Landfill
Muscatine County Sanitary Landfill
8.6 mi W · Muscatine, IA
Landfill
Scott Area Landfill
Davenport, Scott County, IA · All sites in Scott County
Scott Area Landfill is a landfill in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, operated by Waste Commission of Scott County. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1977, with closure projected for 2053.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes electronics and household trash. It is one of 3 disposal sites we list in Scott County.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM – 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (563) 823-0119 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Electronics (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 | 1977 |
| Projected closure | 2053 |
| Waste in place | 5,168,489 tons (2022) |
| Size | 48 acres |
| Owner | Waste Commission of Scott County |
| Operator | Waste Commission of Scott County |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Scott Area Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Scott Area Landfill?
Monday – Friday 7 AM – 3:30 PM; Saturday 8 AM – 11:30 AM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (563) 823-0119 before hauling a load.
What does Scott Area Landfill accept?
Electronics and household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Scott Area Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2053 for a landfill that opened in 1977 (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
- OpenStreetMap node/13042963701 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- OpenStreetMap way/934417239 (© 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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