If you live in Bremer County and you are clearing out a house, wrapping up a remodel, or cleaning up after a storm, the first question is usually simple: where does all of this actually go? The honest answer is that it does not all go to one place. 3D Solutions is based in Denver, Iowa, which sits inside Bremer County, and we run our roll-off operation out of a Waterloo yard, so we help local homeowners sort out this exact question every week.
This guide is a plain map of where each kind of waste belongs in the county: what fits in a roll-off dumpster, what belongs at the county landfill, and what has a route of its own. A roll-off handles the large volumes from a project or cleanout, and you can book a dumpster online in a few minutes. The county and city programs cover everything else, from hazardous chemicals to grass clippings to curbside recycling. Line each stream up with the right destination and you avoid rejected loads, wasted trips, and surprise fees.
Where does household waste go in Bremer County?
In Bremer County, household waste splits across four main routes: a roll-off dumpster for large project and cleanout volumes, the Bremer County Sanitary Landfill for self-hauled trash and construction debris, the county Regional Collection Center for household hazardous waste, and your own city’s program for yard waste and recycling. No single site takes everything. Sorting your material by type before you start is the step that saves you from carting a load somewhere that turns it away.
Bremer County includes communities like Denver, Waverly (the county seat), Readlyn, Frederika, Tripoli, Plainfield, and Sumner, along with Janesville, which straddles the Bremer and Black Hawk county line. 3D Solutions delivers across the county, and we have a dedicated page for dumpster rental in Denver if that is your town. The table below is the quick version of the whole map.
| Waste type | Where it goes | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Big project or cleanout volume | 3D Solutions roll-off dumpster | Size and a clear placement space |
| Household trash, self-hauled | Bremer County Sanitary Landfill (residents only) | Current hours by phone |
| Construction and demolition debris, self-hauled | Bremer County Sanitary Landfill | Whether your load is accepted |
| Tires | Bremer County Sanitary Landfill (never a roll-off) | Pricing, call the landfill |
| Paint, chemicals, batteries, fluids | County Regional Collection Center | Drop-off procedure |
| Yard waste | Your city’s program | Your city’s collection rules |
| Concrete, dirt, bricks | Not a roll-off; confirm options with the landfill | Accepted disposal options |
| Recycling | Your city | Curbside or drop-off rules |
The Bremer County Sanitary Landfill: who can use it and what it takes
The Bremer County Sanitary Landfill is the county’s main self-haul disposal site, and it is open to Bremer County residents and businesses only. It sits at 2049 200th Street, Waverly, IA 50677, and you can reach it at (319) 352-4574. The posted gate rate for self-hauled solid waste is $80.00 per ton. It keeps weekday daytime hours, so call ahead to confirm the current times before you load up, because they shift by season and holiday.
The landfill accepts household and municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, tires, and white goods and other bulky items. It does not accept hazardous materials (waste chemicals, batteries, waste oil, free liquids), yard waste, tree stumps, dead animals, junked automobiles, or oversized non-compressible items. Those have to go elsewhere. For the official and current rules, see the Bremer County landfill rules page, and confirm anything unusual by phone before you make the drive.
When a roll-off makes more sense than self-hauling
A roll-off dumpster makes more sense than self-hauling once your project produces more than a pickup load or two. Self-hauling means paying the landfill’s $80.00 per ton gate rate on every trip, plus your own fuel, vehicle wear, and time loading and driving back and forth. A flat-rate container lets you load on your own schedule, in your own driveway, and pay one known price instead of weighing in load after load. For a full side-by-side look, our guide on a dumpster versus multiple dump runs walks through the trade-off.
For most home projects, size comes down to two options. The 20-yard roll-off measures 22 by 8 by 4 feet and holds up to eight pickup truck loads, with a flat rate starting at $335. The 30-yard measures 22 by 8 by 6 feet and holds up to twelve pickup truck loads, starting at $355. Both include a 14-day rental period. Loading is by hand, not with machinery, and the container needs a clear, load-bearing spot at least 15 feet long by 10 feet wide.
Household hazardous waste in Bremer County
Household hazardous waste in Bremer County goes to the county’s Regional Collection Center, not a roll-off and not the regular landfill tip face. This is the route for paint, household chemicals, automotive fluids, batteries, and similar items that are not safe in a general waste stream. Because drop-off days, appointment rules, and accepted items change, confirm the current procedure before you go.
To confirm how and when to drop off hazardous items, call the county at (319) 352-4574 or check the county website. Our general household hazardous waste disposal guide covers the categories in more detail. If you are getting rid of a refrigerator, freezer, or air conditioner, ask about refrigerant handling when you book, since those appliances can have their own requirements.
Yard waste, tires, and items with their own route
Some common items have a route all their own and do not belong in either a roll-off or the regular landfill face. Yard waste is one of them: the Bremer County landfill does not accept it, so grass, leaves, and brush go through your city’s yard-waste program. Check with your city for collection days or a drop-off site.
Tires are a second example, and they cut the opposite way from what you might expect. The county landfill does accept tires, but tires are never allowed in a 3D Solutions roll-off, so plan to haul those to the landfill yourself and call ahead for pricing. Concrete, dirt, and bricks also cannot go in a roll-off; confirm disposal options for those with the landfill. Bulky household items such as old furniture or white goods are accepted at the landfill, but if something is genuinely oversized, call first to ask how it should be handled.
Recycling is handled by your city
Recycling in Bremer County is run at the city level, not county-wide, so the rules depend on where you live. There is no single county recycling program that covers every town the same way. Your city decides whether recycling is curbside, drop-off, or both, and which materials it takes.
In Waverly, recycling runs through Waverly Public Works and the city recycling center, and homeowners there can check with the city for current curbside and drop-off details. If you are in Waverly and have a larger cleanout on top of your regular recycling, see our page on dumpster rental in Waverly. For every other town, check with your own city hall or public works office for the local recycling rules.
If you live outside Bremer County
If you live outside Bremer County, the Bremer County Sanitary Landfill is not an option for self-haul, because it accepts waste only from county residents and businesses. You will need to use your own county’s landfill, transfer station, and hazardous-waste program, each of which sets its own rates and rules.
Bremer County borders several others, including Black Hawk, Butler, Buchanan, Chickasaw, Fayette, and Floyd. Whichever county you are in, contact that county’s solid-waste authority to confirm where your material goes. A roll-off, on the other hand, can still come to you across the wider Cedar Valley, so a container is often the simpler path for a large project no matter which county line you are on.
Key Takeaways
- The Bremer County Sanitary Landfill is residents-only and charges $80.00 per ton for self-hauled solid waste.
- Tires are accepted at the county landfill but are never allowed in a 3D Solutions roll-off.
- Yard waste is refused at the landfill and goes through your city’s yard-waste program instead.
- Paint, chemicals, batteries, and fluids go to the county Regional Collection Center, not a dumpster.
- Concrete, dirt, and bricks cannot go in a roll-off; confirm their disposal options with the landfill.
- Dumpsters are hand-loaded and need a clear, load-bearing space at least 15 feet by 10 feet.
Bremer County Waste Disposal FAQs
Can non-residents use the Bremer County Sanitary Landfill?
No. The Bremer County Sanitary Landfill accepts self-hauled waste from Bremer County residents and businesses only, and does not take waste from outside the county. If you live in a neighboring county, contact your own county’s solid-waste authority for where to take your material.
Does 3D Solutions deliver dumpsters across Bremer County?
Yes. 3D Solutions delivers roll-off dumpsters across Bremer County and the wider Cedar Valley. Delivery is typically 24 to 48 hours, and same-day service is sometimes available depending on your location and current demand. Call to confirm timing for your address.
Do I need a permit to put a dumpster in my driveway?
Usually not for your own driveway or private property. A permit is more likely if the container will sit on a public street or sidewalk, and those rules are set locally. Check with your city before placement to confirm what, if anything, is required.
What happens if my load is heavier than the flat rate covers?
The truck is weighed at the landfill, and any weight beyond what the flat rate covers is billed at $43 per ton. There is no published included tonnage, so if you expect a heavy load such as a roofing tear-off, ask about weight when you book so there are no surprises.
Who do I call about household hazardous waste in Bremer County?
Contact the county’s Regional Collection Center through the Bremer County landfill at (319) 352-4574, or check the county website. Because drop-off days and accepted items change, confirm the current procedure before bringing paint, chemicals, batteries, or automotive fluids.
How long can I keep a 3D Solutions dumpster?
Every rental includes 14 days. If you need longer, extensions are priced per size: $5 per day for a 20-yard and $15 per day for a 30-yard. Let us know when you book or before your period ends so we can keep the container on site.
Have a cleanout or project that needs a container? 3D Solutions is based right here in Denver, Iowa, and serves homeowners across Bremer County and the Cedar Valley. Contact us to ask a question or line up your roll-off, or call (319) 406-0043.
