Regional Collection Center (RCC)

The Regional Collection Center, or RCC, is a facility to collect household hazardous materials and waste generated by area residents and small businesses for proper disposal.

How does it work?

Take an inventory of the items you would like to dispose of.

Call us at 641-437-7279 to schedule an appointment.

Keep products in original containers and place upright in a box.
Contain any leaking or damaged containers in a heavy or double plastic bag.
Place box in the trunk of your vehicle, away from passengers and pets.
Drive directly to your disposal appointment, as containment and temperature may severely affect the chemicals
When you arrive at the facility, check in at the office. There will be a short information form to complete while your car is being unloaded.

How much does it cost?

Residents in the RASWC service area may use the RCC free of charge to dispose of hazardous materials from their homes.

Agricultural or commercial users will incur a fee for disposal of hazardous materials or waste on a case by case basis. Click here for more information and directions.

How do I know if it's hazardous?

A hazardous waste or material is a product that is toxic, corrosive, poinsonous, flammable, or reactive.

Look for signal words on the label such as danger, caution, warning, poisonous, flammable, and keep away from children. Click here for information on paint disposal.

Kitchen

Cleansers for the oven and floor, drain treatments, metal polish

Bathroom

Disinfectants, mold or mildew remover, toilet bowl and abrasive cleaners, hair remover, nail polish remover

Garage

Automotive fluids (gasoline, diesel, brake and transmission fluid, antifreeze, oil), car batteries and battery acid, engine degreaser, kerosene and other flammables

Workshop

Paint in liquid form, varnish, stain, thinner and solvents, strippers, glue, resin, adhesives

Farm

Excess or banned pesticides and chemicals. Examples of banned pesticides include: Aldrin, Chlordane, DDT, Dieldrin, Dursban, Heptachlor, Silvex, 2,4-D. Call for disposal of farm waste. Fees will incur.

Miscellaneous

Furniture polish, stain remover, rug/upholstery cleaner, NiCd rechargeable batteries, photo and pool chemicals, some art supply materials, moth balls, compact fluorescent bulbs

Ammunition/Explosives	Non-Hazardous Waste
Asbestos	Propane Cylinders
Fire Extinguishers	Radioactive Material
Prescription Medication	Hypodermic Needles/Sharps

Regional Collection Center (RCC)

This video explains how to use the Regional Collection Center.