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Landfill Division has responsibilities for both active and closed landfills; Douglas County contracts with Waste Management for the general operation and maintenance of the active Pheasant Point solid waste landfill site at Highway 36 and 216th Street.

Landscape maintenance and snow removal for various county offices.

Noxious and nuisance weed monitoring and control as required. Provides field inspection services based on the complaints received and to areas that have a known history of noxious weed problems. Random inspections are also conducted throughout the County's area of responsibility.

Permits and Inspections Division issues building permits and performs all inspections to assure appropriate building codes and zoning regulations are within compliance for the rural Douglas County area and the City of Bennington.

Planning and zoning.

Stormwater permit administration.

Services

Weed Abatement/Brush Control
Sanitary Landfills
Pollution Control
Building and Safety
Land Use Planning and Regulation Services
Licensing and inspection of restaurants, bars, grocery stores, temporary licenses, mobile food units, convenience stores, hotels, etc. for Shelby, Monona, Harrison, Audubon, Cass, Monona, and Crawford Counties.

Inspections of public swimming pools and tanning beds for Shelby, Monona, and Harrison Counties.

Permits and inspections on all site wastewater treatment systems, septic tanks, new private water wells, and heat pump wells for Shelby County.

Administers water well grants each year for Shelby County.

Investigates complaints about illegal or improper dumping, burning, dead animal disposal, burning of solid waste, discharge of sewage, etc.

Inspects property sold in rural Shelby County.

Radon information and radon kits available for purchase.

Assists in completing and mailing passport applications. No photo services.

Services

Public Facility Health Inspection
Passports
Building and Safety
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation
Illegal Dumping Reporting
Weed Abatement/Brush Control
Pollution Control
Provides regulatory oversight for local food safety and protection, private sewage systems, private water wells, lead poisoning prevention, radon, mosquito/tick control, and inspection of facilities such as tanning salons and body art businesses.

Services

Specialized Information and Referral
Radon Testing
Tap Water Testing
Weed Abatement/Brush Control
Pollution Control
Pest Control Services

Addresses nuisance complaints and complaints regarding solid waste, weeds, and junk cars.

Services include air pollution and noise monitoring, rodent and pest surveillance, radon and indoor air information (radon kits available for a small fee), and free well testing.

Issues permits and licensing for tanning beds, swimming pools, spas, septic systems, tattoo services, and wells.

Services

Weed Abatement/Brush Control
Radon Testing
Pest Control Services
Tap Water Testing
Pollution Control

City government offices.

Services

Street Maintenance
Building and Safety
City Government Departments/Offices
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Weed Abatement/Brush Control

Helps to prevent disease and improve the quality of life in Jo Daviess County. Programs include:

-- Food protection.

-- Potable water supply.

-- Private sewage disposal.

Services

Illegal Dumping Reporting
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation
Building and Safety
Weed Abatement/Brush Control
Public Facility Health Inspection
Pollution Control
Bloomingdale township weed program enforced during months of May to September.

Addresses nuisance complaints and complaints regarding solid waste, weeds, and junk cars.

Services include air pollution and noise monitoring, rodent and pest surveillance, radon and indoor air information (radon kits available for a small fee), and free well testing.

Issues permits and licensing for tanning beds, swimming pools, spas, septic systems, tattoo services, and wells.

Services

Weed Abatement/Brush Control
Tap Water Testing
Radon Testing
Pollution Control
Pest Control Services
Takes complaints regarding out of control weeds or yards. Responsible for insuring that each owner and each person in possession or control of any lands in Polk County, shall cut or otherwise destroy all weeds or grass which constitutes health, safety, or fire hazard.

Tall grass complaints in the City of Des Moines need to email [email protected], or use the myDSMmobile app or call (515) 283-4046.