A Very Merry Reminder
With Christmas fast approaching, Great River Regional Waste Authority would like to remind you to properly recycle and dispose of your electronics and hazardous waste.
GRRWA has mandated that electronics cannot be put in the landfill. Please place all electronics in the appropriate bins provided at both the Fort Madison and Keokuk locations. If you are unsure as to where they should be placed, simply ask the Scale Clerk on duty.
We accept the following electronics free of charge:
- Computer Towers & Modems
- Radios
- Cell Phones
- CD & DVD Players, and VCRs
- Printers
- Drop Cords
The following items are accepted for a fee:
- TVs, Monitors, Laptops, and Tablets
- Consoles, Projections, and Big Screens
(Please call 319-372-6140 for pricing)
Household Hazardous Waste
GRRWA conducts several household hazardous waste collection events throughout the year to collect used and unwanted hazardous materials. Please watch your local news sources for our mobile events, visit our events section here (link to events), follow us on Facebook (link to Facebook) or call us for upcoming event dates and locations.
Residents may call either office at any time during regular business hours to schedule an appointment to bring their HHW to the collection center located at the main facility in Fort Madison. This is a free service to the residents in our planning area. When making an appointment it is very important that you let us know what type and quantity of HHW you will be disposing of. Also call the main office to schedule a HHW mobile event for your community.
Become familiar with HHW Materials:
- Corrosive, meaning they can corrode or burn your skin on contact.
- Toxic, meaning they can be lethal to humans and animals if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
- Flammable, meaning they may ignite even under normal working conditions.
- Explosive/Reactive, meaning it reacts violently when exposed to heat, sudden shock, pressure, or other chemicals.
Please never dispose of any of these items down your drain, they eventually pollute our rivers.
Acceptable HHW Items:
• Fertilizers • Herbicides • Insecticides • Pesticides • Household & Auto Cleaning Products • Antifreeze • Motor Oil • Car Batteries • Rechargeable Batteries • Oil Based Paints • Paint Thinners • Propane Tanks • Swimming Pool Chemicals • Florescent Light Bulbs • And More
As most HHW items are free to dispose of, some fees may apply to certain items, please call for details.
(If you don’t see your item on this list, call 319-372-6140)
Please No Latex Paint – Latex paint may be mixed with oil dry or kitty litter and disposed of with your regular waste.
Businesses that are approved as conditionally exempt small quantity generators may use our services for a minimal fee. To see if your business qualifies as a conditionally exempt small quantity generator, please call the Administrative offices at 319-372-6140.
Please call or stop by our Fort Madison or Keokuk locations and let us help you properly dispose or recycle your items.