Hazardous Material

The Council Bluffs Fire Department has trained their firefighters to respond to Hazardous Materials releases at two levels.

The first level of training is Hazardous Materials Operations, this level of training gives a firefighter the knowledge to protect the public and themselves of a Hazardous Materials release.

The next level of training is Hazardous Materials Technician this level of training allows the firefighters to perform offensive actions to stop a release and contain the spill.

For question concerning Hazardous Materials response please contact the Council Bluffs Fire Department's Technical Services Officer at 712-329-4204.

Disposal of old paint or other household chemicals

For questions regarding disposal of old paint or other household chemicals please take them to the Council Bluffs Recycling Center for proper disposal.

The business hours for the Recycling Center are Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

For Hazardous Materials disposal the hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Questions contact the Recycling Center at 328-4985 inside the City if outside the area call 1-877-366-9812

Council Bluffs Public Health Web Site

Check this site for more information on Hazardous Material disposal.