Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency Landfill Regulations

The Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency has requested that the following notice be made to all residents regarding loads being taken to the Landfill.

 Northwest Ia. Area Solid Waste Agency Uncovered and Unsecured Loads Policy.

 All loads coming in to the Northwest Ia. Area Solid Waste Agency must be covered and secured in a manner that prevents littering on public roadways.  Any loads uncovered and unsecured or not totally enclosed will be charged an extra $15 a load.  If customers continually violate the secured load rule, other actions will be taken, and could include the loss of Northwest Ia. Area Solid Waste Agency services.

 An appropriate cover is not limited to a tarp but may be plywood, carpet or some other material, which entirely covers the load and is securely tied down.

• Tarps that are shredded or no longer able to adequately cover a load will be considered non-compliant.
• Tarps that are tied so loosely as to allow material to fall or blow out will be considered non-compliant.
• All loads to the Landfill must be covered and secured from the point of Origin.
• All Trucks, Pickups, Trailers and Wagons must also have a tailgate and it must be closed completely.
• All trailers and wagons must be in good condition with no holes and have solid floors and sides with a completely closed endgate.
• All livestock trailers must be covered and secured in a manner that prevents litter escaping the slat holes on the side and back of trailer.
• Loads must be covered even if waste is in bags or containers.
• Exceptions: If not mixed with other types of waste or recyclables, Appliances and Tires do not need to be tarped. However, they must be secured in such a manner that they will not fall or below from delivery vehicle.
• Secured load policy also applies to recyclable materials.

 If you have questions please call the Northwest Ia. Area Solid Waste Agency at (712) 324-4026.