Council Bluffs Recycling Center

Down on Gifford Road in Council Bluffs, this recycling center handles the community's curbside-type recyclables as well as items from outlying rural properties. Neighbors from town and nearby farms tend to use it during seasonal cleanups and after projects, since Iowa centers often cater to both residential and agricultural needs.

At places like this, common materials accepted typically include paper and cardboard, plastics, glass and metal, and many centers also run occasional programs for electronics or appliances. The site usually has a simple drop-off pattern with a small entrance area and bins or containers grouped by material; expect some traffic on weekends and during spring. Bring items sorted as much as possible so unloading goes quicker, and plan for a line if several vehicles are there at once. Signage tends to point to where each material goes, and farm-related loads are handled differently during busy seasons.