Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Events

Hazardous products are used in day-to-day life. Just look for labels with the words toxic, corrosive, reactive, flammable? Or better yet: Keep out of reach of children.

Safe Disposal & Recycling

Metro Waste Authority comes to residents from spring to fall. Drive through one of our Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Events. 

Locations/ Hours

The following are three main locations residents can drop-off items for safe, smart recycling and waste disposal. View our Holiday Hours & Closings.

Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off

1105 Prairie Drive SW
Bondurant, Iowa 50035
(515) 967-5512

More Info & Hours

Metro Park East Landfill

12181 University Avenue NE
Mitchellville, Iowa 50169
(515) 967-2076

More Info & Hours

Metro Recycling Center

1817 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50313
(515) 265-5267

View Hours & Other Locations

Yard Waste

At the Curb

Yard waste was banned from the landfill and so most cities offer curbside collection through Compost It! Learn how your city provides this yard waste services.

At the Landfill

Residents can drop off yard waste and tree debris at Metro Park East and Metro Park West landfills, where it is composted.

Buy Compost

Yard waste is recycled and sold back to residents as compost - great for your plants, yard and garden. Learn where it's sold locally.

Recycling Guide

Confused about where to recycle or safely dispose of items? Here are some local options for where they should go.

Common Items

Free Products

The Swap Shop offers free slightly used products for residents and businesses. It contains household cleaners, paints, stains and much more.

Special Hours

The Swap Shop is located at the Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., however, drop-off hours are from 1 to 5 p.m. Learn more.