SEMCO Landfill

Census has shown in the last 10 years, the population has gone up in Iowa by 5.4%. This means more products are being made, and at the same time more products are being disposed of. In order to maintain a clean environment, SEMCO Landfill ask residents to "Think before you Throw". We provide a special location for the proper disposal for each of these items. The list below are some of the items you are ask not the throw in the landfill.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE	SPECIAL RECYCLING LOCATION
Antifreeze Carb/Engine Cleaner Chemicals Drain Cleaner Fertilizer Glue Adhesives Herbicides Household Cleaners Metal Polish Oil Filters Paints Photo Chemicals Poison Insect Pool Chemicals Polish Solvent/Thinner Spray Paints Stains/Varnish Tin Cans Tires Used Oil	Appliances Batteries Metals/wire Other auto Tires Wood

	Policies Keep metals and tires separate. If you have a large amount of an item you will need to recycle at your nearest recycling center.