Public Works - Public Works
  • Snow & Ice Control

    Snow and ice control is considered an emergency operation, and is initiated quickly and continues around the clock until completed.

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  • Sidewalk Snow

    Abutting property owners are responsible for clearing snow from their sidewalks within 48 hours after the end of a snowstorm.

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  • Deposit of Snow on the Right-of-Way

    The Des Moines Municipal Code prohibits depositing snow or ice upon any public right-of-way, street, alley, or other City property.

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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.