Recycling

Cardboard with recycle symbol

Mandatory Corrugated Carboard Recycling


Corrugated cardboard is recyclable and will not be allowed in your trash beginning January 2, 2018.

The Iowa City Landfill is instituting a corrugated cardboard ban for the entire landfill service area, which includes Coralville. The cardboard ban will divert about 4,000 tons of cardboard from the landfill each year. 

Coralville customers who place recyclable corrugated cardboard in their garbage will receive a notice and their trash cart will not be emptied. 

View more cardboard recycling information.


Contact Us

  1. Eric Fisher


    Streets & Solid Waste Superintendent
    Email

    Ph: 319.248.1740

    Hours


    Monday - Friday
    7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Curbside Recycling


The City of Coralville provides recycling services for single family and duplex housing. Curbside recycling is picked up the same day as garbage. See the garbage and recycling collection days map.
Recycling bin
Sorted recycling

What's Accepted


Paper, plastic (#1-5 and 7), aluminum/tin, and cardboard can be recycled curbside.
See what is recyclable and not recyclable.



Bins


  • All curbside recycling containers must be City-issued yellow bins with black lids. 
  • Each home may have two recycling bins upon request. Check out bins at City Hall at no charge. If your bin is lost, stolen, or damaged, you are responsible for the cost of a replacement bin ($15). 
  • If you move, leave the recycling bin at your service address. 

Sorting


  • Whether using one or two containers, recyclables must be sorted.  How to sort 
  • If using two containers, using one bin for paper and cardboard and the other bin for separated metals and plastics.  

Drop-Off Recycling

Recyclables may be taken to the Coralville Drop-off Recycling Center, which accepts the same items as curbside recycling.  The former Recycling Center on E. 7th Street has closed permanently to allow for continued growth in the Iowa River Landing.
Drop off recycling containers

Location


950 Hughes St.
Coralville, IA 52241

Hours
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(Site under surveillance).

What's Accepted
Sorting
  • Paper, plastic, and aluminum/tin go in one bin; cardboard goes in a separate bin. Follow the labels on the containers. 
  • Do not leave non-recyclables at the drop-off location.

Area Recycling Sites


Coralville Drop-Off Recycling Center (paper, plastic, aluminum/tin, cardboard)
950 Hughes St.
Coralville, IA 52241

East Side Recycling Center (all recycling)
2401 Scott Blvd. SE
Iowa City, IA 52240

Hy-Vee Food Store (plastic bags)
1914 8th St.
Coralville, IA 52241

Iowa City Landfill and Recycle Center (all recycling)
3900 Hebl Ave. SW
Iowa City, IA 52246 

North Dodge Street (all recycling)
1201 N. Dodge St. 
Iowa City, IA 52245 

Republic Services - formerly City Carton (all recycling)
3 E. Benton St.
Iowa City, IA 52240