These items can be recycled:

• Paper – dry & clean newspapers, computer paper, magazines, mixed paper, junk mail, wrapping paper at Christmas.

• Tin/Aluminum Cans – empty, rinsed, caps, lids, & foil, food and beverage cans, empty aerosol cans; label left on is OK.

• Plastics – rinsed, clear and colored plastics with #1,2,3,4,5, 6 & 7 stamped on bottom, milk and soap jugs, food, beverage, and household cleaning bottles.

• Cardboards – tissue boxes, cereal, shoe and beverage boxes, food boxes without food stains, as in hamburger helper box, cake box, pizza box, laundry soap box.

• Glass – See the “Glass Recycling” page for more information and instructions.

There is no charge for dropping off the types of recycling listed above.

Appliances:  Household appliances like refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, etc., can be dropped off at the landfill for a charge for recycling.  These items are not allowed in the landfill per Iowa law.

•   If you are a Mid-American Energy customer you can take advantage of their appliance recycling program.  They will pick up for free your working refrigerator, freezer or air conditioner.  They will also rebate you $50.00 for the refrigerator or freezer.  They will rebate you $25.00 for the air conditioner.  Call them at 800-621-2757 with questions or to schedule a pick-up.