Publications and Reports

Here is a listing of publications for both consumers and professionals on various waste management topics that have been published by the Iowa DNR.

Educational videos are also available. For more information, contact Kati Bainter at Kati.Bainter@dnr.iowa.gov or (515) 281-8655.
News items, such as news releases, can also be found on the News and Events page.

Most publications are in PDF format. A free PDF reader is available from Adobe.

Publications by Topic

• General Waste Management
• Recycling and Composting
• Pollution Prevention
• Solid Waste
• Household Hazardous Materials
• Asbestos Program and Information

Recycling and Composting Publications
For consumers:
Yard Waste Handbook
Mulch Iowa Brochure
For business and industry:
Compost Works brochure	October 2004
Compost use profiles	September 2004
City of Davenport
City of Waukee
Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa State University
Regency Commercial Services
St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church
Iowa Compost Rebate Program final report	August 2004
Iowa Sustainable Design Guide	January 2004
Electronics Waste Recycling Strategy Report	January 2004
Sustainable School Design Workshops:Project Final Report	June 2003
ECICOG Evaluation of Recycling Programs
ECICOG Recycling Programs Final Report
Demolition Site Waste Task Force Executive Summary	December 2002
Demolition Site Waste Task Force Final Report	December 2002
Global Resource Conservation Benefits Associated with Waste Diversion in Iowa	February 2000
Barker Lemar Tire Workshop Presentation	June 2005
Tire Workshop Training Manual	June 2005
Tire Derived Aggregate for Engineered Landfill Applications Map	June 2005
Additional Resources:
Mulch Iowa Poster
Beverage Container Deposit Law: A Survey of Adult Iowans
Using Compost to Control Construction Site Runoff and Erosion
Specifications for Compost for Erosion/Sediment Control
A Guide to Composting in School

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Pollution Prevention Publications
For business and industry:
Pollution Prevention Services Brochure
Pollution Prevention Intern Program Publications:
Student Application Form
Business Application Form
2007 Case Summaries
2006 Case Summaries
2005 Case Summaries
2004 Case Summaries
2003 Case Summaries
2002 Case Summaries
2001 Case Summaries

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Solid Waste Publications
For business and industry:
Final Report: Solid Waste Disposal Ban Procedure	March 2003
without appendices
with appendices
Iowa Solid Waste Characterization Study
2005
1997-1998
Additional Resources:
Anaerobic Digestion Feasibility Study	June 2004
Implementation Guide for Unit-Based Pricing
Permitted Facilities Directory
Frequently Asked Questions: Handling and Disposal of Chemically Treated Wood	August 2004

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Household Hazardous Materials Publications
For consumers:
HHM Safety Chart
Educational Materials:
Grades K-3
Grades 4-7
Grades 8-12
Automotive Products Directory
2004 Legislative Report
2005 Legislative Report
2006 Legislative Report
2007 Legislative Report
2008 Legislative Report
2009 Legislative Report
2010 Legislative Report
Fact Sheets:
Batteries
Cleaning products
Motor oil
Paint
Pesticides

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