{"id":3444,"date":"2026-04-13T16:53:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiawatha-iowa.com\/news\/?p=3444"},"modified":"2026-04-13T16:59:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:59:27","slug":"earth-day-2026-april-18th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiawatha-iowa.com\/news\/earth-day-2026-april-18th\/","title":{"rendered":"Earth Day 2026 – April 18th"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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EARTH DAY APRIL 18, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:00AM – 10:30AM
HIAWATHA PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
1410 ROBINS RD – ENTER FROM CLYMER RD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MUST BE A HIAWATHA RESIDENT
VERIFICATION OF RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED
BRING YOUR WATER BILL OR DRIVER\u2019S LICENSE AS PROOF OF RESIDENCY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Electronic Recovery \u2013 Midwest Electronic Recovery<\/strong><\/span>
Items accepted at this event:<\/span><\/strong>
Personal computers\/laptops, monitors, keyboards computer cables, wires & mice, printers & copiers,
Networking hardware, software, disc drives, & servers
Televisions, stereos & cable & satellite equipment
VCR\u2019s & DVD\u2019s,
Telephones, fax machines, & circuit boards
Electronic equipment from businesses is not accepted at this event. Businesses should contact Midwest Electronic Recovery for more information at 319-845-2001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Glasses & Hearing Aid Disposal by Hiawatha Lions Club<\/span><\/strong>
Accepting unwanted eyeglasses, hearing aids & cellphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food Drive by HACAP Food Reservoir
<\/span><\/strong>Canned chicken and\/or tuna
Whole wheat pasta
Brown rice
Peanut butter
Dried fruits
Canned fruits,
vegetables & soup
Dried beans
Nuts & seeds
Boxed meals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Medication Disposal<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accepted:
Unneeded or expired medications
Patches
Ointments
Medication for pets
Over the counter medication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not accepted:
Syringes
Inhalers
Aerosols<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flag Disposal by Hiawatha Legion Post #735
<\/strong>Hiawatha Legion Post #735 will accept all flags; Federal, State and POW. Bring your unserviceable flags for proper disposal. Hiawatha Legion Post #735 may also be offering new flags for purchase.
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Document Shredding by Heartland Shredding, Inc.
<\/span><\/strong>Accepting up to 5 grocery bags full of unwanted documents to be shredded on site. Vehicles are welcome to remain until their documents have been shredded. Documents for shredding need NOT be free of staples, paper clips or binder clips. You may also include a limited quantity of floppy diskettes and CD\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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