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Newly Released Map Makes Cedar Rapids Sustainability Visible
August 01, 2018
You may not know the Downtown Library has a green roof, or that you are neighbors with one of the City's solar arrays… this new map can give you a clearer picture.

Where can I dump it now?
April 22, 2020
The coronavirus has upended everybody's routine. Your garbage and recycling collection is no exception! But what should you do with your extra stuff now?

Recycling Challenges
December 05, 2019
Cedar Rapids faces the same challenges in its recycling programs as the rest of the globe. Mark Jones, Cedar Rapids solid waste superintendent, gives some helpful hints and education about recycling in November's Inside Cedar Rapids Podcast.

Celebrate Earth Day with the City of Cedar Rapids
April 22, 2019
Learn about some of the City of Cedar Rapids' green initiatives on Earth Day 2019.

April is Earth Month
April 10, 2019
Find out how the City of Cedar Rapids is celebrating sustainability, green initiatives, and our planet.

2019 Recycling Resolutions
January 04, 2019
The City of Cedar Rapids Solid Waste and Recycling division asks customers to make good recycling habits their goal in 2019.

City Achieves 4-STAR Community Certification
August 20, 2018
STAR Communities is the nation’s leading framework for measuring a community’s environmental, economic, and social health.

Cedar Rapids Utilities Department Recognized with Clean Water Advocate Award
July 27, 2018
The City of Cedar Rapids Utilities Department received the 2018 Clean Water Advocate award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA).