Waste disposal and prevention | Metro
From cleaning recipes to pest control videos to a database of recyclers around the region, ask Metro for tools that help you cultivate a safe and healthy home – and save a little money, too.
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Need to get rid of something?
Metro makes it easy to get rid of garbage, find a recycler and safely dispose of household hazardous waste.
Healthy living and waste reduction
Keeping waste out of landfills starts with keeping it out of the bin. These resources will help you reduce and reuse waste at home, at work and in your garden.
RID Patrol: report dumped garbage
Metro's RID Patrol removes dumped garbage on public property and provides other cleanup services.
Education resources
Metro offers a range of materials, videos and activities to learn about how consumer choices impact lives, resources and communities.