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Land Quality

From reducing waste reaching our landfills to reclaiming former contaminated sites, protecting and improving Iowa's land quality impacts all Iowans.

  • Contaminated Sites
  • Flood Plain Management & Dam Safety
  • GIS Analysis & Support
  • Solid Waste Programs & Services
  • Underground Storage Tanks
  • Waste Planning & Programs

Preserving Iowa's Rich Land Quality

  • Pollution Prevention Services

    Explore practices that reduce, eliminate, or prevent pollution at its source.

  • Land Recycling Program

    Learn how to assess a contaminated site and put remedial actions in place with help from the Iowa DNR.

  • Mobile Education Exhibit

    Explore an inclusive educational experience with informative displays, interactive kiosks, videos and more.

  • Brownfield Redevelopment

    Learn how to approach brownfield redevelopment with proper due diligence and financial assistance.

  • Land Quality Rulemaking

    Attend meetings and stay up-to-date with the latest land quality laws in Iowa.

  • Solid Waste Environmental Management Systems

    The DNR will help you develop your own EMS with a proven plan-do-check-act method.

Land Quality Permits & Forms

  • Solid Waste Permits

  • Flood Plain Development Permits

  • Sovereign Land Permits

  • Underground Storage Tank Forms

Land Quality Additional Resources

  • Recycling Tips

  • DNR Grants & Funding

  • Iowa Waste Exchange

  • Find an Environmental Field Office

  • Household Hazardous Materials Drop off Locations

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  • Land Quality Bureau Factsheet (Spanish Version)

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Report a Spill

If in doubt, report it!

Quick reporting of hazardous spills is critical in providing the best emergency response. Call the Iowa DNR and local law enforcement right away.

Call our 24-hour line at 515-725-8694

Additional Spill Guidance

Land Quality News Releases

June 22, 2026

[Jun 29] Program Planner 2 - Land Quality Bureau

Iowa DNR hiring Program Planner 2 (Des Moines). Lead solid waste/recycling programs & manage grants. Advance your environmental career. Apply today!

Employment
Land Quality
June 22, 2026

[Jul 6] Bureau Chief of Land Quality - Land Quality Bureau

Shape Iowa’s environmental legacy! Lead the DNR’s Land Quality Bureau as Bureau Chief. Manage a $25M budget & vital programs. Apply by July 6, 2026.

Land Quality
Employment
March 26, 2026

Things you should know about protecting your home and business with flood insurance

A flood insurance policy is one of the few tools available to property owners for recovering from flood damage.

Land Quality
March 13, 2025

What you need to know about your options for flood insurance

Did you know that just one inch of floodwater can cause up to $25,000 in damage? 

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