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Landfill of North Iowa is the municipal landfill just south of Clear Lake that handles final burial of household, farm and commercial refuse. Locals, farmers and haulers use it when trash, construction debris or large loads need to go somewhere permanent. The site is big and plainly visible from Killdeer Ave.
Drive up to a simple entrance with a small scale and a tip-off area; vehicles stop at the scale and then pull forward to the working face to unload. There’s typically a scale house or booth where weights get recorded, so expect to stop twice - once in and once out - if bringing a loaded truck. The site itself is open, dusty in dry weather and muddy after rain, with piles and compacted areas where incoming material is buried.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or cover for loads - wind can blow light debris, and tarps help keep things contained while driving through.
- Plan for delays on Saturdays and during spring cleanup; lines can form and large commercial trucks slow the process.
- Make sure loads are secure and drivers know the route through the site; follow the attendants’ directions at the tip-off to avoid backing into active areas.
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