Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center

A local recycling center in Iowa City that handles residential recycling and, like many places in the state, supports agricultural and household needs. Neighbors drop off everything from cardboard and cans to yard materials, and seasonal traffic can pick up during planting and harvest times.

Drive up Hebl Ave SW and watch for a small entrance booth and a scale near the drive - many centers use weight for fees, so expect to stop twice. The recycling bins are usually grouped a short distance past the booth, with larger drop-off areas and open pavement for backing trailers. The site is fairly open and industrial-looking: paved sections, roll-off containers, and areas for loose materials; weekends and spring cleanups get busy. Trucks and pickups with trailers are common, so give large vehicles space when pulling in and out.