DES MOINES PUBLIC WORKS

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

	Garbage		Recycle
	Report missed garbage pickup Need a new toter Replace existing toter Where to buy “extra trash” sticker What day is my pickup?		Report missed recycle bin pickup Need a new recycle bin Replace existing bin What day is my pickup?
	Yard Waste		Appliance Pickup
	Report missed yard waste pickup Leaves in the Street - Fines and Enforcement What can I place in a bag? Premium Yard Waste Service What day is my pickup?		How do I schedule a pickup? What can be picked up? What is the cost?
	Streets		Sidewalks
	Report a pothole Public Works Projects Road Closings Snow Removal		Report a defective sidewalks Snow Removal Defective Sidewalk Samples Contractors Subsidy Program & Application Form Paving Petition Form Sidewalk Petition Form ADA Ramp Request Form
	Forestry		Snow Removal
	Report defective, dangerous, or storm damaged trees		Snow Removal (Side Walk) Snow Removal Map Snow Route Map Snow Ordinance Information

216 SE 5th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Phone: (515) 283-4950
Fax: (515) 237-1655
Hours: Monday - Friday, 24 Hour Phones
Web Site: www.dmgov.org

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.