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Introducing Battery Drop-Off Containers Posted April 18, 2025 Introducing Battery Drop-Off Containers Making safe disposal easier than ever!
2nd Saturdays Drop-Off Events in Grimes Posted February 25, 2025 2nd Saturdays Drop-Off Events in Grimes Drop off old paint, lawn chemicals, batteries, motor oil, and other household hazardous waste!
Expanded Hours for Hazardous Waste Posted January 06, 2025 Expanded Hours for Hazardous Waste Drop off a variety of household hazardous waste with our expanded hours in Bondurant!
Exchange Your Gas Can For Free! Posted July 12, 2024 Exchange Your Gas Can For Free! Trade in your outdated gas can for a new, metal safety can and learn about responsible gasoline storage and disposal!
Don't Chill With Hazardous Waste This Winter Posted January 24, 2023 Don't Chill With Hazardous Waste This Winter Dispose of old or leftover household hazardous waste in a safe, smart way!
Drop Off Hazardous Waste by Appointment! Posted August 08, 2022 Drop Off Hazardous Waste by Appointment! Drop off a variety of household hazardous waste with our expanded appointment hours in Grimes!
Weed Out Old Lawncare and Garden Chemicals Posted April 28, 2022 Weed Out Old Lawncare and Garden Chemicals Wondering what to do with old weed killers, insecticides, and fertilizers? We can help!
WATTs The Deal With Batteries? Posted February 24, 2022 WATTs The Deal With Batteries? Not all batteries are the same, but it's important to know how to dispose of each type properly!
Double, Double, Toil and Trouble Posted October 13, 2021 Double, Double, Toil and Trouble Don't let hazardous waste in your home burst your bubble!
Every Home Has Hazardous Waste Posted March 02, 2020 Every Home Has Hazardous Waste In select cities, residents can get rid of household hazardous waste from the convenience of home.
Where with the old, when it's in with the new? Posted November 28, 2018 Where with the old, when it's in with the new? How to recycle your old electronics
Thanksgiving Recycling Tip Posted November 15, 2018 Thanksgiving Recycling Tip Recycle your cooking oil at the Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off.
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