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Regional Collection Centers

Regional Collection Centers (RCCs) are permanent collection facilities designed to assist the public and very small quantity generator (VSQG) businesses with proper management and disposal of household hazardous materials and hazardous waste. RCC programs allow households and businesses to safely manage hazardous materials they may have, minimizing the product’s impact on the environment and improving the health and safety of homes and businesses.

RCCs accept specific types of hazardous waste for disposal either through local outlets or through contracted service. Many RCCs also provide a materials exchange (Swap Shop) where persons can drop off usable materials for others to use at no charge. This saves money and reduces the disposal of usable materials. RCCs also provide HHM education on such topics as HHM concerns and proper purchasing, use and storage of HHMs. Iowa’s Regional Collection Center Program Brochure

Locate Your RCC:

RCC Contact Information

There are three types of RCCs:

RCC Main Facility: a permanent facility where the public has ongoing access to properly manage and dispose of hazardous waste. Main facilities package the HHMs they receive from their satellite facilities for recycling or disposal, arrange for final collection from a licensed hazardous waste contractors, conduct mobile collection events and provide public awareness and education. There are 28facilities statewide.
RCC Satellite Facility: a permanent facility that has a contractual agreement with a main RCC facility where the public has regular access to properly manage and dispose of hazardous waste. There are 43satellite facilities in Iowa.
RCC Mobile Service: through contractual agreement with a main RCC facility, mobile collection events are held in communities of member counties. Iowa has 29 counties with RCC Mobile Service.

What are the benefits of having a RCC?

Safe, free disposal for residents
Convenient, permanent availability, often year-round
Decrease in hazardous exposures to your family and pets from storing HHMs
Increased surface water and groundwater protection through proper disposal
Available for eligible small businesses and schools
Public awareness and presentations relating to HHM concerns

DNR Contact

Kathleen Hennings
515-229-6692
Kathleen.Hennings@dnr.iowa.gov

Regional Collection Center Locations

RCC License Information

IAC Chapter 567-123: Regional Collection Centers and Mobile Unit Collection and Consolidation Center

Semi Annual Report Information

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