Des Moines County Regional Solid Waste Commission

environmentally sound, fiscally responsible

We Make Recycling Easy

Established in October 1990, the commission is dedicated to providing its member communities with environmentally sound,
fiscally responsible solid waste disposal and resource recovery services. The commission operates the Area Recyclers facility in
Burlington as well as the Des Moines County Regional Landfill and the HazChem Center in West Burlington.

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About

The Des Moines County Regional Solid Waste Commission is an intergovernmental 28E agency serving the Southeast Iowa communities of Burlington, Mt. Pleasant, Mediapolis, Winfield, Morning Sun, Danville, New London, Salem, Rome, West Burlington, Westwood, Middletown, and Des Moines County. Providing landfill recycling, ewaste and household hazardous waste disposal options.

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Area Recyclers

Area Recyclers

Providing recycling drop off locations and curbside recycling opportunities to residents in Burlingt

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Area Recyclers
March closes with a Burlington curbside recycling collection week! Our crew loves to see those recycling bins 🙂 Don't Waste Good- Recycle today & everyday! ... See MoreSee Less
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Plastic

Recycled bottles

Glass

Pop Cans

Metal

Cardboard boxes

Cardboard

Recycled Computer Keyboards

Electronic Waste

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TVs and Monitors

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Landfill

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Area Recyclers

The Area Recyclers facility receives and processes approximately 3,000 tons of recyclable materials each year. This includes materials collected curbside and at the public drop-offs located throughout Des Moines County. Appliances are also accepted at Area Recyclers by appointment only for a fee.

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    2024 CURBSIDE RECYCLING CALENDAR -- BURLINGTON SCHEDULE
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    2024 CURBSIDE RECYCLING CALENDAR-- OUT OF TOWN SCHEDULE
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DMC Regional Landfill

Our sanitary landfill takes in approximately 200 tons of garbage per day from the commission's member communities. All loads entering and leaving this facility need to be tarped or secured to stop litter from leaving the load. A fee will be added to each load that is not secured or tarped.