Household hazardous waste drop-off in Iowa
In Iowa, programs may be called HHW, household chemical waste collection — the listings below use each agency's own name.
This page lists 16 permanent drop-off sites in Iowa, compiled from 15 official sources. Listings cover 16 cities and towns, including Ames, Bondurant and Clear Lake. 14 of 16 were read directly from the agency's page, and 14 of 16 have a street-level map pin — the rest say so on their own page.
16 listings (16 permanent drop-offs). Not every local program in Iowa is listed yet.
Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules, appointments and accepted materials change. Check the official page or call before you go. Never mix chemicals, and keep products in their original containers. Every listing links to its official source.
By city and county
All listings in Iowa
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City of Ames Household Hazardous Materials Drop-off
110 Chantland Avenue, Ames, IA
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m.–noon. Most household hazardous materials require an appointment.
Source: City of Ames · checked
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Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
1105 Prairie Drive SW, Bondurant, IA
Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m.–noon. Closed on major holidays.
Source: Metro Waste Authority · checked
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Landfill of North Iowa Regional Collection Center
15942 Killdeer Avenue, Clear Lake, IA
Hours: Household hazardous materials drop-offs are by appointment. Appointments are set Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Source: Landfill of North Iowa · checked
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Council Bluffs Recycling Center Household Hazardous Materials
4441 Gifford Road, Council Bluffs, IA
Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; second Saturday of the month 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Closed Mondays for household hazardous material drop-offs.
Source: City of Council Bluffs · checked
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Prairie Solid Waste Agency Household Hazardous Waste
1774 Lark Avenue, Creston, IA
Hours: The agency invites residents to visit during normal business hours and listed 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. on its homepage. Call to confirm hours before visiting.
Source: Prairie Solid Waste Agency · checked
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Scott County Household Hazardous Material Facility
5640 Carey Avenue, Davenport, IA
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; first Saturday of the month 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Closed holidays.
Source: Waste Commission of Scott County · checked
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Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Regional Collection Center
101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA
Hours: Open year-round by appointment. The agency lists hours of Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Source: Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency · checked
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Floyd-Mitchell-Chickasaw Landfill Regional Collection Center
3354 330th Street, Elma, IA
Hours: Household hazardous waste is accepted year-round by appointment.
Source: Floyd Mitchell Chickasaw Solid Waste Management Agency · checked
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North Central Iowa Regional Solid Waste Agency Household Hazardous Materials
2151 Gypsum Holw Rd, Fort Dodge, IA
Hours: Household hazardous materials hours are listed as Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Businesses are by appointment only.
Source: North Central Iowa Regional Solid Waste Agency · checked
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Great River Regional Waste Authority Household Hazardous Waste
2092 303rd Avenue, Fort Madison, IA
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.–noon.
Source: Great River Regional Waste Authority · checked
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Metro Northwest Transfer Station Hazardous Waste Drop-off
4105 Beisser Drive, Grimes, IA
Hours: Drop-off is by appointment. Hazardous waste can also be dropped off on the second Saturday of the month from 8:00 a.m. to noon, March through November, with no appointment needed.
Source: Metro Waste Authority · checked
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Iowa City Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
3900 Hebl Avenue, Iowa City, IA
Hours: Thursday and Friday 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; Saturday 7:00 a.m.–noon. No appointment is needed.
Source: City of Coralville · checked
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Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency Household Hazardous Materials
1954 County Home Road, Marion, IA
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., no appointment necessary. Appointments are required on Saturdays. Always stop at the scale first, then proceed to the Resource Recovery building.
Source: Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency · checked
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Ottumwa/Wapello County Recycling Center Regional Collection Center
2415 Emma Street, Ottumwa, IA
Hours: The recycling center is open Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m.–noon. Household hazardous materials drop-off requires an appointment.
Source: City of Ottumwa · checked
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Sioux City Household Hazardous Materials Drop-off
5800 28th Street, Sioux City, IA
Hours: Household hazardous material collection is available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, except holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
Source: City of Sioux City · checked
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HazChem Center of Southeast Iowa
13758 Washington Road, West Burlington, IA
Hours: Hours are by appointment.
Source: Des Moines County Regional Solid Waste Commission · checked
Neighboring states
Many programs serve residents only, so a site across the state line may not take your waste — check its official page first.
Sources for Iowa: Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency; City of Ames; City of Coralville; City of Council Bluffs; City of Ottumwa; City of Sioux City; Des Moines County Regional Solid Waste Commission; Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency; Floyd Mitchell Chickasaw Solid Waste Management Agency; Great River Regional Waste Authority; Landfill of North Iowa; Metro Waste Authority; North Central Iowa Regional Solid Waste Agency; Prairie Solid Waste Agency; Waste Commission of Scott County. How complete is this?