History
Opened July 26, 1971 Subtitle D permitted MSW landfill with one clay lined cell and four synthetic lined cells with leachate collection systems for current disposal. 29 Member entities (each entity has appointed board member) - Cerro Gordo and Franklin Counties and communities plus Klemme, Garner, Forest City, Joice, Hanlontown, Northwood, Kensett, Manly, Grafton, and Nora Springs. Per capita fee paid by entity - $1.35 annually. Wright County transfers waste, but is not a member. Service Area Population - Members - 68,597 and Wright County - 14,334 Daily tonnage average - 400 tons/day Materials banned from disposal- Corrugated Cardboard, Televisions, Computer Monitors, Hazardous Waste, Free Liquids, Yardwaste, Explosives, and radioactive materials.
Specialties
The Landfill of North Iowa is an integrated Solid Waste Management Facility.