If you are a Johnson County resident or business, you must use the Iowa City Landfill. Visit their website here.
If you are a Johnson County resident or business, you must use the Iowa City Landfill. Visit their website here.
The Iowa County Landfill provides waste and recycling services to residents and businesses operating within Iowa County excluding Victor.
Monday - Friday
8 AM - 3:30 PM
Last load accepted at 3:30 PM
3369 Highway 6 Trail
Homestead, IA
(319) 828-4943
When the National Weather Service issues a Wind Advisory, the landfill will determine if it necessary to close. When practical, courtesy calls will be made to haulers. Residents should call or check the website.
The landfill is scheduled to be closed on New Year's Day, Christmas, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
LANDFILL WILL BE CLOSED THURS. MAY 18 DUE TO REPAIRS THAT WILL MAKE THE HAUL ROAD IMPASSABLE.
High Wind Closures
If the landfill is closing due to high wind, we will post information here and on our Facebook page as soon as possible. We close to prevent litter from leaving the landfill site and to keep customers and landfill staff safe from flying debris.
We're on Facebook!
We have a Facebook page! Here's a link or you can search using "Iowa County Landfill."
Please follow us to learn about programs, closings, and other helpful information.
New Glass Recycling Program
We now accept clear glass containers for recycling! We do not accept colored glass, metal or plastic lids, windows, cookware, light bulbs, and medicine bottles. If you questions about acceptable items, please call for more information.
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes Available Online
We now post the agenda and minutes of previous commission meetings on our website. All information will be available here.
Please check the website for updates regarding operations and services before visiting the landfill. All important information will be provided in the Notifications, News, & Events section. Courtesy calls will be made to haulers. Residents should check the website or call.
If you are a resident or business from outside Iowa County, you must contact your local landfill for garbage disposal. Iowa rules require garbage to be disposed of in the county it was generated. Click here for the contact information for other landfills in the area.
Saturday
8 AM - 11:30
Last load accepted at 11:30 AM