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Floodwaters from the burgeoned Iowa River threaten a sandbag wall near Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday afternoon, June 14, 2008. The Iowa River is projected to crest June 17 in Iowa City at a level of 33 feet. (Jonathan D. Woods/The Gazette)

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Iowa City: How to Dispose of Sandbags

Courtesy IC Public Works

By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Jul 3, 2008 at 4:38 PM CDT

Story Updated: Jul 3, 2008 at 4:38 PM CDT

IOWA CITY - Used sandbags are to be taken to the Iowa City Landfill for disposal. The City Equipment Facility is no longer accepting sandbags at its Riverside Drive location. The City advises that sandbags remain in place for those properties most at risk.

Please note: Other types of garbage cannot be mixed in with sandbag loads. Landfill fees are waived for loads containing only sandbags and associated plastic sheeting. Sandbag loads can bypass the scale – look for directional signs.

The Iowa City Landfill’s hours of operation are 7:00 AM- 4:30 PM Monday through Saturday. Besides its regular schedule, the Landfill will operate on Friday, July 4 with special holiday hours, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Landfill officials would like to remind all customers that loads must be covered. This will help alleviate the recent increase in littering caused by debris falling from trucks. Directions to Iowa City Landfill: Take Melrose Avenue 2 miles west of Iowa City.

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