Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Buena Vista County Recycling Storm Lake, Iowa ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://bvcorecycling.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Excessive Heat Advisory](https://bvcorecycling.com/2026/07/20/extreme-heat-advisory/) - We will close the yard waste area tonight, Monday July 27th at 4:00 pm due to the extreme heat advisory in effect for the area. We are hoping temperatures are better later in the week. Sorry for the inconvenience. - [FAQ's-Frequently Asked Questions](https://bvcorecycling.com/2026/01/26/faqs-frequently-asked-questions/) - Here is a list of FAQ's. If you have any questions, please submit them through the contact form or give us a call. - [Compost Available](https://bvcorecycling.com/2023/04/07/compost-available/) - January 2026- We have a large amount of screened compost ready for spring planting. Compost works as a soil amendment enriching your soil. Compost is made out of the leaves and grass clipping disposed of at our yard waste site. We make no claims to the success of utilizing our compost. You can add compost - [Yard Waste Area-Inclement weather closings](https://bvcorecycling.com/2025/08/04/yard-waste-area-inclement-weather-closings/) - Reminder- we will close the yard waste area when there is inclement weather. What parameters do we use to make this decision? We go by our attendant and his comfort level. If the attendant feels it is unsafe to be here, we close. Also- if there are weather warnings such as- extreme heat warning, Tornado - [Diapers](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/diapers/) - Diapers or any other material that is used for hygiene purposes do not belong in the recycling. These need to go into the regular household trash and go the landfill for disposal. - [Laundry Baskets & Storage Totes](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/laundry-baskets-storage-totes/) - Rigid type plastics such as laundry baskets, storage totes, garbage cans, etc. are difficult to recycle. We currently cannot take them in the recycling. These items should go into your trash when they reach end of life. - [Window & Mirror Glass](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/window-mirror-glass/) - Mirror glass cannot be recycled due to the coating on the glass. Window glass cannot go into your curbside cart to be recycled. Window glass can be recycled as long as all wood, metal and other materials are removed. Please bring windowpane glass to our facility to recycle. Glass panes in the recycling are really - [Styrofoam](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/styrofoam/) - Polystyrene, most commonly called Styrofoam, is not recyclable in our recycling program. This type of plastic is difficult to recycle and should be disposed of in your regular trash. This too will have the famous recycle symbol with the number 6 in it on the container or item and that number is actually used to - [Plastic Toys](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/plastic-toys/) - Plastic toys are not recyclable. Many times, these have a recycle symbol with a number, but this marking is not identifying the toy as recyclable- it is telling you what type of plastic it is made from. These items if still useable should be donated to resale shops or disposed of in your household trash. - [Paper Towels & Tissues](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/paper-towels-tissues/) - Paper towels, facial tissues, and basically any disposable paper item (toilet paper, paper plates, cups, etc., items used with bodily fluids) used to clean up or eat with is not recyclable. These items should go into your regular household trash. - [Oil Containers](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/oil-containers/) - Oil containers are not accepted through the recycling program due to oil being a contaminant to recycling the plastic. We accept empty containers in the trash. NEVER dispose of containers containing oil in garbage or recycling. We also take used oil and filters for recycling but these items must be brought out to our facility- - [Needles & Syringes](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/needles-syringes/) - Needles, Syringes, medical waste and other sharps are not recyclable. These items pose a great risk to our staff and others when disposed of improperly. Medical waste is NEVER recyclable through curbside pickup or in most recycling programs due to health and safety reasons. Buena Vista County Public Health offers sharps containers for sharps and - [Heat-Resistant Ovenware](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/heat-resistant-ovenware/) - This item cannot currently be recycled at Buena Vista County Recycle Center through the curbside program. You can place these items in our scrap metal container at our facility. We encourage you to donate useable items to resale shops. - [Hardcover Books](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/hardcover-books/) - This item cannot currently be recycled at Buena Vista County Recycle Center. Remove the hardcover and discard it in your trash and then the paper can be recycled. The hardcover will not break down during conventional paper recycling methods. Paperback books do not require the cover to be removed. We encourage recycling books by donating - [Disposable Dishware](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/disposable-dishware/) - Disposable plates, cups and silverware are not recyclables. These items should go in your regular trash. We encourage the use of washable table service whenever possible to reduce waste going to the landfill. - [Clothing & Shoes](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/clothing-shoes/) - This item cannot currently be recycled at Buena Vista County Recycle Center. Useable items can be donated to charity or resale shops. We encourage proper recycling of these items when available. - [Ceramics & Pottery](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/ceramics-poverty/) - This item cannot currently be recycled at Buena Vista County Recycle Center. Useable items should be donated to charity or resale shops. Broken items should be discarded in your garbage. - [Bubble, Shrink, or Film Wrap](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/bubble-shrink-or-film-wrap/) - This item cannot currently be recycled at Buena Vista County Recycle Center. Retail stores may offer recycling services for bags and film wrap. We encourage proper recycling of these items. - [Plastic](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/plastic/) - Food and beverage containers, soap containers, laundry detergent, etc. Rinsed and lids do not have to be removed. Polystyrene (Styrofoam) #6 plastic is not recyclable even if it has a symbol on it. NO OIL containers or hazardous waste containers. No laundry baskets or storage totes. Plastic bags do not belong in your recycling. We - [Paper, Books, Magazines](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/paper-books-magazines/) - All types of paper including magazines, catalogs, newspapers, phone books, paperback books, office paper, junk mail, envelopes. Please do not put paper plates or cups in the paper. They are coated and often are contaminated with food, and it ruins the good recyclables. All boxes must be empty and packaging materials removed. We do offer - [Metal & Aerosol Cans](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/metal-aerosol-cans/) - All types of metal food cans (fruits, vegetables, pet food cans, etc.)-empty and rinsed, lids and labels are ok. Empty aerosol cans are ok. We do offer free recycling drop off at our facility. NO SCRAP METAL OR POTS AND PANS. PLEASE USE THE FREE SCRAP METAL CONTAINER FOR THESE ITEMS. - [Glass](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/glass/) - Any color as long as it is see-through. Food and beverage containers only with lids removed. Lids may be placed with recyclables. We do offer a free drop off for recyclables at our facility. - [Cardboard](https://bvcorecycling.com/2021/02/18/cardboard/) - All types of cardboard including cereal boxes, shoe boxes, corrugated boxes, etc. Boxes should be empty of all packaging materials. If you have excess cardboard that does not fit in your bin, we have a free drop off at our facility. NO WAXED CARDBOARD - [Yard Waste Hours](https://bvcorecycling.com/2020/11/13/yard-waste-winter-hours/) - The yard waste area is open year-round during our regular hours, weather permitting. Please be unloaded prior to closing time. We will not be open on holidays. HOURS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE! Extra hours for the season are Monday and Wednesday evening until 7 pm and Saturday 9 am to 3 pm. Extra hours are - [Check out our Facebook page](https://bvcorecycling.com/2025/05/30/follow-us-on-facebook-for-recycling-and-disposal-information-https-www-facebook-com-bvcountyrecycle/) - We have a Facebook page where we post helpful information about recycling, solid waste disposal, composting information, and other things related to environmental protection. You can find our Facebook page here. - [Household Hazardous Materials](https://bvcorecycling.com/2023/04/07/household-hazardous-materials/) - 04/01/2025 Our hazardous waste facility is open for the season. You do need an appointment. Please call with a list. We are accepting appointments for household hazardous materials during our regular hours- Monday through Wednesdays. Please gather a list of the materials you wish to bring and call to make an appointment, or you can - [Covered Load Policy Enforced](https://bvcorecycling.com/2023/08/04/scale-attendant-office-assistant/) - A covered load policy has been in effect since 2012 and states-All loads arriving to our facility must be covered by a tarp or material equivalent to a tarp such as a sheet, plywood or item that covers the entire load and prevents materials from blowing from your load. The cover should remain on the ## Pages - [Home](https://bvcorecycling.com/) - About Us In 1989, the state of Iowa passed the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act, making it a requirement for every city and county in Iowa to establish a recycling program in order to reduce the amount of waste being landfilled. Because of this, the Buena Vista County/Harold Rowley Recycle Center was opened in 1990 - [Agenda](https://bvcorecycling.com/board-of-directors/agenda/) - View information about the agenda of our board of directors. - [Minutes](https://bvcorecycling.com/board-of-directors/minutes/) - View the minutes of our board of directors meetings. - [Recycling Guide](https://bvcorecycling.com/environmental-responsibility/recycling-guide/) - See what is accepted at Buena Vista Recycling Center by looking at our recycling guide. - [Recycling](https://bvcorecycling.com/services/recycling/) - View our recycling services and our recycle guide. - [Hazardous Materials/Waste](https://bvcorecycling.com/services/hazardous-waste/) - Proper management of household hazardous materials is important to the safety of your home and the environment. - [Landfill Services](https://bvcorecycling.com/services/landfill-services/) - View our landfill services and pricing. - [History](https://bvcorecycling.com/board-of-directors/history/) - The history of Buena Vista County Recycle Center. - [Battery and Light Bulb Recycling](https://bvcorecycling.com/services/batteries-and-bulbs-recycling/) - Asphalt Shingles can be recycled - saving valuable landfill space and cost and natural resources as well. - [Careers](https://bvcorecycling.com/careers/) - Start your career at Buena Vista County Recycling. - [Composting](https://bvcorecycling.com/services/composting/) - Our compost area is open to the public and finished compost is available to residents free of charge. - [Board](https://bvcorecycling.com/board-of-directors/board/) - Take a look at the members on our board of directors. - [Services](https://bvcorecycling.com/services/) - Take a look at the services we offer. - [Hours](https://bvcorecycling.com/hours/) - View our hours of operation. - [Board of Directors](https://bvcorecycling.com/board-of-directors/) - View information about our board of directors. - [Environmental Responsibility](https://bvcorecycling.com/environmental-responsibility/) - Learn how to be environmentally responsible in your daily life. - [Online Application](https://bvcorecycling.com/careers/online-application/) - Fill out our online application. - [Contact](https://bvcorecycling.com/board-of-directors/contact/) - Contact us today! ## Categories - [News](https://bvcorecycling.com/category/news/) - [Recyclable](https://bvcorecycling.com/category/recyclable/) - [Not Recyclable](https://bvcorecycling.com/category/not-recyclable/)