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Recycling Centers in Des Moines, IA

13 of the 45 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Des Moines are drop-off recycling centers.

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

  1. SPI Appliance Recycling Center

    918 SE 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317

    Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Sat: 8:00am - 10:30am

    Buys scrap metal
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  2. Recycling, Inc.

    205 E 18th St Ste C, Des Moines, IA 50316-3770

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  3. Liberty Tire Recycling LLC

    1914 E Euclid Ave Suite A, Des Moines, IA 50313

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  4. A-TEC Recycling

    5745 NE 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50313-1617

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  5. Midwest Product Destruction & Recycling Services

    1600 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

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  6. Gkat Reclamation

    1745 NE 58th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-1625

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  7. Waste Wise

    3423 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-4709

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  8. Greenstar Recycling

    2742 E Market St, Des Moines, IA 50317

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  9. Home Recycling Exchange Ministries

    805 SE 14th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

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  10. K & B Redemption Center - 2021

    3920 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

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  11. The ReWall Company, LLC

    205 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

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  12. Silvercrest Recycling Inc

    1665 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-3929

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  13. Crinc, Llc

    1600 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-4728

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Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.