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Category Archives: SCISWA News

Renewable Energy is here!

Solar panels
The SCISWA Landfill and Transfer Station sites have transitioned to solar powered energy!  Using grant funds provided by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Agency has installed rooftop solar arrays at both locations capable of providing all energy needs for the offices and transfer station.  This emission reduction is equivalent to removing 8 passenger […]

Request for Proposals

White semi truck driving on highway
The South Central Iowa Solid Agency Board of Directors has approved an RFP for a transfer trailer to be used at the SCISWA Transfer Station near Malcom, IA.     Notice is hereby given that the South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency will receive sealed proposals for the purchase of one transfer trailer meeting the requirements […]

Now accepting plastic bags

Blue recycling bin and plastic bag
Bring your clean plastic grocery sacks to the landfill- we share them with local shelters for reuse!  Bags must be clean and dry.  Look for the blue cans next to the recycling trailer in our convenience area behind the scale house.

2022 SCISWA Poster Contest Winners!

Elementary students in third through fifth grades from Lucas, Marion, Monroe, and Poweshiek counties were invited to submit a poster about composting food waste at home.  Twenty-five posters were selected by our EMS team to be printed in the 2023 SCISWA Calendar.   Watch our Facebook page throughout 2023 to see each contest entry featured!   Grand […]

Hazardous Waste Disposal for Eligible Businesses

Stack of used fluorescent light tubes
Did you know that SCISWA accepts some hazardous materials from select businesses?  Check our Small Business Services page for more information about disposal of fluorescent bulbs, sharps, agricultural chemicals and more.