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Landfill
Metro Park East Landfill
Metro Park East Landfill, 12181 University Avenue NE, Mitchellville, 50169, Iowa
Metro Park East Landfill is the big burial spot out on University Avenue NE in Mitchellville for household cleanouts and contractor loads. Locals haul everything here when curbside won’t take it or for bigger jobs. It’s a working landfill - large, dusty, and not exactly picturesque.
There’s an entrance booth and a vehicle scale; many landfills charge tipping fees by weight, so expect to stop for weighing. After the scale, follow the traffic flow to the active dumping area where heavy equipment moves material and covers it. The site is mostly dirt roads, piled waste, and machinery, so drive slowly and keep loads covered. Weekends and spring cleanup times commonly have longer lines and slower traffic through the gate.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loads before leaving home - loose debris blows around on the drive in and out and can slow the process.
- Commercial drivers should have any manifests or business paperwork handy; landfills of this scale typically accept commercial loads and documentation can speed entry.
- Try to go early on a weekday to avoid backups; expect longer waits on weekends and during seasonal cleanup periods.
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