Grills

Grills are usually too large to fit in your garbage cart, but you can still dispose of one easily:

• Self-Haul: Bring your grill to either Metro Park East Landfill or Metro Park West Landfill.
• Curbside Collection: Set your grill at the curb on your regular collection day with the required number of large item stickers attached and visible from the street.

Charcoal & Propane Tank Disposal

Before disposing of a grill, be sure to remove any charcoal or propane tanks.

• Charcoal: Once cooled, charcoal can be bagged and thrown in the garbage.
• Propane Cylinders: One-pound propane cylinders can be taken to Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off in Bondurant or Metro Northwest Transfer Station in Grimes (by appointment only). Larger, 20-pound propane tanks are not accepted at our hazardous waste drop-off locations, but they can be taken to Ferrellgas in Des Moines. Many propane manufacturers also offer exchange programs, with more information available on their websites.