Landfill
Iowa County Sanitary Landfill
13 mi NW · Marengo, IA
Landfill
Iowa City Landfill
Iowa City, Johnson County, IA · All sites in Johnson County
Iowa City Landfill is a landfill in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, operated by City of Iowa City. The site also works as a HHW drop-off and a yard waste site. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1972, with closure projected for 2044.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes brush & limbs, household hazardous waste, household trash, scrap metal and yard waste.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (319) 887-6112 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Household hazardous waste (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
- Scrap metal (accepted)
- Yard waste (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 | 1972 |
| Projected closure | 2044 |
| Waste in place | 4,957,632 tons (2022) |
| Size | 137.4 acres |
| Owner | City of Iowa City |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Iowa City Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Iowa City Landfill?
Monday – Saturday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (319) 887-6112 before hauling a load.
What does Iowa City Landfill accept?
Brush & limbs, household hazardous waste, household trash, scrap metal and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Iowa City Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2044 for a landfill that opened in 1972 (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.
- 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.
- 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.
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/832339917 (© 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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