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RIWMA Landfill
RIWMA Landfill, 20488 M Avenue, Eldora, 50627, Iowa
RIWMA Landfill sits out on M Avenue just outside Eldora. People from town and commercial haulers both bring loads here; it’s the place where trash gets buried rather than a small neighborhood drop-off.
Expect a gravel drive and a weigh scale near the entrance, so plan to stop for a weigh-in and again on the way out. After the scale, follow the gravel road to the active dumping area - there will be heavy equipment and open cells, so drive slowly and watch for trucks and loaders. The site looks industrial: wide dirt pads, compacted piles of material, and dusty roads rather than landscaped grounds. Bring a pickup or trailer that can back up and unload; most dumping spots require backing in or tipping at an angle.
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Before You Go
- Cover and strap down loose material - tarps keep leaves, dust, and trash from blowing out and make unloading neater.
- Try to go midweek or early morning; weekends and spring cleanups tend to have the longest lines.
- Sort big items from mixed debris before leaving home and have proof of vehicle or business info ready if hauling commercially, since landfills commonly weigh loads and track who’s dumping.
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