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Marshall County Sanitary Landfill
Marshall County Sanitary Landfill, 2313 Marshalltown Boulevard, Marshalltown, 50158, Iowa
Marshall County Sanitary Landfill on Marshalltown Boulevard is the county landfill where trash is taken to be buried. Residents and commercial haulers both use this site, so expect a mix of pickup trucks and larger roll-off or dump trucks on busy days.
Drive up to an entrance booth and then onto a scale - tipping fees are weight-based, so there will usually be a weigh-in and a weigh-out. The site is mostly gravel with large dirt mounds and an active tipping face where trucks unload; visibility is good but expect dust or mud depending on recent weather. Fees are structured by weight with minimums and different rate categories for residential versus commercial loads, so heavier or contractor loads end up costing more.
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Before You Go
- Weekends and spring cleanup times get backed up; weekdays or later afternoons are generally quieter.
- Have loads sorted and loosely piled so unloading is faster, and use a tarp for loose or light debris to keep it from blowing out.
- Take it slow on the interior gravel roads-ruts and soft spots show up after rain, and trailers can get hung up near the working face.
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