About

The Iowa Waste Reduction Center is a non-profit organization that provides environmentally-focused education, training, and assistance. The Center is composed of various programs with different functions. • The On-Site Review helps businesses stay in compliance with free environmental consultations to Iowa small businesses to assist them in complying with environmental regulations.  • Iowa Air Emissions Assistance Program helps apply for permits and paperwork. • Iowa Waste Exchange provides ways to redirect waste from disposal facilities as a means to reuse and recycle material. • The IWRC is also involved in the painting and coatings industry. Multiple training products have been developed to aid painters in improving efficiency including VirtualPaint, and 6H NESHAP Online Training. • The STAR4Defense program provides training certification to military spray technicians in an effort to reduce waste and emissions while IWRC Painter Training focuses on industry. IWRC is a part of Business and Community Services of the College of Business Administration at the University of Northern Iowa.