West Des Moines - Metro Waste Authority

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Recycling

Lid Week

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Collection Day

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Cart Placement

Review our Cart Placements Requirements

What’s Accepted?

Explore our 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

Drop-off option(s)

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Garbage

Collection Day

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Cart Placement

Review our Cart Placements Requirements

What’s Accepted?

Explore our Recycling & Disposal Guide

Extra Trash, Large Items, or Appliances?

Review Extra Trash & Large Items

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

Review our Cart Placements Requirements

What’s Accepted?

Explore our Recycling & Disposal Guide

Who do I call?

Metro Waste Authority: 515.244.0021

Drop-off option(s)

Metro Park East Landfill

Hazardous Waste

Collection

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Drop-off option(s)