Call (712) 324-4026 if you have any questions about any of our policies.
NWIASWA Customer Safety Guidelines
Effective January 1, 2026
- ALL drivers and customers must wear Hi Vis as the outermost garment on the landfill workface.
- Limit of 2 people out of any vehicle on the landfill workface. (no children or pets)
- Drivers of hauling trucks with lifting tailgates will not be allowed to walk under or between a raised tailgate at any time.
- All drivers and customers must follow the instructions of the landfill operators.
- All drivers and customers must remain within a 10-foot radius of their own vehicle.
- No scavenging.
NO EXCEPTIONS TO ANY OF THESE GUIDELINES!
Uncovered and Unsecured Loads Policy
All loads coming in to the Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency must be covered and secured in a manner that prevents littering on public roadways. Any loads uncovered and unsecured or not totally enclosed will be charged an extra $20.00 a load. If customers continually violate the secured load rule other actions will be taken, and could include the loss of Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency services.
- An appropriate cover is not limited to a tarp but may be plywood, carpet, or some other material, which entirely covers the load and is securely tied down.
- Tarps that are shredded or are no longer able to adequately cover load will be considered non-compliant.
- Tarps that are tied so loosly as to allow material to fall or blow out will be considered non-compliant.
- Trailers without sides and Hay racks will be considered non-compliant.
- All loads to the landfill must be covered and secured from the point of origin.
- All trucks, pickups, trailers and wagons must also have a tailgate and it must be closed completely.
- All trailers and wagons must be in good condition with no holes and have solid floors and sides with completely closed endgate.
- All livestock trailers must be covered and secured in a manner that prevents litter escaping the slat holes on the side and back of the trailer.
- Loads must be covered even if waste is in bags or containers.
- Exceptions– if not mixed with other types of waste or recyclables, appliances and tires do not need to be tarped. However they must be secured in such a manner that they will not fall or blow from delivery vehicle.
- Secured Load Policy also applies to recyclable materials.
