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Posted July 12, 2024
Exchange Your Gas Can For Free!
Trade in your outdated gas can for a new, metal safety can and learn about responsible gasoline storage and disposal!
Posted July 10, 2024
Environmental Stewardship Scholarship Recipients
Two students are receiving Environmental Stewardship Scholarships for 2024!
Posted June 13, 2024
Sustainable Construction & Demolition Practices
Check out the benefits of sustainable C&D practices!
Posted May 22, 2024
Storm Debris Cleanup - May 2024
City-specific information or disposal guidance.
Posted May 21, 2024
Landfill Tour
Join us for a free driving tour of Iowa's largest landfill!
Posted May 13, 2024
Summer Camp
See what happens to recyclables after they leave the curb and participate in fun games, crafts, and activities focused on recycling and sustainability this summer!
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.
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