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Please use the links below to help you find information, report a problem or provide feedback. If you wish to contact the Des Moines Public Works Department please click here or Call our 24 hour customer service line (515) 283-4950

 
2009 Solid Waste Holiday Schedule
 
  • Indepence Day, July 4 - No Delay
  • Labor Day, Sept 7 - One Day Delay
  • Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26 - One Day Delay Thursday and Friday
  • Christmas Day, Dec 25 - Delay Friday
  • New Years Day, Jan 1 - Delay Friday
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Follow us at Twitter and get instant updates of the snow and ice removal activities. We will update you when parking is prohibited on snow routes, let you know when we are plowing alleys and when we complete snow removal activities.

http://twitter.com/dmsnowremoval

 
Mission Statement: 
The mission of the Public Works Department is to provide essential infrastructure construction and maintenance, municipal services, and mitigation of emergency conditions for the benefit of Des Moines residents and to impact infrastructure and municipal services so our streets, sewers and sidewalks remain sound and serviceable and our environment remains safe and healthy.

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