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Recycling in Waukee, IA

Waukee's garbage contractor Ankeny Sanitation (ASI) picks up one large item per week at no fee and appliances for $35. An annual spring drop-off day at Waukee Public Works takes appliances, tires, electronics and hazardous waste free.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Tires (Recycling & Disposal Guide) (opens in new tab) · Metro Waste Authority
    • Tires are not allowed in garbage but can be brought to Metro Park East or Metro Park West Landfill, where they are kept separate and recycled later. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress & Box Spring Disposal (opens in new tab) · Metro Waste Authority
    • Residents may bring mattresses and box springs to Metro Park East or Metro Park West Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents pay the standard residential disposal rate for 1-4 mattresses/box springs, plus $10 for each over four. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Metro Park West Landfill (opens in new tab) · Metro Waste Authority
    • Metro Park West Landfill is at 20 335th St., Perry, IA 50220 (515-333-5618), open Monday-Friday 8 AM-4 PM and the first Saturday of every month 9 AM-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Metro Park West Landfill Rates & Payments (opens in new tab) · Metro Waste Authority
    • Appliances (fridges, freezers, washers/dryers, microwaves, etc.) are $22 residential at Metro Park West; fridge/freezer doors must be removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Car loads under 200 lbs are a $12 flat rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Payment is required at the time of service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Large Items, Hazardous Waste & Appliances (opens in new tab) · City of Waukee
    • City of Waukee/ASI customers may place one large item on the curb per week year-round; there is no fee for furniture pick-up. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky items must be cut to under five-foot lengths, 50-lb maximum. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ASI services and the MWA partnership are covered by City customers' monthly garbage fee of $15.50. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Spring Clean-Up Week (opens in new tab) · City of Waukee
    • Household hazardous waste, electronics, appliance and tire drop-off day: Saturday, May 1, 2027, 8 a.m.-noon, Waukee Public Works, 805 University Avenue. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous waste, appliance, tire and electronics drop-off is available the Saturday after Clean-Up Week for free disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted appliances include washers, dryers, dishwashers and refrigerators; clear them of food first. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Up to five car tires free; $1 each additional car tire; $5 each semi/tractor tire; cash only; no rims. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronic Asset Security takes laptops, TVs, keyboards, printers, phones and CRTs for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MWA takes hazardous items such as rechargeable batteries and oil-based paints free at the event. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Curbside Clean-Up runs on City garbage/recycling customers' collection days. 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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