The EMS program is a voluntary alternative to Iowa’s Comprehensive Planning program. For more information about Iowa’s Solid Waste EMS program visit http://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Land-Quality/Waste-Planning-Recycling/Solid-Waste-EMS.

After applying to the program, and being designated an EMS by the Environmental Protection Commission, program participants are coached in the ten “Elements” of Iowa’s Solid Waste EMS. This web page contains training information and example documents from that training. Along the right side of the page the Electronic Document Retrieval system may be utilized to review EMS participant reports and EMS Audit reports along with other program information.

Current Solid Waste EMS Participants
EMS Participant Map

Other Resources:

• Solid Waste EMS Information
• Solid Waste EMS Workshop Information
• Solid Waste EMS Advisory Council
• Solid Waste EMS Participants' Message Board

Greenhouse Gas Tracking Software & Information

• Solid Waste GHG Model
• Model Instructions

Annual Reports & External Audit Reports - see electronic document retrieval instructions on the right sidebar

Solid Waste EMS Overview

• Glossary of Terms

Training Presentation - Roles

Comprehensive Planning, Solid Waste EMS, Waste Flow and Goal Progress Files

EMS Annual Report Form

EMS Annual Report Form

Executive Summary Guidance

Financial Assistance Application Form

Financial Assistance Application Form

Grant Prioritization Instructions & Form

Funding Assistance Process

Additional Signed Original Documents to be submitted with agreements:

Grant Criteria

W-9 Form

Minority Impact Statement