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Batteries, Bulbs & Sharps

The Agency accepts batteries, fluorescent bulbs and medical sharps for no charge from Linn County residents.  These items are only accepted at 1954 County Home Road, Marion, Iowa.

Batteries, Bulbs & Sharps

Cost

  • Fluorescent bulbs/businesses $1.32/bulb
  • Large quantity loads must call first: (319) 377-5290
  • Linn County residents no charge

Location

Tube-style or compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs are accepted at 1954 County Home Road, Marion, Iowa

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What We Accept

The Agency accepts batteries, fluorescent bulbs and medical sharps for no charge from Linn County residents.  These items are only accepted at 1954 County Home Road, Marion, Iowa.
Solid Waste Agency staff are not authorized to unload any materials from customer vehicles or trailers. Customers are responsible for unloading items from their vehicles or trailers.

Be careful handling compact fluorescent light bulbs.  These bulbs contain mercury which is hazardous to the environment and human health. Click HERE for tips from the EPA on how to clean up after an accidental break.

Graphic for batteries instructions
Graphic for batteries instructions

The Solid Waste Agency is working with local communities by providing battery recycling drop-off boxes located in the following areas:

  • Central City City Hall, 137 N 4th St.
  • Ely City Hall, 1570 Rowley St.
  • Mount Vernon City Hall, 213 1st St. W.
  • Springville City Hall, 304 Broadway St.

All types of batteries are accepted for drop-off, including alkaline, lithium & lithium-ion, coin batteries, and more!

Battery Recycling Box
Graphic for sharp object disposal
Graphic for sharp object disposal

Medication Disposal

The Solid Waste Agency does not accept medication for recycling. The sharps and syringes that are accepted must be empty/used.

There are prescription drug take back locations around Iowa and in Linn County. Local options include:

  • Cedar Rapids Police Department, 505 1st Street SW, Cedar Rapids (319-286-5375)
  • Linn County Sheriff Office, 310 2nd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids (319-892-6100)

CLICK HERE for a link to the State of Iowa Department of Public Safety page about prescription drug take back, including information about how to package the medications, options for proper at-home disposal, and a list of locations where prescription medications are accepted.

Always call the location before visiting to ensure they are still accepting medications.