Federal regulations require that hazardous waste from businesses be handled differently than hazardous waste from households because of the quantity businesses tend to accumulate. Because of this, a fee is charged and the materials can only be accepted by pre-arrangement at the SCISWA Landfill, Poweshiek Transfer Station, or the Metro Waste Authority Regional Collection Center (RCC) in Bondurant.

Review the categories below to determine what your business qualifies as and what route you will need to follow to dispose of your hazardous waste.

Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG)

A business that produces 220 pounds (about 25 gallons) of hazardous waste or less per month and never stores more than 2,200 pounds of waste on site at any time.  Churches, schools, farms, and small home based businesses typically fall under this category.  Download and complete the VSQG Certification Form then contact SCISWA at 641-828-8545 or Metro Waste Authority RCC at 1-888-603-CREW for disposal.  

Small Quantity Generator (SQG)

A business that generates 220 to 2,200 pounds of non-acute hazardous waste per month and never accumulates 13,200 pounds or more at a time. This business must use a licensed disposal contractor. Contact the RCC for assistance in identifying a contractor.

Large Quantity Generator (LQG)

A business that generates 2,200 pounds or more of hazardous waste in a month. This applies to facilities that generate or accumulate 2.2 pounds or more of an acutely hazardous* or severely toxic waste. This business must use a licensed disposal contractor. Contact the RCC for assistance in identifying a contractor.

*Acutely hazardous wastes are found on the EPA P-List.