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2014-2015 Garbage GuideBettendorf

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About this Guide 3

BETTENDORF COLLECTION

Garbage Collection 5Bulky Waste Collection 9 Recycling Collection 10 Yard Waste Collection 12 Holiday Collection Schedules 13Collection Map 15

DISPOSAL PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES

Scott Area Landfill 16 Household Hazardous Material Facilities 19Mercury-Containing Devices 19Medical Waste (Sharps) 19Electronic Demanufacturing Facility 20Scott Area Recycling Center 22 Drop-off Recycling Locations 25 Waste Commission Facilities Holiday Schedules 26 Reuse Organizations 29 Davenport Compost Facility 27

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IN THIS GUIDE

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY

iLivehere and MAKE it YOURS 29 Litter Hotline and Illegal Dumping 29

ONLINE INFORMATION

City of Bettendorf www.bettendorf.org/solidwaste

Waste Commission of Scott County www.wastecom.com

Scott County www.scottcountyiowa.com

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE The Garbage Guide is a biennial publication of Waste Commission of Scott County in collaboration with the City of Bettendorf Public Works Solid Waste Division. These entities work together to provide solid waste programs and services to Bettendorf residents. The purpose of the Garbage Guide is to provide information about these programs and services. While every effort has been made to include accurate information in this publication, changes do occur. For more frequently updated information about solid waste topics, visit www.bettendorf.org/solidwaste or www.wastecom.com.

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THE FUTURE: SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLINGGood news: Your recycling routine may get a whole lot easier!

Within the next two years, Waste Commission of Scott County and the cities of Davenport and Bettendorf will consider converting recycling collection to a single-stream model. The change will happen in synch with changes to Waste Commission of Scott County facilities. What is single-stream recycling? Single-stream is exactly what it sounds like. Rather than sorting paper from other recyclables—such as metal and glass—residents place everything into one recycling cart together. Proponents of single-stream recycling say that it makes recycling easier to do. And when recycling is easier, more people may participate—raising recycling rates and increasing the amount of material that’s diverted from the landfill.

For updated information and resources about single-stream recycling and the change from dual- to single-stream collection, scan the code at right or visit Waste Commission of Scott County’s Website, www.wastecom.com and click the link.

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CITY OF BETTENDORFPublic Works Department

Address:4403 Devils Glen RoadBettendorf, IA 52722Phone: (563) 344-4088 Website: www.bettendorf.org/solidwaste

Additional Information: City Cable Channel 9, www.bettendorf.org/solidwaste or www.wastecom.com

Hours: Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays. After hours, please leave a message and someone will respond to you the next business day.

Solid Waste Collection The City of Bettendorf provides collection to all single-family and some multi-family households. The city provides the following solid waste services, included in the solid waste fee: • Automated garbage collection & disposal • Bulky, electronic & appliance waste collection and processing • Recycling collection and processing • Yard waste collection and processing

All carts and materials are required to be set out for collection by 7 a.m. on your collection day.

Service Levels and Options The city offers weekly or every-other-week garbage collection (for those who choose that option) on your garbage collection day.

Fee: Residents pay a fee for the size of garbage cart they choose. The carts are supplied by the city. Residents are billed for garbage service on their sewer bills. If a resident is not on the sewer billing system, a separate bill is sent. Bills are sent quarterly.

What does the fee include? The fee includes garbage collection and disposal; recycling collection and processing; bulky waste and e-waste collection, disposal and processing; and a portion of the costs of yard waste collection and disposal. Yard waste collection is provided for an additional fee.

Do you need to know your garbage day? Visit www.bettendorf.org/solidwaste to look it up online.

Accredited 2005 by the American Public Works Association. “1st in Iowa.”

Extra Bag Fee: $3 per bag for those times when all of your garbage will not fit into your cart with the lid closed. • The bag must have a $3 sticker on it or it will not be collected. • Set the extra bag of trash on top of the closed lid of your garbage cart. • Bag size: no larger than 32 gallons, no more than 50 pounds

Trash stickers are available at City Hall, Public Works and local grocery and convenience stores.

Fee for changing service level: There is a $25 fee to change the cart service level. This applies to all residents who have had their garbage cart for more than 30 days. Residents moving into a new residence will not be charged the fee to change their cart service level if they exchange it within 30 days.

Residents with every-other-week option: Collection is every other week. See the city’s Website for collection dates. A calendar is included in the Garbage Guide mailing for residents with this option. Residents may request a calendar by calling (563) 344-4088.

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Garbage Cart Size Monthly Fee* Annual Fee*

32 gallon/every other week

32 gallon weekly

$162.2464 gallon weekly**

$202.9295 gallon weekly

$6.78

$10.16

$13.52

$16.91

$6.78 $81.36No cart/sharing option

32 gallon/every other week 32 gallon 64 gallon 95 gallon

$81.36

$121.92

*Rates subject to change.**Recommended for most families

How do I sign up for the service? New Resident: If you are a new Bettendorf resident, you will need to call the

Public Works Department at (563) 344-4088 to choose a cart size for garbage collection. If you do not have a recycling cart, you may order one at the same time. There is no charge for the recycling cart.

Moving Within Bettendorf: If you are moving to a different address within Bettendorf, you will need to notify the Public Works Department at (563) 344-4088 of your new address. Please leave both your garbage and recycling carts at the existing address. The city will deliver a garbage and recycling cart to your new address after you have contacted us.

Moving Outside Bettendorf: If you are moving outside of Bettendorf, please leave both the garbage and recycling carts at the residence you are moving from. If either of your carts are missing when you move, you will be billed for the cost of their replacement.

Multi-Family Units and Small Businesses: If you would like to have city garbage collection service, please call the Public Works Department at (563) 344-4088 to choose a service level.

Basic Tips for Automated Garbage Collection: • Garbage cart is required to be set out by 7 a.m. on your collection day. • Arrows on lid should point toward street. • Place cart near the curb, on the curb or at the edge of your driveway. • Garbage must be in the cart with the lid completely closed. • Yard waste is not allowed in garbage carts pursuant to Iowa law. • For health and sanitary reasons, bag all garbage before putting it into

the cart. • Leave an arm’s length of clearance around your cart – do not set directly

next to your recycling cart, vehicle, telephone pole or mailbox. • Eliminate overflow. Make sure you have the right size cart to meet your

needs; you’ll save money in the long run.

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Cart Placement is Key! Where and how you place your cart is key to our success. If your cart is obstructed by a vehicle or other object, our driver has to get out of the truck to move the cart in order to empty it. This costs time and money. The truck’s mechanical arm needs unobstructed access to “reach out” to your cart. So please, remember these three rules:

Cart Safety: Please read the weight limits on the lid of your garbage cart. Do not overload your cart. Please do not put heavy rocks, sod or concrete in your cart. If you find the cart too difficult to move, please get help to move it. If your cart is too large for you to handle, smaller carts are available.

Missed Collection? If you have questions regarding a missed collection, please call (563) 344-4088.

The City Encourages Recycling! Cardboard boxes need to be recycled. Please flatten, tie or tape them together and set them on the ground next to your recycling cart on your regular recycling day. Each bundle of cardboard shall be no more than 50 pounds and 36 inches any direction.

Lost or Damaged Carts: The cart and its contents are the property of the City of Bettendorf. It is against the law to remove them. If your cart is lost or damaged, call (563) 344-4088.

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Bulky Waste Collection The city is pleased to offer residents a bulky waste collection program that is convenient and easy to use. Residents may set out bulky items on recycling collection days. Bulky wastes are large garbage items that are too heavy to be lifted by one person or too large to fit in a garbage cart. Bulky waste includes items such as furniture, appliances and tires. Electronic waste such as computers and televisions are also collected as bulky waste items. For items containing sensitive data, please call (563) 823-0119. For a complete list of items accepted in the bulky waste program, please visit www.bettendorf.org/solidwaste or call (563) 344-4088.

Household hazardous materials such as batteries, paint and motor oil are not bulky waste items. Home health care waste, such as needles, are not accepted. Please call the Waste Commission of Scott County’s Household Hazardous Material Facility at (563) 381-1300 for their proper disposal. See pages 18-19 for more information.

Any bagged items that you set out for bulky waste collection must have a $3 sticker on each bag.

For more information on where to donate used building materials, please see page 29.

City code requires that all doors on appliances be removed to protect small children.

Basic Tips for Bulky Waste Collection: • Bulky waste is required to be set out by 7 a.m. on your recycling collection day. • Leave an arm’s length of space between your bulky waste items and your

garbage and recycling carts. • No paint or hazardous materials are accepted. • Any bagged items set out need a $3 sticker. • The fee for bulky waste collection is included in the garbage fee.

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Recycling Collection Recycling collection is once every four weeks on your garbage collection day. A refrigerator magnet showing your collection days is mailed annually. If you need a calendar, please call (563) 344-4088. The carts are divided in the middle with paper items on one side and containers on the other side. Look under the lid of your cart for accepted items or turn to page 23.

Fee: The fee for recycling collection is included in the garbage fee.

Basic Tips for Recycling Collection: • Recycling cart is required to be set out by 7 a.m. on your collection day. • Place cart near the curb, on the curb or at the edge of your driveway. • Leave an arm’s length of clearance around your cart. Please do not set it

directly next to your garbage cart, mailbox, vehicle or telephone pole. • All cardboard must be flattened, bundled or taped together, and set next to

your cart. It must not be more than 36 inches any direction and no more than 50 pounds per bundle.

• No plastic bags, lids, or food/grease contaminated pizza boxes.

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Items Accepted in Your Recycling CartSee the Scott Area Recycling Center on page 23 for a complete list of items accepted. Note that corrugated cardboard must be flattened and no larger than 36", not more than 50 pounds per bundle, tied or taped in bundles, set next to cart.

Cart Too Full? • Flatten all cans and containers before putting them into the cart. • Flatten and tie or tape your cardboard. Place it next to your cart. • Take your excess materials to the Scott Area Recycling Center,

5640 Carey Avenue, Davenport. See page 22. • If you consistently overfill your cart, the city will deliver a second cart

to you at no charge. Call (563) 344-4088.

Moving? Leave your cart at the residence you are leaving. If you move to another residence in Bettendorf and a cart is not there, call Public Works for a new cart at (563) 344-4088.

Lost or Damaged Carts: The cart and its contents are the property of the City of Bettendorf. It is against the law to remove them. If your cart is lost or damaged, call (563) 344-4088.

Missed Collection? If you have questions regarding a missed collection, call (563) 344-4088.

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Yard Waste Collection Yard waste collection is weekly on your garbage collection day. Yard waste includes grass clippings, leaves, branches and garden waste. The city recommends you do not bag yard waste. Yard waste disposal can be accomplished by using a backyard composter, leaving your grass clippings on the grass after you cut it and/or by mulching your leaves.

Fee: Each bag of yard waste must have a $1.60 sticker on it. There is no charge for bundled tree trimmings and branches. The city offers weeks in the spring and fall when no stickers are required on yard waste bags. The weeks are listed on pages 13-14.

Yard waste stickers are available at City Hall, Public Works and local grocery and convenience stores.

Basic Tips for Yard Waste Collection:

• Yard waste is required to be set out by 7 a.m. on your collection day.

• Yard waste must be placed in kraft paper bags with a $1.60 sticker.

• No more than 50 pounds per bag. • Branches must be no longer than five feet. • Branches must be no larger than six inches in diameter. • All branches must be bundled and weigh no more than 50 pounds per bundle. • Small quantities of old firewood accepted.

Leave it out! It’s against the law to landfill yard waste such as leaves, grass clippings, brush or other material from the lawn. In addition, it is illegal to blow or rake grass/leaves into the street.

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Holiday Pickup Collection DatesNew Year’s Day January 1, 2014

Observed Wednesday. One day late all week after holiday. Friday collection on Saturday.

December 30, 31, 2013 January 2, 3, 4

Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 20, 2014

Observed Monday. One day late all week after holiday. Friday collection on Saturday.

January 21, 22, 23, 24, 25

Presidents DayFebruary 17, 2014


February 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

Memorial Day May 26, 2014


May 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

Independence DayJuly 4, 2014

Observed Friday. One day late after holiday. Friday collection on Saturday.

June 30 – July 1, 2, 3, 5

Labor DaySeptember 1, 2014


September 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Veterans DayNovember 11, 2014

Observed Tuesday. One day late all week after holiday. Friday collection on Saturday.

November 10, 12, 13, 14, 15

Thanksgiving DayNovember 27, 2014

Observed Thursday. One day late after holiday. Friday collection on Saturday.

November 24, 25, 26, 28, 29

Christmas DayDecember 25, 2014

Observed Thursday. One day late all week after holiday. Friday collection on Saturday.

December 22, 23, 24, 26, 27

All other holidays are on schedule (no change).

2014 Special Holiday Collection Allowance: Residents may set two extra bags of garbage, without stickers, outside of their carts on their garbage day during the following weeks: Nov. 28 – Dec. 3, and Dec. 26 – 31.

Special Collection Dates 2014Christmas Tree Pickup Dec. 26, 2014 – Jan. 9, 2015 No sticker required.

No Charge Curbside/Alley Pickup of Yard Waste Bags April 7 – 18 • Oct. 13 – Nov. 29

No Charge at the Davenport Compost Facility April 7 – 20 • Oct. 13 – Nov. 30

2014 Holiday Collection Schedule

Holiday Pickup Collection DatesNew Year’s Day January 1, 2015


December 29, 30, 31, 2014 – January 2, 3

Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 19, 2015


January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Presidents DayFebruary 16, 2015


February 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Memorial Day May 25, 2015


May 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

Independence DayJuly 4, 2015

Collection day will be on normal schedule all week. NO SATURDAY COLLECTION.

June 29, 30 – July 1, 2, 3

Labor DaySeptember 7, 2015


September 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Veterans DayNovember 11, 2015

Observed Wednesday. One day late all week after holiday. Friday collection on Saturday.

November 9, 10, 12, 13, 14

Thanksgiving DayNovember 26, 2015


November 23, 24, 25, 27, 28

Christmas DayDecember 25, 2015

Observed Friday. One day late after holiday. Friday collection on Saturday.

December 21, 22, 23, 24, 26

All other holidays are on schedule (no change). 2015 Special Holiday Collection Allowance: Residents may set two extra bags of garbage, without stickers, outside of their carts on their garbage day during the following weeks: Nov. 27 – Dec. 2 and Dec. 26 – 31.

Special Collection Dates 2015 Christmas Tree Pickup Dec. 26, 2014 – Jan. 9, 2015 Dec. 28, 2015 – Jan. 8, 2016 No sticker required

No Charge Curbside/Alley Pickup of Yard Waste Bags April 6 – 17 • Oct. 12 – Nov. 28

No Charge at the Davenport Compost Facility April 6 – 19 • Oct. 12 – Nov. 29

2015 Holiday Collection Schedule

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City Ordinance Information: There are several city ordinances regarding solid waste issues. If you’d like a copy of the ordinances, please call City Hall at (563) 344-4000, Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. You can also view them on the city’s Website, www.bettendorf.org/solidwaste.

• Solid Waste Collection: Chap. 13, Articles I, II, and III • Recycling Collection: Chap. 13, Article IV • No Burning Ordinance: Chap. 11, Article I

Solid Waste Collection Map

Do you need to know your garbage day? Go to www.bettendorf.org/solidwaste to look it up online.

SCOTT AREA LANDFILL

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Address: 11555 110th Ave. (County Road Y-48) Davenport, IA 52804

Phone: (563) 381-1300 E-mail: [email protected]: (563) 381-1301 Website: www.wastecom.com

Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. In June, July and August, the landfill is open Monday evenings only until 6 p.m. Customers must be in and unloaded by closing time. Hours subject to change.

The Scott Area Landfill is a 48-acre, Subtitle D synthetically lined landfill sited in 1995. It is designed for the proper and safe disposal of residential and business waste generated in Scott County.

Directions: From Davenport, take River Drive west past the I-280 interchange to the next intersection with a stoplight. Turn left (south) onto Y-48 and the landfill is 2.5 miles down on the left hand side.

Scott Area Landfill Fee Structure

Disposal Fee*Material

Garbage disposal

Construction & Demolition debris disposal

Loads weighing less than 2,000 pounds (net weight): Less than one regular garbage can All other vehicles

Appliances (Refrigerators and freezers must be empty) Ammonia units Out-of-county ammonia units

Tires Scott County residents (5 car tires per year)Scott County residents (over 5 car tires per year)Business tires Out-of-county tires

$ 25.50 per ton

$ 27 per ton

$ 8 $ 25

$ 5 each $ 30 each $ 50 each

No charge $ 135 per ton $ 135 per ton $ 145 per ton

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Landfill Rules• All loads must be tarped or tied down.

• Waste generated outside Scott County will not be accepted.

• No liquids or hazardous waste such as paints or pesticides. See page 18.

• Yard waste such as grass, leaves, brush, logs and firewood cannot be landfilled pursuant to Iowa law. This material must go to the Davenport Compost Facility, 2707 Railroad Ave., Davenport. See page 27.

• Electronic waste such as computers and televisions must go to the Electronic Demanufacturing Facility, 1048 E.59th St., Davenport. See page 20.

Recycling Programs at the LandfillBatteries: Automotive (lead-acid) batteries are accepted during regular hours of operation at no charge. Alkaline batteries can be safely put in your garbage. Rechargeable batteries from residents are accepted during regular business hours or by appointment through the household hazardous materials program. See page 18.

Asphalt Shingles: Participants in the Asphalt Shingle Recycling Program receive a reduced tipping fee for clean loads of asphalt shingles, among other benefits. More information by phone or online.

Oil, Oil Filters & Antifreeze: Up to 25 gallons per month of used motor oil, antifreeze and residential drained oil filters can be recycled at no charge. Call (563) 381-1300 if you have more than 25 gallons.

Propane (L.P.) Tanks: Accepted at the landfill during normal business hours. Transport upright and secured.

Recyclables: Drop-off recycling is available at the landfill. For more information on what can be recycled and proper preparation, see page 23.

Tires: Tires are recycled for a fee. See page 16. Properly disposing of old tires helps prevent mosquito breeding grounds, which can protect you against the West Nile Virus.

Wood: Construction and demolition materials and furnishings are accepted for recycling into biomass fuel, an alternative to coal and oil. Varnishes, veneers, hardware and paint are acceptable. No glass, railroad ties, metal spikes or green treated wood.

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Make an appointment online at www.wastecom.com.

Permanent Facility (at Scott Area Landfill) Address: 11555 110th Ave., Davenport, IA 52804Phone: (563) 381-1300 Email: [email protected]

Directions: From Davenport, take River Drive west past the I-280 interchange to the next intersection with a stoplight. Turn left (south) onto Y-48, and the landfill is 2.5 miles down on the left hand side.

Satellite Facility (at Scott Area Recycling Center) Address: 5640 Carey Ave., Davenport, IA 52807Phone: (563) 386-9575 Email: [email protected]

Directions: From Highway 61 (Welcome Way/Brady Street), head east on 53rd Street for about a half mile and then turn left (north) on Carey Avenue before the railroad tracks. Follow Carey Avenue to the cul-de-sac. From I-74 head west on 53rd Street for about 2 miles, then turn right (north) on Carey Avenue immediately after crossing the railroad tracks.

Scott Area Household Hazardous Material (HHM) Facilities serve Scott and Rock Island County residents & businesses that generate a limited amount of hazardous material. Businesses with hazardous waste should call (563) 381-1300 for assistance.

Hours: Both facilities are open by appointment only. Visit www.wastecom.com or call (563) 381-1300 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are typically available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Fees: There is no charge for Scott and Rock Island County residents to bring household hazardous material to the facility. Businesses are charged according to the type and quantity of waste.

Scott Area Household Hazardous Material Facilities (By Appointment Only)

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Acceptable Household Hazardous MaterialsPaintsPesticidesKitchen CleanersBrake/Transmission FluidKeroseneWeed Killer

FertilizerBug SprayBathroom CleanersStains and VarnishesAdhesives and GluesMercury-containing Items

No Appointment Necessary for: CFLs, fluorescent tubes, rechargeable batteries, car batteries, oil, oil filters, antifreeze, and sharps containers. Drop off at the Scott Area Recycling Center, Scott Area Landfill or Electronic Demanufacturing Facility. For an updated list of partners accepting some of these items, visit www.wastecom.com.

Rules for Appointments: • Please remain in vehicle at all times. • Please arrive for your appointment on time and no smoking, please. • Keep items in original containers and never mix materials together. • Label containers that are unmarked. • Glass containers should be packed to prevent breakage. • Containers cannot be returned. • Transport material separate from passengers and pets in vehicle, preferably

in the trunk.

Product Exchange Facility: Automotive, home improvement, household and lawn/garden products collected through the HHM program and deemed reusable may be taken home at no charge. The facility is located at the Scott Area Landfill and is open the same hours.

Sharps Exchange Program: Rigid containers for disposal of medical waste such as needles, lancets and syringes are provided to Scott County residents free of charge at both Scott Area Household Hazardous Materials facilities and at the Scott County Health Department, 600 W. 4th St., Davenport. Full sharps containers may be dropped off between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at HHM facilities only.

Unacceptable Materials: Explosives, radioactive waste, shock-sensitive materials, and pressurized gas cylinders. (Butane, propane and acetylene are acceptable.)

Electronic Demanufacturing Facility

Address: 1048 E. 59th St. Davenport, IA 52807 Phone: (563) 823-0119E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.wastecom.comHours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. No appointment necessary.

Directions: From Highway 61 (Welcome Way/Brady Street) head east on 53rd Street for about a half mile and then turn left (north) on Carey Avenue before the railroad tracks. Follow Carey Avenue to the cul-de-sac. When you enter the Scott Area Recycling Center, follow signs in the parking lot to the Electronic Demanufacturing Facility, which is located just north of the Recycling Center.

From I-74 head west on 53rd Street for approximately 2 miles and then turn right (north) on Carey Avenue immediately after crossing the railroad tracks.

The Electronic Demanufacturing Facility disassembles and recycles residential and business electronic waste, or e-waste. E-waste is defined as devices that contain a circuit board or a cathode-ray tube. These items contain environmental hazards such as lead, mercury, cadmium, nickel, chromium, lithium and PCBs. Material received is demanufactured to ensure data security.

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Fees: All residents of Scott County can recycle e-waste free of charge at the Electronic Demanufacturing Facility. Each community and Scott County use funding from an environmental grant provided by the Commission to offer this service at no charge to their residents.

The regular disposal charge is 20 cents per pound for cathode-ray tube-containing items. Console and projection TVs are a flat fee of $15. All other e-waste is free of charge. Large or unusual items are assessed on a per item basis. Rates are subject to change.

Collection: Bettendorf residents can put e-waste at the curb for bulky waste collection, see page 9. For items containing sensitive data, call (563) 823-0119.

Items with a circuit board or cathode-ray tube, such as:

Monitors TelevisionsDVD Players VCRsComputers (CPUs) StereosRadios Video game systemsPrinters Scanners

Acceptable E-waste Material

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Address:5640 Carey Ave. Davenport, IA 52807Phone: (563) 386-9575E-mail: [email protected]: www.wastecom.com

Directions: From Highway 61 (Welcome Way/Brady Street) head east on 53rd Street for about a half mile and then turn left (north) on Carey Avenue before the railroad tracks. Follow Carey Avenue to the cul-de-sac. From I-74 head west on 53rd Street for about 2 miles and then turn right (north) on Carey Avenue immediately after crossing the railroad tracks.

The Scott Area Recycling Center receives recyclables from Scott County residents that are collected curbside and from drop-off containers. Materials are sorted, baled or crushed and marketed from this location.

Hours: The office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Drop-off recycling is available at this location 24/7.

Fees: There are no fees for residents to use the drop-off recycling containers. Collection companies and municipalities pay a tipping fee for processing of mixed recyclables.

Oil, Oil Filters and Antifreeze: Up to 25 gallons per month of residentially-generated used motor oil, antifreeze and drained oil filters can be recycled at the collection area in the parking lot at the Scott Area Recycling Center at no charge. If you have more than 25 gallons, please call the landfill at (563) 381-1300 for assistance. Used motor oil also can be recycled at Wallace’s Garden Center.

Scott Area Recycling Center

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Acceptable Materials for RecyclingThe City of Bettendorf and Scott County currently have a dual-stream recycling system, meaning paper/fiber products are kept separate from plastic, metal and glass containers.

PAPER PRODUCTS Newspaper Office paper CatalogsMagazines Phone books Cereal boxesShoe boxes Corrugated cardboard Shredded paperPaperback books Tissue boxes MailPaper egg cartons Snack boxes Toilet paper/paper towel

rollsPop and beer cartons Frozen food boxes Clean pizza boxes

CO-MINGLED CONTAINERS

Plastics and such as those from:Cleaners Food containers BleachMilk Cooking oils Pill bottlesCosmetics and lotions Shampoo & conditioner Soft drinksDetergents Flower pots Water or juice

MetalAluminum cans Aluminum pie plates Aluminum foilTin food cans Tin beverage cans Coffee cans

GlassBeer bottles Juice containers Food containersPop bottles Wine bottles Liquor bottles

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Materials Not Accepted for Recycling

Not Accepted Why?Plastics #3-#7 In order to add additional materials to the recycling

program, there must be three stable, reputable markets within a 300 mile radius of Davenport. In short, these items cannot be accepted from residents if there is not an end user willing to purchase them.

Styrofoam

Plastic grocery bags These can be recycled, but through a separate system. Recycle them at area stores.

Items with food residue or grease stains

These items contaminate the recycling process.

Recycling Rules • All cardboard must be flattened, bundled or taped together, and set next to cart. It

must not be more than 36 inches any direction and no more than 50 pounds per bundle.

• Rinse and dry containers.

• No broken glass.

• Labels are okay, but throw the lids away.

• When in doubt, throw it out.

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The Scott County Board of Supervisors, City of Davenport and Waste Commission of Scott County provide recycling drop-off boxes for rural residents and residents who do not have curbside service. See page 23 for items accepted in drop-off boxes.

Drop Box Locations: West Lake Park Gate 2, County Road Y-48 Open park hours Scott County Park 1/2 mile east of main/south park entrance on 270th Street. Open park hours Pleasant Valley Site at Republic Services 1 mile east of Alcoa off Highway 67 Open 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. weekdays, 7 a.m.-noon Saturday Scott Area Recycling Center 5640 Carey Ave., Davenport Open 24/7 Scott Area Landfill County Road Y-48, Buffalo Open 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays 8 a.m. - noon SaturdayCentennial Park Drop-Off Recycling Center 202 S. Marquette St., Davenport Open 24/7

Illegal Dumping at Drop BoxesIf drop-off boxes are full, please do not leave items outside of or next to bins, as this leads to litter and pest control issues. Call (563) 381-1300 to report full bins.

Call (888) NOLITTR to report illegal dumping that has occurred. If you witness someone dumping material illegally, write down the license plate and vehicle description and call 911 as soon as possible.

No Scavenging! Digging through containers at any recycling site is not permitted for health and safety reasons.

Drop-Off Recycling in Scott County

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CITY OF BETTENDORF HOLIDAY SCHEDULES CAN BE FOUND ON PAGES 13-14.

Waste Commission of Scott County Holiday Schedules Scott Area Recycling Center, Scott Area Landfill, Scott Area Household Hazardous Material Facilities and the Electronic Demanufacturing Facility are closed on the following holidays:

2014 Holiday Closings

New Year’s Day Wednesday, January 01, 2014Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 20, 2014Presidents Day Monday, February 17, 2014Easter Saturday, April 19, 2014Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 2014Independence Day Friday, July 04, 2014Labor Day Monday, September 01, 2014Veterans’ Day Tuesday, November 11, 2014Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27, 2014Christmas Eve (Closing at noon.) Wednesday, December 24, 2014Christmas Day Thursday, December 25, 2014

2015 Holiday Closings

New Year’s Day Thursday, January 01, 2015Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 19, 2015Presidents Day Monday, February 16, 2015Easter Saturday, April 04, 2015Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 2015Independence Day Saturday, July 04, 2015Labor Day Monday, September 07, 2015Veterans’ Day Wednesday, November 11, 2015Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26, 2015Christmas Eve (Closing at noon.) Thursday, December 24, 2015Christmas Day Friday, December 25, 2015New Year’s Day Friday, January 01, 2016

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Davenport Compost Facility

City of Bettendorf residents may take their yard waste materials to the Davenport Compost Facility. Proof of Bettendorf residency is required. The no-charge periods at the Davenport Compost Facility are listed below:

April 7 – 20, 2014 Oct. 13 – Nov. 30, 2014 April 6 – 19, 2015 Oct. 12 – Nov. 29, 2015

Address: 2707 Railroad Ave. Davenport, IowaPhone: (563) 328-7225 Website: www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/compost

Summer Hours, April through November Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Holidays Closed on all major holidays

Winter Hours, December through MarchMonday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays Closed

Tours: Prearranged tours of the Compost Facility are available. Please call (563) 328-7226 for more information.

The Davenport Compost Facility recycles yard, garden and tree trimmings from the Cities of Davenport, Bettendorf and surrounding Scott County communities. These materials are processed to create environmentally safe and beneficial composted soil amendments. Each year the facility diverts 130,000 cubic yards of organic materials from entering the landfill.

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Acceptable Materials: Lawn, garden, landscape, and tree debris are accepted at the facility, as well as clean stumps.

Fees: Branches and tree trunks delivered to the Compost Facility from residents and businesses are accepted at no charge. Fees are charged by the type of material, such as grass, leaves or garden wastes and by the individual bag, loose or compacted by the cubic yard. Please call or visit the website for current rates. Rates are subject to change.

Garden Products for Sale: The facility now sells ready-to-use garden soil for raised gardens, flower beds and pots. It can be used instead of topsoil in many projects.

Garden Soil: The facility now sells ready-to-use garden soil for raised gardens and flower beds and pots. It can be used instead of topsoil in many projects.

Earth Cycle™ Compost is high-quality compost that is available in one-cubic-foot bags at local retailers and at the Compost Facility.

Now Available: Organic Potting Soil Organic Potting Soil is high in organic matter and water-holding capacity, and is great for flower pots/beds and gardens. Available in bulk or in one-cubic-foot bags.

Shredded-Wood Mulch and Chipped-Hardwood Mulch: A shredded-type mulch is produced from grinding logs and branches into a safe and natural product that can be used for landscaping projects. A chipped-hardwood type mulch, made from native red and white oak, is also available in a one- to three-inch size. No stains or dyes are used.

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Grown using Earth Cycle™ compost.

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Environmental Programs in Our Community

Address:5640 Carey Ave.Davenport, IA 52807Phone: (563) 468-4218Web Site: www.ilivehereqc.org

iLivehere®

iLivehere® is Waste Commission of Scott County’s environmental outreach program that empowers citizens to become better stewards of the environment. iLivehere® helps to organize community cleanups such as Xstream Cleanup. It provides bags, gloves, litter tongs and safety vests to groups wishing to organize a cleanup or beautification project.

MAKE it YOURS If there is an area in your community or neighborhood in need of maintenance or beautification, your group can MAKE it YOURS by agreeing to care for it at least twice per year. iLivehere will provide you with cleanup supplies and will even post a cool sign to recognize your efforts!

Important Phone Numbers Litter hotline (Iowa): (888) NOLITTRIllegal dumping: 911 (in progress) or (888) NOLITTR (665-4887) (after the fact)

Habitat ReStore Habitat ReStore, 3629 Mississippi Ave., Davenport, is a building materials reuse center that is open to the public and operated locally by Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. For more information about donating to or shopping at ReStore, call (563) 391-4949 or visit www.restoreqc.org.

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