5640 Carey Avenue, Davenport, IA 52807. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Electronics Recovery Center is at 5650 Carey Avenue, Davenport, IA 52807; phone 563-823-0119. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Hazardous Material Disposal (opens in new tab) · Waste Commission of Scott County
  • Open 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8-11:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month; closed holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents no longer need an appointment; businesses must make one. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scott and Rock Island County residents can drop off household hazardous waste free of charge with no appointment at 5640 Carey Ave. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paints, pesticides, cleaners, motor oil, oil filters and antifreeze are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A product reuse area offers usable household products and paints free to residents, up to 15 items per household per calendar month. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Iowa DNR: Regional Collection Centers & Grants (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
  • Iowa DNR's RCC table lists the Scott County RCC (5640 Carey Ave., Davenport) as the main RCC for Scott, Muscatine and Louisa counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR lists the Scott County RCC as the main RCC for Louisa County. Checked October 26, 2026.
• E-waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · Waste Commission of Scott County
  • Scott and Rock Island County residents can drop off electronic waste free of charge with no appointment; other counties and businesses pay a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents of other counties and businesses can recycle electronic waste and batteries for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computers, screens, televisions, cell phones, printers, copiers, stereos, batteries and any device with a screen or circuit board are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8-11:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month; no appointment needed. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Batteries (opens in new tab) · Waste Commission of Scott County
  • Batteries are recycled at the Electronics Recovery Center or in after-hours drop boxes, at no charge and no appointment for Scott and Rock Island County residents; damaged and vehicle batteries must go to the Electronics Recovery Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Electronics Recovery Center cannot accept electric car or solar panel batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
• No Go Items (opens in new tab) · Waste Commission of Scott County
  • Rechargeable and lithium batteries should be individually bagged or have terminals taped before drop-off at the Electronic Recovery Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Acceptable Material & Fees (opens in new tab) · Waste Commission of Scott County
  • The landfill serves Scott County; waste from elsewhere in Iowa needs prior approval. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses or box springs cost $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Freon-containing appliances (refrigerators, freezers, ACs, dehumidifiers) cost $15 each; refrigerators and freezers must be emptied. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires are $300/ton; Scott County residents pay no charge for up to five car tires per year. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Scott Area Landfill: What to Know (opens in new tab) · Waste Commission of Scott County
  • Automotive lead-acid batteries are accepted during regular hours at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.

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