The Iowa Waste Exchange (IWE) is a materials exchange program designed to keep waste out of the landfills and in production. The IWE maintains a database of available and wanted materials with over 13,000 materials listed.
How was the Project Started?
The program began as a pilot project at Indian Hills Community College in 1990 and was official established by the Iowa State Legislature in 1991 to divert waste materials from the state’s sanitary landfills.
When was the Project Started?
The IWE began as a pilot project at Indian Hills Community College in 1990.
When was the Project Completed, or is it Ongoing?
Ongoing
What are the Results to Date?
Since 1990, through FY 2023, the IWE has matched well over 4 million tons, keeping waste out of landfills and into our economy, saving Iowans nearly $135 million by diverting this waste into production and use. Through FY 2023, the IWE has served over 76,000 Iowa clients.
What are the Resources Needed, including Time, Cost, Etc.?
TBD
Other Comments
The ROI for the IWE for FY 2023 was 915%.
Contact Information
- Shelene Codner
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources
- Lead Worker, Iowa Waste Exchange
- shelly@netins.net
