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Central Disposal Landfill
22 mi NW · Lake Mills, IA
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Northern Iowa Landfill
Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, IA · All sites in Cerro Gordo County
Northern Iowa Landfill is a landfill in Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, operated by Landfill of North Iowa. The site also works as a HHW drop-off. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1971, with closure projected for 2044.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household hazardous waste and household trash.
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 | 1971 |
| Projected closure | 2044 |
| Waste in place | 3,605,700 tons (2022) |
| Size | 93.1 acres |
| Owner | Landfill of North Iowa |
| Operator | Landfill of North Iowa |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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43.12565, -93.30042
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Northern Iowa Landfill: questions
What does Northern Iowa 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 Northern Iowa Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2044 for a landfill that opened in 1971 (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/1093162025 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated September 2024. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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