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Licensing Standard 4
Iowa Automotive Recyclers are required to ob-
tain a state Household Hazardous Material (HHM)
permit if the facility sells at retail to consumers
automotive products such as batteries, anti-
freeze (new/used), oil, oil filters and/or wind-
shield wiper fluid.
Household Hazardous Material
Retail Sales Per-
mit - Automotive salvage yards that sell any house-
hold hazardous material in Iowa, in any amount,
must obtain a Household Hazardous Material (HHM)
permit from the Iowa Department of Revenue. Iowa
retailers that sell Household Hazardous Materials
are also required to participate in a consumer infor-
mation program which includes posting information
about HHM (labels, signs, and brochures that can be
obtained from the DNR).
Household Hazardous Material commonly sold at
salvage yards include; Antifreeze, Batteries, Wind-
shield wiper fluid, Oil and Oil filters.
General Requirements
Display information provided by the Iowa DNR on
the proper use and disposal of household hazardous
materials.
To obtain an HHM permit, or for more information
about the Iowa Household Hazardous Materials pro-
gram visit the Iowa DNR website at
The annual fee is $25, and should be made payable
to the Treasurer, State of Iowa. The permit is valid
from July 1 – June 30. The permit fee is not pro-
rated.
License Standards
Iowa—Certified Auto Recyclers Environmental Program
I-CARE
