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Posted December 17, 2024
What to Do With Holiday Empties
Your bottle & can redemption tips for the holidays!
Posted November 18, 2024
Bagged Compost Sale
Slightly damaged/faded bags on sale at Metro Recycling Facility, while supplies last!
Posted November 12, 2024
Winter Collection is Coming to Town
Make a list and check it twice…to get your Compost It! bags and stickers!
Posted October 30, 2024
Ready, Set, Recycle!
A time to play and learn.
Posted October 30, 2024
Holiday Light Recycling Program
Holiday lights don't belong in your Curb It! cart, but there's still an easy way to ensure they are recycled this holiday season!
Posted October 18, 2024
Yard Waste Collection is Leaf-ing for the Season
Curbside collection ends the final week of November 2024.
Posted October 10, 2024
Fall Compost Sale
Bulk compost now just $22 per cubic yard for commercial customers!
Posted September 05, 2024
RVTV in Mitchellville: Showing Love for the Landfill
As seen on WHO 13.
Posted August 20, 2024
Metro Waste Authority's First Honorary Everyday Hero
Cayden was named our first Honorary Everyday Hero for helping his neighborhood with their recycling and garbage carts!
Posted August 16, 2024
Making Fundraising Easy
Partner with us for bottle & can redemption!
Posted August 01, 2024
Debris to Dirt: How an Unusually Severe Storm Season is Creating Soil Additives
As seen on KCCI 8.
Posted August 01, 2024
Back to Basics
When it comes to recycling the right things, get back to basics!
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