Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency & Recycling

The Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency was formed in 1972 with the intent of providing cost effective and environmentally sound solid waste management options to the citizens of Sioux, O’Brien, Osceola, Clay and Lyon Counties.

The goals of the Agency have not changed since 1972, but have been refined and added to:

• To operate cost effective and environmentally sound facilities.
• To comply with Federal and State solid waste management regulations for operating agency facilities, including compliance with waste management hierarchy.
• To educate the users of the Agency facility about proper waste management.

LANDFILL ITEMS

• Tires: Tires can be brought to the Landfill, but are to be disposed of on the tire pile only. For tire fees please check out our Tire Disposal Section on our fees page.

• Used Oil: We have a tank for the disposal of used oil at the landfill.

• Lead Acid Batteries: We have a separate area for the storage of used lead acid batteries or you can bring them to a scrap metal dealer in your area.

• Concrete: Concrete can be crushed for use on the roads or as rip-rap in streams, rivers and lakes. It can also be brought to the landfill if it is clean and free from rerod.

• Metals: Ferrous and Nonferrous: Iron, tin, and white goods can be taken to scrap metal dealers in your area. We accept these items and they are to be kept separate from the garbage and brought to the appropriate areas.

• Paints: We do not accept liquid paint. We will accept the container, if the lid is removed and the interior is dry. Pour kitty litter or floor-dri into the paint can to absorb the paint. Then dispose of it in the trash. If you have excess paint, give it away to a neighbor or friend.

• Household Chemicals: Use it up for the intended use of the product or give the reminder to a neighbor or friend. If the container is empty, you can dispose of it in the garbage. The regional collection center for Household Hazardous Material is open and located at the landfill site. Please call for an appointment and for further information.

SPECIAL WASTE

• Northwest Ia. Area Solid Waste Agency will accept asbestos containing material for Landfill disposal in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• The asbestos waste generators must call the Agency 24 hours in advance to arrange disposal. The Agency will inform the contractor or hauler when the asbestos may be delivered, so the Landfill staff can prepare.
• Asbestos material needs to meet all State and Federal regulations for transportation. A waste shipment manifest must be presented to the scale house before each load is accepted. Any load brought to the Landfill that did not follow the above mentioned procedure will be rejected. (Waste Shipment Manifest Form PDF)
• No asbestos waste generated from outside the NWIASWA solid waste planning area will be accepted.
• It is the responsibility of the asbestos waste Generator/ Property owner, Removal Contractor and
• Transporter to be knowledgeable of, and assure their activities are conducted in compliance with State and Federal Regulations.
• For asbestos disposal fees and more information on asbestos disposal contact NWIASWA 712-324-4026

NONRECYCLABLE

• Glass: not recyclable

• Plastics:Styrofoam, plastic wrap, shopping bags, fast food containers, rigid plastics, disposable adult & baby diapers, plastic toys, PVC pipe, Landscape plastic materials, # 6-7 plastics.

• Paper: Waxed Paper, waxed coated cardboard, corrugated plastic signs, used paper plates, cups, napkins, tissues, toilet paper,paper towels, frozen food and juice containers.

• Paint Cans: not recyclable. Dispose empty and dried out cans in the regular garbage.

• Medical Wastes: are not recyclable and should not be disposed of in the garbage either. This includes infectious wastes, needles, and syringes, scapels, urine specimen bottles, donated blood bottles and needles. This material should be disposed of at a hospital incinerator and the sharps should be ground up.