The City of Iowa City and several non-profit partners will offer donation and recycling options at this year’s Donation Drive-Thru event; all Johnson County residents are welcome to participate!

Those interested can drop off accepted items between noon and 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp in Iowa City. Donors should enter the ramp through the Washington Street entrance. A full list of accepted items is available at the event website.

Donations received will go directly to our non-profit partners who will put items to vital use for community members in need. This year’s non-profit partners include Antelope Lending Library, Crowded Closet, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Houses into Homes, and Table to Table.

The purpose of the event is to support local residents during lease-turnover time at the end of July by providing a variety of options for common or problematic items when moving. Donation items must be clean, in good working order, and in good condition (meaning no rips, tears, stains, pet hair, food residue, damage, etc.). Items may be turned away by event staff/volunteers that are not recyclable or suitable for donation.

Questions? Reach out to the City’s Recycling Coordinator at jwilch@iowa-city.org or call 319-887-6110. Visit www.icgov.org/donate for all event information.