The Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations (ISOSWO) Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Subcommittee is hosting a meeting on November 21st from 11AM – 12PM. The purpose of this meeting is to help engage with stakeholders in order to learn more about sustainable practices, programs, and policies that they currently perform and/or believe would be beneficial for Iowa.

This meeting will feature guest speakers from the Illinois Product Stewardship Council (ILPSC), which is seeking to shift the product waste management system in Illinois from one focused on government-funded and ratepayer-financed waste diversion to one that relies on producer responsibility. The speakers will talk about how ILPSC was established, how it functions, and highlight some recent accomplishments.

Please register to attend this webinar: Click here to register

Below is the proposed agenda for this meeting.
 

ISOSWO TAC – SMM Committee

Meeting Agenda

November 21, 2025 11AM – 12PM (Zoom)

• Introductions

• Overview of ISOSWO TAC – SMM Committee

• Guest SMM Speakers:

• Marta Keane, Illinois Product Stewardship Council – Chair

• Christina Seibert, Illinois Product Stewardship Council Member & SWANA Illinois Chapter President

• Review SMM Priorities Previously Identified

• Review SMM Practices Previously Identified

• Discuss Possible Recommendations to ISOSWO Board Concerning Next Steps

• Schedule Next Meeting

Marta Keane Bio:

Marta Keane began her environmental career in 1988 in the private sector, changed to the public sector in 1992 where she has excelled at municipal and county positions, working on curbside and drop-off programs, along with writing Solid Waste Plans, and influencing state legislation. For seven years Ms. Keane ran one of the busiest Household Hazardous Waste collection sites in the United States.  She offered residents the first mid-west electronic recycling event in 1996. At Will County, she has forged partnerships with municipalities, townships and businesses to create more recycling drop-offs for traditional items, electronic items, medications, batteries, fire extinguishers and more. As part of a team, she worked on the County Energy Plan and created the County’s Green website, offering energy efficiency, water conservation, composting and recycling information to over 40,000 visitors annually. She manages social media education on all Will County Resource Recovery programs.

Over the course of her career, she has served on the Illinois Recycling Association board several times; spent two years on the SWANA-IL board and on several statewide task forces. Currently, Ms. Keane serves on the Recycling Contamination Task Force, the Illinois Electronics Task Force, and the Illinois Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment Advisory Council. She is on the National Recycling Coalition Board of Directors and serves as Chair of the Illinois Product Stewardship Council. She was recently honored with the Steve Apotheker Award, the state’s highest recycling honor. She credits her success to her peers whose passion, creativity and tenacity are a continual source of inspiration. 

Christina Seibert Bio:

Christina Seibert is the Executive Director for the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC), an intergovernmental agency facilitating waste management operations, programs, and policy for its 23 member municipalities and 800,000 residents in north and northwest Cook County (suburban Chicago).  She has 25 years of experience in the solid waste and recycling arena, consulting to and serving some of the most environmentally progressive communities in the Chicago region and across the US, driving pragmatic and community-minded strategies. Christina relishes the opportunity to talk trash – and waste diversion – with her peers and serves as the President of the Illinois Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), chair of the Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment Advisory Council, co-chair of the Illinois Task Force on Recycling Contamination Solutions, chair of the Illinois Electronics Recycling Task Force, and President of the Product Stewardship Institute’s Board of Directors.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is gaining momentum across North America, and the Great Lakes region is no exception. As policymakers, governments, companies, nonprofits, and other stakeholders prepare to engage in stewardship policy discussions, it’s critical to begin with a shared foundation of knowledge. 

This introductory webinar will provide a clear overview of EPR principles, why they matter, and how they’re being applied in the U.S. and Canada. Speakers will explain the mechanics of EPR—shifting financial and operational responsibility for waste management from governments to producers—and highlight the environmental, economic, and equity benefits that drive adoption. 

Attendees will hear case studies from early programs, explore how EPR interacts with existing recycling systems, and gain clarity on the roles stakeholders play. The session will also address common myths and misconceptions before closing with audience Q&A. 

Presented by: Council of the Great Lakes Region & Product Stewardship Institute

Register

The Iowa DNR has approved 10 continuing education units (CEUs) for the Iowa 10-Hour Landfill Operator Course developed by SCS. This 10-hour course meets the requirements for certified landfill operators to obtain the required 10 CEUs necessary for renewal of their operator certification.

While this course is designed for certified landfill operators to obtain their required 10 CEUs, the course topics would also benefit other solid waste professionals interested in learning more about operations and compliance.

Course topics include:

• Causes of fire and mitigation strategies at landfills, transfer stations, and compost facilities;

• Operating strategies to improve safety and efficiency;

• Potential state and federal regulatory changes;

• Environmental compliance and monitoring requirements;

• Current and potential recycling and waste diversion programs across Iowa;

• Technologies in the solid waste management industry; 

• Facility end of life use planning;

• Hot topics within the solid waste industry in Iowa and beyond; and

• Much more! 

Cost is $250 per student.

Board Meeting Agenda

September Meeting Minutes (Unapproved)

Ledges Conference Room
IDNR Office Building
6200 Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321

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Meeting ID 880 5166 0419
Passcode 916945

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!

Join us on Tuesday, September 30th for the ISOSWO Annual Business Meeting. During the meeting, ISOSWO members will provide updates on the status of the organization and summarize the various service work that ISOSWO is doing on behalf of membership. In addition, SWANA’s Senior Director of Public Policy & Communications, Kristyn Oldendorf, will be in attendance to provide an organizational update on behalf of SWANA.

Click here to view the official notice including the meeting agenda.

Meeting Minutes from April 24, 2025 Regular Meeting of Membership (Unapproved)

Board Meeting Agenda

August Meeting Minutes (Unapproved)

This is a Virtual Meeting

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Meeting ID 880 5166 0419
Passcode 916945

The Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations (ISOSWO) Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Subcommittee is hosting a meeting on August 28 th from 11AM – 12PM. The purpose of this meeting is to help engage with stakeholders in order to learn more about sustainable practices, programs, and policies that they currently perform and/or believe would be beneficial for Iowa.

This meeting will feature a guest speaker discussing the establishment of the Missouri Product Stewardship Council in 2018. This Council provides a forum for exchanging information and identifying priorities; Educating government agencies, institutions, and legislators about product stewardship; Leadership on product stewardship initiatives; and Coordinating and supporting product stewardship initiatives.

Please register to attend this webinar: Click here to register

Below is the proposed agenda for this meeting.

ISOSWO TAC – SMM Committee Meeting Agenda

August 28, 2025
11AM – 12PM (Zoom)

• Introductions

• Overview of ISOSWO TAC – SMM Committee

• Guest SMM Speaker: Lisa McDaniel, SCS Engineers – former Chair of the Missouri Product Stewardship Council. Lisa was directly involved in the creation of this Council in 2018.

  • Presentation Topic: Process of creating a statewide Product Stewardship Council; Identifying and selecting priorities; Working with partners to advocate for change; Update on Missouri Product Stewardship Council initiatives

• Review SMM Practices Previously Identified

• Discuss Possible Recommendations to ISOSWO Board Concerning Next Steps

• Schedule Next Meeting

Board Meeting Agenda

July Meeting Minutes

Join by Zoom from your computer, tablet, or smartphone:

Zoom Meeting Link

Meeting ID 880 5166 0419

Passcode 916945

Agenda

The agenda is typically posted by Wednesday prior to the meeting. 

Call-In Instructions

Number: +1 (312) 757-3121
Conference ID:  185-849-701
Online Link: The link to the online meeting is included in the agenda and emailed at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the meeting.

Agenda

The agenda is typically posted by Wednesday prior to the meeting. 

Call-In Instructions

Number: +1 (312) 757-3121
Conference ID:  185-849-701
Online Link: The link to the online meeting is included in the agenda and emailed at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the meeting.

The Iowa DNR has certified the appliance demanufacturing training course for individual certification developed by SCS. This 5-hour certification course is required for individuals in the State of Iowa to demanufacture appliances under an appliance demanufacturing permit or to apply for an appliance demanufacturing permit.

SCS has developed this training course to cover the environmental regulations concerning the removal of mercury-containing components, PCB-containing components, and the recovery of refrigerants from discarded appliances. 

Course topics include:

• Definitions and Terminology

• State and Federal Regulations 

• Permit Application and Annual Reporting

• Finding and Identifying Components 

• Safety Precautions

• Spill Prevention and Cleanup

• Documentation and Recordkeeping 

Cost is $250 per student.