Recommended Links

Check out the Habitat for Humanity International website to see information about other Habitat for Humanity ReStores.

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity-http://www.gdmhabitat.org

Iowa Recycling Association-http://iowarecycles.org/

Iowa Environmental Council-http://www.iaenvironment.org/

Earth 911 - http://earth911.org/

Waste Disposal Services

Iowa Department of Natural Resources-http://www.iowadnr.gov/waste/recycling/index.html
Includes information about recycling programs supported by the IDNR, including:

• Mulch Iowa
• Electronic Waste Recycling
• Tire Recycling
• Organics (Composting)
• Bottle Deposit Law
• Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling
• Appliance Recycling
• Sustainable Design

Information is also available about GLASS, PAPER, PLASTIC, and METAL recycling; the Iowa Waste Exchange; the Economic Impact of Recycling in Iowa, and several other recycling opportunities.

Metro Waste Authority Collection Center- http://www.mwatoday.com/res_haz.html
This site (located in Bondurant) collects many household hazardous waste materials including AEROSOL CANS, PAINT, and MOTOR OIL.  COMPUTER PARTS and TVs are also accepted here.  The website has a complete listing of materials as well as hours of operation, and any fees that may be applicable.