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Tama County Sanitary Landfill is the municipal landfill just outside Toledo used by local residents, farmers and haulers. It’s the place that handles large-volume disposal where trash gets buried rather than recycled or processed. People bring everything from household clean-outs to agricultural and commercial loads, like at many rural Iowa landfills.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to stop at a scale; charges are by weight so expect to weigh in and again on the way out. The working face and rows of compacted cells are visible from the pull-through area, with side roads and gravel surfaces leading to drop points. Recycling and special-drop bins are usually clustered near the entrance, while the main dumping is a short drive past the booth. Lines form on weekends and during spring fieldwork, so plan for waits during busy seasons.
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Before You Go
- Secure tarps and tie downs - windy days kick up dust and debris on the drive in and out.
- Keep loads sorted as much as possible before pulling up to the booth; it makes unloading and directing easier.
- Allow extra time in spring and on Saturdays; agricultural and household cleanups tend to cause backups.
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