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Posted April 22, 2024
Oops! That's Not Recyclable
While many items are recyclable through the Curb It! program, not everything can be tossed in your recycling cart!
Posted April 16, 2024
Green Classrooms Educator Workshop
Don't miss out on our new educator workshop this August!
Posted April 02, 2024
Keep 'Em Loose
To recycle right, make sure your recyclables are not bagged.
Posted April 01, 2024
Tag It, Bag It, or Wheel It
There are a variety of ways to easily get your yard waste collected curbside!
Posted March 12, 2024
Talking Trash: Large Item Collection
Take charge of your large item disposal!
Posted March 01, 2024
Yard Waste Season Begins
The Compost It! program's curbside yard waste collection will begin for the season the week of April 1, 2024.
Posted February 20, 2024
2nd Saturdays Hazardous Waste Drop-Off in Grimes
Safely dispose of hazardous waste in Grimes the 2nd Saturday of the month, March-November.
Posted February 02, 2024
Environmental Stewardship Scholarship Application Now Open
Pursuing a career in an environmental field? We want to help!
Posted February 01, 2024
2024 Spring Cleanup Events
Find your Spring Cleanup date!
Posted February 01, 2024
2024 Scrap Tire Drop-Off Events
Find your community's tire drop-off event!
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!
Posted December 21, 2023
Winter Compost It! Collection Coming Up
As seen on WHO 13.
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