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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

Get Directions » 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

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact:               Amy Hock, Public Relations Specialist                         515-323-6501 (office)     515-480-9562 (cell)                      ...More


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