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Waste Commisson

@wastecommission

Providing responsible recycling, garbage, hazardous waste, and electronic waste options to Scott County residents since 1972. #RecycleRight

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No curbside recycling? Have more recyclables than can fit in your cart? We have recycling drop-off locations throughout the county. For a list of locations and hours visit, wastecom.com/recycling/

No curbside recycling? Have more recyclables than can fit in your cart?

We have recycling drop-off locations throughout the county.

For a list of locations and hours visit, wastecom.com/recycling/
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Time for an oil change? Bring your used motor oil to our Household Hazardous Material Facility located at 5640 Carey Avenue in Davenport for safe disposal. Learn more about our Household Hazardous Material Facility at wastecom.com/hazardous/

Time for an oil change? Bring your used motor oil to our Household Hazardous Material Facility located at 5640 Carey Avenue in Davenport for safe disposal.

Learn more about our Household Hazardous Material Facility at wastecom.com/hazardous/
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Time for an oil change? Bring your used motor oil to our Household Hazardous Material Facility located at 5640 Carey Avenue in Davenport for safe disposal. Learn more about our Household Hazardous Material Facility at wastecom.com/hazardous/

Time for an oil change? Bring your used motor oil to our Household Hazardous Material Facility located at 5640 Carey Avenue in Davenport for safe disposal.

Learn more about our Household Hazardous Material Facility at wastecom.com/hazardous/
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"Good" boxes piling up? Reusing is an option, but cardboard can also be recycled. Just break them down first! Don't worry about removing labels or tape - they don't cause any problems in the recycling process.

"Good" boxes piling up? Reusing is an option, but cardboard can also be recycled. Just break them down first! 

Don't worry about removing labels or tape - they don't cause any problems in the recycling process.
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Time to retire the printer? We're experts in disposing of electronics! Recycle printers and ink at our Electronics Recovery Center! And since we're a drive-thru, you don't even have to get out of your air-conditioned car! Get the details at wastecom.com/electronics/

Time to retire the printer? We're experts in disposing of electronics!

Recycle printers and ink at our Electronics Recovery Center! And since we're a drive-thru, you don't even have to get out of your air-conditioned car! Get the details at wastecom.com/electronics/
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Hot dog or hamburger? No matter your order, propane tanks (even the small green camping ones) can be dangerous for solid waste workers if disposed the wrong way so bring empty tanks to our Household Hazardous Material Facility (or exchange them at a retailer).

Hot dog or hamburger? 

No matter your order, propane tanks (even the small green camping ones) can be dangerous for solid waste workers if disposed the wrong way so bring empty tanks to our Household Hazardous Material Facility (or exchange them at a retailer).
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Are plastic bags recyclable in most bins? ❌ Nope. Here’s what to do instead (and why it matters): 🔗 recycleacrossamerica.org/tips-to-recycl… #YouAskWeAnswer #RecycleRight

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How many days does it take to turn a empty pop can into a new one? Only 60! Start the process by recycling cans curbside or at our drop off recycling locations. Please note: we're not a redemption center and aren't able to pay out deposits.

How many days does it take to turn a empty pop can into a new one? Only 60! 

Start the process by recycling cans curbside or at our drop off recycling locations. 

Please note: we're not a redemption center and aren't able to pay out deposits.
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We're going back to the basics with recycling! Glass bottles and jars are recyclable! A little smear or two of food is okay, but containers should be empty and rinsed out BEFORE recycling! Learn more about recycling right at wastecom.com/recycle-right/

We're going back to the basics with recycling! Glass bottles and jars are recyclable! A little smear or two of food is okay, but containers should be empty and rinsed out BEFORE recycling! Learn more about recycling right at wastecom.com/recycle-right/
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We're breaking down boxes for #ParticularlyPreposterousPackagingDay! Here's a guide to what goes where: - Cardboard, packing paper, newsprint, and paper mailers = Recycle - Bubble wrap, padded envelopes, flexible plastic shipping bags, and Styrofoam = Reuse or Garbage

We're breaking down boxes for #ParticularlyPreposterousPackagingDay! 

Here's a guide to what goes where:
- Cardboard, packing paper, newsprint, and paper mailers = Recycle
- Bubble wrap, padded envelopes, flexible plastic shipping bags, and Styrofoam = Reuse or Garbage
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Need a laptop this back-to-school season? Through our electronics reuse program, we test electronics for key functions and refurbish them for sale. Shop our inventory on eBay at ebay.com/str/wastecomre…

Need a laptop this back-to-school season?

Through our electronics reuse program, we test electronics for key functions and refurbish them for sale.

Shop our inventory on eBay at ebay.com/str/wastecomre…
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Microwave made its last Easy Mac? Davenport and Bettendorf accept microwaves (and other appliances) for bulky waste or bring it to the Scott Area Landfill for recycling. Have questions about what goes where? Use our Disposal Search Tool at wastecom.com/waste-wizard/#…

Microwave made its last Easy Mac?

Davenport and Bettendorf accept microwaves (and other appliances) for bulky waste or bring it to the Scott Area Landfill for recycling. 

Have questions about what goes where? Use our Disposal Search Tool at wastecom.com/waste-wizard/#…
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Say it, don't spray it! Safely dispose of aerosol cans (empty or full) at our Household Hazardous Material Facility. Learn more at wastecom.com/hazardous/

Say it, don't spray it! 

Safely dispose of aerosol cans (empty or full) at our Household Hazardous Material Facility. 

Learn more at wastecom.com/hazardous/
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We're going back to the basics with recycling! Aluminum and steel cans are recyclable! Paper and cardboard are recyclable! Be sure to flatten boxes before tossing them into your cart or recycling drop-off bin! Learn more about recycling right at wastecom.com/recycle-right/

We're going back to the basics with recycling! 

Aluminum and steel cans are recyclable! Paper and cardboard are recyclable! Be sure to flatten boxes before tossing them into your cart or recycling drop-off bin!

Learn more about recycling right at wastecom.com/recycle-right/
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We're drained, but we wanted to remind you that even dead batteries can create a spark! You can stop preventable fires by disposing of batteries at our Electronics Recovery Center or one of our Household Battery Drop-Offs! Learn more at wastecom.com/batteries/

We're drained, but we wanted to remind you that even dead batteries can create a spark! 

You can stop preventable fires by disposing of batteries at our Electronics Recovery Center or one of our Household Battery Drop-Offs!

Learn more at wastecom.com/batteries/
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If you have furniture you'd like to get rid of, there are a few options depending on the item's condition and where you live: 1. Reuse! 2. Bulky Waste (Check with your hauler) 3. Scott Area Landfill (with a fee) Have questions? Try our search tool at wastecom.com/waste-wizard/#…

If you have furniture you'd like to get rid of, there are a few options depending on the item's condition and where you live:
1. Reuse!
2. Bulky Waste (Check with your hauler)
3. Scott Area Landfill (with a fee)

Have questions? Try our search tool at wastecom.com/waste-wizard/#…
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We're going back to the basics with recycling! Aluminum and steel cans are recyclable! Remember to place items loosely into your cart or drop-off bin. No plastic bags! Learn more about recycling right at wastecom.com/recycle-right/

We're going back to the basics with recycling! Aluminum and steel cans are recyclable! Remember to place items loosely into your cart or drop-off bin. No plastic bags! Learn more about recycling right at wastecom.com/recycle-right/
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We can't help you choose your next watch, but we can recycle your unwanted televisions! Learn more about our hours, accepted materials, and more at wastecom.com/electronics/

We can't help you choose your next watch, but we can recycle your unwanted televisions! 

Learn more about our hours, accepted materials, and more at wastecom.com/electronics/
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In honor of Labor Day, all Waste Commission facilities will be closed Monday, September 1. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, September 2. For a full list of holiday closures, visit wastecom.com/holidays-closi…

In honor of Labor Day, all Waste Commission facilities will be closed Monday, September 1. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, September 2.

For a full list of holiday closures, visit wastecom.com/holidays-closi…
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Working in the garage? Bring your used motor oil (and other auto-related items like antifreeze) to our Household Hazardous Material Facility located at 5640 Carey Avenue in Davenport for safe disposal. Learn more at wastecom.com/hazardous/

Working in the garage? Bring your used motor oil (and other auto-related items like antifreeze) to our Household Hazardous Material Facility located at 5640 Carey Avenue in Davenport for safe disposal.

Learn more at wastecom.com/hazardous/