Iowa State University Debris Policy

Below are guidelines to facilitate procedures in handling disposal of debris at Iowa State University.

Guidelines for Trash/Refuse Handling

Please do not place items in the hallways for disposal.  This may block egress out of buildings and can create an unsafe situation in case of an emergency. 

Contact Central Stores (294-8484) to remove/dispose of departmental furniture and/or equipment.

Books, files, furniture, computer boxes, furniture boxes and shipping packing/popcorn are the responsibility of the department to dispose of.  If assistance is needed to dispose of these materials please submit a service request via the web site at www.fpm.iastate.edu and the appropriate department will schedule the assistance you requested.

Biological debris is the responsibility of the department to dispose of.  Contact the custodian in your area if additional bags are needed.

Bag all shipping packing/popcorn in trash bags provided by the custodial department.  Tie the bags and dispose of them in the appropriate dumpster.  This will assist in keeping the University campus free from blowing trash.

Break down cardboard boxes and stack in carboard collection site to schedule pick-up of cardboard.  If you do not have a collection site at your building, contact Gloria Erickson at 294-7977.

Construction material, furniture, shipping crates, pallets, plant waste and/or leaves will be placed on the dock for pick up. Contact the Campus Services at 294-1474 to schedule pick-up of construction debris.  Do not dispose of construction material in to dumpsters due to the specifications of the solid waste facility. 

If you have any questions regarding waste services please contact Paul Haggard, Manager Custodial Services 294-2826 and/or Les Lawson, Manager Campus Services 290-4006

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12-16-04