Loads must be secured ($10 first offense, $50 repeat). Out-of-county garbage is charged more.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Appliance
Extra fee$10/unit
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Paint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
LimitedFree for Tama County residents at the satellite collection center by appointment; not accepted in winter.
Item price: call to confirm
Yard waste
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Brush and branches
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Construction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Household trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $20.00 |
| Per ton | $60.00 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| Appliance | $10/unit |
| Car or light truck tire | $5 off rim / $10 on rim |
| Semi tire | $20 off rim / $28 on rim |
| Monitor/TV under 19 in | $8 |
| Monitor/TV 19-25 in | $15 |
| Monitor/TV over 25 in | $18 |
In county $60/ton, $20 minimum; out of county $180/ton. Appliances or tires found in a landfilled load are charged three times. Hours not listed on the page.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Loads must be secured ($10 first offense, $50 repeat). Out-of-county garbage is charged more.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
Hours not confirmed, call first.
Call ahead for holiday hours and last-load times.
Local time: America/ChicagoWhat’s not accepted
See “Not accepted” tiles above. Other exclusions: call to confirm.
Free options
Yard waste/brush, scrap metal, oil, antifreeze and batteries are free.
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Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Tama County Landfill ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026