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Where to dump yard waste in Iowa

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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 ↓

Many compost yards take leaves and grass free or cheap. Plastic bags are often not allowed, so use paper bags or loose loads.

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

Cedar Falls Transfer Station ↗
$29.50/ton, $7 minimum
Open to the public · Cedar Falls
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Metro Park West Landfill ↗
$30/ton, $22 min
Open to the public · Perry
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Landfill of North Iowa ↗
Item price: call to confirm
Open to the public · Clear Lake
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Metro Park East Landfill ↗
Normal load fee applies
Open to the public · Mitchellville
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Solid Waste Agency Compost & Yard Waste Site ↗
Normal load fee applies
Open to the public · Cedar Rapids
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Sioux City Citizen's Convenience Center ↗
Normal load fee applies
Residents only · Sioux City
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Leaves and grass free for residents.

Tama County Landfill ↗
Normal load fee applies
Access: call to confirm · Toledo
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Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.