Henry County Residents Get New Battery Recycling Options

Mobile units and drop-off site now accept rechargeable batteries to prevent fire risks.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:14pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of a hand placing a rechargeable battery into a recycling bin, with soft, warm pools of light and color in the background, conceptually representing the safe disposal of hazardous batteries.Convenient new battery recycling options aim to keep dangerous lithium cells out of the waste stream.Danville Today

Residents in Henry County, Iowa now have more convenient ways to safely dispose of rechargeable batteries, including a new drop-off site in Mount Pleasant and mobile recycling units with weekly stops in nearby towns. Waste officials stress the importance of proper battery disposal, as lithium and rechargeable batteries can pose serious fire hazards if thrown in the trash.

Why it matters

Improper disposal of rechargeable batteries can lead to dangerous fires, as seen in a recent incident in Burlington, Iowa where a lithium battery ignited inside a garbage truck. Providing accessible recycling options helps prevent these risks and promotes sustainability.

The details

The Des Moines County Area Recyclers drop-off site in Mount Pleasant is now accepting rechargeable batteries, in addition to regular recyclables. The facility is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mobile recycling units also make weekly stops in the nearby towns of New London, Danville, and Winfield to offer additional convenience for residents.

  • The new battery recycling program launched in Henry County in March 2026.

The players

Des Moines County Area Recyclers

The organization operating the battery recycling drop-off site in Mount Pleasant.

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The takeaway

This new battery recycling program in Henry County helps address an important safety issue by providing convenient options for residents to properly dispose of rechargeable batteries and prevent the risk of dangerous fires.