Wondering what’s OK to recycle in your recycling cart this season?
Our Holiday Recycling Guide can help!
| YES, it goes in the cart! |
| Flattened cardboard boxes Plain wrapping paper Empty wrapping paper tubes Plain paper (no glitter) gift/shopping bags Tissue paper Greeting cards & envelopes (even photo cards) Newspapers, magazines & catalogs Popcorn and cookie tins |
| NO, it doesn’t go in the cart! |
| Rechargeable batteries Glitter or metallic foil wrapping paper Ribbons & bows Styrofoam (even if it has a number on it) Plastic bags and films Artificial Christmas trees Holiday lights **Electronics of any kind** |
And don’t forget to keep all recyclables LOOSE in your cart!
NEVER MISS RECYCLING DAY AGAIN! Davenport and Bettendorf residents can use this free recycling reminder tool
Electronics recycling
Strands of lights—along with computers, monitors, televisions, printers, digital cameras, and video game systems—are considered e-waste. These items may be dropped off for recycling from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 to 11:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Electronics Recovery Center, 5640 Carey Ave., Davenport. There is no charge for residents from Scott and Rock Island counties. Residents from other counties as well as businesses can recycle electronics for a fee. Click for more info! Watch what to do when you arrive at our site!
Residents of Davenport and Bettendorf may place large e-waste items (that do not contain personal data) at the curb for pickup on their recycling/bulky waste day. Get your collection schedule.
Cooking oil
Frying a turkey? Strain out the solids from the oil and bring it to the Household Hazardous Materials Facility, 5640 Carey Ave., Davenport for recycling. This service is free for residents of Scott and Rock Island counties. Click for more info! Watch what to do when you arrive at our site!
Have more recyclables than can fit in your bin? View our drop-off recycling locations here.
