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Iowa Dumps, Landfills & Transfer Stations

  • 65 listings
  • 46 dumps & landfills
  • 5 transfer stations
  • 14 recycling & drop-offs
  • 8 with posted hours

Dumpmapper has 65 listings in Iowa, spread across 48 of its 99 counties. That includes 46 landfills, 5 transfer stations, and 14 recycling centers.

The places with the most listings are Linn County (4), Scott County (4), Black Hawk County (3), Polk County (3), and Boone County (2).

For recycling and problem materials, the map currently shows 1 electronics drop-off listings statewide. Public data is thin on these, so also check county programs and the official locators linked below.

Listings aren't verified yet. Hours, fees and resident rules change, so check with the site before you go. We show a phone number or website when a source lists one.

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Iowa counties with listings 48

Counties with no listings yet 51

These pages point to the nearest sites in neighboring areas.

Adair County · Adams County · Allamakee County · Appanoose County · Audubon County · Bremer County · Buchanan County · Buena Vista County · Butler County · Calhoun County · Chickasaw County · Clarke County · Clay County · Clayton County · Crawford County · Davis County · Delaware County · Fayette County · Floyd County · Franklin County · Greene County · Grundy County · Hancock County · Henry County · Howard County · Humboldt County · Ida County · Jackson County · Jefferson County · Jones County · Kossuth County · Louisa County · Lucas County · Lyon County · Monona County · Monroe County · Montgomery County · Osceola County · Plymouth County · Pocahontas County · Pottawattamie County · Ringgold County · Sac County · Shelby County · Taylor County · Van Buren County · Warren County · Washington County · Wayne County · Worth County · Wright County

Largest cities in Iowa

The nearest listed sites to each city center, by straight-line distance. Road distance is longer.

Recycling & hazardous waste in Iowa

Statewide, the map lists 14 recycling centers, 0 paint drop-offs, 0 battery drop-offs, 0 hazardous waste, oil or bulb drop-offs, and 1 electronics drop-off. Some places count toward more than one of these. Open the map with only these types switched on.

For paint, try the PaintCare drop-off site finder (it only covers states with a paint stewardship program). For rechargeable and single-use batteries, try the Call2Recycle locator, now run as The Battery Network.

Old paint · Batteries · Household hazardous waste · Electronics · Motor oil & filters · Fluorescent bulbs · Propane & pool chemicals

Iowa dump FAQ

How many landfills are in Iowa?

Dumpmapper lists 46 landfills in Iowa, in 41 of its 99 counties, plus 5 transfer stations, where you can usually drop off trash and bulky loads. The list comes from OpenStreetMap and the US EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, so it can miss sites, especially private or construction-debris landfills.

Where can I take household hazardous waste in Iowa?

We don't have a household hazardous waste drop-off listed in Iowa yet. Many counties hold collection days a few times a year, so check with your county's solid waste or public works office. Our household hazardous waste guide explains what to expect.

Do dumps in Iowa charge a fee?

Many do, and each site sets its own prices. Charges often depend on weight, load size or the type of item, and tires, mattresses and appliances commonly cost extra. In our Iowa data, 2 listings are tagged in OpenStreetMap as charging a fee and 0 listings as free; the rest don't say. We don't publish prices we can't verify, so ask the site before you go. The dump cost calculator can help you estimate a load.

Can I use a dump in Iowa if I'm not a resident?

It depends on the site. Some city- and county-run sites serve residents only or charge non-residents more, while many privately run landfills and transfer stations take anyone who pays. Check the site's rules before you go, and bring an ID or a utility bill in case they ask for proof of address.

How do I find the phone number or hours for a dump in Iowa?

8 of the 65 listings in Iowa have a phone number or website in our sources. We show it on the map popup, the county page and the listing page, and you can tap a phone number to call. For listings without one, use the Find phone & hours link: it opens a web search for the site's name and town. If you find the phone number or hours, send them to us and we'll add them after checking.

Which counties in Iowa have the most dump and drop-off listings?

Linn County (4), Scott County (4), and Black Hawk County (3) have the most listings. 48 of Iowa's 99 counties have at least one listing; the pages for the rest point to the nearest sites in neighboring areas.

Where can I recycle paint and batteries in Iowa?

Dumpmapper lists 0 paint drop-offs and 0 battery drop-offs in Iowa. Public data on these is thin, so also try the PaintCare site finder (it only covers states with a paint stewardship program) and the Call2Recycle battery locator. Our paint and battery guides cover the basics.

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