SIMPCO and Iowa Waste Exchange hosted a hands-on workshop on October 23 to help Iowa communities tackle abandoned and unsafe structures.
Reid Bermel, Iowa DNR Senior Environmental Specialist, shared expert tips on navigating the Derelict Building Grant program, while Paige Alesch discussed strategies for diverting materials from landfills and finding sustainable reuse options.
The session gave local leaders practical tools to revitalize properties and promote environmental sustainability. Learn more about the Derelict Building Program here.
