HazChem Center

Helping protect our environment in SE Iowa since 1990!

Hazardous Chemicals
Hazardous Chemicals
Hazardous Chemicals

HazChem Center of Southeast Iowa

The HazChem Center of Southeast Iowa serves all of Des Moines county and the cities of Morning Sun, New London, Mt. Pleasant, Salem, Rome, Westwood and Winfield. It is setup to dispose of the five types of hazardous waste:

  • e-waste
  • flammable
  • corrosive
  • reactive
  • poisonous

What is Household Hazardous Waste?

The term "household hazardous waste," refers to household products that posses one or more of the following characteristics:

  • Electronic Waste-anything computer related, TVs, audio and video equipment, etc.
  • Combustable-capable of being easily set on fire.
  • Corrosive-capable of burning or destroying living tissues and materials by chemical reaction.
  • Reactive-capable of exploding when exposed to heat or extreme pressure: may react violently when exposed to incompatible substances.
  • Toxic and is able to cause severe injury or death when inhaled, ingested or absorbed through the skin.

Electronic Waste Now Accepted

The HazChem Center of SE Iowa is now accepting electronic waste and light bulbs for recycling. Fees do apply please contact the HazChem Center for questions 319-753-8758. All electronic waste and light bulbs will be recycled domestically.

Check out our E-Waste Information Page for more details.

Proper Handling Is Important

If these products are disposed of like ordinary waste, they can:

  • Injure sanitation workers
  • Damage septic or sewer systems
  • Cause explosions or fires
  • Pollute or poison water supplies

How to Handle Household Hazardous Waste

Some examples of household hazardous waste are listed below. Click on the link to print out a fact sheet on how to handle each material.

  • Area Recyclers

    1818 West Burlington Avenue
    Burlington, Iowa 52601
    319-753-8126 / 800-216-8126
    Fax: 319-753-8717
    Monday - Friday
    7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  • HazChem Center of Southeast Iowa

    13758 Washington Road
    West Burlington, Iowa 52655
    319-753-8758
    Hours By Appointment

  • DMC Regional Landfill

    13758 Washington Road
    West Burlington, Iowa 52655
    319-753-8722
    Monday - Friday
    8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

    *No admittance to the landfill 15 minutes prior to closing*

  • Recycle 2 You Store

    1818 West Burlington Avenue
    Burlington, Iowa 52601
    319-753-8126 / 800-216-8126
    Monday - Friday
    8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.