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Household Hazardous Waste
Monday-Friday
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Household Hazardous Waste

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You may bring your Household hazardous waste to the landfill's new Regional Collection Center year-round!

Howard County residents may now  dispose of Household Hazardous Waste at no charge. There will be a charge for  farm and business hazardous waste.  This new program does NOT include solid waste (garbage, construction & demolition debris, etc.), which must continue  to go to the Winneshiek County Landfill. This program for Howard County is  made possible by the Floyd-Mitchell-Chickasaw Landfill,  with assistance from  the Howard County Supervisors, Howard County Recycling Coordinator Craig Fencl, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. 

Winneshiek County and businesses and residents may also use our facilities for disposal of Household Hazardous Waste either at our Regional Collection Center or via our Mobile Collection Unit which will come to Decorah in the spring/fall.  Watch your paper for details. This service was made possible with assistance from the Winneshiek County Landfill, Winneshiek County Supervisors, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Regional Collection Center

This  service  is  provided to the residents of Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw and Howard counties in  an effort to protect our groundwater by properly disposing of HOUSEHOLD  Hazardous Waste at no cost to residents. Businesses and farms may contact us  at  877-982-4288 for disposal pricing and information. We can help you dispose of farm waste (pesticides, herbicides, etc.) and business waste (toners,  solutions, chemicals, etc.) but there will be a charge. Businesses  (including farms) must meet EPA criteria of a "Conditionally Exempt Small  Quantity Generator" (CESQG).  Pre-approval is required. Forms are available by  calling 877-982-4288.  Business hazardous waste is classified differently than residential household hazardous waste.

 We will safely dispose of your household hazardous waste such as cleaners, paint, varnish, oil, oil filters,  household and automotive batteries, fluorescent bulbs, antifreeze, etc.. New this year is the acceptance of sharps. We do not accept Fire Extinguishers, Ammunition, Asbestos, Pressurized Cylinders, Cooking Oil, empty  containers, appliances, electronics or garbage at the HHW sites.

Mobile Collection

This service is offered free  for HOUSEHOLD WASTE, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY , generally April through October once a month at a designated location in all three counties. Make your appointment or get more information now by calling 1-877-982-4288 between the hours of 7 AM and 2:00 PM  Monday through Friday.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Household Hazardous Waste? Almost every home contains hazardous products. They are used in cleaning, home improvement projects, automobile maintenance, lawn and garden care, and a variety of other tasks. Household hazardous materials (HHMs) are products which pose a health threat when disposed of  improperly. Hazardous wastes usually have one or more of the following characteristics:

Corrosive or Caustic:  They eat or wear away at most materials.
Flammable: They easily ignite. 
Reactive: They can react with other chemicals and produce deadly vapors.
Toxic: They are poisonous to humans and animals.

Signal words printed on the  label such as CAUTION, DANGER, WARNING, or KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN indicate that a material is probably a
hazardous household product.

How Do I Dispose of Household  Hazardous Waste?  Bring these items to the Landfill during its normal operating hours.  Or use the Mobile pick up during April through October. There is no charge for Household  Hazardous Waste. If you are a business, or the waste is from a hobby,  there will probably be a charge. Call the Agency for more  information.

Why do you need an appointment to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste at the mobile collections? An appointment is necessary for  several reasons. Each Mobile Collection  is only open for a specific day and for specific times as  mentioned above. When you call for an appointment, we will determine if you are  eligible to use our services, if the materials you plan to bring are acceptable,  and we can get an idea of the quantities for staffing and equipment reasons. The  staff often leaves the site after the last appointment has left, so if you don’t  have an appointment and simply show up, you may be the only person  there!
 
How do I dispose of  Latex Paint? Good news! Latex paint is water-based, meaning  it is NOT hazardous, and can be safely disposed of at home. Take a can
of  paint, and add cat litter or sawdust into it.  Give it a good stir, and leave  the lid off to let it dry.  When it’s dry, keep the lid off and toss the paint can into the garbage!  If you have more than half a gallon of paint, pour the  paint out onto strips of newspaper for drying.  When it’s all dry – toss it in  the garbage.



Items accepted include:

Oil Based                                                 Varnish
Pool Chemicals                                     Rug Cleaner
Insecticides                                           Motor Oil
Weed Killers                                          Furniture Polish
Paint Thinner                                         Antifreeze
Fertilizers                                              Spot Remover
Furniture Stripper                            Gasoline
Slug Bait                                               Air Freshener
Wood Preservative                         Glue, Cement
Rat Poison                                            Household Batteries
Aerosol Cans                                        Oven Cleaner
Kerosene                                              Vehicle Batteries
Insecticides                                           Drain Opener
Pesticides                                             Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Photographic Supplies                   Fluorescent Bulbs and Ballasts


Small Business

Call the Landfill at 877-982-4288 for instructions and fees regarding the disposal of hazardous waste.

There is a charge for Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators.  

A Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) is a business that produces hazardous waste in small quantities.CESQG- Determining Status: Amount of  hazardous waste generated. As per the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

Your business qualifies as a CESQG, if  the following rules are met:

I. Business must generate 220 pounds or  less of hazardous waste per month and accumulate no more than 2,200 pounds on site at any one time.

II. Businesses must generate 2.2 pounds  or less of acutely hazardous waste per month and accumulate no more than this amount on site at any one time.

The above mentioned  wastes are NOT accepted directly at landfill, only collection sites.

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  • Hours
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  • Policies
  • Directions
  • Fee Schedule
  • Waste
    • Household Hazardous Waste
    • Recycling Tips
    • E-Waste
    • Farm Waste
    • Appliances
    • Other
  • Meetings
    • Minutes >
      • January 2021
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      • February 2020
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      • May 2020
      • June 2020- Special Meeting
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      • July 2020 Executive Board
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      • August 2020
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      • October 2020
      • November 2020
      • December 2019 >
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