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Where to dump scrap metal in Iowa

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8 confirmed options

These facilities list this item as accepted, accepted with a fee, or limited. Item fees may be added to normal load charges.

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026 · Official sources ↓

Scrap yards may pay you for metal. Dumps often take it free.

Within each county, free and lower listed item prices come first. Check resident eligibility before choosing a free option.

Cedar Falls Transfer Station ↗
Normal load fee applies
Open to the public · Cedar Falls
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No charge for scrap metal.

Solid Waste Agency of Linn County Landfill and Resource Recovery ↗
Normal load fee applies
Open to the public · Marion
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Accepted free for recycling.

Cass County Sanitary Landfill ↗
Normal load fee applies
Access: call to confirm · Atlantic
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Check load fees and access rules before you go.

Fayette County Solid Waste Transfer Station ↗
Normal load fee applies
Access: call to confirm · Fayette
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Floyd Mitchell Chickasaw Solid Waste Management Agency Landfill ↗
Normal load fee applies
Residents only · Elma
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Grundy County Landfill / Convenience Center ↗
Normal load fee applies
Residents only · Grundy Center
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Check load fees and access rules before you go.

Sioux City Citizen's Convenience Center ↗
Item price: call to confirm
Residents only · Sioux City
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Check load fees and access rules before you go.

Tama County Landfill ↗
Normal load fee applies
Access: call to confirm · Toledo
Today: check posted hours Hours not confirmed, call first
Check load fees and access rules before you go.

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.