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What Holidays Cause a Collection Delay? Posted May 06, 2025 What Holidays Cause a Collection Delay? Here's the rundown to keep you in the know!
The Tale of the Curb It! Wind Latch Posted May 01, 2025 The Tale of the Curb It! Wind Latch Ensure your recyclables have a fairytale ending.
Landfill Tour Posted April 21, 2025 Landfill Tour Join us for a free driving tour of Iowa's largest landfill!
Introducing Battery Drop-Off Containers Posted April 18, 2025 Introducing Battery Drop-Off Containers Making safe disposal easier than ever!
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!
Yard Waste Collection Begins March 31 Posted March 07, 2025 Yard Waste Collection Begins March 31 Easily dispose of leaves, grass clippings, and more right at your curb!
2nd Saturdays Drop-Off Events in Grimes Posted February 25, 2025 2nd Saturdays Drop-Off Events in Grimes Drop off old paint, lawn chemicals, batteries, motor oil, and other household hazardous waste!
2025 Spring Cleanup Events Posted February 14, 2025 2025 Spring Cleanup Events Find your Spring Cleanup date!
2025 Tire Drop-Off Events Posted February 14, 2025 2025 Tire Drop-Off Events Find your community's tire drop-off event!
Tag It, Bag It, or Wheel It Posted January 31, 2025 Tag It, Bag It, or Wheel It There are a variety of ways to easily get your yard waste collected curbside!
Meet Our New Digital Assistant Posted January 28, 2025 Meet Our New Digital Assistant Your new go-to for quick answers!
New Educator Resource! Simulation Game Curriculum Posted January 28, 2025 New Educator Resource! Simulation Game Curriculum Lesson planning made easier!
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