• SCRUB Events

    The SCRUB (Spring Cleanup to Remove Urban Blight) Program offers Des Moines residents an opportunity to dispose of debris, yard waste, tires and appliances at no cost. For SCRUB details and a calendar of SCRUB events please click on More Info below.

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  • Curbside Collection Program

    The City offers curbside collection of recyclables, trash, and yard debris.

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  • Street Maintenance - Paving

    Maintaining streets is a priority for the Department of Public Works.

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  • Des Moines Waste Water Reclamation Facility

    The City of Des Moines is the operating contractor for the Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Facility that receives and treats wastewater from a population of 460,000 people from Des Moines and the surrounding communities.

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Garbage & Recycling
Recycling truck
Curbside Placement of Collection Cart

Please place City of Des Moines collection cart at your curb side no later than 6:30 AM on the scheduled collection day and no earlier than 5:00 PM the day before your scheduled collection.

Street Maintenance
Street Paving
Our Priorities

The Department of Public Works conducts programs to maintain city streets, curbs, and medians. In addition, the sidewalk division inspects sidewalks with the objective to provide safe conditions for pedestrians.

Sewers
Sewer Truck
Sewers

The Department of Public Works maintains the City's sanitary and storm sewers, plans for future sewer needs, and manages the Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority.