C&D recycler
Vorwald Log and Lumber
12 mi S · Zwingle, IA
Takes C&D debris
Landfill
Dubuque Metropolitan Sanitary Landfill
Dubuque, Dubuque County, IA · All sites in Dubuque County
Dubuque Metropolitan Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, operated by City of Dubuque. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1976, with closure projected for 2053.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 3 disposal sites we list in Dubuque County.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (563) 557-8220 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1976 |
| Projected closure | 2053 |
| Waste in place | 4,405,905 tons (2022) |
| Size | 71.1 acres |
| Owner | Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency |
| Operator | City of Dubuque |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Dubuque Metropolitan Sanitary Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Dubuque Metropolitan Sanitary Landfill?
Monday – Saturday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (563) 557-8220 before hauling a load.
What does Dubuque Metropolitan Sanitary Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Dubuque Metropolitan Sanitary Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2053 for a landfill that opened in 1976 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- 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.
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
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
- 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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