Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event in Marshalltown
The City of Marshalltown is partnering with Metro Waste Authority to provide residents with a safe and responsible way to dispose of household hazardous waste. Many common home, garden, and automotive products contain chemicals that can be harmful to people, pets, wildlife, and the environment.
If a product label includes words such as “danger,” “poison,” “warning,” or “caution,” it may be hazardous. Household products should also be considered hazardous if they have one or more of these characteristics:
- Toxic: May cause harm if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin
- Corrosive: Can cause deterioration or irreversible damage to body tissues or materials
- Flammable: Can ignite or explode under normal conditions
- Reactive: Can explode when exposed to heat, sudden shock, pressure, or incompatible substances
Accepted Items
The following items can be safely disposed of at the drop-off event:
- Aerosol cleaners and paints
- Ammonia-based cleaners
- Antifreeze
- Batteries (rechargeable and household)
- Fertilizers and weed killers
- Fluorescent and LED light bulbs
- Gasoline and kerosene
- Oil, lead-based paint
- Stains and varnishes
- Metal polishes and rust removers
- Thermometers and thermostats (mercury)
- Pesticides
- Petroleum-based adhesives
- Used motor oil and oil filters
- Sharps or needles (must be properly contained in a detergent bottle or a designated sharp container with lid taped securely, do not use milk jugs or soda bottles)
Items Not Accepted
The following items cannot be accepted at the event:
- Ammunition
- Asbestos
- Business or commercial waste
- Electronics
- Explosives
- Fire extinguishers
- Latex paint
- Medications
- Propane tanks or cylinders
- Radioactive materials
Bottle & Can Redemption
Residents can also redeem eligible bottles and cans for the 5-cent beverage container deposit. Containers must be:
- Clean and free of contamination
- Separated by material type: glass, plastic, aluminum
- Placed in a clear bag or original paper carton
Can’t attend the scheduled event? Residents can bring eligible items year-round to the Marshall County Landfill by appointment only Monday – Friday for safe disposal.
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