Metro Waste Authority

Metro Waste Authority Metro Waste Authority provides answers for safe and smart waste disposal and recycling. recycling program. Curb It!

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.

With 30 locations throughout the metro, you’re sure to find a battery drop-off near you; making it easy to safely dispos...
05/31/2026

With 30 locations throughout the metro, you’re sure to find a battery drop-off near you; making it easy to safely dispose of batteries and small electronics. Find a location today: https://bit.ly/4h8cnWY

05/31/2026

Ever wondered what a Recycling Administrative Coordinator does? Hear from Jessika Bertelsen about her experience working at Metro Recycling Facility!

05/30/2026

It’s National Water a Flower Day, but if you’ve used compost in your garden, it may not need it 😉 W**d and water less with Grow Gold Compost, available in bulk or by the bag!

05/30/2026

Ever wonder what's actually under all that garbage at the landfill? Spoiler: A lot of engineering. A new episode of the Rubbish Report is live now to show us more!

Tomorrow, we go underground. Well…not literally. But close. A new Rubbish Report episode drops Friday. In the meantime, ...
05/29/2026

Tomorrow, we go underground. Well…not literally. But close. A new Rubbish Report episode drops Friday. In the meantime, read up at https://bit.ly/4d8Kf4D

05/29/2026

Keeping your space clean, safe, and sustainable matters - and it’s easier than you think. We stopped by Yost Wellness to talk about how our VSQG program helps small businesses responsibly dispose of hazardous materials without the hassle. See how your business can get involved: https://bit.ly/4tywFhK

WEST DES MOINES RESIDENTS: Your spring cleanup dates are coming up! This is a great opportunity to get rid of large item...
05/28/2026

WEST DES MOINES RESIDENTS: Your spring cleanup dates are coming up! This is a great opportunity to get rid of large items right at your curb. https://bit.ly/3OIaCpI

Reminder: In observance of Memorial Day, Collection will run one day late the rest of the week, with Friday pickup on Sa...
05/27/2026

Reminder: In observance of Memorial Day, Collection will run one day late the rest of the week, with Friday pickup on Saturday. To check your collection day, visit https://bit.ly/4tLSklV

Did you know not all communities have the same color of recycling lid? That’s right, the color of lid on your cart helps...
05/27/2026

Did you know not all communities have the same color of recycling lid? That’s right, the color of lid on your cart helps you know which week to put out your Curb It! cart! Since our lids can’t actually tell you, we leave clues for you in the form of magnets, stickers, and hidden messages on our website home page! Check it out: https://bit.ly/4nGkZYa.

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

Telephone

(515) 244-0021

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