North Central Iowa Regional SWA Sanitary Landfill

As of 2022, North Central Iowa Regional SWA Sanitary Landfill has approximately 2,892,459 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 3,376,362 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 86% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 87,961 tons of waste per year based on the most recent annual data. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 2027.

North Central Iowa Regional SWA Sanitary Landfill has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. A gas collection system is not yet in place at this facility. Candidate status means the EPA or a project developer has identified this site as having sufficient gas generation potential to support an energy recovery project in the future. Contact North Central Iowa Regional Solid Waste Agency for more information on the project timeline.

The operating hours for North Central Iowa Regional SWA Sanitary Landfill are as follows: Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (515) 955-2781 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

North Central Iowa Regional SWA Sanitary Landfill is located at 2151 Gypsum Hollow Road, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, USA, 50501. The facility is situated in Webster County, Iowa. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (515) 955-2781 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

North Central Iowa Regional SWA Sanitary Landfill does not currently have an active landfill gas collection system. Landfill gas is produced naturally as organic waste decomposes underground. Facilities without active collection systems may use passive venting — this facility uses passive venting or flaring. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

North Central Iowa Regional SWA Sanitary Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: leachate recirculation is practiced to accelerate waste decomposition; an LFG energy project with status 'Candidate' is associated with this site. These initiatives help reduce the environmental footprint of landfill operations by capturing resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and diverting material from direct disposal. Contact the facility or its operator for more details on current environmental compliance status.

To contact North Central Iowa Regional SWA Sanitary Landfill, call (515) 955-2781. The mailing address is 2151 Gypsum Hollow Road, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, USA. The directory information shown on this page is sourced from the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) and the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, last verified as of data year 2022. Data freshness status: Current. If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.