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South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency

South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency is a landfill in Knoxville, IA, in Marion County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. It is the only site we list in Marion County; the closest other landfill is Mahaska County Sanitary Landfill, about 16 miles away. In 2022 it accepted roughly 162,894 tons, according to EPA data.

Address	1736 Highway T17, Knoxville, IA 50256 Directions
County	Marion County, IA
Hours	We could not find official hours. Call before loading up.
Fees	Rates are not published in our sources. Ask what they charge for a car or pickup load.
Access	Public site, typically meant for residents
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items
Operator	South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency (publicly owned)
Opened	1977

Based on EPA LMOP and an EPA facility record from September 2023; not yet checked against the operator's site. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Before you go

Check the hours by phone or on the operator website before you drive out.
Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
Load the heaviest items last so they come off first.

Other landfills nearby

Mahaska County Sanitary Landfill Landfill

2979 US Highway 63, Oskaloosa · 16 mi
City of Newton Sanitary Landfill Landfill

3202 Hwy 14 S, Newton · 28 mi
Ottumwa - Wapello County Sanitary Landfill Landfill

0.5 MI E of Intersect 138th St + 165th Ave, Ottumwa · 28 mi · (641) 683-0694
Metro Park East Sanitary Landfill Landfill Verified

12181 NE University Ave, Mitchellville · 30 mi · (515) 967-2076

Hours: Mon-Fri: 6:30 am to 4:30 pm … Car (load under 200 lbs): $12

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronicsTires

More in Marion County

All 1 drop-off sites in Marion County · Iowa

Frequently asked questions

Where is South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency?

1736 Highway T17, Knoxville, IA 50256.

What can I drop off at South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency?

South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency is listed for household trash & bulky items. Confirm by phone before you load up.

Is South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency open to the public?

Public site, typically meant for residents; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.

What other landfills are near South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency?

Mahaska County Sanitary Landfill in Oskaloosa (16 mi), City of Newton Sanitary Landfill in Newton (28 mi) and Ottumwa - Wapello County Sanitary Landfill in Ottumwa (28 mi).

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