Portfolio Category: recycling

Yard Waste/Compost

Why compost yard waste? Yard waste is banned from Iowa landfills, pursuant to the Iowa Waste Reduction and Recycling Act of 1989. Burning leaves and other yard waste pollutes the air and can lead to uncontrolled fires. Most communities ban or restrict leaf burning. Compost is earth-friendly, benefits your yard, saves money and composting is easy. Yard waste from landscapers and…
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Appliances

If your old appliance doesn’t work, see if your retailer can remove it for you when you buy a new one. You can also bring it to the Landfill of North Iowa for recycling. The following appliances are accepted at the Landfill of North Iowa with a small fee: Air conditioners Dehumidifiers Dishwashers Dryers Freezers…
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ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

E-CYCLING = RECYCLING ELECTRONICS Why E-cycle? Unfortunately, discarding of electronics is one of the fastest-growing segments of our nation’s waste. The US alone disposes of over 3.2 million tons of used electronics every year. Approximately 70% of the heavy metals found in landfills come from electronic equipment discards. Electronics contain dozens of metals and compounds…
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Wood Waste/Wood Chips & Animal Bedding

Woodwaste is made up of discarded materials from processes such as door and window manufacturing, cabinet manufacturing, pallet reclamation, and other wood related processes. Only kiln dried processed wood can be utilized Wood is a natural, organic material that can easily be recycled. North Iowa businesses generate over 6000 tons of woodwaste each year. Prior…
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