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National Public Works Week

Every year National Public Works Week is celebrated in May with a fun family event in Valley Junction. This event is an excellent opportunity for residents to learn more about Public Services, enjoy free fun activities, explore the large equipment, and ask questions about the many aspects of Public Services. Select this link for more information on our National Public Works Week celebration!

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Mission Statement: Maintain, preserve, operate, and improve infrastructure, facilities, and parks in an innovative and economically sound manner and provide superior services and quality of life to the residents, businesses, and visitors of West Des Moines.

Public Services Divisions:

Sewers & Drainage System
Streets & Roadways
Parks & ROW Maintenance
Urban Forestry & Horticulture
City Buildings & Infrastructure
City Vehicle Fleet & Equipment
Traffic System & Utility Locates
Flood Alert System
Community Compliance
Neighborhood Services (formerly Animal Control)

2024 Solid Waste Events

Date	Event	Time	Location
January 1-12, 2024	Winter Yard Waste & Christmas Tree Collection
April 1, 2024	Yard Waste Collection Begins
April 13, 2024	Scrap Tire Drop-Off	7:30 AM - 4 PM	Public Services East - 560 S. 16th St
May 23, 2024	National Public Works Week Celebration	4:00 - 7:00 PM	Valley Junction
June 3-7, 2024	Spring Cleanup	Normal trash day
June 8, 2024	Scrap Appliance & Metal Drop-Off	8 AM - Noon	Public Services East - 560 S. 16th St
September 7, 2024	Scrap Appliance & Metal Drop-Off	8 AM - Noon	Public Services East - 560 S 16th St
November 30, 2024	Yard Waste Pick-Up Ends
Dec. 30, 2024 - Jan. 11, 2025	Winter Yard Waste & Christmas Tree Collection

Summertime is one to THE busiest times of year for our Public Services crews, as they repair, improve, and maintain the numerous infrastructures, parks, and facilities throughout the City. Check out this short video to see just some of the work being done to keep West Des Moines a great place to live and work!