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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!
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.
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Trade in your outdated gas can for a new, metal safety can and learn about responsible gasoline storage and disposal during the annual Legacy of Chrisopher Allsup Gas Can Exchange!
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!
Posted May 11, 2022
Look Where We Are Growing Together
Our newest public art piece celebrates sustainability and community!
Posted May 04, 2022
Educator Champions Accessible Science
As seen in CITYVIEW.
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!
Posted April 26, 2022
CP Group Equips Large-Volume Iowa MRF
As seen in Recycling Today and Waste Today.
Posted April 25, 2022
New Metro Waste Authority MRF Uses CP Group Technology to Improve Recycling Capabilities
As seen in Recycling Product News.
Posted April 22, 2022
See How Your Recyclables Can Be Turned Into New Products
As seen on WHO 13.
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.
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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