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Davenport, IA Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Frequency
Every other week
Accepted
Glass, metal cans, #1–#2 plastics
Paper
Newspaper, magazines, cardboard
Prep
Clean and separated
Contaminated loads
Left at curb

Summary

Davenport provides curbside recycling every other week. Accepted materials include glass, aluminum, steel and tin cans, #1 and #2 plastics, newspaper, magazines, and cardboard. Recyclables must be clean and separated from trash, or the load can be rejected.

RECYCLABLE MATERIALS - Means waste that is designated by the City as part of a special collection for processing for reuse including but not limited to food container glass, aluminum, steel (tin) cans, #1 and #2 plastics, uncontaminated newspapers and glossy paper (magazines) and cardboard.

Source: Davenport Municipal CodeView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4820400; v43 updated 2026-03-11; through 03-11-2026).

Full Breakdown

Municipal Code 8.08.020 defines recyclable materials as food-container glass, aluminum, steel (tin) cans, #1 and #2 plastics, uncontaminated newspaper and glossy paper (magazines), and cardboard. Under 8.08.060(E) recyclables must be clean and separated from other refuse, and 8.08.090(H) requires them placed in city-approved containers at the collection point. Recycling and bulky waste are collected on the same every-other-week day. Iowa has no statewide household-recycling mandate; Davenport runs curbside recycling as a municipal service funded through the solid waste fee. Contaminated material can be left at the curb.

Violations & Fines

Contaminated or improperly prepared recycling may be left uncollected. Repeated solid waste violations are municipal infractions under Sec. 8.08.140: $100 first offense, $200 second, and $500 for subsequent offenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I recycle curbside in Davenport?
Food-container glass, aluminum and steel cans, #1 and #2 plastics, uncontaminated newspaper and magazines, and cardboard. Keep it clean and separated from trash.
How often is recycling picked up?
Every other week, on the same day as your bulky waste collection. Check your recycling week at davenportiowa.com/solidwaste or the Go All In QC app.

Sources & Official References

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