Solid Waste
Management
Commission of
Marshall County

Solid Waste
Management
Commission of
Marshall County

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NOTICE: May 17th will be Marshalltown's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. See Facebook for details.

Hazardous Materials:  Will be accepted by appointment only.

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 potentially dangerous 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. Additionally, household products should be considered hazardous if they have one or more of the following 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 through this program:

 

  • Aerosol Cleaners, Paints
  • Ammonia-Based Cleaners
  • Antifreeze
  • Batteries
  • Fertilizers & Weed Killer
  • Fluorescent and LED Light Bulbs
  • Gasoline, Kerosene
  • Oil, Lead-Based Paint
  • Stains, Varnishes
  • Metal Polishes, Rust Removers
  • Thermometers & Thermostats (Mercury)
  • Pesticides
  • Petroleum Adhesives
  • Used Motor Oil and Oil Filters
  • Sharps or Needles (must be contained)
    • Use detergent bottles or sharp containers (not milk jugs or pop bottles). Lids must be taped.

 

❌ Items Not Accepted

The following items cannot be accepted through this program:

 

  • Ammunition
  • Asbestos
  • Business Waste
  • Electronics
  • Explosives
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Latex Paint
  • Medications
  • Propane tanks, cylinders
  • Radioactive materials

 

 

For more details visit www.WhereItShouldGo.com/MobileCollection

Household Hazardous Materials Information

Appointments must be made to bring Household Hazardous Materials (HHM) to the landfill satellite building.

Call 641-752-0646 for an appointment. Items are accepted between 9:00am—3:00pm at no charge to residents.   Identify the materials and the quantity of items being dropped off.  Please try to keep the materials in the original container or a closed container marked with the contents.

Information from Iowa’s DNR:
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Household-Hazardous-Materials

Proper disposal of household hazardous waste brochure
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Asbestos

Asbestos information, contractor information and load manifest documentation.

Latex Paint Guidelines

Latex paint is non-hazardous and can be put into the landfill after it is dried up.  Take the lid off and let it dry out or take a cardboard box with newspaper in the bottom and pour it out into layers. Add cat litter or floor dry to each layer and let it dry. After it is dry you can put it into your regular garbage. Let your hauler know it is dried out latex paint so he knows he can take it.

 

 

Regional Collection Center For Business and Farm Chemicals

Any business that generates small amounts of hazardous materials may use the Metro Waste Authority Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Facility in Bondurant.

Hazardous Material Drop-Off.  There is a fee for businesses based on the amount and type of  hazardous materials brought to the facility.  Call the Metro Hazardous Material Drop-Off, Bondurant, Iowa at 1-888-603-2739 for answers to your questions. You must fill out HHW Business Form_VSQG