Environmental Stewardship & Continuous Improvement in Solid Waste Management

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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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Christmas Recycling

By: West Central Iowa Solid Waste Date: November 27, 2023

‘Tis the Season to Recycle: A Guide to Proper Christmas Disposal The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and generosity. However, it’s also a time when waste tends to skyrocket. From Christmas trees to wrapping paper, the aftermath of the festivities can leave a significant environmental footprint. This year, let’s make a conscious […]

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