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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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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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March 30, 2018
The goal of the project is to produce a renewable natural gas product which may be used as a transportation fuel and to maximize the physical and environmental attributes that this gas provides. ...
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March 19, 2018
The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA), in partnership with City of Dubuque’s Economic Development and East Central Intergovernmental Association, sponsored a Hazardous Waste...
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March 12, 2018
Sophomore Jacob Jansen has taken on a new role in the Loras Student Union as the Sustainability Chair.Jacob gained an interest in food waste reduction in high school saying, “It really peaked in...
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March 09, 2018
Ken Miller, Landfill Scale House Operator, with the City of Dubuque has been elected as the Vice-President for the Hartland Chapter of the North America Hazardous Materials Management Association...
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March 02, 2018
FY2017 Financial Audit Report
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February 15, 2018
We’re excited to announce a new training opportunity that promises to provide important education to a wide range of city officials and those that work with cities. The Nuisance Abatement...
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February 12, 2018
The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA), an intergovernmental entity charged with managing solid waste materials, will host a Hazardous Waste Generator Compliance workshop from 9:00...
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February 02, 2018
Did you ever wonder how much electricity a specific appliance in your home uses? And what about your video games, dehumidifier, portable electric heaters or other electronic devices? Did you know...
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October 11, 2017
The Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations (ISOSWO) presented its 2017 Innovative Project Award to the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency on Tuesday, October 3rd at the Iowa Recycling and...
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REGIONAL COLLECTION CENTER FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES BEGINS SUMMER HOURS
The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a partner to process and market the landfill gas collected by the agency.
Hazardous Waste Workshop a Success
Food Waste Reduction Effort at Loras College
City Employee Elected to Serve as Officer of Regional Hazardous Waste Organization
FY2017 Financial Audit Report
Inaugural Nuisance Abatement Conference Coming in May
Local Agencies to Host Hazardous Waste Generator Compliance Workshop
What Are Your Appliances Costing You?
DMASWA RECEIVES STATE AWARD FOR INNOVATIVE PROJECT

Regional Collection Center is open for the season!

Public Recycling Drop-off Stations

Environmental Education

Electronics Recycling

2017 Innovative Project Award

Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency

Hours Of Operation

Current Fees

April 02, 2018

March 30, 2018

March 19, 2018

March 12, 2018

March 09, 2018

March 02, 2018

February 15, 2018

February 12, 2018

February 02, 2018

October 11, 2017

REGIONAL COLLECTION CENTER FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES BEGINS SUMMER HOURS

The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a partner to process and market the landfill gas collected by the agency.

Hazardous Waste Workshop a Success

Food Waste Reduction Effort at Loras College

City Employee Elected to Serve as Officer of Regional Hazardous Waste Organization

FY2017 Financial Audit Report

Inaugural Nuisance Abatement Conference Coming in May

Local Agencies to Host Hazardous Waste Generator Compliance Workshop

What Are Your Appliances Costing You?

DMASWA RECEIVES STATE AWARD FOR INNOVATIVE PROJECT