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Curb it! recycling occurs every other week on your normal solid waste collection day and is administered by Metro Waste Authority.

For missed pickups, cart exchanges and replacements, or any other cart issue, call Metro Waste Authority at 515-244-0021 or visit whereitshouldgo.com.

Tips for Cart Pickup

Place your cart on as level a surface as possible.

Yard waste bags and other large items should be 3 to 6 feet away from your cart.

Placing the cart in your driveway reduces the likelihood that access to it will be blocked by vehicles, landscaping or snow.

Close the lid prior to pickup.

Do Not Recycle the Tricky Six

Don't let the Tricky Six sneak into your recycling cart!

Knowing what can and can't go in your Curb It! cart can be tough. Below is a link to Metro Waste Authority's Tricky Six list of the worst recycling contaminants that must NOT go in the recycling cart. Please help make Curb It! recycling a success by not letting these sneak into your cart.

Non-Curbside Recycling

Two FREE Cardboard Drop-off Sites

Are you finding you're overrun with cardboard that won't fit in your Curb It! cart?

The City of West Des Moines partners with MWA to bring this convenient resource closer to home. The containers can be accessed 24/7. When you have oversized boxes or too much for your cart, drop it off at one of these two locations:

Valley Southwoods School - 625 S 25th Street
Public Services East - 560 S 16th Street

Learn more about these FREE cardboard drop-off sites.

Recycling for Apartments and Townhomes

Read about recycling for Apartments and Townhomes

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For More Info

Other guidelines concerning the Curb it! recycling program can be found on Metro Waste Authority's website. Residents can also contact Metro Waste Authority at 515-244-0021.

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