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Council Bluffs Recycling Center
You will find Council Bluffs Recycling Center in Council Bluffs, IA. It is a recycling and drop-off center in Pottawattamie County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. It is listed for furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Pottawattamie County has 3 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 4441 Gifford Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Pottawattamie County, IA |
| Phone | (712) 890-5454 |
| Website | councilbluffs-ia.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 8 am to 6 pm Sat: 8 am to 3 pm Household hazardous materials drop-off: Tuesday to Friday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., second Saturday of the month 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., closed Monday. |
| Fees | Rates are not published in our sources. Ask what they charge for a car or pickup load. |
| Access | Public facility (residency rules may apply) |
| Accepts | Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, paint, motor oil, batteries |
| Not accepted | household trash, ashes, asbestos, ammunition, dead animals, dirt and soil, fire-damaged materials, fireworks, human and animal waste |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: councilbluffs-ia.gov, councilbluffs-ia.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Pottawattamie County
- At the Rural Recycling Center in Oakland, all loaded vehicles should be covered to prevent windblown materials. Source
- Household hazardous materials drop-off at the Council Bluffs Recycling Center is free for residents of Pottawattamie County; bring your driver's license and leave materials in their original containers. Source
Before you go
- Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.
Other recycling and drop-off centers nearby
- Green Acres Recycling Recycling center
- TGB Recycling Drop Off Center Recycling centerHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metal
- Offutt Recycling Center Recycling center
- Cross Electronic Recycling Recycling center
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- TGB Recycling Drop Off Center Recycling centerHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metal
- Hours: Wed-Fri: closed … Latex paint: $1 per quart-sized container
More in Pottawattamie County
All 3 drop-off sites in Pottawattamie County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Iowa
Frequently asked questions
Where is Council Bluffs Recycling Center?
4441 Gifford Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Council Bluffs Recycling Center?
Council Bluffs Recycling Center is listed for furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: household trash, ashes, asbestos, ammunition, dead animals and dirt and soil.
Is Council Bluffs Recycling Center open to the public?
Public facility (residency rules may apply). Call if you are hauling for a business.
When is Council Bluffs Recycling Center open?
Mon-Fri: 8 am to 6 pm; Sat: 8 am to 3 pm. Household hazardous materials drop-off: Tuesday to Friday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., second Saturday of the month 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., closed Monday..
What other recycling and drop-off centers are near Council Bluffs Recycling Center?
Green Acres Recycling in Omaha (4.3 mi), TGB Recycling Drop Off Center in Bellevue (5.4 mi) and Offutt Recycling Center in Bellevue (7.3 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Council Bluffs?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is TGB Recycling Drop Off Center, about 5.4 miles away.
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