Waste Commisson

Providing responsible recycling, garbage, hazardous waste, and electronic waste options to Scott County residents since 1972. #RecycleRight

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What's the big game without some pizza?

Whether you're team cheese or team supreme, pizza boxes can be recycled!

Just make sure the box is free of food then pass it to your cart! 🍕🏈 #RecycleRight

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Going for gold in recycling?

Make sure you’re sorting recyclables like a true champion:
✅ Empty and Rinse Containers
✅ Flatten Boxes
✅ Loose (no bags!) in Cart

Let’s keep contamination out of recycling carts and bring home that medal! #RecycleRight

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! 💚 Spread love for the planet by embracing eco-friendly practices and celebrating with sustainable gifts: https://t.co/oMNGfz1UTY

#KeepAmericaBeautiful #DoBeautifulThings #ValentinesDay #SustainableLiving

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Knowledgeable in equipment diagnosis for mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems? We're #hiring a Mechanical Tech II! Benefits include health, dental, vision, + IPERS!

Read the job description and apply at https://t.co/1ECccfAscv

#IowaJobs #MaintenanceJobs #TradesJobs

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Don't end up on the naughty list this season!
Recycle Right with this guide! ♻

Learn more → https://t.co/iov4MrAb2b

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The Commission with @LinwoodMining and @WagaEnergy, inaugurated a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) unit at the Scott Area Landfill this week! The plant uses Waga’s technology to upgrade landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG injected into the @MidAm_EnergyCo pipeline.

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Scott County celebrates landfill gas recovery system
https://t.co/bHW7rSTWX9

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Happy #AmericaRecyclesDay! This year marks 30 years of curbside recycling in the QC. In that time, we've processed 488,033 tons (that's 976,066,000 lbs) of recyclables!

Learn more at https://t.co/YbmfLzNcYj

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What’s the leftover we don’t want this Thanksgiving? The waste!

From planning portions to composting leftovers, there are so many ways to keep your celebration eco-friendly. Check out our blog for simple ideas to make Thanksgiving more sustainable: https://t.co/tLBrvdbrkR

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Avoid the "eeks!" by disposing of #Halloween waste the right way!

1. Wrappers = garbage
2. Pumpkins = yard waste
3. Batteries = Electronics Recovery Center OR Battery Drop Box
4. Costumes = reuse by donating, selling, or sharing
5. String lights = Electronics Recovery Center

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New bulbs in preparation for trick-or-treat night? We may be able to handle disposal of the old!

Tubular and compact fluorescent bulbs contain mercury so they should be disposed of at our Household Hazardous Materials facility.

For more info, visit https://t.co/jf0J06JXyg

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Tips for a low-waste Halloween! 👻

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What’s the scariest thing about Halloween? The waste 😱

Make sure your holidays are clean, green, and BOOtiful - check out these spooktacular tips on how to have a sustainable Halloween! Learn more: https://t.co/Ohe21L86mN

#DoBOOtifulThings #KeepAmericaBeautiful #Halloween

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Yikes! What do you do to reduce food waste?

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This fact about food waste has us like 😳

Instead of tossing scraps, try composting! Composting helps plants thrive and cuts harmful landfill gases. 🌱

Talk about an easy way to #DoBeautifulThings during the #GreatAmericanCleanup! https://t.co/wHGOrpeACt #WorldFoodDay

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Join us in giving a cheer for the staff at @MidAm_EnergyCo who cleaned up their MAKE it YOURS adopted spot on Veterans Memorial! They cleaned up six bags of garbage from this busy roadway last week. #TagTheQC #QCThatsWhere #VolunteerQC

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Whatcha grilling? Propane tanks can be dangerous for solid waste workers if disposed the wrong way.

Take care of them the right way by bringing empty tanks to our Household Hazardous Material Facility (or exchange them at a retailer).

Learn more at https://t.co/jf0J06JXyg

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Replacing a deck or fence this fall?

We have the answer to how to dispose of old wood:
1. If possible, reuse
2. Toss small pieces in garbage
3. Bring to the Scott Area Landfill (for a fee)

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Can't make it during the week? Our Electronics Recovery Center and Household Hazardous Material Facility are open first Saturdays (8-11:30 am), and the Scott Area Landfill is open every Saturday (8-11:30 am)!

View our location and hour info at https://t.co/1hIwZO48o9

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Freeze!

Don't put that battery in your cart! Batteries can cause a fire in recycling and garbage carts. Instead, dispose of batteries at our Electronics Recovery Center or in one of our household battery recycling drop boxes. Learn more at https://t.co/lBWln13QO7

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Shredded paper is recyclable, but it requires a special step to keep the pieces contained. Place in a paper bag, label "shredded paper" and seal with tape or a staple before tossing it into your cart. This ensures the shreds get recycled and don't stick to other recyclables.

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DYK? Dried-out latex paint is safe to toss in the garbage, but we accept oil-based paints and stains at our Household Hazardous Material Facility.

Learn more at https://t.co/jf0J06JpII

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E-what? E-waste is any digital device with a screen or circuit board, such as computers, tvs, cell phones, printers, cartridges, stereos, batteries, and more!

Learn more about this service at https://t.co/PfVeRCEfCw