Marshall County Landfill - Recycling and Solid Waste Education

09/03/2026

From our friends at Iowa City Landfill:
Food storage tip: You do not have to refrigerate bananas, potatoes, sweet potatoes, ground coffee, spices, garlic, dry onions, or tomatoes. www.icgov.org/lovefood

09/02/2026

The Marshall County Landfill will observe regular hours this week and be CLOSED for Labor Day on September 7th. Please plan accordingly. We will reopen for regular hours the rest of the week following.

09/01/2026

Keira Paw did a wonderful job expressing how cool the earth would be if we keep our focus on recycling. She is our September winner.

09/01/2026

Trivia Tuesday challenge 🌟

Put your knowledge to the test! Can you guess how many tarp fees the Marshall County Landfill issued in FY26 for unsafe loads across these quarterly periods? 🤔

Share your guesses below and see if you're right—Maybe even earn a prize! Guess how many fees were assessed in each quarter or how many were billed out in an entire year. Let the best guess win!

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09/01/2026

Keep Your Load Covered! 🚛

Heading to the Marshall County Landfill? Please make sure all loads are completely covered and secured before you arrive.

A covered load helps:
• Prevent litter from blowing onto roads and surrounding areas
• Reduce unsafe driving conditions for everyone
• Protect your vehicle and other motorists
• Avoid the Unsecured Load Fee

Take a few extra minutes to secure your load—it keeps our community cleaner and our roads safer!

📍 Marshall County Landfill
🌐 www.marshallcountylandfill.org

Cover it. Secure it. Keep it safe. ♻️

09/01/2026

📺♻️ THANK YOU, Marshalltown's ATLANTIC INN! ♻️📺

A big THANK YOU to our local business, Atlantic Inn, for making the environmentally responsible choice to RECYCLE over 50 televisions instead of sending them to the landfill! 👏🌎

That’s 50+ TVs kept out of the landfill and sent for proper recycling and responsible material handling. Every item recycled makes a difference! 💚

We appreciate businesses like Atlantic Inn that are helping our community reduce waste, conserve resources, and keep recyclable materials out of the landfill.

🙌 Way to go, Atlantic Inn! Thank you for being a great example of recycling in our community!

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08/31/2026

Marshall County leads the way in e-waste recycling

Did you know? In Fiscal Year 2026, Marshall County Landfill recycled over 8 tons of electronic waste! 🌍♻️ This effort not only reduces landfill waste but also helps in conserving our precious resources. Every small action counts, and together, we can make a significant difference. How do you manage your e-waste? Share your tips below!

08/28/2026

Our annual Recycling Calendar Poster Contest is underway. We encourage all kids to take part in showing us their creativity and showing others how they recycle at home. Check out our website for a link to the entry form with all the details.
https://www.marshallcountylandfill.org/education/2027-calendar/

08/26/2026

From our friends at Iowa City Landfill:
Organize your fridge to reduce food waste! Did you know...
The coldest area of the refrigerator is the bottom shelf. This shelf is best suited for:
🟡 Raw meat (such as beef, pork, and poultry)
🟡 Seafood
🟡 Tofu
Placing meat and seafood at the bottom shelf also reduces the risk of cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses. If raw meat packaging contains fluids, be sure to place it on a baking sheet to contain any spillage.
More info: www.icgov.org/lovefood
Table to Table

08/25/2026

Tuesday Trivia question: comment below with your answer for a chance to win a prize.

In fiscal year 2026 Landfill Staff collected ____________ bags of litter off the roadways.

Help keep our community clean!

Did you know it's the law to secure and cover all landfill loads? Protecting our environment starts with simple actions like these. 🛻

Avoid fee of $20 by covering your load today! Let's work together to keep our neighborhoods safe and clean. ❤️

Learn more at www.marshallcountylandfill.org or call 641-752-0646 for details!