The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has opened a public notice period until June 15, 2023 regarding its preliminary determination to approve plans and specifications for a new gas collection system (GCCS) for the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management for the Black Hawk County Sanitary Landfill. The GCCS will collect landfill gas for destruction to reduce the facilities negative environmental impacts form gas generated from the decomposition of wastes inside the landfill.
Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission has tentatively scheduled the fall Electronic and Household Hazardous Waste Event for September 16, 2023 in Cedar Falls. Registration for this event will be required and will open in August. As a reminder the Cedar Falls Transfer Station accepts electronic waste year around. Additional information on this program can be found at https://www.cedarfalls.com.
Commission Administrator
Waste Trac Education Team
Iowa Waste Exchange
