Solid Waste Programs

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Appliance Demanufacturing

State Laws and Rules for Appliance Demanufacturing

Application & Reporting Documents

DNR Contact

Susan Johnson
515-217-0872
susan.johnson@dnr.iowa.gov

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Beneficial Use

The Beneficial Use Determinations Program was developed for determining when a solid by-product is a resource and not a solid waste. Solid by-products determined by the Department not to be a solid waste through a beneficial use determination may not be subject to all Sanitary Disposal Project (SDP) permitting requirements. Furthermore, the purpose of this program is to encourage the utilization of solid by-products as resources when such utilization improves, or at a minimum does not adversely affect, human health and the environment.

State Laws and Rules for Beneficial Use Determinations

Application and Reporting Documents

DNR Contact

Chad Stobbe
515-201-8272
Chad.Stobbe@dnr.iowa.gov

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Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) Collection & Recycling

State Laws and Rules for CRT Collection & Recycling

Application and Reporting Documents:

CRT Collection Facility Registration Information

CRT Recycling Facility Permitting Information

DNR Contact

Susan Johnson
515-217-0872
susan.johnson@dnr.iowa.gov

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Composting

This program is in regards to the composting of solid and yard wastes. Composting facilities may include vermicomposting, turned windrows, aerated static piles, aerated in-vessel systems, or other methods approved by the department.

State Laws and Rules for Composting

IAC Chapter 567-105: Organic Materials Composting Facilities

Clarification of the term "garden waste" as used in the definition of "yard waste"

Application and Reporting Documents

Resources

DNR Contact

Theresa Stiner
515-721-7979
Theresa.Stiner@dnr.iowa.gov

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Land Application

The Department has jurisdiction over the disposal of solid waste including the land application of those wastes. The land application of solid wastes requires a specific permit from the Department, unless certain conditions are met which warrant that an exemption be granted.

State Laws and Rules for Land Application of Wastes

IAC Chapter 567-121: Land Application of Wastes

Application and Reporting Documents

Land Application Financial Assurance

Fact Sheet

DNR Contact

Theresa Stiner
515-721-7979
theresa.stiner@dnr.iowa.gov

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Landfarming

The purpose of this program is to establish rules for the safe and effective remediation and disposal of petroleum contaminated soil (PCS) through landfarming.

State Laws and Rules for Landfarming

IAC Chapter 567-120: Landfarming of Petroleum Contaminated Soil

Application and Reporting Documents

DNR Contact

Matthew Graesch
515-250-1923
Matthew.Graesch@dnr.iowa.gov

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Municipal & Industrial Landfills

The landfill rules detail any permitting, siting, design, operating, monitoring, corrective action, reporting, record-keeping, closure, and post-closure requirements for sanitary landfills.

State Laws and Rules for Landfills

Landfill Permit Application Forms

Water Quality Sampling, Reporting, and Related Documents

Design and Construction

Reducing / Terminating Post-Closure Care and Environmental Covenants

Solid Waste Fee Reporting Forms

Other Resources

DNR Contacts 

Municipal Landfills:
Mike Smith
515-229-8356
mike.smith@dnr.iowa.gov

Industrial Landfills:

Brian Rath
515-537-4051
brian.rath@dnr.iowa.gov

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Regional Collection Centers (RCC)

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. 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.

Regional Collection Center Permit Documents

DNR Contact

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

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Transfer Stations & Citizen Convenience Center

All existing Citizen Convenience Centers (CCC) and Transfer Stations shall be inspected and reviewed by the Department to ensure compliance with rules.

State Laws and Rules for Transfer Stations and CCC's

IAC Chapter 567-106: Citizen Convenience Centers and Transfer Stations

Application and Reporting Documents

Citizen Convenience Centers

Transfer Stations

Resources

DNR Contact

Chad Stobbe
515-201-8272
chad.stobbe@dnr.iowa.gov

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Waste Tire Hauler Registration

Individuals or firms engaged in the hauling of waste tires for a fee must register annually with the Department before hauling waste tires in Iowa, according to Iowa law. this law applies to firms that pick up tires within Iowa or that bring waste tires to Iowa for disposal, storage or processing.

Quick Facts for Waste Tire Haulers:

  • Must register if hauling for a fee, and if carrying more than 40 tires in single load
  • Fee is $50 per year
  • The hauler must post a $150,000 surety bond
  • The hauler must transport tires to a permitted facility for storage, disposal or processing within 72 hours
  • The hauler may not establish any temporary storage, transfer or sorting facilities for the waste tires collected, unless properly permitted

State Laws and Rules for Waste Tire Haulers:

Application and Reporting Documents:

DNR Contact

Mel Pins
515-729-4616
mel.pins@dnr.iowa.gov

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Waste Tire Storage & Processing Facilities

Facilities that store, process and recycle waste tires are required to have a permit for their operation through the Department. al facilities must store tires in a manner to reduce risk of fire or environmental impact.

Quick Facts for Waste Tire Facilities

  • Permit required, $850 annual fee
  • Permitted waste tire storage facilities must carry a bond equivalent to $2.50 per tire stored
  • Permitted tire processing facilities may only store the amount of tires they can process in three working days. additional storage requires a bond of $.85 per tire
  • A permitted processor may only store a maximum of 50,000 tires in any combination of processing capacity or financial assurance
  • Open burning of any type is prohibited at a tire processing/storage facility
  • Tire piles at a permitted storage facility must be 300 feet from the nearest property line
  • Tire piles at a tire processing facility must be 50 feet from any property line or building on site

State Laws and Rules for Waste Tire Storage / Processing Facilities

Application and Reporting Documents

DNR Contact

Mel Pins
515-729-4616
mel.pins@dnr.iowa.gov

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