Metro Waste Authority

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Whether it's garbage, recycling, yard waste, hazardous waste, or special waste, we know where it should go and have the resources to help. Metro Waste Authority is an independent government agency comprised of 16 member communities, one county and six planning members. Established in 1969, Metro Waste Authority was designated to manage the landfill for the Polk County area after state law required

all Iowa communities to properly dispose of their solid waste in a sanitary landfill. Now, Metro Waste Authority is the leader in environmental stewardship and cost-effective waste management. Managed by an executive director and governed by a board of directors consisting of one elected official from each of its member communities, Metro Waste Authority has an annual budget of more than $25 million. MWA operates many facilities and programs recognized for excellence at the state and national levels. These facilities include Metro Park East Landfill, Metro Park West Landfill, Metro Compost Center, Metro Transfer Station, Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off and the Metro Recycling Drop-Offs. Metro Waste Authority also operates various waste reduction and recycling programs including the Curb It! the most comprehensive curbside recycling program in the state, providing service to almost 145,000 households. Other programs managed by Metro Waste Authority include Compost It! yard waste collection, hazardous waste drop-offs for residents, and special waste disposal for commercial and industrial businesses.

Visiting Metro Recycling Facility? Don’t forget to check out our new Good Goods shop, stocked with fun seasonal, sustain...
06/18/2026

Visiting Metro Recycling Facility? Don’t forget to check out our new Good Goods shop, stocked with fun seasonal, sustainable finds! For hours and more, visit https://bit.ly/4a4qBWp

Thank you, Iowa Composting Council, for this incredible honor. We’re proud to be recognized as the 2026 Compost Manufact...
06/18/2026

Thank you, Iowa Composting Council, for this incredible honor. We’re proud to be recognized as the 2026 Compost Manufacturer of the Year and grateful to our dedicated team, partners, and customers who make this work possible. Together, we’re helping turn organic materials into a valuable resource for Iowa communities!

NO COLLECTION DELAY: Juneteenth does not affect the collection schedule for garbage and recycling this week. Please have...
06/18/2026

NO COLLECTION DELAY: Juneteenth does not affect the collection schedule for garbage and recycling this week. Please have carts out by 6 AM on your regular day. Wondering what holidays do cause a delay? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aXp5Xs

Teachers, you don’t want to miss this! Learn all about what happens to materials when they leave the curb… and build you...
06/17/2026

Teachers, you don’t want to miss this! Learn all about what happens to materials when they leave the curb… and build your confidence and tool kit for helping your students do the same!
Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/3Oiwk3y

Recently, at Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-off, we came across this vintage Kimball electric organ! A look inside showed ju...
06/16/2026

Recently, at Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-off, we came across this vintage Kimball electric organ! A look inside showed just how much wiring and electrical hardware these old units contain!

For a majority of your electronic waste disposal needs, Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off in Bondurant can provide you with answers. See accepted items here: https://bit.ly/4pEFpRh

Summer camp season is underway and we are having a blast! It isn’t too late to sign your camper up to build, experiment,...
06/15/2026

Summer camp season is underway and we are having a blast! It isn’t too late to sign your camper up to build, experiment, explore recycling, and create amazing cardboard projects at Metro Recycling Facility during our summer camps this June & July. Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/3Pe1FEA

Your garage, basement, and under-the-sink cabinets called… they’re ready for a cleanout. Our Houseside Collection progra...
06/14/2026

Your garage, basement, and under-the-sink cabinets called… they’re ready for a cleanout.
Our Houseside Collection program makes it easy to safely dispose of household hazardous waste right from home.

Schedule your houseside collection delivery/pickup today and say goodbye to the clutter the safe way.
https://bit.ly/3LH06gJ

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Improve soil aeration and root pe*******on. Obstacles: compacted soil and ...
06/13/2026

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Improve soil aeration and root pe*******on. Obstacles: compacted soil and poor drainage. Asset deployed: Grow Gold Compost for enhanced soil resilience. Mission status: Possible. This message will self-destruct in 5… 4… 3… 🌱

06/12/2026

Huge thank you to Skyler and the Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital team in Ankeny for sharing how Metro Waste Authority supports their veterinary clinic with responsible hazardous waste disposal. We loved getting a behind-the-scenes look at how they keep their clinic and the community safe through our partnership. 🐾 Learn about how your business can partner with us: https://bit.ly/4tywFhK

Address

300 E Locust Street Ste 100
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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(515) 244-0021

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