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Solid Waste & Landfill

Department Alert

MUST BE OVER THE SCALE & PAID 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO CLOSING TIME.

Location

Landfill
1129 1200th St.
Harlan, IA 51537
Driving Directions

Managing Office
1411 Industrial Pkwy.
Harlan, IA 51537
Driving Directions

Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday (Landfill Only)
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Note: Must be over the scale and paid 15 min prior to closing.
Holiday Closures

Our Team

Chris Frederickson, P.E.
Manager
Ann Wolken
Office Manager
Kayle Kimmen
Operator
Dylan Kimmen
Operator
Vivian Arnold
Scale Operator
Robin Andersen
Scale Operator

Fees

  • Solid Waste: $60.00/ton, $10.00 minimum
  • Appliances: $15.00 each
  • Tires: $0.15 per pound (minimum $5.00)
  • Recyclables: No Charge

Beginning January 1, 2018:

  • TV monitors and/or computer monitors are $15.00 per item.
  • Old console TVs will be $25.00 per item.
  • Projection TVs will be $40.00 per item.
  • Commercial copy machines will be $20.00 per item.
  • Printers, fax machines, stereo equipment, VCRs, hard drives, copiers, keyboards, mouse and cables are free.
  • All electronic waste will be separated and declared at the scale house upon weighing in.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

  • Cash or checks only

Material Not Accepted

  • Hazardous waste
  • Toxic waste
  • Liquid wastes
  • Dead animals
  • Latex paint
  • Construction materials longer than 6 feet in length

Recycling Guidelines

  • All recyclable items may be placed in the yellow recycling bin.
  • Plastics, glass jars, aluminum, and tin cans may be mixed.
  • Wearable clothing and paper may be placed on top of the bin.
  • Corrugated cardboard should be broken down and placed alongside the bin.
  • Branches no more than 8 inches in diameter.

Map & Directions

County Courthouse 612 Court St.
Harlan, IA 51537
Contact Us
Courthouse Hours M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Closed Holidays
Department Hours May Vary