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Bring your household hazardous wastes to our Regional Collection Center!
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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January 21, 2019
DNR Contact: Scott Flagg, 515-725-8318 or Scott.Flagg@dnr.iowa.gov.The grant program was instituted by state legislation to help rural communities with populations of 5,000 or less to deconstruct...
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January 10, 2019
Eide Bailly LLP has released an audit report on the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency. The Agency's revenues totaled $5,545,383 for the year ended June 30, 2018. The revernues include...
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January 04, 2019
Join the Convivium Urban Farmstead and the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency in a project to measure and minimuze food waste in Dubuque. This 4 week composting class will teach...
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November 19, 2018
The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) accepts household hazardous wastes (HHW) such as oil-based paint, motor oil, lawn chemicals, and other chemicals through the winter season....
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October 18, 2018
On October 17th EPA published the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program 2017 Reporting Year (RY17) data set. Facility reports presented publicly reflect each facility’s most recent submission received 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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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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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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DES MOINES – The next round of funding for the 2019 Derelict Building Grant Program is open for applications through Feb. 21 at 4 p.m.
2018 DMASWA Financial Audit Available
Composting classes offered by Convivium Urban Farmstead and sponsored by DMASWA
New winter hours
Data Shows Decrease in U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions During Trump's First Year in Office
Time at our disposal: Dubuque's landfill and its future
DMASWA Offers Electronics Recycling
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.
City Employee Elected to Serve as Officer of Regional Hazardous Waste Organization
FY2017 Financial Audit Report

Bring your household hazardous wastes to our Regional Collection Center!

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

January 21, 2019

January 10, 2019

January 04, 2019

November 19, 2018

October 18, 2018

August 19, 2018

June 28, 2018

May 31, 2018

March 09, 2018

March 02, 2018

DES MOINES – The next round of funding for the 2019 Derelict Building Grant Program is open for applications through Feb. 21 at 4 p.m.

2018 DMASWA Financial Audit Available

Composting classes offered by Convivium Urban Farmstead and sponsored by DMASWA

New winter hours

Data Shows Decrease in U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions During Trump's First Year in Office

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

DMASWA Offers Electronics Recycling

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.

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

FY2017 Financial Audit Report