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Posted February 07, 2023
Education Center Open Hours at Metro Recycling Facility
Learn about the recycling process and see sorting in action during weekly open hours!
Posted January 24, 2023
Don't Chill With Hazardous Waste This Winter
Dispose of old or leftover household hazardous waste in a safe, smart way!
Posted January 17, 2023
Public Meeting Announcement
Metro Waste Authority Public Meeting Notice
Posted January 10, 2023
The Landfill Lowdown
Check out a few tips to help you prepare for your next trip to the landfill!
Posted December 06, 2022
Winter Collection is Coming to Town
Make a list and check it twice…to get your Compost It! bags and stickers!
Posted November 30, 2022
Holiday Collection and Facility Information
Waste collection in the metro will be on the regular collection schedule the week of Christmas and New Year's.
Posted November 29, 2022
Holiday Light Recycling Program
Recycle your old or broken holiday lights!
Posted November 09, 2022
Metro Recycling Facility Marks One Year of Operations
Celebrating a year of accomplishments!
Posted November 01, 2022
Dispose of a Truck of Trash for $20!
2nd Saturday of the month, March-November, from 8 AM – Noon.
Posted October 25, 2022
Yard Waste Collection is Leaf-ing for the Season
Curbside collection ends the week of November 21, 2022.
Posted October 14, 2022
Recycling Awards: Recycling Facility of the Year Honorable Mention
As seen in WasteRecycling Magazine.
Posted October 13, 2022
The Grass Isn't Always Greener, It's Grow Gold Compost
When fall is upon us, we often think to prune back trees and shrubs, but what about prepping the lawn?
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