Iowa Organic Waste Management Stakeholder Event Invitation (Oct 27)

 You are invited to attend and participate in an Iowa Organic Waste Management Stakeholder Event which will be held online on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 9:00AM – 12:00PM (CDT). This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about organic waste management in Iowa.

 Pre-registration is required. To register: CLICK HERE

 The purpose of this event is to review the results of a nearly five-year, sustainable materials management - stakeholder-driven process led by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and was funded by an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant. Through this process, four material categories (one of which was organics) were selected for discussion concerning potential strategies to reduce waste and to develop disposal alternatives. Stakeholder event attendees will have an opportunity to discuss these results and provide input on possible next steps to be considered in the development of an Iowa Organic Waste Management Plan.

 Stakeholder Event Agenda:

• Recap of Recent SMM Project Activities

• Presentation of Results and Recommendations from the Recently Completed Food Waste Prevention and Management Study

• Presentation of SMM - Vision for Iowa Plan Recommendations for Organic Waste

• Statewide Organic Waste Management Planning Session

• Discuss, Identify, and Rank Potential Priorities for Consideration

• Explore potential Strategies, Recommendations, and Timelines

• Discuss Next Steps

 We hope that you are able to attend and participate in this event! Email Jeff Phillips if you have any questions. Thank you!