The following special materials cannot be recycled through the curbside program or at the public drop-off
containers and require special disposal methods. |
| Tires |
Fluorescent light bulbs |
Tires may be taken to the Des Moines County Regional Landfill
for recycling. Fees for tires without rims are: |
Fluorescent lights require special handling due to the presence of mercury. To arrange disposal, contact one of the following: |
| Car |
$2.50 ea |
(add $4 per rim) |
A-Tec Recycling, Inc. |
Budget Lighting |
| Light truck |
$5 ea |
(add $4 per rim) |
Des Moines, IA |
Burlington, IA |
| Heavy truck |
$10 ea |
(add $4 per rim) |
1-800-551-4912 |
319-752-1397 |
| Tractor |
$18 ea |
(add $5 per rim) |
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| Plastic bags |
LP (liquid propane) containers |
| The following grocery and discount stores take back plastic bags for recycling: |
Empty refillable containers (like those used in gas grills) can be brought to Area Recyclers during their regular business hours: |
| In Burlington – Hy-Vee stores on Angular and Agency |
| In West Burlington – Wal-Mart |
| In Mount Pleasant – Wal-Mart and Hy-Vee |
| Scrap metal |
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| "There are local businesses who accept scrap metal for recycling, even pay for it. Look in the phone book under "Scrap Metals Processing & Recycling" |
Please bring canisters around the side of the building to the appliance drop-off area. Don't leave them in the public drop-off containers. Small non-refillable LP containers are not recyclable and should be placed in the trash. |
| Home Health Care Sharps |
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| Please see our sharps disposal page. |
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| Des Moines County Health Center |
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| 522 N. 3rd Street |
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| Burlington, Iowa |
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