Drop-off center
Metro Waste Authority Hhm Regional Collection Center
8.7 mi NW · Bondurant, IA
Landfill
Metro Park East Sanitary Landfill
Mitchellville, Polk County, IA · All sites in Polk County
Metro Park East Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Mitchellville, Polk County, Iowa, operated by Metro Waste Authority. The site also works as a tire recycler. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1972, with closure projected for 2057.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash, scrap metal and tires. It is one of 5 disposal sites we list in Polk County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
- Scrap metal (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 | 1972 |
| Projected closure | 2057 |
| Waste in place | 22,919,749 tons (2022) |
| Size | 268.1 acres |
| Owner | Metro Waste Authority |
| Operator | Metro Waste Authority |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
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Location and nearby sites
41.60039, -93.34385
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Metro Park East Sanitary Landfill: questions
What does Metro Park East Sanitary Landfill accept?
Household trash, scrap metal and tires, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Metro Park East Sanitary Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2057 for a landfill that opened in 1972 (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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