Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
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(800) 369-6112Republic Services of Iowa Mt. Pleasant MRF is the local drop-off/processing site for Mount Pleasant residents and businesses. Neighbors bring everything from household junk to regular curbside-style loads here, and it feels like a working industrial lot rather than a tidy transfer station.
Drive up to a gated entrance and there’s usually a small booth or office where vehicles wait to be directed; expect to be routed by lanes for roll-off trucks and smaller pickups. A scale is typically part of the flow, so vehicles may need to stop twice - in and out - as loads are weighed. The yard is fenced with concrete bays and big garage doors for incoming material, and there’s often noise from compactors, trucks backing, and forklifts. Lines can form during spring cleanup and weekends, with large farm trailers and commercial trucks sharing the space with regular cars and small pickups.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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