Responsibilities
The Environmental Health department:
- Responds to citizen garbage and nuisance complaints
- Inspects tanning and tattoo facilities
- Inspects public swimming pools and spas
- Provides information on indoor air quality and other environmental issues
Resources
Air Quality
Bedbug Information
Disposal of Unused Medications
The Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office has a disposal container for unused medications at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center at 770 Iowa Street. It is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Illegal drugs are also accepted.
Many local pharmacy locations also accept unused medications and dispose of them properly.