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No garbage or recycling collection on Labor Day - Collection delayed one day all week
Posted: 8/26/2010
In observance of Labor Day, there will be no collection of recycling, yard waste or trash for residents in Central Iowa on Monday, September 6. Collections will be delayed by one day the entire wee...More
Cleaning Up from the Floods? Ways to properly get rid of water damaged items
Posted: 8/11/2010
This season’s above average rain fall has caused flooding in many Metro neighborhoods. If your home has been the victim of flooding, you may be wondering how to dispose of water damaged materials in...More
Compost It! Bags: New Design, Same Capacity
Posted: 7/29/2010
You may soon notice that the Compost It! bags at the store look a bit different than they did previously. The difference is in the design. The new Compost It! bags are shorter and wider, making them...More
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event
Posted: 7/26/2010
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Accepted Items:
Stain and varnish Oil and lead based paint Aerosol cleaners and paints Ammonia-based cleaners Antifreeze Petroleum-based adhesives Gasoline and kerosene Metal p...More
Largest single year increase in recycling using new Curb It! program - Contamination rate remains one of lowest in the nation
Posted: 7/21/2010
Metro Waste Authority is happy to announce the first year of collection of the new Curb It! recycling program with the wheeled carts resulted in the largest single year increase in recycling in the ...More
How to Deal with Storm Yard Debris - Metro Area Residents have Multiple Options
Posted: 7/19/2010
The severe storms that rolled through the metro on Sunday caused varying degrees of tree damage throughout the metro area, resulting in various responses by local communities.
Ankeny, Clive, Grim...More
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event
Posted: 7/8/2010
Accepted Items:
Stain and varnish
Oil and lead based paint
Aerosol cleaners and paints
Ammonia-based cleaners
Antifreeze
Petroleum-based adhesives
Gasoline and kerosene
Met...More
Holiday Will Not Delay Waste Collection for Most Communities
Posted: 6/29/2010
The Independence Day holiday will not change garbage, yard waste, and recycling collection schedules for most communities.
The Regional Collection Center for Household Hazardous Waste and Met...More
Metro Waste Authority Announces Modified Grant Program - Two types of grants will allow funding of more projects
Posted: 6/21/2010
Metro Waste Authority (MWA) will now offer two types of grants for environmental projects, such as clean ups, water gardens and recycling projects. Metro Waste Authority is modifying its grant progr...More
Storm causes tipped recycling carts in Ankeny, Alleman, and Unincorporated Polk County
Posted: 6/18/2010
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Contact: Amy Hock, Public Relations Specialist
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Top Ten Green Gifts
Posted: 6/16/2010
Top Ten Green Gifts
Just in Time for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is quickly approaching and Metro Waste Authority has you covered for last minute, ec...More
Storm causes tipped recycling carts in Western Suburbs - Recycling Crews working to capture loose material
Posted: 6/10/2010
Due to the heavy rain and excessive winds from today’s storm, many Curb It! recycling carts have been tipped over in the western suburbs. The recycling drivers are doing their best to collect the loo...More
Memorial Day Collection Delays
Posted: 5/27/2010
Holidays are a time for a little rest and relaxation, but they can be confusing when it comes to trash and recycling collection. There will be no collection of Curb It! recycling carts or Compost It...More
Court Rules in Favor of Metro Waste Authority - Landfill not required to take below standard ground up construction and demolition material at no cost
Posted: 5/26/2010
The Court of Appeals on May 25, 2010 upheld the decision reached by the Iowa District Court of Polk County in January 2009 in favor of Metro Waste Authority (MWA). The Appeals Court also ruled agai...More
Recycle Your Home's Shingles
Posted: 5/21/2010
As the weather gets warmer, homeowners begin thinking about home improvement projects. If reroofing your home is on your list, we hope you’ll consider recycling your shingles with us. Metro Waste Au...More
No garbage or recycling collection on Memorial Day
Posted: 5/20/2010
In observance of Memorial Day, there will be no collection of Curb It! recycling carts, yard waste or trash for residents in Central Iowa on Monday, May 31. Collections will be delayed by one day t...More
Environmental Stewardship Awards Presented - 3 Individuals and 4 Organizations Recognized for their Commitment to the Environment
Posted: 4/26/2010
On the eve of Earth Day, three individuals and four local organizations are being recognized for their efforts to improve the environment. Robin Fortney, Mary Burton, Megan Reuther, Drake University, ...More
Iowa Communities Reap Benefits of Build With Bags Program
Posted: 4/23/2010
Twenty-six Iowa communitiesare getting a makeover courtesy of Build with Bags. The plastic bag recycling program being led by Iowa grocers announces today, on Earth Day, the 26 recipient...More
40 Things to do for the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day
Posted: 4/19/2010
1. Walk, ride a bike, or carpool to work.
2. Use cloth towels instead of paper towels.
3. Encourage your business to install dual flush toilet systems.
4. Instead of throwing things ...More
Environmental Stewardship Award Winners Announced Today - 3 Individuals and 4 Organizations Recognized for their Commitment to the Environment
Posted: 4/8/2010
As Earth Day approaches, three individuals and four local organizations are being recognized for their efforts to improve the environment. Robin Fortney, Mary Burton, Megan Reuther, Drake University, ...More
Polk City Joins 12 Other Communities in Metro Waste Authority’s Compost It! Program
Posted: 4/5/2010
Starting Wednesday, April 7, Polk City will participate in Metro Waste Authority’s (MWA) Compost It! yard waste program. Yard waste will be picked up by Waste Management weekly on Wednesdays for res...More
Earth Day Trash Bash - Volunteers Needed for Spring Clean Up
Posted: 4/1/2010
Operation Downtown, Des Moines Parks and Recreation, Young Professionals Connection and Metro Waste Authority are honoring the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with the Earth Day Trash Bash – a clean u...More
West Des Moines Residents Can Order New Garbage Carts
Posted: 4/1/2010
The City of West Des Moines will enter into a new long-term solid waste collection agreement, administered by Metro Waste Authority for the City, beginning November 29, 2010. As a resident, you wil...More
Grants Awarded to Help Keep Pollutants Out of Waterways - Two groups receive funding
Posted: 3/26/2010
Keeping Central Iowa’s water clean is the focus of two reimbursable grants being awarded to two organizations by Metro Waste Authority (MWA) and Growing Green Communities (GGC) through its initiativ...More
Clean it up and Move it out! Safe, free disposal of hazardous materials for residents
Posted: 3/24/2010
Doing some spring cleaning or has Earth Month got you thinking, “What’s lurking underneath my sink or in my garage?” Chances are you have household hazardous waste! These are items that can be ha...More
Compost It! yard waste collection begins March 29 - Just in time for winter storm clean-up
Posted: 3/18/2010
The melting snow has finally given way, only to reveal the twigs and branches left behind from the last winter storm. For residents of participating communities, Metro Waste Authority’s (MWA) Compo...More
Spring Cleaning -- What Do I Do With This?
Posted: 3/17/2010
As the snow melts and the weather warms, you might be thinking about spring cleaning. When going through your home and garage, you may come across those what-do-I-do-with-this items. Metro Waste A...More
Organization receives grant to improve local Watershed - Funding approved for three years
Posted: 3/17/2010
Growing Green Communities was selected to receive a grant from the Watershed Improvement Review Board in the amount of $322,500. The grant money will be used to make improvements to the Camp Creek ...More
Purchase Your 2010 Premium Compost It! Sticker Now
Posted: 3/9/2010
Compost It! Premium Service is available to residents in Clive, Des Moines, Johnston, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights. This program allows residents to use a c...More
2010 Curb It! Collection Schedule Magnet Available Now
Posted: 3/9/2010
As the snow fell here in Central Iowa, residents shared that checking the date of their next Curb It! recycling pick up day by looking at the calendar on their cart (sometimes located under the snow...More
Tour the Curb It! Recycling Facility
Posted: 2/24/2010
Ever wonder what happens to all those recyclables once your green Curb It! cart is collected? Well now you can see for yourself!
Metro Waste Authority is pleased to offer tours of the Curb It!...More
Guest column: Recycling program has made a difference
Posted: 2/23/2010
The following Guest Editorial by Gary Welch ran in The Des Moines Register on February 18, 2010.
Gary Welch is Chair of the Metro Waste Authority Board of Directors and an Ankeny City Councilman....More
Get Recognized for Going Green
Posted: 2/9/2010
Metro Waste Authority wants to honor businesses, organizations, and/or residents who continuously work to take care of Central Iowa’s environment.
We want to recognize people and organizations...More
Where Do Curb It! Materials Go?
Posted: 2/5/2010
There has been some interest recently in the Curb It! sorting/processing facility. This facility is operated by Greenstar (formerly MidAmerica Recycling) through a contract with Metro Waste Authorit...More
Attention do-it-yourselfers! Regional Collection Center needs help in getting used oil
Posted: 1/29/2010
If you are your own mechanic and you have used motor oil, bring it to Bondurant! Metro Waste Authority’s Regional Collection Center (RCC) uses the oil in a Polk County-approved burner to heat its w...More
Shred Confidential Information Before Placing in Curb It! Cart
Posted: 1/27/2010
As tax season rolls around and W-2’s are sent out, we know residents will begin to discard their confidential information in their Curb It! recycling carts. While the processing facility that receives...More
Weather Closing: Metro Park West Landfill to close today at 1 p.m. due to inclement weather
Posted: 1/25/2010
Metro Waste Authority’s Metro Park West Landfill by Perry will be closing at 1:00 p.m. today due to blizzard like conditions. The landfill is scheduled to be open Tuesday, January 26 from 8 a.m. to 4...More
How to Deal with Ice Storm Yard Debris - Metro Area Residents have Multiple Options
Posted: 1/22/2010
The recent ice storm caused varying degrees of tree damage throughout the metro area, resulting in various responses by local communities.
Altoona, Des Moines, Pleasant Hill and Waukee will be p...More
Metro Residents Can Sign-Up to Receive E-mails on Recycling and Garbage Collection Delays - E-mail will allow residents to be notified directly of changes due to weather
Posted: 1/21/2010
Residents can now sign up to receive emails from Metro Waste Authority that contain helpful tips. Metro residents who “opt-in” will receive emails regarding collection delays and information pertainin...More
MWA increases rates first time in five years - One dollar per ton increase at landfill effective July 1, 2010
Posted: 1/20/2010
Effective July 1, 2010, some of the disposal rates, or tipping fees, at Metro Waste Authority’s Metro Park East Landfill will increase by $1 per ton.
This is only the fourth time in 14 years th...More
Metro Waste Authority Delays Curbside Recycling Collection One Day throughout Metro Area - Garbage collection also affected in some communities
Posted: 1/20/2010
Due to the ice accumulation and the conditions of side streets in communities, there will be no collection of curbside recyclables Wednesday, January 20.
Collection is scheduled to resume Thur...More
MWA releases 2008-2009 financial audit - Agency celebrates more than 16 years of clean bills of financial health
Posted: 1/14/2010
Metro Waste Authority (MWA) has received an unqualified or "clean" opinion on its 2008-2009 financial statements, marking more than 16 consecutive years that MWA has received a clean opinion. Denma...More
Metro Waste Authority Seeks Applicants for 2010 Environmental Stewardship Awards
Posted: 1/13/2010
Metro Waste Authority is currently seeking nominations for its eighth annual Environmental Stewardship Awards. These awards reward organizations and individuals in the community who look at the big...More
