Welcome to IWRC

The Iowa Waste Reduction Center assists Iowa small businesses (fewer than 200 employees) in complying with environmental regulations through free and confidential environmental consultation. The center also conducts research and develops technologies for more efficient and environmentally friendly production painting processes.

Improving Our Services for Iowa Small Businesses

Article by Jim Olson, Associate Director for the Iowa Waste Reduction Center

IWRC enhances online media for small businesses in Iowa

Article by Pilar Montoya, public relations and marketing intern with the Iowa Waste Reduction Center

Dry Cleaner Compliance Calendar

The IWRC had provided a compliance Calendar, feel free to download.

Grain PTE Software

The IWRC has developed a new version of the grain PTE calculation tool. An updated manual is also available for download.

Paint Plus 2

This tracks facility-wide paint and solvent usage on a 12-month rolling basis.

"They provided valuable assistance with several issues to keep us in compliance with state and federal regulations. This service saved our company from having to hire expensive outside engineers."
--Ida Grove, IA

"This service is great for small companies. The assistance is timely, accommodating and educational."
--Sumner, IA