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Dump It Inc is the small-town dump a lot of Algona residents use for household and farm cleanup. It handles the community’s disposal needs and gets busy when fields and yards are being cleared. The site feels like a typical county dump rather than a commercial transfer station.
Pull up to a single entrance where there’s usually a booth or small building to stop at before driving in. A scale and concrete pad are common on sites like this, so expect to slow down and possibly be weighed or checked. The property is mostly open with piles and compacted areas for dropping off different loads; trucks and trailers are a regular sight. Weekends and spring/fall cleanup times tend to be the noisiest and most crowded.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or straps to keep loose materials from blowing out-wind can scatter light debris quickly.
- Have loads separated as much as possible in the vehicle so unloading goes faster when it’s your turn.
- Plan for a short wait during peak seasons and pull out of the lane while unloading if space is tight so traffic can keep moving.
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