Uncategorized | SCISWA https://sciswa.org We're Here to Help! Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:56:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://sciswa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cropped-sciswa-favicon-512-150x150.png Uncategorized | SCISWA https://sciswa.org 32 32 SCISWA locations CLOSED until 12:00 Monday March 16th https://sciswa.org/sciswa-location-closed-until-1200-monday-march-16th/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sciswa-location-closed-until-1200-monday-march-16th Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:25:44 +0000 https://sciswa.org/?p=2611 Due to inclement weather the SCISWA Landfill and Poweshiek Transfer Station will be closed Monday morning.  Both facilities will open at 12:00pm March 16th for regular business hours.  We appreciate your business and stay safe out there!

The post SCISWA locations CLOSED until 12:00 Monday March 16th first appeared on SCISWA.]]> Due to inclement weather the SCISWA Landfill and Poweshiek Transfer Station will be closed Monday morning.  Both facilities will open at 12:00pm March 16th for regular business hours.  We appreciate your business and stay safe out there!

The post SCISWA locations CLOSED until 12:00 Monday March 16th first appeared on SCISWA.]]> Full-Time Opening for Operator/Driver https://sciswa.org/full-time-opening-for-operator-driver/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=full-time-opening-for-operator-driver Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:54:53 +0000 https://sciswa.org/?p=2571 SCISWA has an opening for a full-time Operator/Driver at the Poweshiek Transfer Station in Malcom, Iowa.  Duties to include: transporting waste to SCISWA Landfill in Tracy via semi, loading transport trailers, overseeing customer unloading, and working as part of a 4-person team to maintain equipment, buildings, and grounds. Previous semi driving, equipment handling and solid […]

The post Full-Time Opening for Operator/Driver first appeared on SCISWA.]]> SCISWA has an opening for a full-time Operator/Driver at the Poweshiek Transfer Station in Malcom, Iowa.  Duties to include: transporting waste to SCISWA Landfill in Tracy via semi, loading transport trailers, overseeing customer unloading, and working as part of a 4-person team to maintain equipment, buildings, and grounds. Previous semi driving, equipment handling and solid waste experience preferred.  Class A CDL required, tanker endorsement a plus. Competitive salary ($33.55 at full rate of pay July 1) and benefits including IPERS retirement, health and dental insurance etc. 

Job description and application available here:

2026 PTS driver operator job description & application or pickup at 1163 Hwy 6 Malcom, IA 50157

Send cover letter, application, and resume no later than 4 p.m. Friday March 6, 2026 and return

 In person to:

Poweshiek Transfer Station 1163 Hwy 6 Malcom, IA 50157

 Via mail to:

Employment Application, South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency, 1736 Highway T-17, Tracy, IA 50256 or

 Electronically to:

jmurphy@sciswa.org

 

The post Full-Time Opening for Operator/Driver first appeared on SCISWA.]]> Enter today! Poster Contest theme: Glass Recycling https://sciswa.org/enter-today-2025-sciswa-poster-contest-theme-glass-recycling/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enter-today-2025-sciswa-poster-contest-theme-glass-recycling Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:00:01 +0000 https://sciswa.org/?p=2518 Help us spread the word about our new glass recycling program by submitting a poster! Click here to find out the do’s and don’ts of glass recycling in our communities.  Draw a picture showing what can and can’t be recycled-use your artistic skills and make it colorful with markers, crayons, or colored pencils.  Keep your […]

The post Enter today! Poster Contest theme: Glass Recycling first appeared on SCISWA.]]> Help us spread the word about our new glass recycling program by submitting a poster!

Click here to find out the do’s and don’ts of glass recycling in our communities.  Draw a picture showing what can and can’t be recycled-use your artistic skills and make it colorful with markers, crayons, or colored pencils.  Keep your picture within the frame and in a vertical position.

25 winning posters will be printed in our 2026 SCISWA Calendar, download entry form below to enter. Good luck!

All 3rd-5th grade students in Lucas, Marion, Monroe and Poweshiek counties are eligible.

Submission deadline: November 7, 2025

2025 Entry Form PDF

The post Enter today! Poster Contest theme: Glass Recycling first appeared on SCISWA.]]> Last call for HHM! https://sciswa.org/last-call-for-hhm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=last-call-for-hhm Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:57:18 +0000 https://sciswa.org/?p=2515 We are accepting Household Hazardous Materials through Friday October 31st at the landfill and transfer station.  Appointments are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the collection season (April-October).  Cleaners, oil based paint, automotive fluids, and many other materials are accepted from residents at no charge -book your appointment online or call us at 641-828-8545 for […]

The post Last call for HHM! first appeared on SCISWA.]]> We are accepting Household Hazardous Materials through Friday October 31st at the landfill and transfer station.  Appointments are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the collection season (April-October).  Cleaners, oil based paint, automotive fluids, and many other materials are accepted from residents at no charge -book your appointment online or call us at 641-828-8545 for more information. 

Schedule Appointment

The post Last call for HHM! first appeared on SCISWA.]]> HWY T17 Construction is Complete https://sciswa.org/upcoming-road-closure-on-hwy-t17/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=upcoming-road-closure-on-hwy-t17 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:49:17 +0000 https://sciswa.org/?p=2500 Thank you for your patience throughout this road construction project-Hwy T17 is now open both ways and we are here to serve you!

The post HWY T17 Construction is Complete first appeared on SCISWA.]]> Thank you for your patience throughout this road construction project-Hwy T17 is now open both ways and we are here to serve you!

The post HWY T17 Construction is Complete first appeared on SCISWA.]]> Full Time Opportunity: Program Coordinator Position https://sciswa.org/agency-seeking-qualified-candidates-for-director-position/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=agency-seeking-qualified-candidates-for-director-position Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:17:53 +0000 https://sciswa.org/?p=2495 SCISWA is seeking an energetic, outgoing self-starter with strong environmental/ education background and good communication skills. Candidate will provide technical assistance for environmental monitoring and compliance for the Agency, its customers, and the public. Candidate will administer Environmental Management System program, administer landfill outreach and educational program, market Agency services, administer safety program, and all […]

The post Full Time Opportunity: Program Coordinator Position first appeared on SCISWA.]]> SCISWA is seeking an energetic, outgoing self-starter with strong environmental/ education background and good communication skills. Candidate will provide technical assistance for environmental monitoring and compliance for the Agency, its customers, and the public. Candidate will administer Environmental Management System program, administer landfill outreach and educational program, market Agency services, administer safety program, and all other duties as assigned. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience in the solid waste industry, education, communication, or related fields. Competitive salary ($60-$70K dependent on qualifications) and benefits including IPERS retirement, health and dental insurance etc. For a copy of the position description and application, visit www.sciswa.org.  Send cover letter, application, and resume no later than 4 p.m. Friday January 2, 2026 to: Employment Application, South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency, 1736 Highway T-17, Tracy, IA 50256.

Program Coordinator Description 2025

SCISWA Standard Job Application

 

 

The post Full Time Opportunity: Program Coordinator Position first appeared on SCISWA.]]> Seasonal Laborer Position at Landfill https://sciswa.org/seasonal-laborer-position-at-landfill/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seasonal-laborer-position-at-landfill Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:07:20 +0000 https://sciswa.org/?p=2433 We  have an opening for a seasonal laborer at the landfill near Tracy, Iowa.  Previous equipment experience preferred such as mowers, skid-steer or other.  Applicant will be able to work in a team on all aspects of landfill operations and maintenance. Job description available here: 2026 seasonal laborer job description Application link here or pick […]

The post Seasonal Laborer Position at Landfill first appeared on SCISWA.]]> We  have an opening for a seasonal laborer at the landfill near Tracy, Iowa.  Previous equipment experience preferred such as mowers, skid-steer or other.  Applicant will be able to work in a team on all aspects of landfill operations and maintenance.

Job description available here: 2026 seasonal laborer job description

Application link here or pick up at 1736 Hwy T17 Tracy, Iowa: SCISWA Standard Job Application

Applications must be submitted by 3:30pm Friday February 13, 2025 electronically to jmurphy@sciswa.org 

or by mail/in person to:

SCISWA

1736 Hwy T17

Tracy, IA 50256

The post Seasonal Laborer Position at Landfill first appeared on SCISWA.]]> HHM Disposal Appointments now Available https://sciswa.org/hhm-disposal-appointments-now-available/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hhm-disposal-appointments-now-available Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:35:23 +0000 https://sciswa.org/?p=2430 SCISWA will begin accepting Household Hazardous Materials on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at the landfill and transfer station.  Appointments are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the collection season (April-October).  Cleaners, oil based paint, automotive fluids, and many other materials are accepted from residents at no charge -book your appointment online or call us at […]

The post HHM Disposal Appointments now Available first appeared on SCISWA.]]> SCISWA will begin accepting Household Hazardous Materials on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at the landfill and transfer station.  Appointments are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the collection season (April-October).  Cleaners, oil based paint, automotive fluids, and many other materials are accepted from residents at no charge -book your appointment online or call us at 641-828-8545 for more information. 

Schedule Appointment

The post HHM Disposal Appointments now Available first appeared on SCISWA.]]> Recycling at the Landfill and Transfer Station https://sciswa.org/recycling-at-the-landfill-and-transfer-station/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=recycling-at-the-landfill-and-transfer-station Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:14:58 +0000 https://sciswa.org/?p=2420 Did you know we accept household recycling at SCISWA facilities?  Bring your recycling too next time you visit us!  Materials accepted include; paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and jugs, aluminum cans and more.  Materials must be clean and loose (no plastic bags).  Visit our recycling page for more information.

The post Recycling at the Landfill and Transfer Station first appeared on SCISWA.]]> Did you know we accept household recycling at SCISWA facilities?  Bring your recycling too next time you visit us!  Materials accepted include; paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and jugs, aluminum cans and more.  Materials must be clean and loose (no plastic bags).  Visit our recycling page for more information.

The post Recycling at the Landfill and Transfer Station first appeared on SCISWA.]]> Poster Contest Winners to be announced in December https://sciswa.org/poster-contest-winners-announced-monday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=poster-contest-winners-announced-monday Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:48:52 +0000 https://sciswa.org/?p=2395 SCISWA will announce winners of the 2025 Poster Contest the week of December 8.  Watch sciswa.org for news!

The post Poster Contest Winners to be announced in December first appeared on SCISWA.]]> SCISWA will announce winners of the 2025 Poster Contest the week of December 8.  Watch sciswa.org for news!

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