2026 SCISWA HHM COLLECTION EVENT SHEDULE 

Pella Public Works Complex:  Saturday April 18th 9am-12pm

Grinnell Public Service Dept:  Saturday April 25th 9am-12pm

Knoxville Street Dept: Wednesday June 10th 4pm-6pm

Melcher Dallas Square: Saturday June 6th 8am-12pm

HHM Collection Events provide free disposal of household hazardous materials to residents of Lucas, Marion, Monroe and Poweshiek counties. Waste from schools & businesses, including farms, will NOT be accepted without prior approval.  For more information about HHM or how to make a disposal appointment at the SCISWA Landfill and Transfer Station drop-off locations click here.

 

ACCEPTED

Aerosol cleaners, paints

Ammonia-based cleaners

Antifreeze

Batteries (only rechargeable)

Fertilizers

Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)

Oil-based and lead-based paints

Stains, Varnishes

Metal polishes, rust removers

Thermometers (mercury)

Thermostats (mercury)

Pesticides

Petroleum adhesives

Sharps or needles.  Must be contained in detergent bottles or sharps containers (not milk jugs or pop bottles). Lids must also be taped.

 

NOT ACCEPTED

Ammunition

Asbestos

Electronics

Explosives

Fire extinguishers

Latex paint

Medications

Propane tanks, cylinders

Radioactive materials