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Solid Waste Collection Guidelines
RECYCLING (curb it!®)
Garbage - Yard Waste - Appliance

Time Of Collections:
 

Recycle pickup is automatic, no appointment is necessary.

Recycling is picked up on garbage day, bi-weekly
(every other week as designated by the orange or yellow colored sticker on your green recycle bin).

What day is my pickup?

Prepare recycle bin:
 
  • To avoid blowing debris, all newspapers should be placed in the bottom of the bin.
  • Mixed paper items (cereal boxes, clean food cartons, shoe type boxes, typing and computer paper, misc. mail, phone books and magazines) may be placed inside a paper grocery bag and placed inside the green bin.
  • Loosely place in the bin all plastic containers, clear glass containers and tin cans (discard caps and lids). Rinse out all containers. There is no need to remove labels.
  • Corrugated cardboard boxes may be flattened and placed under the green bin.
Replacing Your Container:
 

You may request a new recycle bin by calling the Public Work’s 24 Hour Customer Service Center at (515) 283-4950

If you wish to replace or exchange your recycle container online: click here

 

For a printable version of the Solid Waste Collection Program: Click Here

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City of Des Moines, Iowa
400 East First Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1891
24 hour phone (515) 283-4950
E-Mail:
Des Moines Public Works
Web Site: www.dmgov.org

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