Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency

Skip the disposables and plan ahead. Bring reusable dishes and tableware and avoid excessive packaging.

RECYCLING EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The Iowa Recycling Association’s annual awards recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals, businesses, agencies and organizations for developing or maintaining programs, facilities or research that advance recycling and promote waste diversion in Iowa.

Award winners will be honored at the annual Iowa Recycling & Solid Waste Management Conference held in October.

Applications are due August 15th and can be found at https://iowarecycles.org/awards

Join us at the Carnegie Stout Public Library for this family friendly program on August 15. For more information, go to https://carnegiestout.librarycalendar.com/event/worm-composting-dmaswa-12505

Become a worm farmer and compost all year round! Registration is now open for Worm Composting with Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency on Thursday, August 15. This hands-on family-friendly workshop has limited space so sign up today: https://carnegiestout.librarycalendar.com/event/worm-composting-dmaswa-12505

NAHMMA Members, join us the second Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. MT for our monthly virtual networking event, NAHMMA CONNECT. Each month members have the opportunity to network with their colleagues from across North America to learn more about the Association and discuss trends in the industry. Sign up today ar https://nahmma.org/meetinginfo.php

Proper disposal of unused fireworks will help ensure the protection of you, your family, and waste haulers and handlers.

Unused, misfired,or "dud" fireworks, safe disposal steps:
1) Completely submerge fireworks in a large bucket of water and soak overnight.
2) Wrap the completely soaked fireworks in plastic wrap or two plastic bags so they do not dry out.
3) Place the bagged fireworks in the household trash or take them to your local landfill.

Never put unsoaked fireworks in the garbage. They
pose a fire/explosion hazard to people and property. For more information view recommendations from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources athttps://www.iowadnr.gov/Portals/idnr/uploads/waste/swfact_fireworksdisposal.pdf

The DMASWA staff want to wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!

Use reusable dinnerware. Skip the plastic and paper.
Avoid individual packaging. Buy bulk items.
Store food safely and use leftovers later.
Make this a celebration of our freedom to make choices for the future.

The Iowa Composting Council (IACC) is a non-profit organization consisting of public and private entities across the state of Iowa dedicated to promoting and advancing composting.

The Agency would like to thank Solid Waste Agency Administrator Kenneth Miller for recently completing his second term on the IACC Board of DIrectors.

The Agency would also like to congratulate Solid Waste Facility Supervisor Joe Mayne, who was elected to serve a 3-year term on the IACC Board of DIrectors.

The DMASWA Board approved new pricing effective Monday, July 1, 2024. For a complete list of pricing changes visit https://www.dmaswa.org/158.

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Due to high demand this spring for both small (free at the bunkers) and large (paid) quantities of compost, the Agency will not have compost available until later this summer. Please stay tuned for future updates.

Make your summer travels waste free!
- Pack lunches in reusable containers.
- Always carry and fill reusable water bottles.
- Avoid packaging - purchase local fresh food.
- Store leftover food properly so that it can be used later.

Even though Waste & Recycling Workers Week, our annual celebration of the dedicated waste professionals in our community, is wrapping up, we encourage you to show your appreciation all year-round.

Waste and Recycling Workers jobs are the seventh deadliest occupation in the U.S.. That's one of the reasons collections operators are making the switch to automated trucks, which allow the worker to remain safely inside the vehicle.

Join DMASWA in celebrating Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

It’s Waste & Recycling Workers Week, our annual celebration of the dedicated waste professionals in our community! During the week of June 17-21, we encourage you to show your appreciation by serving those who serve our communities. This weeklong celebration seeks to recognize and celebrate the workers who serve in the waste and recycling industry as front-line responders.

It’s our hope that every worker in the waste industry is respected and celebrated for the important jobs they do in service to our communities. We know your appreciation will mean the world to the waste and recycling workers in your community. Please join us the week of June 17-21 in honoring our waste professionals.

During Waste & Recycling Workers Week, one way to recognize these essential workers would be to write a thank you card. You can give it to your waste workers directly, or even tape it to your trash can for them to easily find when you are not home.

Registration for the special mobile collection event for household hazardous materials and electronics recycling on Saturday, June 15 has closed. All available time slots are full.

If you were unable to schedule an appointment, please continue to follow our page for announcements related to future events, including the reopening of the Regional Collection Center.

Celebrate! Pick up litter! Avoid extra packaging!
Conserve our natural resources!

Summer is a great time to use your solar and wind powered clothes dryer. Tumble dryers need a lot of energy and add expense to your household budget. Clothes aired outside smell fresher and dry for free! It also gives you exercise and a chance to be outside.

Grass clippings, leaves, garden scraps, vegetable and fruit food scraps - it can all be put into your back yard compost to feed your plants in the future.
It's Nature's Recycling System!!!