Waste Commission of Scott County

Waste Commission of Scott County Scott Area Landfill • Scott Area Recycling Center • Hazardous Materials • Electronics Recovery Center • iLivehere

Waste Commission of Scott County is a 28E, inter-governmental agency that was established in 1972 and reorganized in 1990. Our members include 17 communities and Scott County. The Commission, headquartered in Buffalo, Iowa, has planned, sited, built and operates:

Scott Area Landfill, a synthetically lined Subtitle D landfill that includes leachate collection, recirculation and methane recovery. S

cott Area Recycling Center, which serves as the sorting and processing facility for all residential recyclables collected in Scott County. Household Hazardous Material Facilities, which serve residents in both Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois on an appointment basis. It also serves businesses that generate a limited amount of hazardous material. Electronics Recovery Center, the first public facility of its kind in Iowa, demanufactures, processes and recycles electronic waste (e-waste) such as computers and televisions from residents and businesses in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. iLivehere: myhome ourcommunity® is an environmental outreach program that provides public education to teach students, residents and businesses in the greater Quad-City area about solid waste and recycling-related issues. These programs are solely supported by tipping fees, the fees charged for materials brought to our facilities.

Have some furniture that's on it's last leg? What to do with the old depends on the item's condition and where you live:...
06/12/2026

Have some furniture that's on it's last leg?

What to do with the old depends on the item's condition and where you live:
1. Reuse! (Sell, donate, or give away items that are still usable.)
2. Bulky Waste (Check with your hauler on guidelines for this service.)
3. Scott Area Landfill (with a fee)

Have another disposal question? Leave a comment, and we'll answer as soon as we're finished rearranging the living room!

06/12/2026

Looking to get rid of something that still has life left?

Our partners at Habitat ReStore Quad Cities might accept it! Visit their website for more information about donating (and shopping)!

https://www.habitatqc.org/restore.html

Have some free time on Monday? Come see behind the scenes at the Scott Area Landfill!We're offering family-friendly tour...
06/11/2026

Have some free time on Monday?
Come see behind the scenes at the Scott Area Landfill!

We're offering family-friendly tours on Monday, June 15 at 9am (2 spots left), 11am, or 1pm (5 spots left). The tour is free, but registration is required.

What to expect: We'll gather briefly in the meeting room at the landfill before hopping in a van for a riding tour of the Scott Area Landfill with our Landfill Operations Manager. The group will deboard the van at our landfill viewing area to get a better look at where the garbage is being added below. Then we'll go back to the classroom for questions and refreshments.

Thanks for your interest and participation as we try out this new event!

Registration REQUIRED at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044CACA92EAAFD0-64387446-discover

We're going back to the basics with recycling! Each Wednesday in June, we'll remind you of a recycling tip!As pictured o...
06/10/2026

We're going back to the basics with recycling! Each Wednesday in June, we'll remind you of a recycling tip!

As pictured on your cart and our recycling drop-off bins, 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! This prevents paper and cardboard from getting contaminated during the sorting process.

Learn more about recycling right at https://www.wastecom.com/recycling/

We love seeing groups fight against litter in our community! Way to go, volunteers! 💚
06/09/2026

We love seeing groups fight against litter in our community! Way to go, volunteers! 💚

What happens to garbage once it leaves your curb? Come see behind the scenes at the Scott Area Landfill!We're offering f...
06/09/2026

What happens to garbage once it leaves your curb? Come see behind the scenes at the Scott Area Landfill!

We're offering family-friendly landfill tours on Monday, June 15 at 9am (VERY LIMITED), 11am, or 1pm. The tour is free, but spots are limited, and registration is required.

What to expect: We'll gather briefly in the meeting room at the landfill before hopping in a van for a riding tour of the Scott Area Landfill with our Landfill Operations Manager. The group will deboard the van at our landfill viewing area to get a better look at where the garbage is being added below. Thanks for your interest and participation as we try out this new event!

Registration REQUIRED at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044CACA92EAAFD0-64387446-discover

Planning an event this summer? We loan recycling containers for small and large events at no charge. The foldable frames...
06/08/2026

Planning an event this summer? We loan recycling containers for small and large events at no charge. The foldable frames and lids for recyclables and trash are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, so make your reservation soon!

Learn more at https://www.wastecom.com/community/

There is a holiday for everything, isn't there? Today for National VCR Day, we thought we'd remind you that VCR (and oth...
06/07/2026

There is a holiday for everything, isn't there? Today for National VCR Day, we thought we'd remind you that VCR (and other A/V equipment like DVD players and stereos) are recyclable at the Electronics Recovery Center.

Learn more about the program at https://www.wastecom.com/electronics/

Does your business have ewaste? Learn more about our business services at https://www.wastecom.com/business/

It's a new month! You know what that means! Our Electronics Recovery Center and Household Hazardous Material Facility ar...
06/05/2026

It's a new month! You know what that means! Our Electronics Recovery Center and Household Hazardous Material Facility are open from 8 to 11:30 am this Saturday! The Scott Area Landfill is always open on Saturdays.

To view our hours and locations, visit https://www.wastecom.com/locations-hours/

Curious about what happens to garbage once it leaves your curb? Grab the family and come see behind the scenes at the Sc...
06/04/2026

Curious about what happens to garbage once it leaves your curb? Grab the family and come see behind the scenes at the Scott Area Landfill!

We're offering landfill tours on Monday, June 15 at 9am, 11am, or 1pm. The tour is free, but spots are limited, and registration is required.

What to expect: We'll gather briefly in the meeting room at the landfill before hopping in a van for a riding tour of the Scott Area Landfill with our Landfill Operations Manager. The group will deboard the van at our landfill viewing area to get a better look at where the garbage is being added below.

Register today at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044CACA92EAAFD0-64387446-discover

Thanks for your interest and participation as we try out this new event!

Address

5640 Carey Avenue
Davenport, IA
52807

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

(563) 381-1300

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