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Transfer Station
Independence Transfer Station
1100 12th St NE, Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-6944A small transfer station used by Independence residents and nearby farmers, where local trash is compacted and sent on to a larger landfill. It’s the kind of place people use when they don’t want to drive out to a distant dump.
There’s a drive-up entrance with a little booth for check-in and a scale somewhere on the drive so trucks stop twice - once in, once out - since loads are charged by weight at most transfer stations. The yard is mostly concrete and big bays or containers for compacting; large roll-off trucks come and go. Expect tractors and pickups with farm trailers during planting and harvest seasons, and a short line of cars and small trucks on weekend mornings.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure your load with tarps or straps; loose trash or hay can be a hassle and may be refused at the gate.
- Bring a simple way to prove residency if needed, such as a driver’s license with a local address, since many locals are asked for ID.
- Avoid weekend mornings during spring cleanup and harvest rushes when lines tend to get long; midweek or early afternoon is often quieter.
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