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Success Story
 Over 15,000 misprint pens were matched with a local organization called Books Without Borders. This organization collects books and other school supplies to send to schools in Sierra Leone. In addition, several thousand pens were donated to local schools, libraries, government facilities, and other organizations across the area. Please note, misprint pens will remain available in the future. Please contact Alicia Presto, if you're interested.
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Facebook Reminder 
If you or your organization use Facebook, "Like" the Iowa Waste Exchange Area 4 to see regular posts about available materials, resource specialist updates, and interesting material reuse and recycling ideas. Recent posts include photos from a waste audit at the University of Iowa, information about pallets available in the area, and tips for reducing holiday waste.
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Materials Spotlight
Please contact Alicia Presto at (319) 365-9941 ext. 121
or [email protected] if you're interested in
any of the spotlight materials below.
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Culverts
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Used culverts in various sizes and conditions are available in Benton County.
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Thermal Blankets
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Clean, slightly worn, and/or stained blankets are available on a regular basis in the Cedar Rapids area.
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Wood Boxes
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Wood boxes in various sizes and conditions are available in the Iowa City area.
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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.
Community Partnership Grant Program (Linn County)
February 27th
Derelict Building Program
April 1st
Solid Waste
Alternatives Program
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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.  |
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.
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