Spring Cleanup

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June 3-7, 2024 on your normal trash collection day

 

Spring Cleanup is available to all West Des Moines residents who are eligible for City provided solid waste collection. Appliances are not accepted. 

Rid your home of items that do not fit in your garbage cart!


Simple Spring Cleanup Rules

Garbage Limit: You can set out as much as will fit in the bed of one pickup truck.  If more than one truckload is set out, the entire pile will be left for the property owner to dispose of.

Weight limit: If it’s reasonable that two people could lift the item, then it’s accepted.

What items ARE accepted? Household items that don’t fit in your cart, such as:

  • Carpet (up to 4 ft. length x 18" diameter)
  • Couches and End Tables
  • Fans and Lamps
  • Mattresses
  • TVs, Monitors
  • Grills (with propane tank removed)

If you're unsure whether an item is accepted, call Metro Waste Authority at 515-244-0021.

Make sure your items are to the curb for pickup on your normal garbage collection day during the week of June 3-7, 2024.

Items should be placed at the curb no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day before pickup and by 6:00 a.m. the day of pickup.

Although it's tempting to put items out earlier, doing so could result in a violation, and you may find yourself cleaning up after people who help themselves to your items.

These items will NOT be accepted

  • Animal Carcasses
  • Appliances
    • Air Conditioners
    • Microwaves
    • Dehumidifiers
    • Refrigerators
    • Dishwashers
    • Stoves
    • Dryers
    • Washers
    • Freezers
    • Water heaters
    • Furnaces
  • Asphalt shingles 
  • Bagged or boxed items (These may be put in your garbage cart year-round or with a $1 Extra Trash sticker.)
  • Banned substances such as:
    • Lead
    • Medical waste
    • Acid
    • Drugs
    • Batteries
    • Paint
    • Waste oil
    • Poisons
    • Explosive material
    • Highly combustible material
    • Any other toxic or hazardous substance
  • Concrete chunks (ALL sizes)
  • Glass - no windows, mirrors, doors
  • Home improvement or landscaping items
  • Propane tanks
  • Tires
  • Vehicles and/or major auto parts
  • Wooden playsets, fencing
  • Yard waste
  • Construction & Demolition waste 

Note on Unacceptable Items
If items are not taken by the hauler because they are unacceptable (i.e. bagged/boxed items, appliances, tires) or if they are not at the curb by 6:00 a.m. the day of pickup, it is the resident’s responsibility to properly dispose of these items using normal solid waste guidelines. This also applies to unfortunate incidences of items being dropped off by others. Residents are responsible for all items on their property.


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