Rules and Policies

The DNR develops rules to administer the parts of Iowa Code related to solid waste management. When a need arises for further technical assistance, the DNR works with stakeholders to develop procedures and guidance documents.

This page provides updates and links to rules, procedures, guidance and reports pertaining to waste management.

Resources

• Administrative Solid Waste Rules
• Administrative Rule Revision Updates
• MSW Landfill Rule Revision Information
• Beneficial Use Determinations Rule Revision Information
• Procedures and guidance
• Iowa Code
• Other policy and regulation resources

Publications and Reports
Most publications are in PDF format unless otherwise noted. A free PDF Reader is available from Adobe.

• Anaerobic Digestion Feasibility Study

June 2004
• Electronic Strategy Report

Jan. 2004
• Material Ban Procedure

March 2003
• With appendices
• Without appendices
• Permit Fee Study

Jan. 2003
• ECICOG Recycling Study
• Demolition Site Waste Task Force Final Report

Dec. 2002

DNR Contact
Brian Tormey
(515) 281-8927
Brian.Tormey@dnr.iowa.gov