Dumpster rental in Shell Rock, IA is a short run for us. The town sits about 25 miles from our yard in Waterloo, which makes it one of the easier stops on our map rather than an outlying one. If you already know what you need, you can reserve a roll-off online in a few minutes.
3D Solutions is based in Denver, Iowa and runs its containers out of Waterloo. What follows is the Shell Rock version specifically, including the one detail that trips people up when they go looking for county information about waste.
Shell Rock Is in Butler County, and That Matters
Shell Rock is in Butler County, on the county’s eastern edge right against the Bremer County line. It is worth stating plainly because a lot of regional waste information lumps this stretch of the Cedar Valley into Bremer or Black Hawk, and for Shell Rock that is simply wrong. Anything organized at county level for this town runs through Butler County.
The town sits on the Shell Rock River in ZIP code 50670, with a population of about 1,268 at the 2020 census. It shares the Waverly-Shell Rock school district with Waverly, which is only six or seven miles away and is a big part of why the two towns get talked about together.
None of this changes what we charge or how we deliver. It changes where you look when you need something we cannot haul, which comes up further down.
About a Half Hour Up US-218 From Our Yard
The drive from our Waterloo yard to Shell Rock is roughly 25 miles and takes about 25 to 30 minutes on US-218 north, also signed as IA-27. Janesville is the midpoint. That is a genuinely short haul, and it is the reason turnaround here is comparable to what we can do in town.
Most containers go out within 24 to 48 hours of a paid reservation. Same day delivery is often available depending on the day’s route and demand, though it is never something we will promise before checking. Deliveries run inside an 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM window, and our office is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 7:00 AM to noon.
What We Cannot Take, and Where It Goes Instead
Some things never go in a roll-off, and knowing that before you start loading saves a wasted pickup. Liquids, concrete, dirt, and bricks are never accepted. Neither are hazardous items like chemicals, batteries, tires, and paint. If a load contains them and the truck cannot haul it, you have to empty it and charges may apply.
For Shell Rock that leftover pile has a clear destination. The Butler County Solid Waste Commission runs a transfer station at 25251 Highway 3, Allison, about three miles east of the county seat. It takes appliances, tires, televisions and monitors, and scrap metal for a fee, and it recycles fluorescent bulbs, batteries, and used oil. Its hours are roughly Monday to Saturday, 8 to 3, but call 319-267-2070 to confirm current hours and fees before you load the truck and drive over.
Appliances are the common decision point. We will take them, but they carry a $75 per item surcharge, which also applies to light fixtures and LED bulbs. Depending on how many you have, the Butler County transfer station may work out better. Refrigerant appliances such as fridges, freezers, and window air conditioners are worth confirming with us at booking rather than assuming either way.
For household hazardous waste specifically, contact the Butler County Solid Waste Commission for current drop-off arrangements. Those programs change and we would rather point you at the people who run them than quote you a schedule that has moved.
Where It Sits, and Whether You Need a Permit
On your own driveway or private property you typically need no permit at all. Clear a space at least 15 feet long and 10 feet wide on a surface that can bear the weight of a loaded container, give the truck a straight approach, and check for low branches and wires overhead. We put protective boards down before the container comes to rest, and you do not need to be home as long as the spot is clear and you have left instructions.
Street or right-of-way placement is the part to check locally. We have not been able to verify a specific Shell Rock rule for placing a container in the public right of way, so do not take our word for it either way. Building and right-of-way permits go through City Hall, and confirming takes one phone call.
Local note: The City of Shell Rock is at 802 N. Public Road, PO Box 522, Shell Rock, IA 50670. Call 319-885-6555 or email [email protected], and you can find current information at shellrockiowa.org. Confirm right-of-way rules with the city before you plan on a street placement.
What Dumpster Rental in Shell Rock, IA Costs
Pricing is flat rate and it does not change because you are outside Waterloo. A 20-yard roll-off starts at $335 and a 30-yard starts at $355, each including 14 days on site. Extra days beyond that run $5 per day.
| Container | Dimensions (L x W x H) | Holds up to | Days included | Flat rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-yard roll-off | 22 ft x 8 ft x 4 ft | 8 pickup truck loads | 14 | $335 |
| 30-yard roll-off | 22 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft | 12 pickup truck loads | 14 | $355 |
The one variable is weight. Trucks are weighed at the landfill and excess weight is billed at $43 per ton, so a container of plaster or shingles behaves very differently from the same container of furniture. If you want the full explanation of how the structure works, we have written it up in how flat-rate dumpster pricing works.
Both containers share the same 22 by 8 foot footprint, so the 30-yard does not need more driveway than the 20-yard. It is two feet taller, which means a higher wall to lift things over. Everything goes in by hand rather than with machinery.
Booking, Payment, and What Happens If It Fills Up
Reserve online or by phone, pay before delivery, and clear the spot. Payment is due on or before delivery and nothing is dispatched against an unpaid reservation, which is the most common reason a container does not arrive when someone expected it.
- Pick your size against the job, since a swap costs more time than sizing up would.
- Reserve online or call (319) 406-0043 during office hours.
- Complete payment so the delivery can be scheduled.
- Clear the placement spot and leave instructions if you will not be there.
- Call us if it fills before you are finished, because swap-outs are available during the rental.
Shell Rock, Waverly, and the Towns Nearby
Shell Rock sits in a cluster of towns we run to constantly. Waverly is six or seven miles away and has its own guide to dumpster rental in Waverly. Janesville is on the route between us and you. Denver, where the business is based, is a short hop, and we also serve Clarksville and Nashua.
Our coverage centers on Bremer and Black Hawk counties and reaches beyond those lines to towns like Shell Rock, across more than 25 communities within roughly 50 miles of the yard. The full list is on our service area page. If you are on the edge of it and not sure, call and ask rather than assuming the answer is no.
Key Takeaways
- Shell Rock is in Butler County, not Bremer or Black Hawk, so county waste facilities run through Butler.
- The yard-to-town drive is about 25 miles and 25 to 30 minutes up US-218 through Janesville.
- Flat rate is $335 for a 20-yard and $355 for a 30-yard, each with 14 days included.
- Excess weight is billed at $43 per ton after the truck is weighed at the landfill.
- Appliances carry a $75 per item surcharge, so compare that against the Butler County transfer station.
- Confirm right-of-way placement rules with the City of Shell Rock before delivery day.
Shell Rock Dumpster Rental FAQs
Do you deliver dumpsters to Shell Rock?
Yes. Shell Rock is about 25 miles from our Waterloo yard, roughly a 25 to 30 minute run up US-218 through Janesville. Delivery is usually within 24 to 48 hours of a paid reservation, and same day is often available depending on the day’s route.
What county is Shell Rock in?
Butler County, on its eastern edge right against the Bremer County line. That matters for waste questions, because county-level facilities and programs serving Shell Rock run through Butler County rather than Bremer.
How much does a dumpster cost in Shell Rock?
A 20-yard roll-off starts at a flat $335 and a 30-yard at $355, each including 14 days on site. Extra days are $5 per day, and excess weight is billed at $43 per ton after the truck is weighed at the landfill.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Shell Rock?
On your own driveway or private property you typically need nothing. For placement on a public street or right of way, confirm with the City of Shell Rock before delivery. City Hall is at 802 N. Public Road and the number is 319-885-6555.
Where do I take appliances or tires you will not accept?
The Butler County Solid Waste Commission transfer station on Highway 3 near Allison takes appliances, tires, televisions, monitors, and scrap metal for a fee, and recycles fluorescent bulbs, batteries, and used oil. Call 319-267-2070 to confirm current hours and fees before you drive over.
What size dumpster do most Shell Rock jobs need?
A 20-yard holds up to 8 pickup truck loads and suits a garage, a basement, or a single room remodel. A 30-yard holds up to 12 and suits a full house cleanout or a larger project. Both sit on the same 22 by 8 foot footprint.
Can I put concrete, dirt, or bricks in it?
No. Liquids, concrete, dirt, and bricks are never accepted, and neither are hazardous items like chemicals, batteries, tires, and paint. If a load contains them and the truck cannot haul it, you have to empty it and charges may apply.
Do I have to be home for the delivery?
No. As long as the placement spot is clear and you have left instructions, our driver can set the container without you there. We put protective boards down before it comes to rest.
Ready to get one out to Shell Rock, or want to talk through the spot first? Call (319) 406-0043 during office hours, use our contact page, or email [email protected].
