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The plant receives garbage from Ames and the surrounding communities in Story County. Private contractors are available to haul garbage, but citizens can do it themselves. The plant recovers reusable metals and garbage and recycles everything that's possible. The non-burnable material is sent to a landfill.

Recycling bins are available for food waste, glass, plastic bottles with screw-top lids, metal, clothing, cardboard, and mixed paper.

Recycling Center accepts processed yard waste, white goods (i.e. stoves, water heaters, air conditioners, dryers, freezers, microwaves, etc), electronics, hazardous waste (paint, thinners), tires, scrap metals.

Accept green waste, appliances, electronic waste, tires and household hazardous materials.

Does not accept sharps (needles, razors, etc.), construction debris (wood, shingles, dock planks), explosives (ammunition, fireworks), radioactive materials, concrete or stone, furniture, pop cans, glass bottles, plastic, Styrofoam or cardboard.

Provides Central Iowa residents with answers for safe and smart waste disposal and recycling. Whether it’s garbage, recycling, yard waste, hazardous waste, or special waste. Call for information on locations and business hours. 

Coordinates and maintains the waste and recycling program for the county on Highway 9 in Waukon. This office also monitors rural dumpsites which accept trash, recyclables, and larger items such as furniture but are not intended for appliances or constructions debris. Items that can be recycled include metal, old batteries, used motor oil, appliances, cardboard, plastic, and glass.

Nonprofit providing volunteer service opportunities, Omaha-area litter reduction resources, environmental education programs, waste reduction and recycling information, and public tree canopy improvement projects.

Oversees two rural drop off sites:

- Scott County Park - Half mile east of the main park entrance on 270th Street

- West Lake Park - Gate 2 on 110th Avenue

Residents may recycle newspaper, cardboard, boxboard, mail, glass, aluminum, plastic, and magazines.

The sale of donated items sold in retail stores supports mission programs. People in the community donate gently used clothing, furniture and household items to Goodwill. The proceeds from the sales of the donated items subsidize mission programs, giving thousands of individuals in the Omaha area the chance to earn a living and find independence.

Goodwill also accepts residential computers, printers and monitors at no charge, regardless of age or condition. Drop off at any Goodwill donation center. No tube TVs.

GOODWILL RETAIL STORES AND DONATION CENTERS:

- 2221 N 109th Street, Omaha, (402) 493-3238

- 8457 West Center Road, Omaha, (402)397-0542

- 3175 East Elk Lane, Fremont, (402)727-5007

- 8507 Giles Road, Papillion, (402)592-2751

- 14227 Hillsdale Avenue Circle, Millard, (402)894-2357

- 1850 Madison Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa, (712) 328-8911

- 18125 R Plaza, Omaha, (402)895-0651

- 2303 Towne Centre Drive, Bellevue, (402)292-0475

- 15455 Ruggles Street, Omaha, (402)965-3588

- 4805 North 72nd Street, Omaha, (402)231-1966

- 11722 Standing Stone Drive, Gretna, (402)332-2707

- 1364 Washington Street, Blair, (402)533-8000

- 704 Gold Coast Drive, Papillion, (402)331-1112

- 201 North 78th Street, Omaha, (402)393-2800

- 4115 South 72nd Street, Omaha, (402)731-4888

ATTENDED DONATION CENTERS (ADCs):

- 5411 South 96th Street, Omaha

- 5018 Grover Street, Omaha

- 1056 North 204th Street, Elkhorn

Offers to work with qualified contractors to pick up and recycle qualifying appliances at no cost to you, and you will receive a rebate within four weeks of the pickup date. You will receive a $50 rebate for each qualifying refrigerator or freezer you recycle.

Recycling center listings online; website provided by City of Omaha Environmental Services. Drop-off locations include:

GLASS ONLY DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:

- Far West Central: HyVee - 1000 South 178th Street (180th and Pacific); Open daily 7 am-7 pm

- West Central: Westwood Plaza - 12075 West Center Road (Near the Taco Bell); Open daily 7 am-7 pm

FULL SERVICE DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:

- West Drop-off Site: Parking Lot - 20801 Elkhorn Drive; Open daily 7 am-7 pm

- Northwest Drop-off Site: Mulhall’s - 3615 North 120th Street (120th and Maple); NOTE: The containers have been moved to a parking lot south of Mulhall’s parking area, over the bridge (formerly a carwash); Open daily 7 am-7 pm

- Northeast Drop-off Site: Burt Street between 29th and 30th Street (West of the former Creighton Dental College Building); Open daily 7:30 am-6 pm (Sep-Mar), Daily 7:30 am-8 pm (Apr-Aug)

- Southeast Drop-off Site: River City Transfer - 6404 South 60th Street (between Q and Harrison); This site accepts recyclables free and is a dump location for bulky items and general household waste (there is a fee for all materials except recyclables); Open Mon-Fri 6 am-4 pm year-round, Sat 6 am-1 pm (Easter to Thanksgiving), Sat 7 am-11:30 am (Thanksgiving to Easter)

- Southwest Drop-off Site: Firstar Fiber - 10330 I Street (Use the East driveway to Firstar); Open daily 7 am-7 pm

- Central Drop-off Site: Closed - FCC Environmental is pursuing finding a new location

Coordinates and maintains the waste and recycling program for Worth County. Rural residents of Worth County are only allowed to dispose of household garbage and recyclable materials. Waste must be bagged, tied, or boxed for disposal at the facility. No loose items. Recyclable materials do not need to be presorted. Individuals must sort and place them in the appropriate receptacle. All residents of Worth County may be allowed to dispose of used tired (no rims), old appliances, waste oil, and scrap metal.