05/31/2026
With 30 locations throughout the metro, you’re sure to find a battery drop-off near you; making it easy to safely dispose of batteries and small electronics. Find a location today: https://bit.ly/4h8cnWY
Metro Waste Authority provides answers for safe and smart waste disposal and recycling. recycling program. Curb It!
Whether it's garbage, recycling, yard waste, hazardous waste, or special waste, we know where it should go and have the resources to help. Metro Waste Authority is an independent government agency comprised of 16 member communities, one county and six planning members. Established in 1969, Metro Waste Authority was designated to manage the landfill for the Polk County area after state law required
05/31/2026
With 30 locations throughout the metro, you’re sure to find a battery drop-off near you; making it easy to safely dispose of batteries and small electronics. Find a location today: https://bit.ly/4h8cnWY
Ever wondered what a Recycling Administrative Coordinator does? Hear from Jessika Bertelsen about her experience working at Metro Recycling Facility!
It’s National Water a Flower Day, but if you’ve used compost in your garden, it may not need it 😉 W**d and water less with Grow Gold Compost, available in bulk or by the bag!
Ever wonder what's actually under all that garbage at the landfill? Spoiler: A lot of engineering. A new episode of the Rubbish Report is live now to show us more!
05/29/2026
Tomorrow, we go underground. Well…not literally. But close. A new Rubbish Report episode drops Friday. In the meantime, read up at https://bit.ly/4d8Kf4D
Keeping your space clean, safe, and sustainable matters - and it’s easier than you think. We stopped by Yost Wellness to talk about how our VSQG program helps small businesses responsibly dispose of hazardous materials without the hassle. See how your business can get involved: https://bit.ly/4tywFhK
05/28/2026
WEST DES MOINES RESIDENTS: Your spring cleanup dates are coming up! This is a great opportunity to get rid of large items right at your curb. https://bit.ly/3OIaCpI
05/27/2026
Reminder: In observance of Memorial Day, Collection will run one day late the rest of the week, with Friday pickup on Saturday. To check your collection day, visit https://bit.ly/4tLSklV
05/27/2026
Did you know not all communities have the same color of recycling lid? That’s right, the color of lid on your cart helps you know which week to put out your Curb It! cart! Since our lids can’t actually tell you, we leave clues for you in the form of magnets, stickers, and hidden messages on our website home page! Check it out: https://bit.ly/4nGkZYa.
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