Community Resources

• Adopt A Stream

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• Event Recycling Stands

  Be sure to recycle at your next event. Our recycling stands and event recycling guidance make it easy.

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• Cleanup Supplies

  Are you planning a litter cleanup? Let our litter grabbers, leather gloves and safety vests keep your volunteers safe and happy while doing the job.

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• Adopt A Street

  West Des Moines Residents: Learn how you can keep your neighborhood streets litter-free by adopting a street to clean up.

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• Classroom Education

  One of our goals is to educate students about what they can do to help protect the environment. We support teachers and schools by coming into the classroom to conduct programs, provide tours and lend educational toolkits.

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• Green Talks

  Do you have a group of 10 or more that would like to learn more about recycling or other green topics? Learn how to request a presentations from Metro Waste Authority.

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• Environmental Management System

  Our Environmental Management System (EMS) empowers every employee to become an environmental steward. Objectives are set each year to address significant impacts and achieve continuous improvement in the six focus areas. Our progress on the objectives is reported to the the Iowa Department of Natural Resources annually.

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• Grants

  Metro Waste Authority has provided nearly $1 million to its member communities through grants for clean-ups, waste reduction and diversion. The grant program offers a reimbursement to schools, public and private groups/clubs and neighborhood associations for projects with an environmental focus.

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• Growing Green Communities

  Growing Green Communities is a non-profit organization whose mission is to transform the way we develop land, manage water and create connectivity within communities.

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• Renewable Energy Plant

  This energy plant is a joint-venture between Metro Waste Authority, Waste Management and MidAmerica Energy to create energy from garbage.

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• Recycling Tours

  Ever wonder what happens to all those recyclables once your green Curb It! cart is emptied? Take a tour and see for yourself!

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• Purchase Compost

  Purchase Turf Gold Compost in bulk quantities at these local businesses and the Metro Compost Center.

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• Landfill Tours

  Landfill and Recycling tours are offered to the public periodically. If none are listed, stay in touch through Weekly Emails, Facebook and Twitter.

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