Drop-off center
GRRWA Recycling Center
0.2 mi NW · Fort Madison, IA
Landfill
Great River Regional Waste Authority Sanitary Landfill
Fort Madison, Lee County, IA · All sites in Lee County
Great River Regional Waste Authority Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, operated by Great River Regional Waste Authority. The site also works as a HHW drop-off and a tire recycler. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1984, with closure projected for 2030.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes electronics, household hazardous waste, household trash and tires. It is one of 2 disposal sites we list in Lee County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Electronics (accepted)
- Household hazardous waste (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
- Tires (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 | 1984 |
| Projected closure | 2030 |
| Waste in place | 2,221,815 tons (2022) |
| Size | 44.5 acres |
| Owner | Great River Regional Waste Authority |
| Operator | Great River Regional Waste Authority |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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40.65251, -91.31286
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Great River Regional Waste Authority Sanitary Landfill: questions
What does Great River Regional Waste Authority Sanitary Landfill accept?
Electronics, household hazardous waste, household trash and tires, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Great River Regional Waste Authority Sanitary Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2030 for a landfill that opened in 1984 (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
- 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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