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Pottawattamie County Transfer Station
Pottawattamie County Transfer Station is a transfer station in Oakland, IA, in Pottawattamie County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. It is one of 3 drop-off sites we list in Pottawattamie County.
| Address | 41911 Industrial Drive, Oakland, IA 51560 Directions |
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| County | Pottawattamie County, IA |
| Phone | (712) 890-9306 |
| Website | pottcounty-ia.gov |
| Hours | Tue-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Closed Sundays and Mondays. 2026 closures listed by the county: Veterans Day (Nov. 11), Thanksgiving (Nov. 26), the day after Thanksgiving (Nov. 27), Christmas (Dec. 25) and New Year's Day (Jan. 1, 2027). |
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| Access | Public facility (residency rules may apply) |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, batteries, motor oil, paint |
| Not accepted | yard waste, hazardous waste |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: pottcounty-ia.gov, pottcounty-ia.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Pottawattamie County
- At the Rural Recycling Center in Oakland, all loaded vehicles should be covered to prevent windblown materials. Source
- Household hazardous materials drop-off at the Council Bluffs Recycling Center is free for residents of Pottawattamie County; bring your driver's license and leave materials in their original containers. Source
Before you go
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other transfer stations nearby
- City of Omaha recycling drop-off site Transfer stationHours: Sep to Mar 7:30 am to 6 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsScrap metal
- Omaha Blending Facility Transfer station
- Hours: Last Saturday of each month: 8 am to 12 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 6 pm …Furniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- TGB Recycling Drop Off Center Recycling centerHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metal
More in Pottawattamie County
All 3 drop-off sites in Pottawattamie County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Iowa
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pottawattamie County Transfer Station?
41911 Industrial Drive, Oakland, IA 51560. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Pottawattamie County Transfer Station?
Pottawattamie County Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: yard waste and hazardous waste.
Is Pottawattamie County Transfer Station open to the public?
Public facility (residency rules may apply).
How much does it cost to dump at Pottawattamie County Transfer Station?
MSW and C&D debris, per ton: $100.00; MSW and C&D debris, minimum: $5.00; Freon appliances (refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners): $15.00 each; Appliances with mercury switches (washers, dryers, stoves, microwaves, furnaces, water heaters): $12.00 each. Rates as posted on the county recycling page, which also lists the 2026 holiday closures. Call to confirm.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Pottawattamie County Transfer Station open?
Tue-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays. 2026 closures listed by the county: Veterans Day (Nov. 11), Thanksgiving (Nov. 26), the day after Thanksgiving (Nov. 27), Christmas (Dec. 25) and New Year's Day (Jan. 1, 2027)..
What other transfer stations are near Pottawattamie County Transfer Station?
City of Omaha recycling drop-off site in Omaha (29 mi), Omaha Blending Facility in Omaha (31 mi) and Bellevue Tree Dump in Bellevue (32 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Oakland?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Council Bluffs Recycling Center, about 27 miles away.
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