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2nd Saturdays are back in Grimes! Posted July 07, 2021 2nd Saturdays are back in Grimes! Come visit us the 2nd Saturday March - November from 8 AM - Noon!
Free Gas Can Exchange Posted May 18, 2021 Free Gas Can Exchange Trade in your outdated gas can for a new, metal safety can and learn about responsible gasoline storage and disposal during the eighth annual Legacy of Christopher Allsup Gas Can Exchange!
We Want Your Used Motor Oil Posted January 27, 2021 We Want Your Used Motor Oil Bring us your used motor oil so we can heat our building!
Hazardous Waste in your House! Posted August 17, 2020 Hazardous Waste in your House! You take precautions to put cleaners in high or locked cupboards away from kids, and everyone knows you shouldn't pour motor oil down the drain. Knowing what's hazardous in your home is important. But when it comes time to get rid of things like bleach, antifreeze or bug spray, it's important to know where it should go.
Every Home Has Hazardous Waste Posted March 02, 2020 Every Home Has Hazardous Waste In select cities, residents can get rid of household hazardous waste from the convenience of home.
Watt to do with Batteries Posted September 23, 2019 Watt to do with Batteries Drop-off rechargeable batteries and other household hazardous waste at the Grimes drop-off every 2nd Saturday of the month!
Where with the old, when it's in with the new? Posted November 28, 2018 Where with the old, when it's in with the new? How to recycle your old electronics
Thanksgiving Recycling Tip Posted November 15, 2018 Thanksgiving Recycling Tip Recycle your cooking oil at the Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off.
A Building Heated with Used Motor Oil? Posted October 30, 2018 A Building Heated with Used Motor Oil? Used motor oil can be brought to a Metro Waste Authority Hazardous Waste Drop-off in Bondurant or Grimes.
Recycle One-Pound Propane Cylinders Posted October 10, 2018 Recycle One-Pound Propane Cylinders Metro Waste Authority offers a recycling option for single-use one-pound propane cylinders. The Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off in Bondurant and the Northwest Hazardous Waste Drop-Off in Grimes accept the bottles for a $1 each.
Leftover Paint? Easy Tips to Solve Your Dilemma Posted July 31, 2018 Leftover Paint? Easy Tips to Solve Your Dilemma Whether you accumulated it over time, or inherited it when you moved to a new home - you are stuck with a bunch of leftover paint and need to get rid of it. Let these handy tips help.