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West Des Moines
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Recycling & Disposal Guide
Who do I call?
Start/Stop service:
West Des Moines Water Works, 515.222.3460
Missed collection, cart issues, or questions:
Metro Waste Authority 515.244.0021
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Extra Trash, Large Items, or Appliances?
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Who do I call?
Start/Stop service:
West Des Moines Water Works, 515.222.3460
Missed collection, cart issues, or questions:
Metro Waste Authority, 515.244.0021
Drop-off option(s)
Metro Park East Landfill
Spring Cleanup
June 3-7, 2024 (On your regular collection day)
Yard Waste
Collection Day
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Yard Waste Season
Regular Season:
April 1-Nov. 30, 2024
Winter Collection:
12/30/24 - 01/10/25
Don't forget...
For yard waste to be collected in the
Compost It! program
you must purchase Compost It! branded bags, stickers, or premium cart service.
Cart Placement
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Cart Placements Requirements
What’s Accepted?
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Recycling & Disposal Guide
Who do I call?
Metro Waste Authority:
515.244.0021
Drop-off option(s)
Metro Park East Landfill
Hazardous Waste
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Collection Details
Drop-off option(s)
Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
Metro Northwest Transfer Station