Items in good, usable condition can be donated to the Discovery Shop, Goodwill, Salvation Army, Gospel Mission, MOM’s Thrift, or another second hand or thrift shop.
Appliances
Appliances can be recycled at the Citizen's Convenience Center or CCC* for a small fee.
Asbestos
Guide to handling, disposing and recycling asbestos can be found at: https://www.asbestos.com/exposure/handling-disposing-asbestos/
Batteries
Car batteries and rechargeable batteries may be recycled at Bomgaars, Home Depot, Interstate Battery, Batteries Plus, and Lowe’s. Call ahead for the types accepted. Batteries may also be taken to the CCC* for a small fee.
Books
The Friends of the Library holds a huge book sale every spring. Books left at any Sioux City library location will be sold, and proceeds benefit library patrons and programs.
Electronics
Electronics (including televisions) may be recycled for $0.25/lb at the Citizens Convenience Center or CCC*. Staples accepts computers and most office equipment free of charge, and Best Buy accepts many consumer electronics free of charge (search “Best Buy recycling” for their list).
Fluorescent and Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs
These contain a small amount of mercury and cannot be placed in your regular garbage. Instead, take them to Home Depot, Lowe’s, Batteries Plus, or the CCC* for recycling. Virtually all of the material in a CFL is recyclable. Call 402-414-4179 to schedule a drop off the the HHM.
Furniture and bulky items
Furniture and bulky items can be taken to the CCC*, or arrange pickup by a waste hauler.
Glass
Purple bins are at:
Hy-Vee (2827 Hamilton Blvd., 4500 Sergeant Rd., 3301 Gordon Dr.)
Fareway (4040 War Eagle Dr., 4016 Indian Hills Dr.)
Downtown at the Long Lines Family Rec Center parking lot.
Lids must be removed; no need to remove labels. More information on the program can be found here.
Plastic bags and films
Plastic bags currently are not recommended to be placed in your curbside recycling. Most grocery stores accept plastic bags and films as well.
Prescription Drugs
Do not flush unused medicines! Wastewater facilities are not equipped to filter these out, so if pharmaceuticals are released into our waterways they may cause ecological harm. Prescription drugs may be returned to your local pharmacy for proper disposal. Controlled substances can be deposited at the secure drop box in the Sioux City Police Department’s lobby (601 Douglas St).
Tires
Tires can be taken to the CCC*. Cost is $10 per tire without the rim; $16.50 per tire with the rim.
* “CCC” or Citizens Convenience Center: 5800 28th Street in Sioux City. Ph. 712-255-8345
