Residential Electronics and Hazardous Materials Drop-off Event

Twice per year, the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission co-sponsors drop-off events for household toxic materials and electronics. BOTH events are open to ALL Black Hawk County residents to dispose of approved items from their homes (some fees may apply). Business waste will NOT be accepted at this event.

The City of Waterloo will host this year's Spring Event on May 3, 2025, and the Fall Event will be hosted by the City of Cedar Falls on September 6, 2025. Community volunteers will unload your items, and the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission covers all event expenses.

To reduce wait time and vehicle idling during the event, registration is required. Registration is anticipated to close at 3:00 p.m. on May 2nd. To register and for additional details, visit WasteTrac.org.

Acceptable Items Include:

• - Household cleaners, mercury thermometers, LED/fluorescent bulbs (limit 10), etc.
• - Liquid lawn and garden products, including fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides
• - Automotive batteries and chemicals such as engine cleaners, brake fluid, waxes, etc.
• - Hobby products, including stains, varnishes, paint removers, adhesives, etc.
• - Electric items like vacuums, holiday lights, power tools, humidifiers, lamps, etc.
• - Flat panel TVs/computer monitors and other audio-visual equipment
• - Computer equipment, including towers, laptops, tablets, and other handheld devices.
• - Each vehicle may bring two Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) containing devices for free; additional CRTs are $10.00 each (with no limit).

Not Accepted:

• - Paint
• - Laundry detergents, soaps, cosmetics, and medications
• - Automotive oils, oil filters, and antifreeze
• - Grills, lawnmowers, tires, or non-hazardous waste
• - Fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, radioactive materials, asbestos, or ammunition
• - Any container larger than 5-gallons (no drums)
• - Appliances (including microwaves, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, water heaters, refrigerators, light ballasts, etc.)
• - Items from schools, businesses, farms, non-profits, or governmental entities
• - Tips for managing these materials (and more) can be found at https://wastetrac.org/FAQs/

Residents interested in participating should visit https://wastetrac.org/spring-drop-off-event/ to register and view the list of accepted items or call the Waste Trac Education Office at 319-266-8722 before May 2^nd.

Volunteers needed to make the Collection Event a Success

Approximately 50 volunteers (age 16+) are needed from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm to make these community events possible! Volunteers assist with unloading items, directing traffic, surveying participants, and making this event run as efficiently as possible. Community groups or businesses that provide five volunteers can be recognized on promotional materials for the event and on the post-event handouts. More details and registration can be found at https://wastetrac.org/volunteer/.To volunteer, email educator@wastetrac.org or call 319-234-8115.

Did you know you do not have to wait to dispose of your electronic items? The Cedar Falls Transfer Station accepts stereos, VCR and DVD players, vacuums, fax machines, home phones, video game systems, handheld electronics, record players, hair dryers, curling iron, countertop appliances, lamps, treadmills, space heaters, holiday lights, cable/satellite equipment, fans, cables and many other items with a cord to recycle at no cost. Even Computers and Console televisions are accepted for $7.50 each. Call 319-273-8629 with questions.