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Regional Collection Center is open for the season!
Household hazardous wastes (HHW) such as oil-based paint, motor oil, lawn chemicals, and other chemicals, should not be disposed of in trash cans, floor drains, or storm sewers. These items should be brought to the RCC for safe disposal.
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Public Recycling Drop-off Stations
Free drop off for household recyclables is provided at several locations around Dubuque County.
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Environmental Education
Landfill tours are one of the education services offered by DMASWA.
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Electronics Recycling
Recycle those old electronics! Fees will increase on July 1.
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2017 Innovative Project Award
DMASWA receives award for Fire Protection Plan
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DMASWA Open House
Tues. Sept. 25th, 4- 6 p.m.
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September 12, 2018
The public is invited to learn about the services offered by the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) by participating in on-site tours and discussions with staff.In addition to...
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August 27, 2018
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources wants to learn more about Iowans’ attitudes, knowledge and behavior regarding hazardous household materials disposal and battery recycling. Please help us by...
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August 19, 2018
An average of about 400 tons of trash per day is taken to the Dubuque-area landfill.Much of it comes from residents and businesses in the city, but the site serves the entire county and also...
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June 28, 2018
Do you have an old TV, computer, VCR, vacuum cleaner or small appliance that you no longer use? Electronics and small appliances can be recycled through the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste...
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June 26, 2018
The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified candidates to develop, administer and analyze surveys of...
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May 31, 2018
The financial support is provided through the DMASWA’s Waste Minimization Grant Program. Grants have been awarded to Upscale Dubuque, The Millwork Night Market, Dubuque Trees Forever, and DAR3N. ...
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May 29, 2018
MEDIA CONTACT: Brian Soenen at (319) 538-6970 or brian@iowaprojectaware.orgMAQUOKETA RIVER – A decade and a half ago during a drizzly first week of June, three dozen volunteers embarked on a...
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May 21, 2018
ADDENDUM NO.1 RFP - ORGANIC WASTE IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT STUDY
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May 01, 2018
The DMASWA is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from consulting firms to assist DMASWA staff with the collection of information to be used as a basis for the development...
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April 02, 2018
Household hazardous wastes (HHW) such as oil-based paint, motor oil, lawn chemicals, and other chemicals, should not be disposed of in trash cans, floor drains, or storm sewers. These items should be...
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Find out what happens at the Landfill by attending an Open House on, Tuesday, September 25th from 4 to 6 p.m.
Complete the survey.
Time at our disposal: Dubuque's landfill and its future
DMASWA Offers Electronics Recycling
Request for Proposals to Develop, Administer, and Analyze Community Surveys due by July 12th
The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) has awarded $50,973 in financial support to projects targeting waste minimization and environmental education in Dubuque county since January.
RIVER CLEANUP RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS; SEEKS TO ENRICH A SENSE OF PLACE
Additional Information to the RFQ for Consideration
Request for Proposals for Organic Waste Identifcation and Management Study
REGIONAL COLLECTION CENTER FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES BEGINS SUMMER HOURS

Regional Collection Center is open for the season!

Public Recycling Drop-off Stations

Environmental Education

Electronics Recycling

2017 Innovative Project Award

DMASWA Open House

Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency

Hours Of Operation

Current Fees

September 12, 2018

August 27, 2018

August 19, 2018

June 28, 2018

June 26, 2018

May 31, 2018

May 29, 2018

May 21, 2018

May 01, 2018

April 02, 2018

Find out what happens at the Landfill by attending an Open House on, Tuesday, September 25th from 4 to 6 p.m.

Complete the survey.

Time at our disposal: Dubuque's landfill and its future

DMASWA Offers Electronics Recycling

Request for Proposals to Develop, Administer, and Analyze Community Surveys due by July 12th

The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) has awarded $50,973 in financial support to projects targeting waste minimization and environmental education in Dubuque county since January.

RIVER CLEANUP RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS; SEEKS TO ENRICH A SENSE OF PLACE

Additional Information to the RFQ for Consideration

Request for Proposals for Organic Waste Identifcation and Management Study

REGIONAL COLLECTION CENTER FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES BEGINS SUMMER HOURS