Sciswa - Landfill
Recycling Center in Tracy, Iowa
About This Location
The SCISWA Landfill in Tracy is the disposal and drop-off site for the South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency, a four-county intergovernmental agency serving Lucas, Marion, Monroe, and Poweshiek counties. Beyond general landfill disposal, it recycles cardboard, glass, scrap metal, waste oil and used oil filters, and electronics, and accepts household hazardous materials by appointment. Waste oil and scrap metal are recycled free of charge, while landfill disposal is charged by weight at the scale house.
What Sciswa - Landfill Accepts
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Fees
- General landfill disposal — Charged by weight/type at the scale house (fee schedule not published online)
- Waste oil and scrap metal recycling — Free
- Household hazardous material drop-off — Free for area residents
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Appointment required · Serves Lucas, Marion, Monroe, and Poweshiek county residents and businesses. Household hazardous material drop-off is by appointment on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from April through October. A separate transfer station operates in Malcom, IA.
Programs & events
- Household hazardous material (HHM) drop-off — By appointment Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (April-October); free for area residents.
- Free scrap metal and waste oil recycling — Waste oil, used oil filters, and scrap metal are recycled at no charge.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the SCISWA landfill in Tracy accept?
General household trash for landfill disposal, plus recyclables and special items such as cardboard, glass, scrap metal, waste oil and used oil filters, electronics, and household hazardous materials.
Does SCISWA charge to drop off waste?
General landfill disposal is charged (typically by weight/type at the scale house). Waste oil and scrap metal are recycled free of charge, and household hazardous material drop-off is free for area residents by appointment.
Do I need an appointment to drop off household hazardous materials?
Yes. HHM drop-off is by appointment on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from April through October and is free for residents.
Where can I recycle electronics near Tracy, Iowa?
The SCISWA landfill in Tracy accepts electronics for recycling along with scrap metal, waste oil, cardboard, and glass, serving the four-county SCISWA region.
Who can use the SCISWA landfill?
SCISWA is the solid waste agency for Lucas, Marion, Monroe, and Poweshiek counties in south-central Iowa, serving residents and businesses in that region.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.