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Make Yard Waste Collection A Breeze This Summer! Posted June 20, 2022 Make Yard Waste Collection A Breeze This Summer! While you might be in vacation mode, your yard waste habits shouldn't be!
Art For All Posted June 19, 2022 Art For All Looking for art around the community? Metro Waste Authority is using public art to share an environmental message.
Exchange Your Gas Can For Free! Posted May 25, 2022 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 Trade in your outdated gas can for a new, metal safety can and learn about responsible gasoline storage and disposal during the annual Legacy of Chrisopher Allsup Gas Can Exchange!
Fun at the 'Fill Posted May 25, 2022 Fun at the 'Fill Have you ever wondered where your trash goes once it leaves your curb? Join us for a free driving tour of Metro Park East Landfill to find out!
Look Where We Are Growing Together Posted May 11, 2022 Look Where We Are Growing Together Our newest public art piece celebrates sustainability and community!
Educator Champions Accessible Science Posted May 04, 2022 Educator Champions Accessible Science As seen in CITYVIEW.
Weed Out Old Lawncare and Garden Chemicals Posted May 02, 2022 Weed Out Old Lawncare and Garden Chemicals Wondering what you should do with the old weed killers, insecticides, and fertilizers that you left in your shed or garage over the winter? We can help!
CP Group Equips Large-Volume Iowa MRF Posted April 26, 2022 CP Group Equips Large-Volume Iowa MRF As seen in Recycling Today and Waste Today.
New Metro Waste Authority MRF Uses CP Group Technology to Improve Recycling Capabilities Posted April 25, 2022 New Metro Waste Authority MRF Uses CP Group Technology to Improve Recycling Capabilities As seen in Recycling Product News.
See How Your Recyclables Can Be Turned Into New Products Posted April 22, 2022 See How Your Recyclables Can Be Turned Into New Products As seen on WHO 13.
Community Tire Disposal Events Posted March 22, 2022 Community Tire Disposal Events Many cities in the Metro area offer free tire drop-off events in partnership with Metro Waste Authority.
Yard Waste Season Begins April 4, 2022 Posted March 16, 2022 Yard Waste Season Begins April 4, 2022 The Compost It! program's curbside yard waste collection will begin for the season on April 4, 2022.
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