Garbage accepted only at the Marion site. Loads must be tarped and secured; Hi-Vis (Class 2) vest required at the landfill working face ($10 fine). Appliance recycling is for Linn County residents only.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Extra feeWillis Dady recycles mattresses for $10 each (Linn residents).
Item price: call to confirm
Couch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
Extra feeTires cannot be landfilled; recycled at Marion for $4-$5 each. Not accepted from tire vendors; no equipment tires.
Item price: call to confirm
Appliance
Extra fee$10 per unit
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmPaint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
AcceptedHousehold hazardous materials drop-off listed as $0.00 on the Agency home page.
Normal load fee applies
Yard waste
Not acceptedBanned from the landfill; use the compost site at 2250 A St SW, Cedar Rapids.
Brush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
AcceptedAccepted free for recycling.
Normal load fee applies
Household trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $22.00 |
| Per ton | $53.00 |
| Pickup load | $22.00 |
| Car load | $12.00 |
| Car | $12 |
| SUV/minivan | $15 |
| Pickup truck or full-size van | $22 |
| Mattress or box spring | $20 each |
| Bulky waste | $85/ton |
| Appliance | $10 per unit |
| Tire off rim | $4 each |
| Tire on rim | $5 each |
| Clean rubble (Mon-Fri) | $20/ton |
| Uncovered or unsecured load | up to $100 |
$53/ton for weighed loads ($22 plus tax minimum). Loads with cardboard or other banned materials pay double. Prices changed July 1, 2026 (FY27).
Payment: cash, card, check · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Garbage accepted only at the Marion site. Loads must be tarped and secured; Hi-Vis (Class 2) vest required at the landfill working face ($10 fine). Appliance recycling is for Linn County residents only.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 7:00 am–4:00 pm |
Saturday by appointment or account only. Closed on listed holidays. Bulky waste (incl. 8+ mattresses) must arrive before 2 PM Mon-Fri.
Local time: America/ChicagoWhat’s not accepted
- Tires and appliances in garbage
- TVs and computer monitors in garbage
- Yard waste
- Corrugated cardboard
- Paint and hazardous liquids
- Lead-acid batteries in garbage
- Solar panels
Free options
Scrap metal and household hazardous materials accepted at no charge.
More in Linn County
Solid Waste Agency Compost & Yard Waste Site ↗
Cost: call to confirmOpen to the public · Cedar Rapids
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Hours & Location ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Location and Disposal Costs ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Tires & Scrap Metal ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Appliances ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Items Banned from Landfill ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026