Hazardous Household Waste

Do you have hazardous materials such as leftover paint removers and thinners, antifreeze, lawn and garden chemicals and cleaners in your you'd like to get rid of? If you live in a member community, schedule an appointment to bring these items to the SCILA site for safe, free disposal by calling 515-462-3083. Appointments for hazardous waste drop off are available Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Many of our member communities provide an annual drop off site within their community where the SCILA mobile hazardous waste unit collects items. Residents may check with their local city administrative office for information on a local annual drop off site.

Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous Waste - Accepted Items

The following household hazardous waste items are accepted during normal business hours by appointment:

	Stain and varnish
	Paint remover and thinner
	Gasoline and kerosene
	Window washer solution
	Aerosol cleaners
	Drain and oven cleaners
	Metal polish and rust removers
	(only) oil and lead-based paint
	Wallpaper remover
	Roofing tar
	Petroleum-based adhesives
	Glues, caulk, contact cement and resins
	Fertilizers, pesticides and week killers
	Rat, mouse and gopher poison
	Swimming pool chemicals
	Rechargeable batteries

If you have a hazardous item not listed here, please contact us. We can assist you with finding an agency that will accept it.

Household Hazardous Waste - Items NOT Accepted

The following household hazardous waste items are NOT accepted

	Motor Oil (ask a local automobile service station)
	Ammunition (contact your local police department)
	Explosives (contact your local police or fire department)
	Asbestos
	Radioactive Material
	Fire Extinguishers (contact your local fire department)
	Non hazardous waste such as empty aerosol cans (place in trash) or latex paint (dry out and place in trash)

For more information on how to properly and safely dispose of these items, please contact SCILA at 515-462-3083.

Business Hazardous Waste

Businesses with hazardous waste items may call (name) at 1-888-603-2739 for disposal options to fit your need.

Used Oil & Filters

Establishments that sell oil, including all automotive service agencies, are required to accept used oil and filters or provide a list of who will. A disposal fee may apply. Check your local phone book for these agencies in your community.

Lead Acid Batteries

Places that sell lead acid batteries, including all automotive service agencies, are required to accept them or provide a list of who will. A disposal fee may apply. Check your local phone book for these agencies in your community.