News
Waste Commission of Scott County strives to provide timely information on environmental news, programs, services and events in the Quad City area.
March 31, 2023
The Scott Area Landfill will be closing at 2pm on 3/31/23.
December 20, 2019
Prevent fires by keeping lithium and rechargeable batteries out of your cart.
April 05, 2017
Social impact funder Closed Loop Fund releases Scott County case study
November 14, 2016
Closed Loop Fund, the investment fund that provided a 10-year, zero-interest loan to Waste Commission of Scott County for the recent purchase of recycling carts, has released its first impact report -- just in time for America Recycles Day, Nov. 15.
August 22, 2016
Davenport and Bettendorf residents are recycling more than double what they did last year
July 29, 2016
The Scott Area Recycling Center opens to the public Aug. 1, 2016. Some Commission facilities also have new hours that go into effect Aug. 1.
July 25, 2016
Scott Area Recycling Center to Celebrate Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Center July 28
June 21, 2016
Davenport and Bettendorf mayors will deliver the first recycling carts on Wednesday, June 22.
July 31, 2015
Next week Waste Commission of Scott County will present information to Bettendorf and Davenport City Councils about proposed changes to the Scott Area Recycling Center and associated municipal recycling programs.
July 20, 2015
Learn more about the switch from dual- to single-stream recycling
March 31, 2015
Reuse saves natural resources, extends the life of discarded electronics, and retains their value close to home.
January 21, 2014
2013 was a very busy year for Waste Commission of Scott County. This video recaps much of our work and shows just how busy we were.
November 20, 2013
Thanks to everyone who voted for Chad! He's been selected as CNN Hero of Year by popular online vote
November 18, 2013
Want to help put a stop to illegal dumping in our community? Here's what you need to know.
October 22, 2013
Area schools use leftover paint to create art through a partnership with Waste Commission of Scott County.