Drop-off center
Arnold O. Chantland Resource Recovery Plant
16 mi E · Ames, IA
Landfill
Boone County Landfill
Boone, Boone County, IA · All sites in Boone County
Boone County Landfill is a landfill in Boone, Boone County, Iowa, operated by Boone County. The site also works as a HHW drop-off. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1970, with closure projected for 2038.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household hazardous waste and household trash. It is one of 2 disposal sites we list in Boone County.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM – 3 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM – 3 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM – 3 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM – 3 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM – 3 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (515) 433-0591 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household hazardous waste (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1970 |
| Projected closure | 2038 |
| Waste in place | 2,282,443 tons (2022) |
| Size | 53.7 acres |
| Owner | Boone County |
| Operator | Boone County |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Boone County Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Boone County Landfill?
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 3 PM; Saturday 8 AM – 11 AM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (515) 433-0591 before hauling a load.
What does Boone County Landfill accept?
Household hazardous waste and household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Boone County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2038 for a landfill that opened in 1970 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- What You Can't Take to the Dump, and Where It Goes InsteadHazardous waste, tires, refrigerant appliances, batteries, electronics, paint, oil and asbestos: why dumps refuse them and where each one goes instead.
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Solid Waste Permitting: Facility Contact Directory) · record dated 2023-09-15
- OpenStreetMap way/663088919 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated September 2024. Hours, fees or contact details last added October 5, 2026. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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