LandfillVerified October 2026

Iowa City Sanitary Landfill

Iowa City Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Iowa City, IA, in Johnson County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. It is one of 2 drop-off sites we list in Johnson County. EPA records show it took in about 130,134 tons of waste in 2022.

Address	3900 Hebl Avenue SW, Iowa City, IA 52245 Directions
County	Johnson County, IA
Phone	(319) 356-5185
Website	icgov.org
Hours	Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:30 pm Sat: 7 am to 12 pm The gate closes at noon on Saturday. Closed on City holidays and may close early on windy days; call (319) 356-5185 to check.
Fees	Garbage under 600 lb (Iowa City) $14 Garbage under 600 lb (rest of Johnson County, Kalona, Riverside) $15 Garbage per ton (Iowa City) $47.50 Garbage per ton (rest of Johnson County, Kalona, Riverside) $52.50 Each extra 20 lb over 600 lb About $0.50 Large appliance $12.50 each Small appliance $3 each Tires $0.15 per lb ($3 minimum) Computer or television $20 each Other electronics (printers, phones, DVD players) $3 each Asphalt roof shingles (clean) $30 per ton Yard waste and food waste (compost facility) $5 minimum for loads up to 400 lb; $24 per ton above that Residential propane or helium tank $1 each Scrap metal, cardboard, glass, oil, wood chips Free Fees as listed on the City of Iowa City page; call (319) 356-5185 to confirm current prices.
Who can use it	Residents only. Proof: Service area is Johnson County and the city limits of Kalona and Riverside
Access	Public drop-off run by a city, county or district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, batteries, motor oil
Not accepted	yard waste in garbage loads, hazardous waste, cardboard in garbage loads, tires in garbage loads, appliances in garbage loads, hot ashes, medical waste, explosives
Payment	cash, check, card
Operator	City of Iowa City (publicly owned)
Opened	1972

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: icgov.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Johnson County

The Iowa City Landfill only takes waste from Johnson County and the city limits of Kalona and Riverside. All loads must be secured: unsecured loads get one warning, then a $50 fee for each later violation. Source
Iowa City offers bulky item curbside pickup (electronics, appliances, tires, furniture) by appointment for a fee. Source

Before you go

Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.

Other landfills nearby

Iowa County Sanitary Landfill Landfill

3369 Highway 6 Trl, Marengo · 13 mi
Benton County Sanitary Landfill Landfill

7904 20th Ave, Marengo · 29 mi

Household trash & bulky itemsElectronicsTiresScrap metal
Cedar Rapids/Linn County. Solid Waste Agency #2 Sanitary Landfill Landfill Verified

1954 County Home Rd, Marion · 31 mi

Per ton: $48

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsMattresses

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Iowa City Residential Hazardous Material Drop-off Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

3900 Hebl Avenue SW, Iowa City · 5.7 mi · (319) 887-6112

Hours: Thu-Fri: 7 am to 2 pm …
Washington County Citizen Convenience Center Transfer station

2170 Lexington Blvd, Washington · 24 mi · (319) 653-6373

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metal

More in Johnson County

All 2 drop-off sites in Johnson County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Iowa

Frequently asked questions

Where is Iowa City Sanitary Landfill?

3900 Hebl Avenue SW, Iowa City, IA 52245.

What can I drop off at Iowa City Sanitary Landfill?

Iowa City Sanitary Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: yard waste in garbage loads, hazardous waste, cardboard in garbage loads, tires in garbage loads, appliances in garbage loads and hot ashes.

Can non-residents use Iowa City Sanitary Landfill?

No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Service area is Johnson County and the city limits of Kalona and Riverside.

How much does it cost to dump at Iowa City Sanitary Landfill?

Garbage under 600 lb (Iowa City): $14; Garbage under 600 lb (rest of Johnson County, Kalona, Riverside): $15; Garbage per ton (Iowa City): $47.50; Garbage per ton (rest of Johnson County, Kalona, Riverside): $52.50. Fees as listed on the City of Iowa City page; call (319) 356-5185 to confirm current prices.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Iowa City Sanitary Landfill open?

Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:30 pm; Sat: 7 am to 12 pm. The gate closes at noon on Saturday. Closed on City holidays and may close early on windy days; call (319) 356-5185 to check..

What other landfills are near Iowa City Sanitary Landfill?

Iowa County Sanitary Landfill in Marengo (13 mi), Benton County Sanitary Landfill in Marengo (29 mi) and Cedar Rapids/Linn County. Solid Waste Agency #2 Sanitary Landfill in Marion (31 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Iowa City?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Iowa City Residential Hazardous Material Drop-off, about 5.7 miles away.

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