Scott Area Landfill (Davenport) — Hours & Fees

Scott County's landfill is the Scott Area Landfill on 110th Avenue near Davenport, run by the Waste Commission of Scott County. It's open weekdays 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays 8 to 11:30 a.m.

Household garbage is $40.25 a ton with a $30 minimum for residents, and Scott County residents can drop off five car tires a year free. Hazardous waste and electronics go to the commission's Carey Avenue facilities in Davenport.

Disposal sites in Scott County

Scott Area Landfill

Landfill

Waste Commission of Scott County

11555 110th Ave., Davenport, IA 52804 Directions

📞 (563) 381-1300

Hours
Mon–Fri	7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday	8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Sunday	Closed

Fees

Household garbage and construction debris: $40.25 a ton ($30 minimum for residents)
Freon appliances $15; mattresses and box springs $20
Scott County residents: up to 5 car tires a year free
Bulky items $69 a ton; clean asphalt shingles $28 a ton
Card, cash or local check

Waste from elsewhere in Iowa is accepted only with prior approval. All vehicles must be unloaded and out of the gate by closing time.

The landfill is on County Road Y-48 near Buffalo.

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Scott County Household Hazardous Material Facility

Hazardous Waste

Waste Commission of Scott County

5640 Carey Ave., Davenport, IA 52807 Directions

📞 (563) 386-9575

Hours
Mon–Fri	7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
First Saturday of the month	8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

No appointment needed for residents; businesses need one. The Electronics Recovery Center next door (5650 Carey Ave., (563) 823-0119) keeps the same hours.

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What it costs (from July 1, 2026)

Item	Price
Household garbage / construction debris	$40.25 a ton ($30 minimum for residents)
Compacted garbage (haulers)	$35.80 a ton (one-ton minimum)
Bulky or hard-to-manage items	$69 a ton (one-ton minimum)
Freon appliance	$15
Mattress or box spring	$20
Car tires, Scott County residents	Up to 5 a year free
Other tires	$300 a ton
Clean asphalt shingles	$28 a ton

The commission isn't funded by taxes; it runs on these fees, and it doesn't haul trash. Payment is due at the time of service.

Every Iowa rate we've verified is side by side in our guide to what it costs to dump in Iowa.

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Common questions

What are the Scott Area Landfill hours?

Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8 to 11:30 a.m. Vehicles must be unloaded and out of the gate by closing time.

How much does the Scott County landfill cost?

Household garbage and construction debris are $40.25 a ton, with a $30 minimum for residents. Freon appliances are $15 and mattresses $20.

Can I dump tires at the Scott County landfill?

Yes. Scott County residents can drop off up to five car tires a year free; beyond that, tires are $300 a ton.

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