Solid waste collection service is available to West Des Moines residents living in single family homes up to and including 4-plex units.

Spring Clean-Up

Spring Clean-up will take place in West Des Moines on a resident's regular garbage collection day during the week of June 3-7, 2024!

Please note: If items are not hauled away by the spring cleanup crew because they are unacceptable (i.e. appliances, tires, bagged/boxed items), or if they are not at the curb by 6:00 AM the day of pick-up, 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.

Special Solid Waste Events Schedule

Special Solid Waste Events are available to all West Des Moines residents who are eligible for solid waste collection.  Various events are scheduled throughout the year to assist residents in disposing of appliances, tires and household items:

Metro Waste Authority

Metro Waste Authority administers the solid waste contracts and services for the City of West Des Moines.  This arrangement is another effort on the part of the City to combine with regional municipalities to help reduce the cost of services for residents.  MWA’s website is the recommended source of information on the many different aspects of solid waste including:

• Garbage
• Household Hazardous Waste
• Recycling
• Yard Waste

Visiting Metro Waste Authority - WDM will take you directly to the waste collection information relating to West Des Moines or call MWA at 515-244-0021.

Unusual Waste

Question! "How Do I Get Rid Of . . . . .(for example, a "vehicle") . . . ?

1. Visit Metro Waste Authority at WhereItShouldGo.com
2. In the “Search” box, type in your item (for example, “Vehicle”)
3. Options for disposal are listed for your convenience!

Here are options on how to dispose of a “vehicle” for a good cause! Wheels for Wishes is an organization that will take old and broken vehicles and auction them to donate to Make-A-Wish Iowa. 

Cart Placement

Your cart should be within 18 inches of the curb with the short metal bar facing the street. Tips for placement:

• Do not place the cart near low hanging branches.
• To avoid damage to public and private property, place the cart at least 6 feet away from mailboxes, lamp posts and other permanent structures.

Not your collection day? Be a good neighbor and, if possible, store your carts so they're not visible from the street.

Report Dead Animal

Iowa wildlife is beautiful to watch; unfortunately, sometimes they collide with vehicles on City roadways. To report a dead animal that needs picked up, call the Neighborhood Services Division at 515-222-3364.