Battery Recycling Pop-up Event 2026

Johnson County residents can recycle household batteries at no cost at this event. Batteries accepted include alkaline, rechargeable, lithium, button, and coin cell batteries. This event is hosted by the Iowa City Landfill and the Iowa City Senior Center.
Where: Iowa City Senior Center, 28 S. Linn St., Iowa City
When: Monday, November 30 to Friday, December 4, 2026 during regular open hours:
- Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
These bins are only to be used for battery disposal.
Not accepted at this event
- Sharps or syringes
- Light bulbs
- Electronics
- Vape devices
- Damaged batteries
- Trash
- Car or boat batteries
- Electric scooter, bike, or vehicle batteries
- Batteries from businesses
More information
For hazardous material disposal information for items such as sharps, syringes, vape devices, and damaged batteries, please visit the Hazardous Material website: www.icgov.org/hhm
For recycling information for items such as light bulbs and electronics, please visit the Recycling website: www.icgov.org/recycle
For more information about battery recycling, please visit the Batteries website: www.icgov.org/battery
Questions about recycling? Contact the Recycling Coordinator at [email protected] or 319-887-6110.