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Household Recycling
DMASWA provides drop-off recycling containers at ten locations around Dubuque County to allow residents access to household recycling at no charge.
Container Locations
View a list of drop-off recycling container locations across the area.
Acceptable / Unacceptable Materials
Acceptable Materials
Paper Products
- Newspapers
- Magazines and catalogs
- Corrugated cardboard (staples ok)
- Gray chipboard (Cereal, Cracker, and shoe boxes)
- Junk mail and envelopes
- Paper bags
- Mixed office paper
- Phone books
- Paperback Books
- Hardcover books
- Paper egg cartons
- Paper towel and tissue roll cores
- Shredded paper strips
Plastic Containers
- 1 through 5 only
- Bleach and detergent containers
- Cooking oil containers
- Dish and liquid soap bottles
- Household cleaning containers
- Ice cream tubs
- Lotion bottles
- Milk and juice jugs
- Pop and water bottles
- Shampoo bottles
- Yogurt cups
Metal
- Aluminum
- Metal jar lids
- Tin, steel, and aluminum cans
Unacceptable Materials
Paper
- Cereal box liners
- Disposable diapers
- Greeting cards and gift wrap
- Milk and juice paperboard cartons
- Paper plates, cups, and napkins
- Photographs
- Slick coated frozen food boxes
Metal
- Paint and aerosol containers
- Pesticide and chemical containers
- Syringes
- Car parts and oil filters
- Batteries
Plastic
- Medical supplies and sharps
- Oil and antifreeze containers
- Plastic bags and film wrap
- Plastic with a 6 symbol
- Plastic without a recycling symbol
- Prescription pill bottles
- Styrofoam
Other
- Computers and electronics
- Televisions and appliances
- Tires
Preparation
Paper Products
- Must be clean and dry
- Flatten to conserve space
Metals
- Rinse out cans
- If possible, flatten cans with metal lids inside
- Be sure all metal is clean
Plastics
- Remove and discard all caps, lids, rings, and pumps
- Flatten containers to conserve space
- No plastic bags - recycle plastic bags at participating stores
Resources
- Who can use these containers?
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These containers are meant for use by Dubuque County residents that do not have curbside recycling pickup. This might be those living in apartments or rural areas.
- Is there a charge to use these containers?
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No charge to residents. The Agency covers the costs for hauling and processing to encourage recycling.
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Contact Us
For additional information, call the Agency Administrator at 563-589-4250 or the Solid Waste Education Office at 563-588-7933.