Household Recyclables
Residents can drop off curbside-type recyclable items for free
Recycling
Recycling, diversion, and reuse are important parts of protecting our environment and conserving natural resources. They also help divert waste from the landfill and recover resources.
Electronics
We accept electronics only at our Marion location - fees apply
Appliances
Appliances are recycled for $10.00 per appliance
Tires & Scrap Metal
Scrap metal is recycled for free and tires are recycled for a fee
Batteries, Bulbs & Sharps
Residents may recycle lithium, rechargeable and lead-acid batteries, including vehicle batteries
Clothing & Other
Used clothing and textiles disposal options at our County Home Road facility
Recycling at the Solid Waste Agency
When you drive up to the Scale House at our 1954 County Home Road, Marion, Iowa location, you will be asked what your load contains. You will then be directed to drive to one or more of our outdoor recycling areas. Large, bulky items are generally managed outside, and smaller recyclables, including electronics, batteries and hazardous materials, are collected inside the Resource Recovery Building. The scale can direct you to the correct area.
Please be aware that fees paid for landfill disposal subsidize the cost of recycling for many items. We do our best to keep prices and rates low but, generally, recycling isn’t free.