Yard Waste
Metro Waste Authority manages Compost It!, the curbside yard waste collection program, in partnership with your community, and contracts with Waste Management to collect the yard waste.
Customer Service
Collection: 515.244.7336, Waste Management
- Learn Your Collection Day
- Missed Collection
- Set out time & tips: Read Cart Placement guidelines for details.
General Questions: 515.244.0021, Metro Waste Authority
Compost It! Program
Bags & Stickers Service
Learn more about how to use the program.
Cart Service
Learn how to use a cart to recycle yard waste and see if Cart Service makes sense for you. Below is information about how to enroll in the service, along with other information you may need to know.
Sign Up - First-time Enrollment
Annual Renewal
Once you've signed up through the city, you can annually renew service by paying online. If this is your first-time, please contact your City Hall. The online form doesn't start service.
Renew Cart Service
Broken or Stolen Cart: 515.967.2418, Bondurant City Hall
Moving: 515.967.2418, Bondurant City Hall
Yard Waste Drop-Off
Residents can also take yard waste to Metro Park East to be made into compost.
Winter Collection
After the regular yard waste season has ended, Winter Collection is your next opportunity to dispose of any remaining yard waste as well as live Christmas trees. Learn more about Winter Compost It! Collection.