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.
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
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.
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.