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Posted December 17, 2024
What to Do With Holiday Empties
Your bottle & can redemption tips for the holidays!
Posted August 16, 2024
Making Fundraising Easy
Partner with us for bottle & can redemption!
Posted June 13, 2024
Sustainable Construction & Demolition Practices
Check out the benefits of sustainable C&D practices!
Posted February 01, 2024
2024 Spring Cleanup Events
Find your Spring Cleanup date!
Posted February 01, 2024
2024 Scrap Tire Drop-Off Events
Find your community's tire drop-off event!
Posted November 20, 2023
Bottle and Can Redemption
Drop off empty bottles and cans for redemption!
Posted August 12, 2022
MWA Moving Guide
You bought a house...now what?!
Posted July 06, 2021
Plastic Free July Challenge
Recycling plastics can get confusing, but the simplest solution is...use less of it!
Posted May 25, 2021
Locker Cleanout
Let us help you know where it should go during locker cleanout the end of this school year!
Posted February 10, 2021
Choose to be green this Valentine's Day!
Show your loved one AND the planet how much they mean to you with these gift ideas.
Posted August 05, 2020
Getting rid of a large or extra item?
Getting rid of a large or extra item?