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Recycling drop-off center

East Side Recycling Center

2401 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240

Call before you go

We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
City of Iowa City
Hours
Recycling containers available 24/7
Appointments
Not needed, according to the site
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Johnson County only. Businesses: accepted.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Cardboard

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Preparation: Flatten and cut to a maximum of two by two feet.

Where this information comes from

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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