Divert it and convert it
One of the nation’s premiere materials exchange programs.
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Why a Materials Exchange in Iowa?
There are two big reasons why the Iowa Waste Exchange (IWE) is important for Iowa. First, our landfills are overcrowded, and reducing waste load is good for the planet. Second, there’s a huge market for waste materials and by-products — and exchanging waste materials is good for your bottom line.
Participants can:
- Obtain low- or no-cost materials
- Reduce disposal costs
- Reduce materials’ purchase costs
- Generate revenue from waste materials
- Free up storage space
- Help divert waste from our landfills
4.5 MILLION
tons of material material diverted since 1990
87,360
companies helped by IWE reps
$142 MILLION
cost savings since program inception
Whether you want to list available materials, find items for reuse or learn more about our services from a regional specialist, IWE is your confidential partner in responsible waste management and environmental stewardship.
When you divert it and convert it with the IWE, nothing goes to waste!
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Iowa Waste Exchange Success Stories
Commerce. Collaboration. Creativity. There’s much more to materials waste exchange than meets the eye. Read about some of IWE’s recent exchanges and see how everyone wins.
DNR Expands Food Waste Diversion Efforts: Iowa Waste Exchange Ready to Help
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The Drive-by that Drove Change: A Student's Quick Action Sparked a Waste Diversion Win
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Iowa Waste Exchange Assists North Liberty Community Pantry in Relocation Usable Equipment to Local Nonprofits
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Exploring Waste Reduction Solutions for Colleges
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It's tax free shopping weekend and all the cool kids are Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling! 😎![]()
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🌎Here are some tips to save some cash and landfill space:![]()
-Make a list and buy only what you need.![]()
-Give last year’s supplies another year of service.![]()
-Choose recyclable products and recycle packaging when possible.![]()
-Bring your own reusable shopping bags. ![]()
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🎓 Happy Back-to-School Shopping from the Iowa Waste Exchange!
Growing green together in Clear Lake! 🌿🌻![]()
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Highlights from today’s table:![]()
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🌻 Thriving Gardens: An attendee shared that their sunflower seeds from our table last year are blooming strong!![]()
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🌾 Hand-Harvested: Seeds were personally harvested by IWE Coordinator & Area Resource Specialist Shelene Codner.![]()
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♻️ 100% Recycled: Seed Packets are made from rescued materials and built to be reused.![]()
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🎃 Save the Date: We'll be back at Pumpkin Palooza at Central Gardens on Saturday, October 10th (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM), where we’ll be crafting pumpkins out of upcycled materials! ![]()
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Hope to see you there!
🌞 🐾 It's the Dog Days of Summer – the perfect time to talk about the "dog days of diversion." When temperatures rise, sustainability goals can slip down the priority list. At the Iowa Waste Exchange, we help Iowa businesses year-round find new uses for surplus materials, unwanted items, and by-products. Don't let unused materials sit idle this summer – put them to work. Contact your local Area Resource Specialist today. www.iowawasteexchange.org 🌞 ♻️
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Nov
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure
“One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure” highlights how the Iowa Waste Exchange (IWE) is redefining what’s possible for surplus materials across the state
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08
Oct
Iowa Waste Exchange sees recycling challenges shift
Tackling the next generation of recycling challenges head-on as material streams shift and new, complex waste items emerge
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