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Press Releases

Volunteers help with marsh grass environmental project
04/05/2011 12:00pm

It is a process one does not get to see in action often. Volunteers are putting together seed balls, a mixture of marsh grass seeds, clay, compost and water, for planting along the banks of the 13-acre pond at the Solid Waste Agency.

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Appointments no longer needed for PPC
01/01/2012 12:00pm

Beginning January 1, 2012, the Agency will no longer require appointments from residents for Household Hazardous Material drop offs in our Pollution Prevention Center (PPC).

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Regular Hours Resume at 2250 A Street SW
04/02/2012 8:14am

The compost and recycling facility at 2250 A Street SW, Cedar Rapids, is operating under regular hours, open 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Saturday.

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Community Partnership Grant Program Out of Funds for FY12
04/10/2012 1:30pm

The popularity and benefits of the Community Partnership Grant Program have resulted in the depletion of funds allotted for distribution.  In response, the program will be suspended from April 10, 2012 through July 01, 2012.

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RECYCLE IN STYLE 2012
05/01/2012 2:43pm

Something old will become something new, and look good too, on May 5th.

The Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency, in association with Goodwill of the Heartland, presents the 4th Annual Recycle In Style Fashion Show.  Models will take to the runway wearing clothing made from materials donated to Goodwill stores and from Goodwill industrial contracts.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 5th, with the show beginning at 7:00 p.m.  The free event will be held at Goodwill of the Heartland’s Cedar Rapids Center, 1441 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Cedar Rapids.

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