» Read discussion on Metro Waste Authority 05/14/11 Waukee, Ia. - Metro Waste Authority's "Clean Up Crew" will collect household hazardous waste from 8 a.m. to noon today at Waukee Middle School, 905 Warrior Lane. Residents from the entire Metro Waste Authority service area can take lead- and oil-based paints; chemicals such as insecticides, poisons and solvents; lawn products, CFLs and cleaners for proper disposal.
09/01/10 You might not think about the landfill being an ideal place for a cross country run, but after seeing the land, you might change your mind. Metro Waste Authority will host its fourth annual Green Run later this month at the Metro Park East Landfill. But, you won't see trash. Instead, you'll get a close-up look at nature.
01/20/10 Metro Waste Authority announced a rate increase on Wednesday. Some disposal rates at the Metro Park East Landfill will go up on July 1, officials said.
01/18/10 Des Moines-area residents stepped up their recycling efforts during the past six months, thanks in part to a new sort-free program, Metro Waste Authority officials say.
12/28/09 You'll have to wait one more week before tossing your Christmas tree in most metro communities. Metro Waste Authority said Christmas tree collection in most area towns will take place the week of January 4.
12/02/09 Metro Waste Authority officials are reminding residents of the end of the Compost It! season for cities across the metro.
09/18/09 Each year, the marketing pitch gets a bit easier for Metro Waste Authority, which will host its third annual Green Run on Sunday, Sept. 20. | 
