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Posted June 22, 2023
Polishing Up on Glass Recycling
We offer three options to make glass recycling easy!
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!
Posted November 09, 2022
Metro Recycling Facility Marks One Year of Operations
Celebrating a year of accomplishments!
Posted August 24, 2022
Recycling 101: Back to School Guide
Worry about those new classes on your schedule, not where popular school items can be disposed of.
Posted July 28, 2022
Summer BBQ Recycling Guide
Spend more time soaking up the sun and less time wondering how to dispose of your backyard toys, leftovers from the grill, and other summer items!
Posted November 10, 2021
A New Home for Recycling
Our new facility will be the home for recycling from your Curb It! cart and beyond.
Posted August 11, 2021
MWA Moving Guide
You bought a house...now what?!
Posted July 28, 2021
How to Responsibly Get Rid of Old Appliances
Wondering how to get rid of old or unwanted appliances? We can help!
Posted June 09, 2021
That's a WRAP on Lunch, Now What?
'Tis the season for picnics, sack lunches, snacks on the go...and wrappers galore!
Posted March 26, 2021
Be a Recycling Rock Star
Keep the wrong things out!
Posted February 24, 2021
Cart Overloaded?
Drop-it-Off!
Posted February 10, 2021
Show Your Driver Some Love
Show your driver some love and learn the basics for successful collection.
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