Buena Vista County Solid Waste & Recycle Center

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Buena Vista County Solid Waste & Recycle Center Managing Solid Waste & Recycling for Buena Vista County Iowa.

Providing safe, legal management of solid waste and recycling, including Construction debris, household, commercial and institutional waste, appliances, tires and electronics and more.

Medication disposal opportunities.
11/03/2026

Medication disposal opportunities.

💊 November's Safe Medication Disposal + Community Flu Shots! 💉

Help keep unused medications out of the wrong hands and take a step toward staying healthy this flu season.

Safe disposal. Healthy community. One convenient stop!

Please see the flyer below for additional information on dates, times and locations. 👇

11/02/2026

The yard waste area is open extended hours this week. We will reassess later this week for next week.

🎃 Don't Trash Your Jack-o'-Lantern! 🍂Halloween may be over, but your pumpkin still has one more job to do!Instead of tos...
11/02/2026

🎃 Don't Trash Your Jack-o'-Lantern! 🍂

Halloween may be over, but your pumpkin still has one more job to do!

Instead of tossing your old pumpkin in the garbage, bring it to the BV Recycle Center to be composted. Composting pumpkins helps create nutrient-rich compost and keeps unnecessary waste out of the landfill.

✅ We accept:
🎃 Unpainted pumpkins only

❌ Please do NOT bring:
🎨 Painted pumpkins
✨ Pumpkins with glitter, decorations, candles, or other non-compostable materials attached

Have questions? We're happy to help!

📩 Message us here on Facebook
📞 Call us at 712-732-7171
📍 Visit us at:
1263 630th St
Storm Lake, IA

Office Hours
🕢 Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

🌿 Yard Waste Area
Open during regular business hours:
Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

Thank you for helping keep Buena Vista County clean and making the most of your Halloween leftovers! ♻️🎃

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the BV Recycle Center! 👻🎃Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and spooky Halloween! Whether you're tric...
10/31/2026

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the BV Recycle Center! 👻🎃

Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and spooky Halloween! Whether you're trick-or-treating, handing out candy, or showing off your best costume, remember to watch for little ghosts and goblins out enjoying the night.

🍬 And if you happen to have any "extra" Halloween candy lying around... don't worry; we'll happily "recycle" it for you here at the office! 😄 (Our staff is highly trained in candy disposal... especially chocolate!)

Have a safe evening, be kind to your neighbors, and enjoy all the Halloween fun!

🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at the BV Recycle Center! ♻️

🎃🍬 Halloween Candy Wrapper Reminder! 🍬🎃As you get ready for Halloween or enjoy sorting through all those goodies after a...
10/30/2026

🎃🍬 Halloween Candy Wrapper Reminder! 🍬🎃

As you get ready for Halloween or enjoy sorting through all those goodies after a fun night of trick-or-treating, we have a little reminder from The BV Recycling Center!

🚫 Candy wrappers and the plastic bags they come in are NOT recyclable at the BV Recycling Center.

Please remember:

Candy wrappers belong in your garbage can, NOT your recycling bin.
The bags that candy comes in also belong in your garbage can, NOT your recycling bin.

We know those trick-or-treat bags can be full of sweet treats, but let's make sure we're keeping the wrong things out of our recycling! ♻️

Have questions? We're happy to help! 📩 Send us a message right here on Facebook. 📞 Give us a call at 712-732-7171. 📍 Stop by our office at 1263 630th St., Storm Lake, IA.

Office Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

🌿 Our yard waste area is also open during these hours, weather permitting.

Thanks for helping us keep recycling on track, Buena Vista County! Have a safe and happy Halloween! 👻🎃

Please keep your garbage and recycling bins off the street.
10/27/2026

Please keep your garbage and recycling bins off the street.

PLEASE KEEP TRASH CONTAINERS OUT OF THE STREET - With fall street sweeping taking place around Storm Lake, it's important that trash containers be put out on driveways or otherwise off the roadway. This will allow our equipment to clean up properly, which in turn helps to keep storm drains clear and protects our lake from debris. The same holds true through the winter, when trash containers must be off the street in order for snow removal equipment to fully clear our streets.

POR FAVOR MANTENGA LOS CONTENEDORES DE BASURA FUERA DE LA CALLE - Con la limpieza de calles durante el otoño que se realiza alrededor de Storm Lake, es importante que los contenedores de basura se coloquen en los caminos de entrada o fuera de la vía. Esto permitirá que nuestro equipo limpie adecuadamente, lo que a su vez ayuda a mantener los desagües pluviales despejados y protege nuestro lago de escombros. Lo mismo aplica durante el invierno, cuando los contenedores de basura deben estar fuera de la calle para que el equipo de remoción de nieve pueda limpiar completamente nuestras calles.

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE BV RECYCLE CENTER♻️ SCAVENGING IS PROHIBITEDWe want to remind all residents and customers th...
10/26/2026

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE BV RECYCLE CENTER

♻️ SCAVENGING IS PROHIBITED

We want to remind all residents and customers that scavenging is prohibited at the BV Recycle Center under Iowa Administrative Code 567—100.2.

What is scavenging?

According to Iowa Administrative Code 567—100.2, “Scavenging” means the uncontrolled removal of materials from the unloading or working area of a sanitary disposal project.

🚫 Once waste is unloaded, whether onto the ground, a tipping floor, or at a transfer station, removing any materials without authorization is considered illegal scavenging. Please do not remove items or materials from waste areas without permission from BV Recycle Center staff.

⚠️ Why is this important?

Following Iowa regulations: Scavenging is prohibited under Iowa administrative rules.
Keeping everyone safe: Removing items from waste areas can create dangerous situations for customers and employees, increasing the risk of workplace injuries and accidents.
Protecting our employees and customers: We want to ensure our facility remains a safe environment for everyone.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work to keep our facility safe and in compliance with state regulations. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment for our employees and all who visit the BV Recycle Center!

📞 Questions? We're happy to help!

💬 Message us here on Facebook
☎️ Call us at 712-732-7171
🏢 Stop by our office
🕒 Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

🌿 The yard waste area is also open during these hours, weather permitting.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep the BV Recycle Center safe for everyone! ♻️

👻🔋 Don't Let Batteries Haunt Your Recycling Bin! 🎃As you put away your Halloween decorations, remember that batteries an...
10/26/2026

👻🔋 Don't Let Batteries Haunt Your Recycling Bin! 🎃

As you put away your Halloween decorations, remember that batteries and rechargeable decorations do NOT belong in your recycling bin or your trash bin.

✨ Light-up decorations
🔋 Rechargeable decorations
🔋 Loose batteries

These batteries must be brought to the BV Recycle Center by hand so they can be handled and recycled safely.

Have questions? We're happy to help!
📩 Message us here on Facebook
📞 Call us at 712-732-7171
📍 Stop by our office:
1263 630th St
Storm Lake, IA

Office Hours
🕢 Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

🌿 Yard Waste Area
Open during regular business hours:
Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

🍂 Seasonal Extended Yard Waste Hours (April–October)
• Monday & Wednesday: 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
*Weather Permitting

Thank you for helping keep our recycling stream safe and our community clean! ♻️

📦♻️ Cardboard Recycling Made Easy! ♻️📦Did you know that cardboard, also known as corrugated cardboard, can be recycled a...
10/23/2026

📦♻️ Cardboard Recycling Made Easy! ♻️📦

Did you know that cardboard, also known as corrugated cardboard, can be recycled at least seven times? Recycled cardboard can be turned into new shipping boxes, packaging materials, paper products, and even furniture!

The best part? Recycling cardboard is one of the easiest ways to reduce waste and help conserve natural resources.

✅ Before bringing cardboard to the BV Recycle Center, make sure it is: • Empty • Dry • Clean • Flattened

Flattening boxes helps save valuable space in our recycling containers and allows us to recycle more material efficiently.

📍 Bring your cardboard to the BV Recycle Center: 1263 630th St Storm Lake, IA

📞 Questions? Call us at 712-732-7171 or send us a message here on Facebook.

🕢 Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

🌿 Yard Waste Area: Open during normal business hours, weather permitting.

🌿Seasonal Extended Yard Waste Hours (April-Oct.) Monday & Wednesday 4 PM - 7PM
Saturday 9 AM - 3 PM

Thank you for recycling and helping keep Buena Vista County clean! ♻️💚

🎃👻 Give Your Halloween Costume a Second Life! ♻️Looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween while helping the environme...
10/19/2026

🎃👻 Give Your Halloween Costume a Second Life! ♻️

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween while helping the environment?

Instead of buying a brand-new costume this year, consider:
🧙 Shopping at thrift stores for a unique, budget-friendly costume.
🎭 Reusing a costume you already own.
👑 Swapping costumes with friends or family.
🦸 Donating costumes your family has outgrown so someone else can enjoy them next Halloween.

Choosing a reused or recycled costume helps reduce waste, saves money, and keeps perfectly good items out of the landfill. Every costume that gets another chance to shine is one less item that needs to be thrown away!

Have questions about recycling or waste reduction? We're here to help!

📩 Message us here on Facebook
📞 Call us at 712-732-7171
📍 Visit us at 1263 630th St., Storm Lake, IA

Office Hours:
🕢 Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

🌿 Yard Waste Area
Open during regular business hours, weather permitting.

Seasonal Extended Yard Waste Hours (April–October):
• Monday & Wednesday: 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

Together, we can make Halloween a little greener—one costume at a time! 🎃♻️💚

Address

1263 630th Street
Storm Lake, IA
50588

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+17127327171

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