Environmental Stewardship & Continuous Improvement in Solid Waste Management

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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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Spread Less Litter & More Love

By: West Central Iowa Solid Waste Date: February 7, 2024

We love protecting the environment at Carroll County Solid Waste, and we love that our recycling and disposal programs protect our community and the earth. Here are a few ways to express love for your significant other AND the planet for a more eco-friendly and less wasteful Valentine’s Day. Compost flowers. Did you know that […]

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Slim your Waste in 2024

By: West Central Iowa Solid Waste Date: January 8, 2024

It’s not unusual for your waste to expand over the holidays…rolling over your waste bin…it’s a tight squeeze fitting it all in the garbage. At Carroll County Solid Waste, we can help you slim your waste…and bulk up the recycle bin. All puns aside, if you don’t know where to start, stop by the recycle […]

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