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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.

Takes complaints regarding out of control weeds or yards for properties in unincorporated Polk County. Responsible for insuring that each owner and each person in possession or control, 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.

Prevents, eliminates, and controls environmental threats to public health.

Inspections are provided for public swimming pools, tattoo parlors, septic systems, private wells, nuisances, noxious weeds, miscellaneous environmental complaints, and environmental disease prevention.

Other services include rodent and pest surveillance, radon and indoor air information (radon kits available for a small fee), and well water testing.

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

-- Food protection.

-- Potable water supply.

-- Private sewage disposal.