2015 Issue 2  

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Success Story
In 2010, the City of Anamosa decommissioned its wastewater treatment facility because it no longer met requirements. However, instead of planning to demolish and landfill the decommissioned plant, the City decided to modify the dome structure for storage, reuse or recycle the equipment, and recycle the plastic filter media. To complete the project, the City hired contractors to properly modify the building and surrounding property. The City also consulted Alicia Presto, a resource specialist with the Iowa Waste Exchange, and local recycling companies to identify recycling options for the equipment and plastic filter m edia.

Almost 80 tons of plastic was removed from the structure and transported to a manufacturer that will use the material to produce recycled content field tile. In addition, the metal equipment in the plant, including the large, rotating sprayer, was salvaged by BG Salvage. In total, 20 tons of metal was recycled.
For this project, the overall cost savings realized by the City of Anamosa is an estimated $837,472. By modifying rather than demolishing the dome structure, the City avoided disposal costs and gained 280,000 cubic feet of storage space. By recycling the plastic filter media and metal equipment, the City avoided $170,000 in disposal costs, and received $5,000 for the metal equipment.
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Materials Spotlight  
Thermal Blankets
Clean, slightly worn blankets are available
Brochure Displays
Displays for tri-fold brochures are available to institutions and non-profit organizations

Please contact  Alicia Presto at (319) 365-9941 ext. 121 
or  [email protected] if you're interested in 
any of the spotlight materials.
Grant Deadlines
If you are interested in applying for a grant to complete a waste reduction, reuse, or recycling project, please contact Alicia Presto for more information.

 
October 1st
Solid Waste
Alternatives Program 
The Iowa Waste Exchange Database
The Iowa Waste Exchange maintains an online database of all the materials that are currently available. If you or your company needs a material or an inexpensive solution, search the online database. If you cannot find what you need, let your local resource specialist know what type of material or equipment you need.


Click here to access the database: http://tinyurl.com/lupjw49
 
The Waste Connection is a quarterly publication for Area 4 of the Iowa Waste Exchange. Area 4 includes Benton, Iowa, Jones, Johnson, Linn, and Tama County. The Waste Connection highlights program services, waste diversion opportunities, and unique materials that are available. Please share with anyone who may be interested or encourage them to subscribe.