Municipal transfer station (scheduled public days)
Metro Central Transfer Station — SCRUB events
Official drop-off for Des Moines, IA. City dispose pages own the rule for each item. This page is the place: address, hours, and the originating program. Confirm before you go.
Address: 4198 Delaware Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
Hours: 3rd Saturday monthly Mar–Nov 7:00–14:00 (Des Moines residents; proof of residency)
Phone: 515-283-4950
ZIP: 50313
Official source: www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Land-Waste
Metro Central Transfer Station — SCRUB events and nearby drop-offs
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Materials often accepted
Tied to this site’s listing — still confirm on the official source. Each link is the Des Moines city rule, not a national guess.
- Latex Paint in Des Moines
- Oil-Based Paint in Des Moines
- Pesticides in Des Moines
- Herbicides in Des Moines
- Pool Chemicals in Des Moines
- Gasoline in Des Moines
- Motor Oil in Des Moines
- Antifreeze in Des Moines
- Car Battery in Des Moines
- Household Batteries in Des Moines
- Lithium-Ion Battery in Des Moines
- Fluorescent Bulbs / CFLs in Des Moines
- Propane Tank in Des Moines
- Cooking Oil in Des Moines
- Television in Des Moines
- Computer Monitor in Des Moines
- Laptop in Des Moines
- Desktop Computer in Des Moines
- Printer in Des Moines
- Tablet in Des Moines
- Smartphone in Des Moines
- Microwave in Des Moines
- Hard Drive in Des Moines
- Mixed E-Waste in Des Moines
- Ink / Toner Cartridges in Des Moines
- Mattress in Des Moines
- Box Spring in Des Moines
- Sofa / Couch in Des Moines
- Recliner in Des Moines
- Carpet / Rug in Des Moines
- Yard Waste in Des Moines
- Tires in Des Moines
- Tire Rims in Des Moines
Other drop-offs within 40 miles
- Metro Waste Authority — Metro Central TransferRegional landfill / transfer · 2.9 mi300 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Metro Park East LandfillRegional landfill — bulky / C&D · 5.2 mi12181 NE 36th Avenue, Mitchellville, IA 50169
- Metro Waste Authority — Bondurant HHWHousehold hazardous waste drop-off · 7.2 mi1105 Prairie Dr SW, Bondurant, IA 50035
- Bondurant Regional Collection Center — HHWRegional HHW facility · 10 mi655 NE 60th Ave, Bondurant, IA 50035
- Metro Waste Authority — Metro Northwest Transfer Station (Grimes)Regional transfer — HHW by appointment / recycling · 11 mi4105 SE Beisser Drive, Grimes, IA 50111
- Metro Recycling Facility — bottle redemption / compostRegional recycling / redemption / bagged compost · 11 mi4185 SE Beisser Drive, Grimes, IA 50111
Common questions
When is Metro Central Transfer Station — SCRUB events open?
Listed hours: 3rd Saturday monthly Mar–Nov 7:00–14:00 (Des Moines residents; proof of residency). Confirm on the official source before you drive — holiday and event hours change.
Is there a phone number for Metro Central Transfer Station — SCRUB events?
Call 515-283-4950 for load rules, residency, and whether you need an appointment.
What can I drop off at Metro Central Transfer Station — SCRUB events?
This site is listed for Latex Paint, Oil-Based Paint, Pesticides, Herbicides, Pool Chemicals, Gasoline, Motor Oil, Antifreeze, Car Battery, Household Batteries, Lithium-Ion Battery, Fluorescent Bulbs / CFLs, Propane Tank, Cooking Oil, Television, Computer Monitor, Laptop, Desktop Computer, Printer, Tablet, Smartphone, Microwave, Hard Drive, Mixed E-Waste, Ink / Toner Cartridges, Mattress, Box Spring, Sofa / Couch, Recliner, Carpet / Rug, Yard Waste, Tires, Tire Rims. Acceptance still depends on the official program — not this list alone.
Do I need to live in Des Moines to use Metro Central Transfer Station — SCRUB events?
Many municipal dumps and HHW sites are resident-only or appointment-only. Check the official Des Moines, IA program page before you load the vehicle.
Where is the official listing for Metro Central Transfer Station — SCRUB events?
DumpRegistry cites the originating program. Confirm hours and fees on that official page, not a third-party directory.