Available Materials From
The Iowa Waste Exchange Program
May, 2017
Please call Ben Kvigne (319-235-0311) or e-mail for more information on the
materials listed in this newsletter. [email protected]
Three large capacity liquid storage tanks available in
Dubuque. Bulk capacity of each tank is 4800 gallon, 5800
gallon, and 6500 gallon. These have electric mixers on the
top. These have previously contained latex paint, and glue.
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (INDICATED WITH **) ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SAME
LOCATION IN THE DECORAH AREA :
**Many windows will be removed from this building in June. They are aluminum sliders.
If you are interested in these please let me know soon.
**12 purple dorm room rocking chairs (see picture on left). 18 of the same rocking chair
frames unassembled without the seats, backs, or cushions (see picture on right).
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**Aluminum carrier for the top of a van, suv, or truck with a topper.
**Do you have an important
announcement to make? Then you
need this pulpit style lectern. It is a
little dusty from storage but is
very attractive and well built. It
includes a top-mounted
microphone stand. Free for the
hauling.
**Large Trane air conditioner unit
manufactured in 2004. 3 phase 200/230
volt, 60 amp. Call me for more specs.
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**One electric hospital bed on wheels. This is
available at no cost to someone who has a
need. Located in Decorah. You haul.
**Large industrial roof top
squirrel cage fan with motor.
This is made by the Greenheck
Company in Schofield, WI.
New in crate, never opened.
**Tables
5’ round wooden table ((top only) see
picture to left)
15’ wooden conference table (top only)
10’ gray oval conference table with
legs.
2’x4’ small wooden rectangular table
4 wooden desks also available
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**For Sale: 240 volt 34 amp
electric kiln with digital display
control panel. The manufacturer
is L&L Special Furnace
Company, Inc. This kiln is
intended for baking ceramics. It is
in excellent condition and has
seen very little use. If you are into
ceramics you should really
consider this unit. Accepting
reasonable offers.
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**New rear bumper for a Chevy truck. Possibly 2002-2008.
**Not new tool box for full sized pick-up truck. Mounts in the bed rails directly behind
the cab. Could benefit from a paint job but still very useful.
**Two heavy duty wire spool
stands. These are great for
running all types of wire.
**2 snow brushes on axles.
Excellent for building back
scratchers for cattle, horses, or
bison.
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The following items (indicated with ##) are all located at the same facility in
Dubuque. Most of the following items are being sold with a reasonable offer.
##25 red plastic stackable
chairs.
##Lockable glass and aluminum message
board case.
##Dust free computer cabinet
for a manufacturing
environment. Computer not
included.
##Cork bulletin board with
aluminum frame.
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##Several very attractive desk
units in good condition.
##Several large homemade
wooden shelving units. These
vary in size. All are very well
built and heavy duty. These are
free for the hauling. Located in
Dubuque.
##Dynaric
model D2400
material plastic
banding station.
110 volt. Call
for additional
specs.
##3 material
banding carts. One
without wheels.
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##Rigid Brand 110 volt ,
industrial pipe threading
machine with foot control. This
is mounted on a steel cabinet
with wheels. Consider making
an offer and call with any
questions.
##3 electric sieves. These are used for seperating different sized particles of granular
material. The one pictures on the right is newer and has a digital display.
##4 complete fire resistant fire fighting suits. 1 yellow , 3 silver. Complete suit includes
pants, jacket, gloves, and full helmet with neck protection and mask. Never used.
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##Approximately 100 units of
industrial pallet racking. Picture
on the left is a photo of similar
assembled racking. The actual
racking available is
disassembled and palletized.
##14’ tall industrial cantilever
shelving units. The arms are 4’
long. There are 26 uprights with
bases and 124 arms (13 units).
Units pictured on left are similar
racking. Actual racking is
disassembled and palletized.
##Modulus of Rupture (MOR) testing instrument. This is
used to determine the pound force per square inch
applied to a board before it fails. This measurement is
usually in PSI or Mpa
##3 electric lab ovens
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##The following items are also available at the same facility and are listed without
pictures. If you would like to see pictures or need further information, please contact me.
-42” tube axle exhaust fan with no motor. This is still in the crate.
-2 scissor lift work platforms. Hydraulic powered with pump units.
-Large 8’ wide pallet forks for material handler or loader.
-Pallet fork extensions, and 2 drum grabbers for fork truck.
-4 electric fork truck battery charging stations.
-3 large pedestal fans approximately 30” in diameter.
-Ranco 50 ton manually operated hydraulic press.
-Solvent style parts washer. Graymills Handi Kleen brand.
-Several nylon lift slings, chain hoists, chains, and ropes.
-3 sets of large bearing pullers.
-4 spill kits on wheeled carts.
-Several 55 gallon spill containment caddies on wheels.
-One 9’ long vinyl coated park bench. Green in color.
-Several steel supply storage cabinets and employee lockers.
Insulated beverage merchandiser units. These two styles are available for the hauling.
Larger quantities are preferred. All are new but missing the casters, lids, and decals.
There are 11 of the style on the left in different colors. There are 22 of the style on the
right in blue. Please call for details such as dimensions, colors, and contact information.
These are in Winnesheik County.
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Over 200 glass jars with lids
each month. These are all used
but have been cleaned. 90 ml,
500 ml, and 590 ml. Looking for
an on-going reuse for these jars
that are located in Mitchell
County.
Several Pieces of glass shelving in different sizes are available in Dubuque. This
shelving is mostly smoke colored and ¼” thick. Includes hardware to assemble
into free standing display shelves as shown in picture below. Call me for details.
Several bee boxes from area
honey farms. When a honey
producer orders new bees, they
are shipped in these boxes. They
differ in size depending on the
quantity of bees ordered. The
size range is approximately 12”
long x 9” wide x 6” deep to 16”
long x 9” wide x 6” deep. They
have a 1/8” wire screen or mesh
on each side and a 4” diameter
access hole. Contact me if you
have any creative ideas for these
boxes.
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Approximately 60 fifty-five gallon drums for sale. These are extremely clean due
to a removable plastic liner that separates the product from the drum. They all
have an open top with a removable lid secured by a bolt on ring. Located in
Bremer County.
Galvanized 18 gage metal panels. These measure 9” x 12 1/8” and are for sale
by a manufacturer in Marshall County. These could be very useful for many
applications. They have thousands available. Call for more info!
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Thousands of 4” plastic circles. Made of a
very durable HMWPE thermo plastic.
Textured on one side and smooth on the
other. 4” in diameter and 1/8” thickness.
Located in Dubuque on a weekly basis.
Can you use these for anything? They
make great coasters!!!
Very attractive cast iron radiators. These are owned by an individual in West
Union and he would like to sell these to someone who has an understanding and
appreciation for antique architecture. If you have an interest in them please let
me know.
Small plastic wire spools from a business near Marshalltown. These are free on a
monthly basis. There is about 10 of these each month generated at this location. Any
great craft ideas?
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What’s blue on one side and white
on the other? The answer is
sterilization wrap. This plastic based
fabric material is handy for use as a
shop towel. It is good for wiping
hands free of oil and grease. It also
works well to protect components
during disassembly and to cover
parts so they don’t get dirty before
assembly. These are extremely
clean. Let me know if you might
have a use for these which are
located in Bremer County.
** No Picture Available For the Following Items**
- 16 drums of creamy ingredient grade peanut butter. These are over 10 years old but
have been sealed in steel drums.
-10 drums of floor sealer for free near Peosta. Some are old, some newer.
- Approximately 40 boxes of 4’ T-5 fluorescent light bulbs in good conditon for free in
Peosta.
-Several 55 gallon drums of soy wax for candle making or possibly could be used in the
manufacturing of firelogs.
-Historic materials from a building remodel. These include 5 Limestone window headers
that are in good condition. 3 measure 9 ¾” x 4” and 2 measure 8 ½” x 5”. They have blue
paint on them but I am told they clean up nicely with a power washer. There is also a
piece of blue decorative cornice that measures 29” tall x 27’ long and two cast iron pillars
that are 8” in diamter at the base and 11’ 11” in length. These are located in Fayette
County and owner is looking for a fair price.
-Approximately 150 heavy cardboard boxes each month available for free in
Marshalltown. These are 2-ply cardboard and in great condition.
-14 drums of Nitric Acid, and 426 fifty pound bags of Sulfamic Acid. SDS available on
all.
Wanted items:
-2 bulk seed corn totes
-On-going supply of super sacks near Mitchell County. These are also called bulk bags or
FIBCs. They need to be 40” or shorter.
-Paper for packing material in the Waterloo area.
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