Landfill

Monticello Landfill Hours
May - September: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
October - April: Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Payment accepted: Cash or Check  

The landfill is divided into areas that meet specific requirements for dumping. They are Landfill, Transfer Bin, Metal and Yard Waste.

 -If prohibited wastes are not segregated, the ENTIRE load must be put in the transfer bin. You will be charged the transfer bin fee.

-If you request landfill use after operational hours, you will be charged an escort fee of $25 on top of normal fees. Landfill use outside of normal hours is limited to employee's availability.  

Lithium Batteries may be taken to Home Depot for disposal. Do not throw them into household trash or bring them to the landfill. They will not be accepted. 

Paint cans may be disposed of at the landfill if the paint has been dried out first. 

LANDFILL AREA 

PROHIBITED WASTES AT CLASS IV LANDFILLS
 •Household Wastes
 •Contaminated Soils which includes soils from the excavation of underground storage tanks unless the soil meets rule R315-315-8.
 •Friable asbestos.
 •Tanks of any sort.
 •Railroad Ties.
 •Cardboard that is not a result of construction or demolition.
 •Furniture, including mattresses, box springs, headboard, drawers, chairs, couches, and tables.
 •Metal, including water heaters, pipe, appliances, bicycles, metal in general, unless stored in a recyclable area. Metal that is part of construction or demolition may be disposed in the landfill.
 •Electronics, including radios, TV’s, computers, and other electronic items.
 •Treated lumber, including any wood items that have been chemically treated to prevent rotting.

 ACCEPTABLE WASTES FOR CLASS IV LANDFILL
 •Yard wastes.
 •Construction wastes.
 •Demolition wastes.
 •Untreated wood, including pallets and crates.
 •Asphalt from roads and other surfaces.

Refer to Community Calendar for Landfill days and the yearly Free Dump month.

Free dump month is only for Monticello City garbage account holders. During the specified month garbage account holders will be allowed two (2) free dumps which consists of household trash only, all other items will be regular price.