- Carroll County Solid Waste Management Commission
- Crawford County Area Solid Waste Agency
- Guthrie County Solid Waste Recycling Agency
- Shelby County Area Solid Waste Agency
Shelby County Solid Waste is dedicated to embracing sustainable waste management solutions that are tailored to the communities we serve. As the areas designated transfer station, we play a vital role in promoting proper waste disposal for future generations.
Our key focuses on education, innovation, and community service empower residents to participate actively in waste reduction and recycling efforts. By providing resources and programs that inform the public about responsible waste practices and the importance of sustainability, we can help minimize our environmental impacts.
Through continuous research and improvements in innovative technologies, we continue to enhance our services while also operating within all local, state, and federal regulations.
Together, alongside the communities we serve, we are proud to be building a sustainable future here in Shelby County.
1129 1200th St.
Harlan, IA 51537
M-F: 8:00am – 4:00pm
(All incoming loads must be across the scale by 3:45pm)
Sat: 8:00am – 12:00pm
(All incoming loads must be across the scale by 11:45am)
Sun: CLOSED
ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS:
Cash and Check Only
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
New Year’s Day – 1/01/25
Memorial Weekend – 5/24/25 – 5/26/25
4th of July Weekend – 7/04/25 – 7/06/25
Labor Day Weekend – 8/30/25 – 9/01/25
Thanksgiving Day – 11/27/25
Christmas Day – 12/25/25
Transfer stations are essential in waste management, serving as the critical link between waste collection and final disposal. Built for efficiency, these facilities excel in sorting and consolidating waste, including recyclables, to ensure materials are processed responsibly and sustainably.
Since not every community has the space or resources for a landfill, transfer stations play a vital role in transporting waste to suitable disposal sites. This crucial function helps communities minimize their environmental impact while effectively managing their waste resources.
Garbage
Hazardous Waste
Recycling
Yard Waste
Brush & Trees
Appliances
E-Waste
Pallets & Lumber
Tires
Scrap Metal
ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS |
RATES |
|---|---|
| Garbage Household Construction, Demolition (semi, roll off, side dump & dump truck) |
$10.00 min. / 60.00 ton |
| Asbestos | Call for Current Price |
| Special Waste | $75.00 ton |
| Roll Off Containers | $60.00 ton |
| Buildings & Houses | $50.00 ton |
| Recyclables -Glass, Cans, Paper, Plastic, Cardboard | No Charge |
| Appliances | $15.00 per appliance |
| Bicycle Recycle Program | Free – Call for donation details |
|
Electronic Waste Computer Monitors, Laptops, TV's Computer Parts, Hard Drives, Keyboards, Mouses, Printers, Fax, Copy, DVD~VCR, Stereo, Cell Phones Console TV's Projection TV's Commercial Copy Machines |
$15.00 Each No Charge $25.00 Each $40.00 Each $20.00 Each |
| Hazardous Waste Household Household Business |
No Charge Call for Current Price & Paperwork |
| Lead Acid Batteries | No Charge |
| Motor Oil & Waste Oil | No Charge |
| Pallets & Clean Dimensional Lumber | $60.00 ton ( All lumber is to be shorter than 6' in length.) |
| Scrap Metal/Steel |
$60.00 ton |
| Tires | $0.15 lb / $5.00 min |
| Yard Waste - Grass, Leaves & Plant Remains. Yard waste must be less than 8" in diameter. | $50.00 |
| Brush & Trees (smaller than 18 inches in diameter). Brush must be less than 8" in diameter. | $50.00 ton |
| MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED – Toxic Waste, Liquid Waste, Dead Animals | |
Covered Load Policy:
Iowa Code: 321.460 Spilling loads on highways. A vehicle shall not be driven or moved on any highway by any person unless such vehicle is so constructed or loaded or the load securely covered as to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping or its load covering from dropping from the vehicle, except that sand may be dropped for the purpose of securing traction, or water or other substance may be sprinkled on a roadway in cleaning or maintaining such roadway. The provisions of this section shall not apply to vehicles loaded with hay or stover or the products listed in section 321.466, subsections 4 and 5. [C39, §5035.09; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.460] Referred to in §321E.2, §805.8A(13)(c) For applicable scheduled fine, see §805.8A, subsection 13, paragraph c
Payment Information:
Payment is expected at time of service. Cash, Checks, Debit & Credit Cards are accepted.
Charge Account Customers:
Charge accounts are available for professional haulers & businesses.
To apply: call 712-792-5001 or email [email protected]
Dylan Kimmen
Operator
Ann Wolken
Office Manager
Vivian Arnold
Scale Operator
Kayle Kimmen
Operator
Robin Andersen
Scale Operator
The Executive Board of Directors meet periodically throughout the year at 7:30 a.m. at the office of the Shelby County Engineer, 1411 Industrial Parkway, Harlan
Bryce Schaben
Board Member
Stacy Ferry
Board Member
Jay Christensen
Board Member
Kenneth Blackwell
Board Member
Rick Ohlinger
Board Member
Visit Shelby County site to view agendas and minutes.