C&D landfill
Plymouth County Sanitary Landfill
24 mi SW · Le Mars, IA
Takes C&D debris
Landfill
Northwest Iowa Area Sanitary Landfill
Sheldon, Sioux County, IA · All sites in Sioux County
Northwest Iowa Area Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Sheldon, Sioux County, Iowa, operated by Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency. The site also works as a HHW drop-off. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1974, with closure projected for 2082.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household hazardous waste and household trash.
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 | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (712) 324-4026 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household hazardous waste (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 | 1974 |
| Projected closure | 2082 |
| Waste in place | 2,536,162 tons (2022) |
| Size | 160 acres |
| Owner | Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency |
| Operator | Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Northwest Iowa Area Sanitary Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Northwest Iowa Area Sanitary Landfill?
Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (712) 324-4026 before hauling a load.
What does Northwest Iowa Area Sanitary Landfill accept?
Household hazardous waste and household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Northwest Iowa Area Sanitary Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2082 for a landfill that opened in 1974 (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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