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Landfill Tour Posted April 21, 2025 Landfill Tour Join us for a free driving tour of Iowa's largest landfill!
Every Day is Earth Day Posted April 03, 2025 Every Day is Earth Day At Metro Waste Authority, we don't just celebrate Earth Day once a year...we live it every day!
Meet Our New Digital Assistant Posted January 28, 2025 Meet Our New Digital Assistant Your new go-to for quick answers!
Metro Waste Authority's First Honorary Everyday Hero Posted August 20, 2024 Metro Waste Authority's First Honorary Everyday Hero Cayden was named our first Honorary Everyday Hero for helping his neighborhood with their recycling and garbage carts!
Diversion Project: Straws and Forks Posted January 23, 2024 Diversion Project: Straws and Forks We recently worked with Iowa Waste Exchange to divert 20,000 pounds of compostable straws and forks!
Metro Recycling Facility Fire Posted September 25, 2023 Metro Recycling Facility Fire As we get back on track, we need your help!
Metro Recycling Facility Marks One Year of Operations Posted November 09, 2022 Metro Recycling Facility Marks One Year of Operations Celebrating a year of accomplishments!
Make a Difference in our Waterways Posted August 22, 2022 Make a Difference in our Waterways Make a positive impact in your community!
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.
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!
Wonders of the Wetlands Posted January 31, 2022 Wonders of the Wetlands Take a piece of land, add some water, keep it submerged for most of the year, and what do you have? A wetland!
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