Waste Disposal in Polk County, IA
39 facilities across 10 cities: landfills, transfer stations, recycling centers, and more.
Dymin
Urbandale, IA · 214 reviews
Metro Park East Landfill
Mitchellville, IA · 147 reviews
Scrap Processors Inc
Des Moines, IA · 127 reviews
Electronic Asset Security
Urbandale, IA · 125 reviews
U-Pull-It
Des Moines, IA · 123 reviews
WASTE CONNECTIONS OF IOWA - DES MOINES
Des Moines, IA · 117 reviews
K & B Redemption Center
Des Moines, IA · 113 reviews
Ankeny Bottle & Can
Ankeny, IA · 113 reviews
Alter Metal Recycling - Des Moines
Des Moines, IA · 111 reviews
Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
Bondurant, IA · 91 reviews
JP Salvage & Core, LLC
Des Moines, IA · 77 reviews
American Scrap Company
Des Moines, IA · 67 reviews
Midwest Electronic Recovery
Clive, IA · 49 reviews
Metro Waste Authority
Des Moines, IA · 41 reviews
Liberty Tire Recycling LLC
Des Moines, IA · 40 reviews
Metro Central Transfer Station, Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA · 17 reviews
DAR PRO Solutions by Darling Ingredients
Des Moines, IA · 17 reviews
Metro Recycling Facility
Grimes, IA · 15 reviews
Metro Northwest Transfer Station
Grimes, IA · 12 reviews
Crinc, LLC
Des Moines, IA · 12 reviews
City of Des Moines Compost Center (only open every third Saturday; 7a-2p; March-Nov.)
Des Moines, IA · 9 reviews
Silvercrest Recycling Inc
Des Moines, IA · 9 reviews
Recycling, Inc.
Des Moines, IA · 8 reviews
Polk City Recycle Center
Polk City, IA · 7 reviews
Motherboard | electronics recycling with a mission
Des Moines, IA · 7 reviews
Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Grimes, IA · 5 reviews
A-TEC Recycling Inc
Des Moines, IA · 4 reviews
Droppett ISF
Des Moines, IA · 2 reviews
SPI Appliance Recycling Center
Des Moines, IA · 2 reviews
Schupan
Des Moines, IA · 2 reviews
Metro Compost Center
Mitchellville, IA · 1 reviews
Clean Harbors Environmental
Des Moines, IA · 1 reviews
Metro Redemption Center
Grimes, IA
ShredTronics
Clive, IA
Digital R-E-D
Urbandale, IA
ShredTronics
West Des Moines, IA
Metro Waste Field
Runnells, IA
Midwest Product Destruction & Recycling Services
Des Moines, IA
Waste Wise
Des Moines, IA
About Waste Disposal in Polk County
Polk County in Iowa has 39 listed waste disposal facilities spread across 10 cities. Listings include hours, contact info, and ratings so you can pick a site before you load up. The highest rated is Dymin in Urbandale, rated 4.7 stars from 214 reviews.
County facilities are where residency rules show up most: many Polk County sites offer free or discounted dumping for residents and turn away or surcharge everyone else. Bring ID, call ahead for current fees, and keep hazardous materials separate. Paint, chemicals, and batteries usually need a dedicated hazardous waste drop-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I dump trash in Polk County, Iowa?
There are 39 waste disposal facilities across 10 cities in Polk County, Iowa, including landfills, transfer stations, and recycling centers.
Do I have to be a Polk County resident to use the dump?
It depends on the facility. County-run sites often serve residents only, or charge non-residents a higher rate, and may ask for ID or a utility bill as proof of residency. Private facilities usually take anyone willing to pay the gate fee. Check the listing or call ahead.