Dumps NearbyRecycling centerVerified October 2026
Arnold O. Chantland Resource Recovery Plant
You will find Arnold O. Chantland Resource Recovery Plant in Ames, IA. It is a recycling and drop-off center in Story County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, appliances, mattresses and recyclables. We list 4 other drop-off sites in Story County.
| Address | 110 Chantland Ave, Ames, IA 50010 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Story County, IA |
| Phone | (515) 239-5137 |
| Website | cityofames.org |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 7 am to 3:30 pm Sat: 8 am to 12 pm Formerly addressed as 110 Center Ave. |
| Fees | Not published. Charges at sites like this usually depend on weight and vehicle size. |
| Access | Government-operated drop-off |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Appliances, Mattresses, Recyclables, batteries, motor oil, paint |
| Not accepted | construction debris, latex paint, explosives, ammunition, asbestos, radioactive materials |
| Operator | City of Ames |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: cityofames.org, cityofames.org, cityofames.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Story County
- Construction and demolition waste is not accepted at the Ames Resource Recovery Plant; it goes to the Metro Park East Landfill east of Des Moines. Source
Before you go
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Other recycling and drop-off centers nearby
- Ankeny Bottle & Can Recycling centerHours: Tue to Fri 10 am to 4 pm …
- Ankeny Area Redemption Center Recycling center
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Boone County Sanitary Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Tue-Fri: 10 am to 6 pm …Household hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresAppliances
More in Story County
All 5 drop-off sites in Story County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Iowa
Frequently asked questions
Where is Arnold O. Chantland Resource Recovery Plant?
110 Chantland Ave, Ames, IA 50010.
What can I drop off at Arnold O. Chantland Resource Recovery Plant?
Arnold O. Chantland Resource Recovery Plant is listed for household trash & bulky items, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, appliances, mattresses and recyclables. Not accepted: construction debris, latex paint, explosives, ammunition, asbestos and radioactive materials.
Is Arnold O. Chantland Resource Recovery Plant open to the public?
Government-operated drop-off. Call if you are hauling for a business.
When is Arnold O. Chantland Resource Recovery Plant open?
Mon-Fri: 7 am to 3:30 pm; Sat: 8 am to 12 pm. Formerly addressed as 110 Center Ave..
What other recycling and drop-off centers are near Arnold O. Chantland Resource Recovery Plant?
Ankeny Bottle & Can in Ankeny (21 mi) and Ankeny Area Redemption Center in Ankeny (21 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Ames?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Boone County Sanitary Landfill, about 16 miles away.
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