Can Shed

06/02/2026

A sad reminder that not everything placed in a recycling bin actually gets recycled!

A recent CBS News investigation tracked Starbucks cups that customers placed in recycling bins. Instead of being recycled, many ended up in landfills, incinerators, or waste transfer stations. Some even traveled hundreds of miles before being discarded.

That’s one reason Iowa’s Bottle Bill works! When you bring your redeemable cans and bottles to one of our 5 Can Shed Redemption Centers, you know those containers are entering a dedicated redemption system designed specifically to recover beverage containers and keep valuable materials in circulation.

Every can and bottle you redeem helps reduce litter, conserves resources, and supports a stronger community!

If you want confidence that your beverage containers are being properly recovered, skip the curbside uncertainty and bring them to Can Shed!

♻️ Redeem. Recycle. Make a difference.

WBZ glued Apple AirTags inside a number of Starbucks cups to track where they ended up.

05/30/2026

Can Shed is proud to support Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa!

Turn your cans and bottles into opportunities for local students! ♻️💙

Supporting Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is easy — simply drop off your redeemable cans and bottles at any Can Shed location and select Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa as your donation recipient.

Every donation helps us provide students with hands-on experiences that build financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurial skills.

Clean out the garage, grab those bags, and make an impact for local students today!
Can Shed

05/30/2026

Winners have been notified. Go Kernels!

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Can Shed is proud to support Indian Creek Nature Center !

05/20/2026

All Can Shed locations will be closed Monday, May 25th in honor of Memorial Day. All locations will reopen at 9am the following business day. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!

05/18/2026

Winners have been notified! Follow us for more opportunities! Go KERNELS!

05/12/2026

Don't need your deposit refund? Drop and Designate! You can quickly walk into any of our 5 locations and donate your redeemable containers to a local non-profit organization. We currently have an extensive list of non-profit partners. Check to see if your favorite organization is on the list! Better yet, tell us who your favorite local non-profit is in the comments below!

05/08/2026

Whether you need a supportive community or educational resources, Hopeful Mama Foundation provides the guidance you need to navigate infertility. Through grants, workshops, and connections with others who understand. Hopeful Mama Foundation ensures you don’t have to go through your journey alone! Can Shed is honored to support their deeply meaningful work!

05/06/2026

Winners have been notified! Go Kernels!