johnson county ia waste reduction and recycling guide

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Johnson County Waste Reduction

and Recycling Guide

Reduce.

Reuse.

Recycle.

Compost.

Buy recycled.

Iowa City Landfll and Recycling Center

3900 Hebl Avenue SW

Iowa City, IA 52240

319-356-5185

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Thanks for checking out the Johnson County Waste Reduction

and Recycling Guide. Besides useful information about recycling

options in Iowa City, Johnson County, and the communities of

Riverside and Kalona, this guide contains helpful information

about other waste disposal policies and services available at

the Iowa City Landll and Recycling Center. If you have anyquestions, please feel free to check out the landll link on the

World Wide Web at www.icgov.org/landll, call the landll at 319-

356-5185, or call the recycling coordinator at 319-887-6160.

Specic questions about Iowa City curbside collection of

trash, recycling, and yardwaste may be directed to the Refuse

Department at 319-356-5180, or see http://www.icgov.org/garbage/index.htm.

Individual communities in Johnson County may also have websites

with specic collection information for your community.

http://www.coralville.org

http://www.north-liberty.comhttp://www.solon-iowa.com

http://www.hills-ia.org/

http://www.tifnia.net/

http://www.university-heights.org/

http://www.swisheria.org/

http://www.lonetreeiowa.com/

http://www.kalonaiowa.org/

Johnson County Refuse, Inc., owned by Steve and Kandy Smith,

can also provide information about recycling and refuse collection

in many small communities in Johnson County. http://www.

johnsoncountyrefuse.com/index.html or 319-665-4498.

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Table of Contents

Iowa City Landll & Recycling Center Location and Hours .................5

Items Accepted at the Iowa City Landll and Recycling Center............6

Available Products ..................................................................................6

Johnson County Solid Waste Management Activities ...........................7

Landll Reduction Goals ........................................................................8

Landll bans set by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources............8

Amount and Composition of Garbage in Johnson County ....................9

Why does waste reduction, reuse, and recycling matter? ....................10

REDUCE .........................................................................................11

REUSE ............................................................................................12

RECYCLE ........................................................................................13CLOSE THE LOOPbuy recycled! ..................................................13

Waste Reduction and Recycling in Iowa City ......................................14

Off-site services ....................................................................................14

East Side Recycling Center...................................................................15

Johnson County drop-site recycling locations ......................................16

Other Services associated with the Landll & Recycling Center.........17

Salvage BarnFurniture Project

ReStore

Household Hazardous Waste ................................................................19

What is Household Hazardous Waste?...........................................19

How to use the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.........20

Other HHW Services ......................................................................20

Acceptable Items ...................................................................................21Prescription Medications ................................................................22

Sharps and Non-Infectious Medical Waste ....................................22

Recipes for Alternative Cleaning Solutions ..........................................23

Reducing hazardous waste from home gardening ................................25

Home Composting ................................................................................26

Vermicomposting ..................................................................................27

Illegal Waste Dumping..........................................................................28Other Recycling Options.......................................................................29

Eliminate Junk Mail ..............................................................................33

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Iowa City Landfill & Recycling Center Location and

Hours3900 Hebl Avenue SW

2 miles west of Iowa City on Melrose

Avenue (County Road F-46)Phone: 319-356-5185

Fax: 319-356-5186

www.icgov.org/landll

Hours:

7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday

through Saturday

Closed on all major holidays.At the discretion of landll staff, the landll may close on days with

exceptionally inclement weather or high winds.

NOTE: the landll will close in the event of a tornado warning;

notication of closure is not given in this case.

Not sure what to do when you get

to the Landll?If youre visiting the Landll &

Recycling Center for the rst time,

just join the line for the scale and

when its your turn, pull up to the

silver silo to talk to the scalemaster

and ask any questions you might have. The scalemaster will direct you

where you go with different materials.

Landll service area

Johnson County

City of Kalona

City of Riverside

No waste will be accepted from outside this service area unless written

authorization from other DNR-approved comprehensive plan areas hasbeen received in advance.

All wastes produced in this service area must be disposed of at the Iowa

City Landll & Recycling Center (ICLF) unless written authorization

from ICLF and the destination DNR-approved comprehensive plan areas

has been received in advance.

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Items Accepted at the Iowa City Landll and Recycling Center

(as of January 1, 2007)

Trash disposal:$38.50 per ton (Iowa City residents)

Minimum: $3 for any load less than 140 pounds(approximately $0.50 for each additional 20 pounds over140 pounds)

$43.50 per ton (Non-Iowa City residents)Minimum: $3.25 for any load less than 140 pounds

Other disposal or recycling:Appliances $12.50 per appliance

$1 per cubic foot for large commercial appliances$30 per crushed applianceAsbestosFriable City: $100 per cubic yard

County: $105 per cubic yard$100 minimum

AsbestosNon-friable City: $100 per tonCounty: $105 per ton$100 minimum

Compostable materials $24 per ton for commercial haulers or businesses$2 minimum for untreated lumber

Contaminated soil $15 per ton ($150 minimum)Electronic waste $5.00 per computer or TV with 18 screen or

smaller$10.00 per computer or TV with larger than 18screen$0.25/lb. bulk e-waste (including monitors)*$2.00 minimum: miscellaneous without a monitor

Tires $0.07 per pound OR ($3 minimum)Wood Waste $24 per ton must be clean and untreated ($2

minimum)

Free disposal for residentsYard wasteRecycling: paper, glass, metal, plastic, cardboardScrap iron

Used oilHousehold hazardous waste: by appointment only

Available Products

Bulk compost $10 per ton; minimum charge $1 (200 lb.)

Bulk wood chip mulch no charge; customer may need to load your own

Paints, cleaners, etc. no charge; located at Swap Shop

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JohnsonCountySolidWasteManagementA

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Landfill Reduction Goals

Iowas Waste Reduction and Recycling Act of 1989 provided for theprohibition of yard waste, oil, lead acid batteries, and tires from landlls.It also established solid waste reduction goals of 25% by July 1, 1994,

and 50% by July 1, 2000. The waste reduction goals are based on theamount of solid waste entering the landll as of July 1, 1988. Since thisdate the Iowa City Landll has reduced its waste by approximately 35%,meeting the 1994 goal. We continue to work towards the goal of 50%and beyond.

Landll bans set by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Appliances

Lead acid batteries (auto)OilTiresYard waste

The ICLF takes these materials but does not landll them. Recycling orproper disposal options exist for each material. Citizens may bring ap-pliances, batteries, oil, tires, and yard waste for disposal at any time; thescalemaster will direct you where each item goes.

Special Wastes, including asbestos-containing materials and petro-leum-contaminated soil

Please call at least ONE WORKING DAY in advance if you have specialwaste, including asbestos-containing materials and petroleum-contami-nated soil for procedures and information.

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Amount and Composition of Garbage in Johnson County

In 2006, the Iowa City Landll took in 123,966.48 tons of trash. Based

on the 2005 Department of Natural Resources statewide characterization

of waste, the following breakdown is a good estimate of amounts of each

type of waste.

Some waste highlights:

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33% Paper products, including tons of recyclable paperand unwaxed cardboard, make up a full one-third of

materials going into the Iowa City Landll.

15% Plastics make up 15% of the waste stream. Much of

these 16,890 tons of material are recyclable.

11% Institutions such as schools and nursing homes,

grocery stores, restaurants, and homes contribute

12,000 tons of food waste annually to the landll.With few exceptions, this material is compostable.

8% While some wood is treated with chemicals that make

it unsafe to burn, much of the 9,068 tons of wood the

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Why does waste reduction, reuse, and recycling matter?

Waste reduction, recycling, and composting save landll space.

Every ton of material recycled saves landll space, valued at

approximately $25 per cubic yard. Each time a new area of the

landll, called a cell, is excavated and lined to receive waste, itcosts millions of dollars. Saving space delays new cells, therefore

saving money for the City and you.

Save yourself moneyif everyone were allowed to have unlimited

trash picked up at the curb, the City would have to charge much

more for trash collection and disposal.

Most of the materials we throw away are recyclable. So, we pay to

purchase these materials, then we pay to throw them away.

Keeping materials in the loop by recycling means less excavation

of new virgin materials such as ore for metals, bauxite for

aluminum, trees for paper, and petroleum for plastics. This means

less environmental degradation and energy use for excavation and

processing; using less energy results in less global climate change.

Global climate change. Keeping materials out of the landll reduces

methane, a greenhouse gas 21 times stronger than carbon dioxide.

Methane is produced as materials break down in oxygen-depleted

environments, such as in the landll. Less trash means less methane

to contribute to global climate change.

So what can you do to help? Where are the recycling facilities nearest

you? What else can you do?

Read on

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REDUCE

Waste reduction is the BEST way to keep materials out of the landll,

keep the environment intact, and keep money in your pocket! Reduce or

eliminate the need to deal with waste by working to incorporate the fol-

lowing habits into your routine.

Use alternative cleaning solutions instead of chemicals (see pages

23-24 for more information and recipes for alternatives)

Use tote bags at the store to reduce the use of disposable plastic or

paper bags.

Purchase reusable items over disposable items: m Plates, cups, and cutlery at home and work

m Diapers

m Napkins

m Rell packets

Buy in bulk to avoid excess packaging (denitely avoid single-

serving packaging!).For special occasions, give one or two meaningful gifts instead of a

host of things no one will use or play with.

Eliminate junk mail (see page 33 for more information!)

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REUSE

Reusing and sharing items with others to reuse can keep tons of durable

goods out of the waste stream.

Use comics or material scraps to wrap gifts instead of purchasing

wrapping paper (most of which cannot be recycled) or save gift bags

to use next year.

Use rechargeable batteries.

Use both sides of paper (then recycle or compost it!).

Use a regular coffee cup or travel mug at work or school.

Reuse jars or coffee cans as storage containers for sewing supplies,

board game pieces, nuts and bolts, etc.

Try your hand at crafts by making things out of material scraps.

Crazy quilts made from odd-shaped pieces of material can be a

great family project.

Visit the Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore to purchase

reusable building materials, used appliances, and many other greatnds! See page 18.

Visit the Salvage Barn to purchase reusable and historical building

materials. See page 17.

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RECYCLE

Recycling can keep materials out of the landll, conserve valuable

natural resources, and save the energy it would take to excavate and

process new resources.

Use City curb-side collection services or drop-off sites around town.

Take scrap metal to the Iowa City Landll & Recycling Center or

contact a scrap metal dealer.

Encourage friends and neighbors to recycle.

Take unwanted clothing and housewares to second-hand stores.

Organize a neighborhood garage sale.

Donate unwanted furniture to the Furniture Project. See page 17.

Donate historically signicant building materials to the Salvage

Barn. See page 17.

Donate reusable appliances and building materials to the ReStore.

See page 18.

CLOSE THE LOOP

buy recycled!

Purchase items that have high post-consumer recycled content

(this means that the materials in the item have been reprocessed

from other materials, such as those collected curbside in many

communities across the country).

Buy recycled paper towels, Kleenex, and bathroom tissue.

Check out second-hand shops, garage sales, the ReStore, and the

Salvage Barn!Buy items that are not over-packaged.

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Waste Reduction and Recycling in Iowa City

In 2006, the City of Iowa City recycled approximately 2,027.5 tons of

materials using curb-side collection and numerous drop-off sites located

around the community (excluding the privately-owned City Carton site).

For a list of the drop-off sites, see page 16.

Following is a monthly breakfodwn of recycling in Iowa City.

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Off-site services

Special events recycling

The ICLF offers the use of

recycling containers for special

events. Please call the recycling

coordinator for more information at 319-887-6160.Household Hazardous Waste mobile collection events

The ICLF offers mobile collection events for neighborhoods and

surrounding communities. A two-month planning time is required.

Please call the recycling coordinator at 887-6160 for more details or

to plan a mobile event.

CESQG mobile collections

The ICLF offers mobile collection events for qualifying smallbusinesses in Johnson County, Kalona, and Riverside. Please call the

landll at 319-356-5185 for more information.

Education: waste reduction and recycling

Please call the recycling coordinator at 319-887-6160 to arrange for

waste reduction and recycling education presentations.

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East Side Recycling Centerhttp://www.icgov.org/garbage/eastside.htm

The East Side Recycling Center, located at 2401 Scott Blvd. SE, was

purchased by the City of Iowa City in 2006 to provide a site for citizensto reuse and recycle materials and to learn about waste- and stormwater-

related issues. The City will also use the space to display urban

stormwater best management practices and to host several local non-

prot agencies that play a role in waste reduction in the community.

Currently, a recycling drop site is available. Anyone may recycle

cardboard, paper/newspaper/magazines, brown/green glass, clear glass,

#1-7 plastic (except Styrofoam and plastic bags), and metal (steel

and aluminum cans). The site also hosts the Iowa Valley Habitat forHumanitys ReStore (see page 18).

Future Plans for Development

The site will eventually offer a green environmental education building,

an oil waste drop-off site, an electronic waste drop-off site, a pick-

up station for compost and wood chips, the Furniture Project and the

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Johnson County drop-site recycling

locations:

24-hour drop-off sites

Iowa City Landll & Recycling Center,

3900 Hebl Avenue SW, Iowa City

Newspaper/mixed paper/magazines

Cardboard

Glass (clear, brown and green)

#1-#7 plastics

Scrap metal

East Side Recycling Center, 2401 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City


Cardboard


#1-#7 plastics

Metal/tin cans

Hy-Vee, 1201 N. Dodge, Iowa City


CardboardGlass (clear, brown and green)

#1-#7 plastics

Metal/tin cans

Hy-Vee Drugstore, at Rochester and 301 N. 1st Avenue, Iowa City


Cardboard

#1-#7 plastics

Eastdale Plaza, 1st Ave. & Lower Muscatine, Iowa City


#1-#7 plastics

City Carton Recycling, Inc., 3 E. Benton, Iowa City

Newspaper

Mixed paper

Cardboard, chipboard


#1-#7 plastics

Telephone books

Magazines

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Other Services associated with the Iowa City Landfill

& Recycling Center

Salvage Barn351-1875

http://www.ic-fhp.org/salvagebarn.html

email: [email protected].

Hours:

April through October: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., each Saturday

November through March: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., rst and third

Saturdays of the month

The Salvage Barn is a project of the non-prot organization Friends ofHistoric Preservation. The Salvage Barn sells salvaged architectural

materials ranging from hardware to staircases to clawfoot bathtubs! It is

located at the Iowa City Landll & Recycling Center. See the website or

call for more information.

Furniture Project

358-6800http://www.icgov.org/garbage/furnitureproject.htm

The Furniture Project is a program that collects and places good used

furniture, such as beds, dressers, tables and chairs, in local households

in need at no cost. The program is managed by Successful Living, a

local non-prot agency, and sponsored by the Iowa City Landll and

Recycling Center. Charitable tax receipts are available for donations.

If youd like to donate items to the Furniture Project, you may do one of

the following:

Call the Furniture Project/Successful Living to make an appointment

to drop off furniture.

Call Furniture Project/Successful Living to schedule a pick-up

service for donated furniture. An appointment is needed and the cost

is $10.00.

Take donated furniture to the Iowa City Landll and Recycling

Center. If you wish assistance in unloading, or, would like a

charitable tax receipt, be sure to come to the Landll before 3:00

PM. The regular landll fee is waived for any furniture delivered for

the Furniture Project.

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ReStore338-5687

http://www.ivhfh.org/restore/index.php

2401 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City

Sales hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday-Friday-SaturdayDonations hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday

Visit the ReStore to nd great bargains on donated new and used building

materials. Proceeds benet the Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanitys

home-building projects in Johnson, Cedar, and Iowa Counties.

Donations are tax deductible. See the website for a list of what the

ReStore is currently accepting.

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Household Hazardous Waste

The Household Hazard Waste Regional Collection Center is locatedat the Iowa City Landll & Recycling Center. See the followinginformation on the web: www.icgov.org/documents/ichhmbroc.pdf

Make your home safer

Proper disposal of household hazardous materials is important to thesafety of your home, as well as the environment. Reduce the risk of

poisonings, res, and toxic chemical fumes by getting rid of unused orunnecessary chemicals from your home. The collection facility acceptsitems usually found in your basement and garage or under the kitchensink.

What is Household Hazardous Waste?

Many products used in homes contain hazardous materials. Improperdisposal of these products may result in injury to people, pets, orwildlife; cause res; or contaminate groundwater. Products areconsidered hazardous when they contain one or more of the followingcharacteristics:

Toxic able to cause severe injury or death when inhaled, ingested

or absorbed through the skin. Examples include mothballs andpesticides.Corrosive capable of burning or destroying living tissue or material

by a chemical reaction. Examples include bleach, drain cleaner,oven cleaner, and pool chemicals.Reactive capable of exploding when exposed to heat, suddenshock, pressure, or incompatible substances. An example is a mixtureof chlorine bleach and ammonia.

Combustible capable of being easily set on re. Examples includethinner, nail polish, and aerosol products. Most problems associatedwith the use, storage, and disposal of a household hazardous materialcan be avoided by following these steps:m Read the label before you buy the item. Look for safer, non-

toxic alternatives and avoid labels with words like DANGER,WARNING, and CAUTION.

m Buy only the amount you need. Use the product according tolabel directions and completely use it up. Give unused portions tosomeone who can use it.

m Store the item properly. Keep items in their original, labeledcontainers and store away from children and pets.

m Dispose of hazardous products safely by calling the HouseholdHazardous Waste Collection Facility at the Iowa City Landll &Recycling Center at 356-5185 to make an appointment.

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How to use the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility:

The facility accepts hazardous materials free of charge from both urban

and rural residents of Johnson County. Residents of the communities of

Kalona and Riverside are also eligible to use the facility at no cost. The

facility is open by appointment only. Follow these steps:

Take a quick inventory of items you want to dispose.

Call the landll ofce at 356-5185 (M-Sa, 7:00-4:30) to make an

appointment.

Appointments are scheduled Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays, 7

a.m. to 1 p.m.

Keep items in original containers; never mix materials together.

Label unmarked containers.

Transport materials in sturdy, leak-proof containers, preferably in the

trunk or truck bed. Cushion glass or breakable containers.

Arrive at your appointment on time, pull up to the collection facility,

and remain in your vehicle.

Landll staff will be ready to serve you.

Fill out the short survey.

THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE.

Other HHW Services

Landll staff is available to schedule HHW mobile collection events

for groups such as neighborhood associations, Scout troops, church

or community groups, and communities or subdivisions in JohnsonCounty. Please call the recycling coordinator at 319-887-6160 for more

information regarding HHW mobile collection events.

Small businesses may call the Landll at 356-5185 for more information

about using the HHW collection facility or to discuss mobile collections.

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Acceptable Items:

Hazardous products can be found throughout the home. Look in the

kitchen, bathroom, basement, and garage for the following items:

Bathroom Kitchen Lawn/Gardentoilet bowl cleaner oor care products weed killer

mildew remover furniture polish pesticides

abrasive cleaners metal polish bug spray

disinfectant oven cleaner fertilizer

hair remover stain remover

prescription medications drain cleaner

sharps (see page 20)non-infectious medical waste (see page 20)

Workshop Garage Miscellaneous

paint brake uid photo developers

adhesives transmission uid pool chemicals

glue engine degreaser shoe polish

resin battery acid art supply chemicals

solvents lighter uid moth balls

strippers kerosene nail polish and remover

varnishes, stains gasoline syringes

thinners re-chargeable batteries

Dispose of empty containers (fuel, pesticide, paint) and non-hazardous

wastes as trash.

Items NOT Accepted

There are a few materials the collection facility cannot accept:

Propane cylinders

Ammunition and explosives

Radioactive materials

Infectious medical wasteFire extinguishers

Call 319-356-5185; Landll staff will help you nd a place to dispose of

these items.

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Prescription Medications

Expired or unused medications may be disposed of with household

hazardous waste by calling the Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Facility at the Iowa City Landll & Recycling Center at 356-5185 to

make an appointment.

Sharps and Non-Infectious Medical Waste

Americans use over one billion sharp objects in their homes. If not

disposed of in puncture-resistant containers, they pose a risk to trash

handlers and to the environment. To help prevent injury, illness, and

pollution, please follow these steps when disposing of sharp objects.

Place:

Needles

Syringes

Lancets and other sharp objects

in a hard plastic or metal container with a screw-on or tightly secure

lid. The container should be clearly marked, puncture resistant, and

leakproof. Usable containers include coffee cans with reinforced or

taped lids, commercial sharps containers, or plastic detergent bottleswith screw caps. Contact your local pharmacy for a commercial sharps

container.

Sharps may be disposed of as household hazardous waste by calling the

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility at the Iowa City Landll

& Recycling Center at 356-5185 to make an appointment.

Please place non-infectious medical waste, such as:

Soiled bandages

Disposable sheets

Medical gloves

in securely fastened plastic bags before you put them in the garbage can

with other trash.

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Recipes for Alternative Cleaning Solutions

Air FreshenerLeave open boxes of baking soda in refrigerators, closets and

bathrooms.

Open doors and windows for good ventilation. Use stove fan whencooking.Use owers, herbs and spices to add subtle fragrances to indoor air.

All-Purpose Household Cleaner1 quart warm water 1 tsp. liquid soap1 tsp. borax squeeze of lemon or splash of vinegarThis solution can be used for a multitude of cleaning jobs including

countertops, oors, walls, rugs and upholstery.

Degreaser (engine and tool)Use a water-based cleaner in place of kerosene, turpentine or commercialdegreaser.

Degreaser (kitchen)Use a non-chlorinated scouring powder with abrasive scouring pad or nesteel wool.

DisinfectantUse cup borax in 1gallon hot water. To inhibit mold and mildew, donot rinse off borax solution.

Drain Opener cup baking soda 1 cup vinegar boiling waterDissolve baking soda and vinegar in boiling water, and pour the solution

down the drain. Continue to ush with hot tap water until the clogbreaks.

Floor CleanerVINYL: cup vinegar or cup borax with 1 gallon water. Polish withclub soda.WOOD: damp mop with mild vegetable oil soap.

Furniture PolishUse mineral oil or mixture of 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp white vinegar and 1qt. warm water; apply and wipe dry.

Glass Cleaner cup vinegar in 1 quart warm water. (Do not use this as a windshieldwiper solution as it may damage the pump - use plain water for this

purpose.)

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Insect Repellent

ANTS: wash counter, oors, etc., with a mixture of vinegar and water. Youcan also grow pennyroyal, southernwood or tansy around your home.

FLEAS & TICKS: add 1 tsp. vinegar to 1 quart water per 40 lbs. pet weight to

bathe pet.MOSQUITOES: plant tansy or basil around your yard. Burn citronella candlesor wear citronella. Encourage natural predators such as dragonies.

Mildew CleanerScrub with baking soda or borax; for extended mold inhibition, do not rinse off.

Oven CleanerScrub with 2 tbsp. or more of baking soda or borax in 1 gallon water, usingvery ne steel wool. Wear gloves. For very baked-on spots, try scrubbingwith pumice (available at hardware stores).As a last resort, use a non-aerosol oven cleaner that says no caustic fumesand no lye.

Rug and Upholstery CleanerUse the All-Purpose Household Cleaner.

Scouring PowderUse baking soda or a non-chlorinated commercial scouring powder.

Spot RemoversALL PURPOSE: Mix cup borax in 2 cups cold water; soak stain, wash asusual.BLOOD: pour 3% hydrogen peroxide solution directly on stain, rinse with water,washINK: Apply a paste of lemon juice and cream of tartar; allow it to dry, wash asusual.

Stain RemoversRUST: scrub with lemon juice mixed with saltGRASS: scrub with 70% isopropyl alcohol and wash thoroughlyBLOOD: sponge immediately with cold water or club soda.CHOCOLATE: before washing, soak in club soda, rub shortening into stain, andwash as usual. Apply milk to stain to keep it from setting.PERSPIRATION: sponge stains with white vinegar or lemon juice; or soak inwater with two dissolved aspirins.STAINLESS STEEL SINKS: rub with olive oil to remove streaks

Toilet Bowl CleanerScrub with baking soda or mild detergent.

Tub/Tile CleanerUse scouring powder or baking soda.

WARNING: Borax is the most caustic of the cleaners on this list. Store it withspecial care in cabinets out of the reach of children and use it well diluted.Latex gloves are advisable.

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Reducing hazardous waste from home gardening

Studies have shown that synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and

fertilizers are a signicant source of hazardous waste from

households. You can reduce the amounts of these chemicals

on your lawn by using organic gardening techniques. Organic

gardening methods include:

using natural predators and other biological controls

planting pest-resistant, climate-friendly and native species

using natural fertilizer

using least-toxic pesticides selectively and only when

necessary

Check the internet or your local library for sources with valuable

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Home Composting

What is compost?

Compost is organic material broken down through the decay of plant orvegetable matter such as that from kitchen scraps and grass clippings. It

improves the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil and canbe used as a soil amendment in ower beds, vegetable gardens, around newtrees or shrubs, or for starting seeds. Compost also helps conserve moisture,

prevents erosion and reduces weed growth.

How do I make compost?

First you need a compost bin. It can be made from snow fence, wovenwire, blocks of brick, pallets, or even from a barrel with the bottom cut

out and holes in the side for circulation.Aim for a carbon to nitrogen ratio of 25 to 1. For a carbon source, add6 inches of leaves, shredded cardboard, or other woody materials. Tospeed decomposition, chop or shred the materials.Add water until the materials are saturated.For a nitrogen source, add 2-3 inches of grass clippings, vegetablescraps, garden waste, or manure.To ensure rapid bacteria multiplication, mix the 2 layers. Then cover itwith 2 inches of dirt. This adds microorganisms and controls odors.

Repeat the layering/watering process until pile is 4 feet high.Mix /turn the pile weekly and periodically sprinkle it with water to keepit moist. Within 3-6 months the compost pile is ready to use.You may want to have several piles going at once ensure compost isready when you need it.

Compostable materialsBrown (carbon) Green (nitrogen)wood chips grass clippings

sawdust garden trimmingsdried leaves fresh haychopped cornstalks kitchen scrapsshredded cardboard vegetable trimmingsstraw tea bags, coffee grounds

NOTE: Composting meat, fats, oils, greases, or dairy products may attractanimals or pests. If you choose to compost these materials, cover the pilewith leaves, grass clippings, or a thin layer of dirt to avoid pests and odors.

How is compost applied?Add 1-2 inches of compost to top 6-8 inches of topsoil; mix in toimprove soil quality.Apply a 3-6 inch layer of compost around base of new trees or shrubbery.Use compost as a mulch to add nutrients and improve soil structure.

See www.mastercomposter.com for more information

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Vermicomposting

Vermicomposting is the use of worms to break down organic materialssuch as food waste from the kitchen. Red worms (eisenia foetide), whichare related to earthworms (lumbricus terrestris), digest organic material

into excellent compost. Red worms naturally live in decaying leafmatter, compost piles, or manure just above the grounds surface.

Vermicomposting at home:

Red worms prefer darkness, so keep worms in a darkcontainer with a lid. A shallow plastic storage bin about 8-12inches deep with drainage holes works best. The best beddingfor red worms is shredded newspaper; white paper can also be

used but avoid glossy advertisements and magazines. Keepthe newspaper moist but not soggy. The bedding should be atleast 6 inches deep after moistening. Holes on the bottom of the bin willallow excess water to drain out. This water, or compost tea, can beused as a natural concentrated fertilizer for plants.

Worms have gizzards and need a small amount of gritty material to helpgrind up food waste, so add several cups of soil to the bin. Two thousand

worms weighing about two pounds can digest up to one pound of foodwaste per day. Any plant food waste can be put into the bin, but avoidplacing animal products (meats, bones, cheese, dairy) into the bin. Stickto the one pound of food per day so as not to overload the system.

What can I feed my worms?

vegetable trimmings or peelings apple cores banana peels spoiled leftovers (except dairy or

coffee grounds with lter meat)NOTE: Too much citrus fruit scraps or peelings may be harmful to yourwormsits better to avoid feeding citrus fruit scraps to worms.

Where can I get worms?

Red worms can be purchased online, at many local bait shops, or at theD&D Worm Ranch in Swisher, Iowa. D&D Worm Ranch is currently the

only commercial vermicomposting facility in Iowa.D&D Worm RanchDeb Hoffman1450 Squirrel Ridge Rd NWSwisher, IA 52338319-857-478www.dndwormranch.com


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Illegal Waste Dumping

Illegal dumping is an offense that can carry nes upto $10,000 with jail time.

What is it?

Illegal dumping is the disposal of waste anywhereother than the landll. This includes anything fromyard waste to residential waste, old appliances to

junk cars, tires to demolition waste.

Why does it matter?

According to the organization Keep Iowa Beautiful:Besides costing Iowa taxpayers millions of dollars each year for cleanup,

illegal dumping also poses a threat to both the environment and publichealth and safety. Objects dumped along roadways can be hazardous totravel. Hazardous waste streams can seep into the ground and eventuallyinto water sources. Dumping sites can become breeding grounds for in-sects and rodents. And, they diminish the beauty and quality of life nearthese areas. See www.keepiowabeautiful.com.

How do I report illegal dumping or littering?

Call the No Litter HotlineYou can now help Keep Iowa Beautiful by reporting littering and illegaldumping to the 1-888-No-Littr (665-4887) hotline. The hotline alsooffers information on how to adopt a roadway, park, river, lake or other

public area.

County and rural communities

Contact the Sheriffs Ofce routine business line at 319-356-6020.

Coralville

Contact the Coralville Police Department at 319-248-1800.

Coralville LakeContact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at 319-338-3543.

Iowa CityContact the Iowa City Police Departments routine business line at 319-356-5275.

Lake MacBrideContact the Environmental Protection Division at 319-653-2135.

For more information see the following websiteshttp://www.iowadnr.com/waste/sw/illdump.htmlwww.keepiowabeautiful.com

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Other Recycling Options

The following pages contain information about where to take specic

items or materials for reuse or recycling. Please call the recycling

coordinator at 319-887-6160 with any questions.

Aluminum cans (redeemable)Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity, accepts donated redeemable

aluminum cans; 338-5687, http://www.ivhfh.org/cans.php

Can Shed LLC, www.canshed.com

Iowa City: 611 Hollywood Blvd., 319-887-7055

Cedar Rapids: 4121 16th Ave. SW, 319-366-1300

Aluminum cans (non-redeemable)Johnson County drop-off sites (see page 16)

AppliancesIC Landll & Recycling Center: recycling and disposal of old or broken

appliances

ReStore (Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity): see page 18 for informa-

tion on how to donate working appliances

Architectural SalvageSalvage Barn at IC Landll & Recycling Center: 351-1875 (see page 17)

Auto SalvageJohnson County Auto Recyclers

1160 Hwy. 1, Iowa City, 338-1003

4042 Izaak Walton Rd SE, IC, 351-9581

Russell Company, 2750 S. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, 338-8679

Batteries, automotive (lead acid)IC Landll & Recycling Center (see HHW information on page 19)

Firestone Tire & Service Center, 231 E. Burlington St., Iowa City, 338-

5649

Sears Automotive Center, 1491 27th Ave, Coralville, 625-2728

Batteries, household (including Ni-Cad, Lithium, rechargeable)IC Landll & Recycling Center (see HHW information on page 19)++note: alkaline batteries may be thrown away with regular trash.

Cellular telephonesIC Landll & Recycling Center (see HHW information on page 19)

Check with local cellular stores

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Clothing

Goodwill Stores

985 E. Pepperwood Plaza, Iowa City, 337-3548

2551 Heartland Pl., Coralville. 545-6581

Salvation Army, 1116 Gilbert Court, Iowa City, drop box in parking lotopen 24 hours

See Consignment in the telephone book

Computers & Electronics

Fostering Technology, Inc.,

http://www.fosteringtechnology.org/index.html

(computers only)IC Landll & Recycling Center (see e-waste information on page 6)

Midwest Electronic Recovery, 100 3rd St. N, Walford, 319-845-2001,

www.ewasterecycle.com

WiderNet Project (University of Iowa), 319-335-2200,

http://www.widernet.org/

(computers only)

Corrugated Cardboard

Johnson County drop-off recycling sites (see page 16)

ElectronicsFostering Technology, Inc.,

http://www.fosteringtechnology.org/index.html

(computers only)

IC Landll & Recycling Center (see e-waste information on page 7)

Midwest Electronic Recovery, 100 3rd St. N, Walford, 319-845-2001,

www.ewasterecycle.com

WiderNet Project (University of Iowa), 319-335-2200,

http://www.widernet.org/

(computers only)

Furniture/HousewaresFurniture Project (see page 17)Goodwill Stores

985 E. Pepperwood Plaza, Iowa City, 337-3548

2551 Heartland Pl., Coralville. 545-6581

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Salvation Army, 1116 Gilbert Court, Iowa City, drop box in parking lotopen 24 hoursSee Consignment in the telephone book

Glass


MagazinesIowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City, 356-5200, www.icpl.orgLocal doctor/dentist ofcesSystems Unlimited, 156 1st Avenue S., Iowa City, 338-9212, ask forRosemaryJohnson County drop-off recycling sites (see page 16)

Metals (tin cans)Petersons Iron & Metal Co., 420 First Avenue, Coralville, 351-1331

Any metals, especially aluminum, copper, and tin.Ace Auto Recyclers, 2752 S. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, 338-7828. (allmetals)Russell Salvage & Recycling, 2750 S. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, 338-8679


NewspaperJohnson County drop-off recycling sites (see page 16)

Oil, (used automotive) and Oil FiltersIC Landll & Recycling Center

Jiffy Lube (up to 2 gallons)

Hwy. 6 West, Coralville, 351-00451335 Hwy. 1 Este, IC, 358-9798

Paint (to reuse)Potential users:Regina High School, 2150 Rochester Ave, Iowa City, 338-5436, pleasecall rstUniversity of Iowa Arts Department, 335-2694

IC Community Theatre, 414 Fairgrounds, 338-0443Systems Unlimited, 1556 1st Avenue S., Iowa City, 338-9212, please callrst

Paint (disposal)IC Landll & Recycling Center (limit 20 gallons) (see HHW disposal,pages 19)

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Do-it-yourself: DO NOT pour paint down the drain or throw it in the trash in liquid

form. Small amounts of latex (water-based) paint can be dried in its

container or spread on cardboard lined with newspaper and left to dry

in well-ventilated area away from any ignition sources. When dried,throw it away as trash.

If paint has separated and cannot be mixed, place liquids in smallamount of absorbent material in cardboard box, such as clay-basedkitty litter or shredded newspaper.

Let material dry in well-ventilated area away from any ignitionsources. Let sludge at bottom dry, too. Once all dry, it can be thrownaway as trash.

PalletsIC Landll & Recycling Center

Styrofoam (packing peanuts, etc.)Mailboxes of Iowa City, 319-354-2113

Plastic containers (#1-#7)Johnson County drop-off recycling sites (see page 16)

Plastic Grocery BagsHy-Vee 1720 Waterfront Drive, Iowa City, 354-7601

1201 N. Dodge, Iowa City, 354-9223812 South 1st Ave, Iowa City, 338-9758Lantern Park Plaza, Coralville, 351-5523

Wal-Mart & Wal-Mart Super Center 1001 Hwy. 1 W., Iowa City, 337-31162801 Commerce Dr., Coralville, 545-6400

Televisions & ElectronicsIC Landll & Recycling Center (see e-waste information on page 5)Midwest Electronic Recovery, 100 3rd St. N, Walford, 319-845-2001,www.ewasterecycle.com

TiresIC Landll & Recycling Center [$0.07 per pound OR ($3 minimum)]Firestone Tire & Service Center, 231 E. Burlington St., Iowa City, 338-5649, $2/tireLinder Tire Service ($2 per tire, prices subject to change)

632 S. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, 337-416355 Commercial Drive, North Liberty, 626-8980

Toner CartridgesIowa Recycling Association, 2742 SE Market St., Des Moines, 50317,515-265-1596, contact for postage-paid return envelopes. http://www.iowarecycles.org/

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Eliminate Junk Mail

Request to have your name removed from the following lists. Whencontacting these rms, be sure to give all the spelling variations of yourname.

Mailing lists:

Reverse phone book publications:Haines and Company, Inc.Criss-Cross Director2382 E. Walnut Avenue East

Fullerton, CA 92631

R.L. Polk and CompanyList Services6400 Monroe Blvd.Taylor, MI 481801-800-873-7655

Catalogs:http://www.catalogchoice.org

Coupon Mailings, ads, samples:Val-Pak Coupons: 800-825-7257Carol Wright: 800-345-5866

Credit card offers/applications:

800-OPT-OUT (800-567-8688)

National Demographics andLifestylesList Order Service1621 18th Street, #300Denver, CO 80202

Mail Preference ServiceDirect Marketing AssociationPO Box 9008Farmington, NY 11735-9008

ADVO Systems, Inc.Director of List Maintenance239 West Service RoadHartford, CT 06120-12801-510-489-6577

Donnelly Marketing1235 North Avenue

Nevada, IA 50201

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