Posted on December 10, 2025
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Visit any of Metro Waste Authority’s facilities, anytime, anywhere!
Through our interactive virtual tours, you can get a self-guided look behind the scenes to see how Metro Waste Authority fulfills our mission of providing safe and smart waste disposal and recycling.
Where can you visit?
Virtual tours are available for Metro Park East Landfill, Metro Recycling Facility, Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off, and our Environmental Learning Center.
Who are the tours for?
We have virtual tours that are appropriate for a wide range of audiences, from early childhood to secondary learners. Tours are available to teachers and students in eligible communities, including Altoona, Alleman, Ankeny, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Elkhart, Grimes, Hartford, Johnston, Mingo, Mitchellville, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Prairie City, Runnells, Urbandale, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights.
What technology is needed to use the tours?
Virtual tours use the ThingLink platform. To utilize the tours, you simply need a laptop or tablet with internet access.
Let’s get started!
To learn more about virtual field trips and request access, visit our Virtual Tours webpage!