• 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.

    Alerts

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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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Our Role in Flood Mitigation

 

The Department of Public Works coordinates Flood Control for the City of Des Moines.  They monitor river levels and levees, implement closures when necessary (including swing gates, panels, pallet barriers, earth, and sandbags), and they proactively inform the public.

 
River Level Monitoring & Reporting  

 

The US Geological Survey Bureau operates and maintains 6 stream gages used by the City of Des Moines to determine when to begin flood fighting activities. 

 

The City of Des Moines utilizes river gages at the following locations:  Raccoon River at Fleur Dr, Des Moines River at 2nd Ave, and Des Moines River at SE 6th St.

 

The City of Des Moines is involved in an Early Flood Warning System along with Clive and West Des Moines.  This system indicates rain intensity and river/creek stage levels of Four Mile Creek and Walnut Creek.