# Dubuque Agency Seeks Cedar Rapids Waste Contract

The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency board approved pursuing a five-year agreement to accept 50,000–100,000 tons of Cedar Rapids household waste annually at its Dubuque County landfill. No award has been made, and the agency expects competition from other regional landfills. The proposed volume could provide guaranteed revenue and support equipment upgrades, but would also increase annual waste intake by about 50%, add staffing needs, and accelerate the landfill’s capacity timeline.

- Waste haulers and landfill operators may find a regional disposal opportunity, but should account for competition and the agency’s capacity and operating constraints.
- The proposed tonnage range and five-year term are central planning factors for staffing, equipment, and landfill capacity; the agency has not specified a contract value or award date.
- Cedar Rapids and other public entities managing household waste can evaluate disposal options against the proposed regional capacity and service arrangement.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
- City of Cedar Rapids
- Dubuque County

### Vendors
- Republic Services (Commercial waste hauler)

### Sources
- [Dubuque County landfill seeks contract for Cedar Rapids trash | Tri-state News | telegraphherald.com](https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article_80ac561a-5744-445b-ba1f-38293f5df87a.html) - TelegraphHerald.com