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Metro Park East Sanitary Landfill

You will find Metro Park East Sanitary Landfill in Mitchellville, IA. It is a landfill in Polk County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, tires and scrap metal. It is one of 18 drop-off sites we list in Polk County. In 2022 it accepted roughly 848,277 tons, according to EPA data.

Address	12181 NE University Ave, Mitchellville, IA 50169 Directions
County	Polk County, IA
Hours	We could not find official hours. Call before loading up.
Fees	We have no rate sheet for this site. Expect a charge by weight, by load or a flat minimum.
Access	Public facility (residency rules may apply)
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Tires, Scrap metal
Operator	Metro Waste Authority (publicly owned)
Opened	1972

Listed by the U.S. EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program and the EPA debris recovery dataset (September 2023). Not yet checked by us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Before you go

Hours are not on file, so phone first to make sure the gate is open.
Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.

Other landfills nearby

City of Newton Sanitary Landfill Landfill

3202 Hwy 14 S, Newton · 15 mi
South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency Landfill

1736 Highway T17, Knoxville · 30 mi
Marshall County Sanitary Landfill Landfill

1 MI NE of Intersect Marshalltown Blvd + Marsh Rd, Marshalltown · 35 mi
South Dallas County Landfill Agency Landfill

15 Sunset Cir, Adel · 36 mi
South Central Iowa Sanitary Landfill Landfill

2496 State Highway 92, Winterset · 36 mi · (515) 462-3083

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Metro Waste Authority Hhm Regional Collection Center Hazardous waste drop-off

1105 Prairie Dr, Bondurant · 8.7 mi · (515) 967-5512
South Central Iowa Sanitary Landfill Landfill

2496 State Highway 92, Winterset · 36 mi · (515) 462-3083

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste

More in Polk County

All 18 drop-off sites in Polk County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Iowa

Frequently asked questions

Where is Metro Park East Sanitary Landfill?

12181 NE University Ave, Mitchellville, IA 50169. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.

What can I drop off at Metro Park East Sanitary Landfill?

Metro Park East Sanitary Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, tires and scrap metal. Accepted items can change, so check first.

Is Metro Park East Sanitary Landfill open to the public?

Public facility (residency rules may apply), as far as our sources show.

What other landfills are near Metro Park East Sanitary Landfill?

City of Newton Sanitary Landfill in Newton (15 mi), South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency in Knoxville (30 mi) and Marshall County Sanitary Landfill in Marshalltown (35 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Mitchellville?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Metro Waste Authority Hhm Regional Collection Center, about 8.7 miles away.

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