The City of Dubuque and the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) are co-sponsoring a household hazardous waste (HHW) collection. Materials will be accepted by appointment from Dubuque County residents. The event will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019, rain or shine, from 8:00 AM to noon at Murphy Park, Dubuque, Iowa. Residents can register for this event at DMASWA.org. Businesses are not permitted to participate.
Acceptable Items Include:
- Household cleaners
- Motor Oil/Oil Filters
- Old Gasoline
- Residential Fertilizers/Pesticides
- Aerosol Cans
- Antifreeze
- Household Fluorescent Bulbs
- CFL’s
- Mercury Bulbs
- Halogen Bulbs
- Sharps (In Rigid, Sealed Containers)
- Rechargeable batteries
- Ink/Toner cartridges
- Oil Based Paint
- Latex Paint
Materials Not Accepted
- Farm Chemicals
- Business Chemicals/Waste
- Ammunition/Explosives
- Diethyl Ether
- Ether
- Picric Acid
Residents interested in participating should go to DMASWA.org or call 563.557.8220 ext. 2 to make an appointment by Friday, September 6. Items will not be accepted from schools, businesses, farms, non-profits, or governmental entities. Containers will not be returned to the resident and any container larger the 5-gallons will not be accepted during this event.
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