| Sandblast media - Sandblast
media may be accepted at the MPE Landfill
with proper permitting. See the special waste page for more information.
Scrap Aluminum - Alter Trading Corporation in Des Moines
will purchase scrap aluminum that meets certain standards. They
can be contacted at 515-265-7377.
Sharps - Sharps can be taken to MWA's Regional
Collection Center in a puncture-proof container that is labeled
appropriately.
Shellac - Shellac can be taken to the Regional
Collection Center.
Smoke detectors - Smoke detectors can be thrown in the garbage.
Special Waste - Special waste may be accepted at the MPE
Landfill with proper permitting. See the special waste page
for more information
Spot remover - Spot remover can be taken to the Regional
Collection Center.
Stain - Stain can be taken to the Regional
Collection Center.
Televisions - Televisions can be taken to the Regional
Collection Center for recycling. The cost to recycle these
items is $.50 per pound. At this time, we are not able to accept
console televisions, or televisions with screen more than 27"
wide.
Thermostats - Thermostats
are considered appliances and can be taken to the MPE
Landfill for a $10 recycling fee. Residents within MWA's
service area may also recycle mercury thermostats at the Regional
Collection Center for no charge.
Tin Cans - The Curb It! recycling
program accepts tin cans. There is no need to remove the labels,
but please rinse them out. Containers may be crushed. Tin cans may
also be taken to the Metro Recycling Center.
Tires - Tires may
be taken to the Metro Recycling Center
or the MPE Landfil. Fees for tire recycling
range from $2 to $20, depending on their size. Solid or pressed
forklift, golf cart or lawnmower tires are not accepted.
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