Northwest Ia Area Solid Waste Agency HHM Slide Show

Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency:

Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency Household Hazardous Material Regional Collection Center .

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The Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, has established the HHM facility to provide residents and conditionally exempt small quantity generators (CESQGs) with a local disposal of Household Hazardous Materials

Can I participate ?:

Can I participate ? You must be a resident or categorized as conditionally exempt small quantity generator (CESQG) in the Agency service area to utilize this facility. Call to determine if your business would be categorized as a CESQG.

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The Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency service area consists of all the incorporated and unincorporated communities within Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Sioux, and Clay counties (excluding the city of Spencer and the unincorporated areas of Clay County). The City of Spencer and the unincorporated areas of Clay Country are no longer in this Agency’s service area. The city of Akron is also included in this program.

How do I Participate ?:

How do I Participate ? Appointments are required! Follow the HHM delivery instructions as provided by the landfill staff. When you arrive, notify the Landfill attendant that you have items for the HHM facility. Follow the Landfill attendant’s instructions . Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 am- 3 pm Phone: 712-324-4026 Appointments Only!

What is Household Hazardous Material?:

What is Household Hazardous Material? Materials that are Corrosive, Flammable, Toxic, or Reactive are considered to be hazardous. Products that are hazardous usually have labels like Danger, Warning or Caution.

Examples of accepted HHM from your house.:

Examples of accepted HHM from your house. Aerosol cans Cleaners, Spot remover Ammonia Hearing Aid (button-style) batteries NiCad (any rechargeable batteries) Cell phones Floor cleaners Oven cleaners Bleaches Metal polish Drain cleaner Photo chemicals Waxes & Polishes Fluorescent lamps & CFL bulbs Thermometer & Switches containing Mercury

Examples of accepted HHM from your garage. :

Examples of accepted HHM from your garage. Car batteries & dry cell batteries Battery acid (sulfuric acid) Engine degreasers Brake Fluid Transmission Fluids Motor oil Used motor oil Oil filters Antifreeze Waste fuels (kerosene, gasoline, diesel) Hydraulic oil Radiator cleaners & additives Gasoline additives ( Heet, injector cleaner, stabile) Penetrating oil (pumps & aerosols) Grease (gear oil & tube or gun)

Examples of accepted HHM from your work bench.:

Examples of accepted HHM from your work bench. Adhesives, glues, resins Hobby supplies, Art supplies Latex paint (latex paint will be assessed a $1 per gallon fee) Oil base paint Spray paint Lacquers Stains, thinners, and strippers Sealers Solvents Creosote Hydrochloric acid Rust preventatives

Examples of accepted HHM from your yard & garden.:

Examples of accepted HHM from your yard & garden. Insecticides Weed killer Poison Pesticides Herbicides Fertilizer Rodent killer Swimming pool chemicals Wood preservatives Cesspool cleaners

HHM Facility Prohibited Materials:

HHM Facility Prohibited Materials The HHM facility is unable to accept certain items from residents. If you have these materials, please contact the facility staff for a possible alternative disposal options . Ammunition & Explosives Needles Empty Containers Radioactive Material Fire Extinguishers Compressed Gas Cylinders Pharmaceuticals Questions? 712-324-4026

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This service is FREE (excluding latex paint) for all residents within the Agency’s service area. User fees may be assessed for Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQGs) within the service area. Call to determine if your business would be categorized as a CESQG.

How does your business know if they qualify for the CESQG program?:

How does your business know if they qualify for the CESQG program? There are three basic requirements to be eligible to participate in the CESQG program. Your business cannot produce more than 220 lbs of hazardous waste per month. Your business cannot store over 2,200 lbs of hazardous waste on site at one time. Your business cannot contain more than 2.2 lbs of acutely hazardous waste at any time. (Acutely hazardous waste can be found listed on the EPA P-List) If your business meets the three requirements then you have to register for the CESQG program. A registration form which is available at the RCC, must be completed and returned for review. A waste inventory must also be completed and returned. A fee will be charged to CESQG participants based on handling, storage, and contractors disposal cost for material types.

What about Latex Paint?:

What about Latex Paint? Latex paint received at the HHM Regional Collection Center and Mobile Trailer will be assessed a $1 per gallon fee. Latex paint contains water as the solvent to keep the paint liquefied and not considered hazardous. You can dispose of latex paint yourself: Open the paint can and let it dry out on its own. Pour the paint onto newspapers, cardboard or plastic and let dry, then place in the trash. Mix paint with cat litter, floor dry or sawdust, then stir it and let it dry. Remember: when the paint is dried out, to discard the cans with lids off so the waste hauler knows the paint can is empty or dried out.

The Agency participates in Cell Phone and Rechargeable Battery recycling:

The Agency participates in Cell Phone and Rechargeable Battery recycling

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SWAP Shop Items accepted at that HHM facility that are still in good use will be set aside in the SWAP Shop. These items will be available for residents to take and use for household projects. When a individual removes items from the SWAP Shop, they are required to sign a waiver and complete a SWAP Shop form. This helps staff track the materials the facility has kept out of the landfill.

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SWAP Shop The following good conditioned items will be made available in the SWAP Shop depending availability : Drainer Cleaners Floor and Rug Cleaners Sanitizers Glue Contact Cement Poster and Craft Paints Rust Removers Fertilizers (household) Pool Chemicals Garden Products Oil-based Paints Latex Paints Stains and Varnishes Brake Fluid Strippers and Thinners

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NWIASWA has a mobile trailer available by request to member cities and counties for picking up Household Hazardous materials.

Mobile Collection Trailer:

Mobile Collection Trailer With help from staff and volunteers, the HHM trailers is able to support local communities.

In Conclusion::

In Conclusion: RCC provides an opportunity for the public to dispose of HHM in a environmentally safe manner. Northwest Iowa Solid Waste Agency is available for tours by anyone that is interested. Contact (712) 324-4026.

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4540 360 th Street Sheldon, IA 51201 Phone: (712) 324-4026