Environmental Stewardship & Continuous Improvement in Solid Waste Management

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Paper Recycling

By: West Central Iowa Solid Waste Date: June 1, 2024

Join us in making a difference one page at a time! When it comes to recycling paper, we all have personal information that needs to be shredded. But what do you do with all those tiny pieces of paper? You’ve got several eco-friendly options!  Ways to Recycle Shredded Paper Curbside Recycling: Seal your shredded paper […]

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Composting: A Sustainable Solution to Food Waste

By: West Central Iowa Solid Waste Date: May 9, 2024

This week, we’re highlighting a critical issue: food waste. Did you know that a staggering 40% of food produced in America never makes it to the table? Or that we spend an average of $1500 per year on food that we end up throwing away? It’s time to rethink our approach to food consumption and […]

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Amp Up Your April! Complete the Earth Month Challenge!

By: West Central Iowa Solid Waste Date: April 4, 2024

Earth Day may be on April 22nd, but why limit our love for the planet to just one day? This year, dive deeper with our Earth Month Challenge! It’s a chance to weave small, sustainable habits into your daily routine, leaving a lighter footprint and a healthier planet. Throughout April, tackle a new eco-friendly task. […]

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Let’s Go Green!

By: West Central Iowa Solid Waste Date: March 10, 2024

As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, let’s take a moment to consider the ways we can really go green this year! Here are five easy things you can implement this month to get started. Get Outdoors!  Volunteer for local environmental clean-up efforts! Gather some friends and family for a community clean-up! Whether it’s tidying up […]

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