Everything we do at DMASWA is focused on the environment. We own and operate an environmentally sound landfill and facilitate well-planned, community-driven, sustainable waste reduction and resource conservation alternatives to that landfill. And we do it all because improving the environment is priority number one.
Environmental Management System
The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) established its Environmental Management System (EMS) in 2008 as part of a statewide program that encourages responsible environmental management while promoting environmental stewardship and continuous improvement. Iowa's EMS program promotes six areas of emphasis:
- Organics management
- Household hazardous waste collection
- Water quality improvement
- Greenhouse gas reduction
- Recycling services
- Environmental education
