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Environmental Stewardship Scholarship Application Now Open Posted March 09, 2023 Environmental Stewardship Scholarship Application Now Open Pursuing a career in an environmental field? We want to help!
Yard Waste Season Begins Posted March 07, 2023 Yard Waste Season Begins The Compost It! program's curbside yard waste collection will begin for the season the week of April 3, 2023
2023 Spring Cleanup Events Posted March 01, 2023 2023 Spring Cleanup Events Find your Spring Cleanup date!
2nd Saturdays Hazardous Waste Drop-Off in Grimes Posted March 01, 2023 2nd Saturdays Hazardous Waste Drop-Off in Grimes 2nd Saturday of the month, March-November, from 8 AM – Noon.
2023 Scrap Tire Drop-Off Events Posted March 01, 2023 2023 Scrap Tire Drop-Off Events Find your community's tire drop-off event!
What Plastics to Recycle Posted February 20, 2023 What Plastics to Recycle As seen on WHO 13.
Education Center Open Hours at Metro Recycling Facility 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!
Don't Chill With Hazardous Waste This Winter 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!
Public Meeting Announcement Posted January 17, 2023 Public Meeting Announcement Metro Waste Authority Public Meeting Notice
The Landfill Lowdown Posted January 10, 2023 The Landfill Lowdown Check out a few tips to help you prepare for your next trip to the landfill!
How to Get Rid of Your Live Christmas Tree Posted December 23, 2022 How to Get Rid of Your Live Christmas Tree As seen on WHO 13.
Winter Collection is Coming to Town 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!
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