We look forward to seeing you at one of our locations. Our hours are: Cedar Rapids: Monday – Friday 9:30am – 6:00.pm, Saturday 8:00am – 4:00pm Iowa City: Monday – Friday 9:30am – 6:00.pm, Saturday 8:00am – 4:00pm Marion: Monday – Friday 9:30am – 6:00.pm, Saturday 8:00am – 4:00pm Hiawatha Monday – Friday 9:30am – 6:00.pm, Saturday 8:00am – 4:00pm Manchester Monday, Thursday – Friday 9:30am – 6:00.pm, Saturday 8:00am – 4:00pm Please see our Walk-In Guidelines.

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Welcome to Can Shed!

Can Shed is a full-service redemption center. We redeem all brands of containers provided they are sold in Iowa and displaying an Iowa refund stamp. We accept aluminum cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles from both commercial and walk-in customers.

Recycling has many benefits

  • Saves Energy
  • Reduces Waste
  • Lowers Greenhouse Emissions
  • Protects Our Environment
Welcome to Can Shed!

Cedar Rapids
Walk-In Guidelines
4121 16th Ave. SW Cedar Rapids, IA
Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00pm,
Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm | Closed Sun

Marion
Walk-In Guidelines
370 44th St Marion
Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00pm,
Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm | Closed Sun

IOWA CITY
Walk-In Guidelines
611 Hollywood Blvd. Iowa City, IA
Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00pm,
Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm | Closed Sun

Hiawatha
Walk-In Guidelines
1485 Hawkeye Drive
Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00pm,
Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm | Closed Sun

Manchester
Walk-In Guidelines
1207 E Main St
Monday, Thursday & Friday 9:30am-6:00pm,
Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm | Closed Sun

Due to limited space, we encourage our customers to use our Cedar Rapids or Marion locations for large amount of glass.

All posted hours are weather permitting.

Walk-In SERVICE

We currently have locations in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Iowa City, Hiawatha and Manchester. To make your recycling easier we accommodate large and small volume returns and offer personal service. To be most efficient we suggest using our box/liner system or our sorting area. This reduces the time it takes to count individual items. There is no limit on quantities, however, returns exceeding $100.00 will be invoiced and a check will be mailed.

Size Matters – when containers are sorted by size and material it’s easy to determine how many
containers are in a bag. If containers are not properly sorted, you may receive the price of the
largest container in the bag (i.e. 24oz bottles, properly sorted is $7.20 in redemption value. When
mixed with 2 liters, you will only receive the redemption value of the 2 liters, which is only $2.00.)

The following items are available at all locations
  • Can boxes to hold a can liner at $7.00.
  • Can box lids at $2.00 plus tax.
  • Liner deposit at $ .50 each. (replaced when redeemed)

Please review the Walk-In Guidelines for your selected location for item quantities, redemption value, and information. We have the right to refuse returns that do not follow the guidelines.

We currently have locations in Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Iowa City, Manchester, and Marion.

 

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2,704,007,243 CONTAINERS PROCESSED SINCE WE OPENED

Commercial Pick-up

Commercial Pick-up

We currently offer commercial pick-up service in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and northern Washington counties. Service can be on a scheduled or as-needed basis. Please review the Pick-up Guidelines to determine if our service would be beneficial for your business.

Commercial Service change effective January 1st 2021

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Can Shed can help your group make money

Scouts, schools, churches, and other organizations have had great success hosting a can drive as a fundraising event. There is no pressure on friends and family to purchase anything they are simply donating items they have collected.

There are a few different options for organizing a can drive. You can set up a drive on a given date using our trailer with drop off and pick up service, collect them and bring in to customer service or if you have collected a large amount, you can arrange for pick-up
of the containers.

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FAQ

How many containers go in a bag/box?

Cans
8-12oz (240)

Plastic
16.9 – 24oz (144)

Glass
Individual units only

How much are you liners/bags?

Liners are $0.50 each or $5.00 per roll

Do containers have to be sorted before coming in?

The best service is a quick and easy one. Buying back items sorted into our bags is the way to go!

Smaller quantities and unsorted products are redeemable through our reverse vending system.

For your convenience, the boxed glass will be counted at our assigned service counter. NO glass in bags.

Where are we located?

Cedar Rapids
4121 16th Ave. SW Cedar Rapids, IA

Marion
370 44th St Marion

Iowa City
611 Hollywood Blvd. Iowa City, IA

Hiawatha
1485 Hawkeye Drive

Manchester
1207 E Main St

Can I buy Can Shed boxes and liners elsewhere?

Unfortunately, Can Shed boxes and bags may only be purchased at our locations.

What are your hours?

Cedar Rapids
M-F 9:30am-6pm, Sat 8am-4pm

Marion
M-F 9:30am-6pm, Sat 8am-4pm

Iowa City
M-F 9:30am-6pm, Sat 8am-4pm

Hiawatha
M-F 9:30am-6pm, Sat 8am-4pm

Manchester
Th & F 9:30am-6pm, Sat 8am-4pm

All locations are closed Sundays & all hours are weather permitting.

What do I do with my non-deposit containers?

Can Shed will recycle your non-deposit containers for you, however, we do not recycle non-beverage containers.

Do I need to sort my containers by distributor/brand?

No, Can Shed will do this for you.

Do I need an appointment to bring in my empty containers?

No appointment needed, if you have a large amount, please call ahead.

Do you redeem kegs?

Can Shed does not redeem kegs. You can return them to the store you bought them from.

Is there a maximum/minimum amount I can bring in?

Can Shed does not limit the number of containers you can bring in. If you have more than $100 worth, it will be invoiced and a check will be sent in the mail within 7–10 business days.

Are you closed on holidays?

Yes, we are closed on:

Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Contact Us

    Can Shed LLC
    Cedar Rapids 319-366-1300
    Iowa City 888-433-9171
    customer-service@canshed.com

    What’s The News?

    Fun Fact #1

    One week after opening for business on April 1997, it snowed 11 inches - stopping business in its tracks. Can Shed now also owns... a snowplow!

    Fun Fact #2

    Can Shed processes over 300,000 cans, 72,000 plastic containers and 50,000 glass bottles on an average workday!

    Fun Fact #3

    The biggest bag ever brought into Can Shed held 750 cans.

    Fun Fact #4

    In 2017, Can Shed got it's first automated sorting machine. Can Shed now has 5 sorting machines.

    Fun Fact #5

    On average, we receive 310,948 containers daily. That's 1,554,740 in a week!

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