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The Boone County Landfill serves as the primary disposal facility for all of Boone County; Greene County (except the City of Jefferson); the Cities of Bouton, Granger and Woodward in Dallas County; and the Cities of Farnhamville, Lohrville and Somers in Calhoun County. The Boone County Landfill serves as the secondary disposal facility for Ames and Story County. Residents and businesses located in Story County must first call the Landfill at (515) 433-0591 to receive authorization prior to delivering a load. Authorization will only be given if the load is rejected by the waste facilities located in Story County. How to get to the Boone County Landfill: The Boone County Landfill is located just west of Boone off of U.S. 30. Turn south at the intersection of Montana Road and U.S. 30 (1.7 miles west of the four-way stop in Boone) and go 1/4 mile to 224th Lane. Turn right on 224th Lane and go 1/4 mile to the entrance to the landfill.
History: Considered a leading environmental protection facility for the final disposal and management of solid waste, the BCL serves a population of 114,000 in a service area that includes Boone, Greene and Story Counties (note: the Ames Resource Recovery Plant serves as the primary disposal facility for Ames and Story County.) The award-winning BCL has been acknowledged as one of the best operated landfills in the state of Iowa. Since its opening many
years ago, the BCL has seen many changes. New solid waste management
planning guidelines, additional and more stringent federal and state
regulations, and an emphasis on diverting waste have all helped
to ensure that the BCL is a sound environmental resource for the
population it serves - now and in the future.
DISPOSAL & RECYCLING SERVICES OFFERED AT THE BOONE COUNTY LANDFILL WASTE ACCEPTED AND LANDFILLED:
Please note that to prevent any type of waste from blowing onto area roadways and into ditches, Boone County has adopted a policy that all loads delivered to the Landfill must be covered with a secured tarp (even if waste is in bags or containers.) Trucks and trailers must also have a tailgate. The only exception to this policy is that brush can be securely tied instead of being tarped. Failure to comply with this covered load policy will result in a $10.00 fine being assessed (No exceptions.)
WASTE MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED AT THE BOONE COUNTY LANDFILL:
OTHER WASTE MATERIALS ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING PURPOSES: The BCL accepts certain waste materials that are reused or recycled (not landfilled at the BCL.) Please note that a processing fee may be applied to cover the BCL’s cost of handling these materials. APPLIANCES: The BCL accepts used appliances (i.e., refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, humidifiers, de-humidifiers, microwaves, etc.) and ensures that they are properly recycled. The BCL charges for each appliance delivered to the landfill. DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVE: When you purchase a new appliance, check to see if your dealer will take your old appliance. This may save you money as well as the effort of bringing your old appliance to the BCL! SCRAP METAL: The BCL accepts scrap metal items (i.e., metal siding, furniture, fencing, etc.) If the scrap metal is recyclable, customers will be asked to place the scrap metal items in a designated storage area on the landfill property. DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVE: Take your scrap metal directly to a scrap metal recycler/salvage yard. The cost of this alternative will probably be less than bringing scrap metal to the BCL. USED TIRES: During normal operating hours throughout the year, the BCL accepts used tires at a designated storage area on the landfill property. A per tire fee is charged based on the size of the tire and whether or not it is still mounted on a rim. DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVE: When you purchase new tires, have your dealer dispose of your old tires. In most cases they will charge you a fee equal to or less than what you will be charged at the BCL and you will not have to hassle with the old tires! Used tires, when not properly disposed of, raise concerns such as becoming mosquito breeding grounds and fire safety. VEHICLE BATTERIES: The BCL accepts, free-of-charge, used vehicle batteries. Vehicle batteries may be brought to the landfill throughout the year during normal operating hours. DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVE: Check with local salvage yards to see if they accept used batteries. In some cases they may actually pay for your old battery! YARD WASTE: Although the BCL cannot landfill yard waste, it does accept yard waste for composting. Yard waste is defined as: grass clippings, leaves, weeds, brush, branches, limbs, Christmas trees, as well as any plant or vegetable waste that was not considered to be food waste. The facility does not accept land clearing waste, only yard waste generated through routine yard maintenance. The Yard Waste Processing Facility of the BCL is open from March 1st through November 30th each year. Hours of operation are: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. --Or by appointment during closed months-- “Free Yard-Waste Days” are offered in the spring and fall of each year. During these events, customers can deliver yard waste to the BCL at no charge. Watch for advertisements in your local paper or call the BCL for more information. DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVE: Yard waste need not ever leave your yard! Some alternatives include mulching grass clippings, chipping brush and leaves or better yet -- composting yard waste in your own back-yard. By home-composting you can eliminate the cost of disposal and create a useful soil-like product for use in your garden, flower beds and /or landscaping. Compost can even help with soil erosion and help protect plants through hot/dry and cold/dry conditions! BCL staff can help you if you have questions about home-composting. Just call the below number. The Environment. We all want to do our part to protect it and make the world a better place to live. The Iowa Waste Reduction and Recycling Act of 1989 requires landfills to significantly reduce the amount of garbage they bury. We all need to pay closer attention to our lifestyles to make sure that we are living in as environmentally friendly a fashion as possible. Here are some suggestions: Reduce! Be careful when purchasing items that you pay attention to the amount of packaging. Also, consider whether or not the product or its packaging is recyclable in your community. Reuse! It sounds simple, but many of us overlook the obvious. Why throw something away when you can use it again and again. The kitchen is a treasure trove of reusable items such as aluminum foil, glass jars, and plastic containers. Recycle! Don't be part of the problem! Be part of the solution! If you are not already recycling, think about starting. Recycling is easy. Many items such as newspaper, glass, metal cans, and plastics are being collected from homes and workplaces just like yours. By working together we can “Make Recycling Work In Boone County!” For more information: If you have questions, please contact the Boone County Landfill at: Telephone:
(515) 433-0591 We can help you find out what disposal and/or recycling opportunities are available to you.
Information for the Boone County Landfill web page was developed by Landfill Department staff. Graphic design and page layout was provided by the Boone County Planning and Development Department. Information contained within the Landfill's web page may be reproduced. For additional information, please contact the Landfill Administrator/Recycling Coordinator at (515) 433-0591 or via email: info@boonelandfill.org.
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