| Q: | What do Cedar Rapids residents in the evacuated areas do with their flood damaged possessions and property? |
| A: | The CEDAR RAPIDS Solid Waste Department is collecting flood damaged debris from evacuated RESIDENTS for FREE, until further notice. (ALL flood debris being brought directly to the Agency's landfill is charged $32.90 PER TON.) Cedar Rapids residents should separate flood debris into five piles:
1) GARBAGE
2) HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (CHEMICALS)
3) APPLIANCES, TIRES & ELECTRONICS
4) WOOD DEBRIS
5) SCRAP METAL |
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| Q: | When are the sites (and landfill) open? |
| A: | Click a link for information on the hours of operation for the Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency sites:
Landfill on County Home RoadCompost Facility Pollution Prevention Center Recycling Center Swap Shop
Please note that the landfill may close due to high wind. |
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| Q: | What do you charge for garbage, yard waste and recyclables at the Solid Waste Agency? |
| A: | Click a link for information on disposal fees at agency sites:
$35 per ton for garbage with a $5 minimum for cars / van / SUVs and $15 mimimum for pick-up trucks and service vans$15 per ton for yard waste, vegetation and woody debris, including clean drywall and lumber / palletsFREE drop-off center for recyclables at the covered drive-thru center on County Home RoadIf you need more information on disposal costs, please contact the Main Office, 377-5290. |
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| Q: | What do I need to do with corrugated cardboard? |
| A: | Recyclable corrugated cardboard is banned from the CR/LC SWA landfill. You can recycle corrugated cardboard free at 1954 County Home Road, Marion, Iowa. |
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| Q: | Can I buy compost in bulk from the Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency? |
| A: | Residents can purchase bulk compost manufactured by the Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency at the Compost Facility at 2250 A Street SW, Cedar Rapids. The charge for bulk material (compost, wood chips, topsoil, mulch) is $8.00, plus tax, per yard with a minimum purchase of one yard. For more information contact the compost facility office at 398-5160. |
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| Q: | Does the Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency pick up my garbage? |
| A: | No. For questions about Garbage Pickup, Curbside Recycling, or Yard Waste in Cedar Rapids, you'll want to call the Cedar Rapids Solid Waste Department at 286-5897 or visit their website at www.cedar-rapids.org/solidwaste. For garbage pickup in Marion call Public Services at 377-6367. Other communities contact your local hauler. |
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| Q: | I have a question about getting rid of yard waste. Who do I call? |
| A: | The Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency does not handle yard waste pick up. In Cedar Rapids call the Solid Waste Department at 286-5897 or visit their website at www.cedar-rapids.org/solidwaste. In Marion, call Public Services at 377-6367. Other communities contact your local hauler. |
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| Q: | I am not sure what I can put out for curbside recycling. |
| A: | For questions about Garbage Pickup, Curbside Recycling, or Yard Waste in Cedar Rapids, you'll want to call the Cedar Rapids Solid Waste Department at 286-5897 or visit their website at www.cedar-rapids.org/solidwaste. For garbage pickup in Marion call Public Services at 377-6367. Other communities contact your local hauler. |
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| Q: | What can I do with empty paint cans? |
| A: | For Cedar Rapids and Marion: Paint cans must be completely empty or completely dried out. The lid goes into the trash and the empty paint can must be placed curbside next to the trash can. Sticker is not needed.
Other communities should check with their local hauler for disposal regulations. |
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| Q: | How do I dispose of an old lawn mower? |
| A: | Drain the lawn mower of all oil and gas. Once drained, the mower can be disposed of at no charge on the metal scrap pile at landfill Site #2 at 1954 County Home Road, Marion, or on the metal scrap pile at the compost facility at 2250 A Street SW, Cedar Rapids. |
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| Q: | How do I dispose of railroad ties? |
| A: | Railroad ties can be taken to landfill Site #2, 1954 County Home Road, Marion. |
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| Q: | What can I do with fluorescent bulbs? |
| A: | Fluorescent bulbs and tubes are recycled at the Recycling Center at 1954 County Home Road. Call 377-5290 for more information. |
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| Q: | How do I get to Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency sites? |
| A: | Maps to the CR/LC SWA Waste Management Sites are available online. Click the appropriate link to view a map to each site.
CR/LC SWA Site #1
CR/LC SWA Site #2
Compost Facility
Pollution Prevention Center
Recycling Center
Swap Shop |
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| Q: | How do I dispose of a computer, television, VCR or other electronics I no longer want? |
| A: | Computers, printers, scanners, monitors, keyboards, mouses, print cartridges, televisions, VCRs, DVD players, copy machines and fax machines can be recycled at landfill Site #2, 1954 County Home Road, Marion. computer (CPU) - no charge, desktop printer - $3, large printer (sits on floor) - $15, scanner - no charge, monitor - $5, keyboard - no charge, mouse - no charge, print cartridges - no charge, small TV - $5, console TV - $10, VCR - no charge, DVD player - no charge, copy machine (desktop) - $3, large copy machine (sits on floor) - $15, fax machine - $3 |
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| Q: | What do I do with an old sink? |
| A: | Metal sinks can be taken at no charge to the metal pile at landfill Site #2 at 1954 County Home Road, Marion or to the metal pile at the compost facility at 2250 A Street SW, Cedar Rapids. Acrylic and porcelain sinks can be landfilled at Site #2. Sinks in good condition may be donated to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 725 North Center Point Road, Hiawatha. Call 294-1500 for more information. |
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| Q: | How do I dispose of old tires? |
| A: | Tires can be taken to landfill Site #2 at 1954 County Home Road, Marion, or to the compost facility at 2250 A Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Tires dropped off at Agency facilities are recycled. Charges apply according to size. |
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| Q: | How do I dispose of an old appliance (dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, microwave, freezer, washer, dryer, hot water heater, humidifier, etc.)? |
| A: | Applicances can be taken to landfill Site #2 at 1954 County Home Road, Marion, or to the compost facility at 2250 A Street, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The cost for disposal is $9.00 each. |
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| Q: | What can I do with drywall or pallets that I no longer need? |
| A: | New drywall can be taken to the compost facility at 2250 A Street SW, Cedar Rapids. Drywall that is not new should be landfilled at Site #2 at 1954 County Home Road, Marion. Pallets that do not contain plywood or chipboard, and are not painted, can be taken to the compost facility at 2250 A Street SW, Cedar Rapids. Other pallets should be landfilled at Site #2 at 1954 County Home Road, Marion. |
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| Q: | How do I dispose of broken plate glass? |
| A: | Plate glass can be placed in your trash. It must be double-wrapped and a note must be placed on the trash can. In Cedar Rapids, call the City of Cedar Rapids Solid Waste at 286-5897 for more information. In Marion, call Public Services at 377-6367. Other communities contact your local hauler. |
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| Q: | How do I dispose of unwated paint (and other hazardous chemicals)? |
| A: | LATEX paint can be dried out and put in with regular trash. ALL other paint along with household hazardous materials can be safely disposed of at our Pollution Prevention Center with an appointment. CALL 377-5290 to schedule a convenient time between 9:30 and 4:30 Tuesday - Saturday. |
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