Great River Regional Waste Authority

03/31/2026

Thank you to LCL Farms in helping with our partnership with Lee County Conservation. We were able to provide woodchips to be utilized in the Heron Bend Education area!

03/11/2026

12/08/2025

Great River Regional Waste Authority, located in Fort Madison Iowa is seeking applications for the General Manager position. Under the direction of the Great River Regional Waste Authority's Board of Directors, the GM has the primary responsibility to ensure that all facets of the operations are running smoothly. The GM is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the operational, financial, and personnel activities of all Board programs, services, and activities. This position will be responsible for administering, recording, and documenting Board programs, services, and compliance activities. To apply for this position, please provide a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to the administrative building located at 2092 303rd ave, Fort Madison Iowa by 4 pm December 31st, 2025. For full job description or other questions please contact our management team at 319-372-6140.

11/19/2025

We will be accepting Christmas lights only, no pre-lit Christmas trees, from now until the end of January, free of charge!

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10/20/2025

GRRWA is currently unable to accept credit or debit cards until further notice. So sorry for the inconvenience.

07/02/2025

Just a reminder that spent fireworks are not recyclable and must sit for 2 weeks before being disposed of. Thank you very much and have a safe and Happy 4th!

06/04/2025

Due to storm damage, we are currently running on a generator. We are open but cannot accept credit or debit cards at this time. Phone lines are also down. Please bare with us as we try to keep business up and running. Thank you for your cooperation.

04/07/2025

GRRWA is accepting bids for municipal solid waste hauling. Please contact Austin Banks with any questions at 319-372-6140. Thank you.

11/25/2024

Our holiday hours are as follows:
Thanksgiving Day 28th- Closed
Day after Thanksgiving 29th- Open regular hours 8am to 3:30pm
Christmas Eve 24th- 8am to Noon
Christmas Day 25th- Closed
Day after Christmas 26th- Regular hours 8am to 3:30pm
New Year's Eve 31st- Regular hours 8am to 3:30pm
New Year's Day 1st- Closed

Just a reminder! Wrapping paper is NOT Recyclable! Have a safe and Happy Holiday!

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07/01/2024

With July 4th coming up fast, a quick reminder that spent fireworks are not recyclable! Please allow them to sit for 1 week after being shot, before bringing them to the facility for disposal. Current rate for trash disposal is $46.75 per ton with a minimum charge of $6.00 for the first 200 pounds. Thank you and have a safe 4th of July!

05/31/2024

Our main phone line is back up and running, for now. Thank you for your patience.

05/30/2024

So sorry for the inconvenience, our phone lines are currently down. I will update you as soon as services are restored.