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The Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission is a five person board that owns and oversees the operation of the Black Hawk County Landfill. In addition, the Commission provides ongoing waste alternative programs for area residents, Waste Trac educational programs, informational publications, and strongly encourages and supports recycling efforts in Black Hawk County.
The Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission is dedicated to providing safe and effective methods in the management of solid waste in
Black Hawk County, Iowa while protecting our natural resources.
The Waste Trac Education Team acts as the voice for the Commission through organizing and promoting Commission sponsored drop-off events, giving school and public programs about solid waste and recycling, answering the telephone helpline (266-TRAC), and managing this website.
Load Cover Requirements Policy - Draft Copy #1
The Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission, at its next regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2012, at 10:00 am in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall, Waterloo, Iowa, will discuss and consider possible action for potential revisions to the current Load Cover Requirements Policy at the Black Hawk County Sanitary Landfill. Click here to view the revisions.
UNI Panther Pickup: A new life for your old stuff!
Panther Pick Up—a project to help the environment while benefiting the community - will be held on campus May 2nd through 4th, 2012. Rather than pitching stuff when students move out of residence halls and apartments, they are encouraged to contribute usable items to charitable organizations. Learn more.
Free Drug Disposal Day Drop-off
On Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Black Hawk Grundy Mental Health Center, 3251 West 9th Street, Waterloo will be hosting a Drug Disposal Day. Dispose of your expired prescriptions, your deceased loved ones' prescriptions, or any illegal drugs. No names, no records kept, ANY drugs! Learn more.
Electronics & Household Toxic Materials Drop-off Event
Saturday, April 14th, 2012 from 9 AM until 2 PM.
Drop-off will be held at the Waterloo Waste Water Treatment Plant (3505 Easton Ave) for Black Hawk County household items only. Please note: some fees may apply for recycling certain electronics. Click here for details.
One-day Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale
Saturday, April 14th, 2012 from 9 AM until 3 PM.
Truckload sale will be held at the Waterloo Waste Water Treatment Plant (3505 Easton Ave). Customers do not need to be a Black Hawk County resident to purchase items. Click here for more information.
Waste Wise Newsletter - Winter 2012 Edition
Click here to read the latest edition of the Commission's local newsletter. This edition has information regarding the April 14th drop-off event and compost bin/rain barrel sale. It also includes information about the 2011 Iowa Garbage Sort Study and the Iowa Waste Exchange Program.
Waste Trac Teacher Newsletter - Fall 2011 Edition
Click here to read the latest edition of the Waste Trac Education Team's newsletter for Black Hawk County educators.
Waste Trac Public Programs
Join the Waste Trac Education Team for two "Composting 101 Workshops" to get a sneak peak at the compost bins and rain barrels that will be for sale on April 14th. Learn tips and tricks for using a backyard compost bin or rain barrel at your home. More Info
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