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Early council hears landfill building replacement estimates; reopening expected in October or November

City Council of the City of Early, Iowa · July 7, 2026
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Summary

Council members were told the landfill building is unusable and received replacement estimates: building ~$313,265, concrete ~$100,000 and electrical ~$49,000; trailers will be stored outside and the site could reopen in October–November.

Council members learned on July 7 that the landfill building currently cannot be used and that trailers will be filled and stored outside away from the structure. Officials provided a cost estimate for replacing the building: approximately $313,265 for the structure, $100,000 for concrete work and $49,000 for electrical work.

Mayor Bill Cougill (speaking for the city) said the estimated re-opening of landfill operations under the new arrangements is projected for October–November. The council did not adopt a funding plan during the meeting; no bids or contract approvals were recorded.

Next steps include budgeting and formal procurement to replace the building and to determine funding sources; the council did not specify whether grant funds, reserves, or assessments would be used.