Code of Iowa Chapter 28E Entities

The following Chapter 28E entities currently have integrated solid waste planning responsibilities in the ECICOG planning area.

Benton County Solid Waste Commission. The commission is responsible for solid waste management facilities and programs including diversion and toxicity reduction programming.

Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency. The Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency was formed in 1994 by the City of Cedar Rapids and Linn County to provide environmentally sound solid waste management activities in Linn County. The agency oversees the operation of two landfills (formerly the Cedar Rapids landfill and the Linn County landfill), a source separated composting site, the process and marketing of recyclable materials, and county wide waste reduction and recycling education programs.

East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG). ECICOG is an intergovernmental council established in 1972 under Chapter 28E and provided for under Chapter 28H of the Code of Iowa. The solid waste planning division was created in 1990 to coordinate and facilitate the solid waste comprehensive planning process.

Iowa County Regional Environmental Improvement Commission (REIC). The REIC was formed in 1990 for the purpose of operating and maintaining solid waste facilities for and on behalf of the county and its governmental units. In addition to landfill services, the REIC sponsors recycling and toxicity reduction programs.

Johnson County Council of Governments (JCCOG). JCCOG Solid Waste Management Planning Division, established in 1990, assists members in developing strategies for addressing solid waste issues. These issues include state mandated landfill regulations, recycling, hazardous waste disposal, and waste reduction/diversion.

Jones County Solid Waste Management Commission. Formed in 1972, the commission establishes landfill policies and fees as well as sponsors various waste diversion and toxicity reduction programs/projects.

Tama County Solid Waste Disposal Commission. The commission oversees landfill operations and promotes/implements waste diversion and toxicity reduction activities.