The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) provides drop-off recycling containers at various locations around Dubuque County to allow residents access to household glass recycling at no charge. Glass should not go into your recycling bin or tipper cart.
Glass recycling containers are available at:
- DMASWA Landfill Facility, 101 Airborne Rd.
- The Jule Operations & Training Center, 949 Kerper Blvd.
- Asbury Plaza Hy-Vee, 2395 Northwest Arterial
- St. Joseph Catholic Church, 10356 Key West Dr.
Additional locations outside of the Dubuque city limits can be found by visiting the DMASWA website.
The following types of glass may be dropped off for recycling in the purple containers:
- Rinsed glass food and beverage containers (all colors, labels may stay on)
- Drinking vessels (pint, wine, mason jars)
- Candle jars (leftover wax is okay)
- Cosmetic bottles/jars