Waste Management Events

To submit an event for inclusion, contact Kati Bainter at Kati.Bainter@dnr.iowa.gov.

January

2008 FABA Annual Report released.

January 2: Solid Waste Alternatives Program applications due.

February

February 4: Changes to Iowa Administrative Code 567 Chapter 119 regarding retailers and the recycling of oil filters become effective. Click here for more information

February 8: Student applications due for the 2009 Pollution Prevention Intern Program.

March

April

April 1: Solid Waste Alternatives Program applications due.

April 22:Earth Day

May

May 6-7: Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operators spring conference.

May 11: RFP: Iowa Waste Exchange Contractor proposals due.

June

Mobile Education Trailer available for reservation:
- June 1-3
- June 8-17
- June 23-30

June 3: 4th Annual Advancing Renewables in the Midwest one day conference at the University of Missouri, Columbia. Visit www.advancingrenewables.org for more information.

June 10: RFP: Household Hazardous Materials Public Awareness Media Campaign proposals due.

June 12: Digital TV switchover. Unwanted analog TVs should be recycled.

June 30: End of Fiscal Year 2009

July

Mobile Education Trailer available for reservation:
- July 1-6

July 1: Solid Waste Alternatives Program applications due.

July 15, 4:30pm: Comprehensive Planning Environmental Management System (EMS), Background, Guidance and Pilot Application Form Due. Submit form to Leslie Goldsmith: Leslie.Goldsmith@dnr.iowa.gov or 502 E. 9th St.; Des Moines, IA 50319-0034. For more information click here.

July 16: Iowa Recycling Association 20th Anniversary Luncheon and Program, 12-5pm at the Des Moines Botanical Center. Visit www.iowarecycles.org for more information.

July 17: SWAP and RCC Establishment Grants end of fiscal year claims due (Any claims for expenses incurred prior to or on June 30, 2009).

August

Mobile Education Trailer available for reservation:
- August 5-6
- August 27-31

August 13-23: Come see the Land Quality Bureau at the fair! Visit the DNR building and take a tour of the Mobile Education Trailer.

September

Mobile Education Trailer available for reservation:
- September 1-23
- September 29-30

2009 Pollution Prevention Intern Program results announced.

October

Mobile Education Trailer is out of service for renovations.

October 1: Solid Waste Alternatives Program applications due.

October 5-7: 2009 Iowa Recycling and Solid Waste Management Conference and Trade Show in Waterloo, Iowa. Visit www.iraisoswoconference.org for more information.

November

Mobile Education Trailer is out of service for renovations.

November 15: Company applications due for the 2010 Pollution Prevention Intern Program.

December

Mobile Education Trailer is out of service for renovations.

DNR Contact
Kati Bainter
Information Specialist
(515) 281-8655
Kati.Bainter@dnr.iowa.gov