Trash & Recycling in Johnson County, IA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Johnson County, Iowa.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Johnson County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Recycling Requirements
Iowa bans yard waste from landfills, so Johnson County's cities run curbside recycling and organics diversion. Iowa City collects curbside recycling plus a combined yard- and food-waste organics cart. Iowa's 5-cent bottle deposit covers most beverage containers.
Johnson County Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsIowa Code § 455D.9
Land disposal of yard waste as defined by the department is prohibited.
Trash & Recycling by City in Johnson County
1 cities in Johnson County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Johnson County ordinances
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