Regional landfill / transfer
Metro Waste Authority — Metro Central Transfer
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: 300 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Hours: Confirm hours on mwatoday.com
Phone: 515-244-0021
ZIP: 50309
Official source: www.mwatoday.com/
Metro Waste Authority — Metro Central Transfer 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.
- 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
- Refrigerator in Des Moines
- Freezer in Des Moines
- Air Conditioner in Des Moines
- Washing Machine in Des Moines
- Clothes Dryer in Des Moines
- Dishwasher in Des Moines
- Stove / Oven in Des Moines
- Water Heater in Des Moines
- Tires in Des Moines
- Tire Rims in Des Moines
- Construction Debris in Des Moines
- Lumber / Wood in Des Moines
- Drywall in Des Moines
- Asphalt Shingles in Des Moines
Other drop-offs within 40 miles
- Metro Central Transfer Station — SCRUB eventsMunicipal transfer station (scheduled public days) · 2.9 mi4198 Delaware Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
- Metro Park East LandfillRegional landfill — bulky / C&D · 6.8 mi12181 NE 36th Avenue, Mitchellville, IA 50169
- Metro Waste Authority — Bondurant HHWHousehold hazardous waste drop-off · 9.9 mi1105 Prairie Dr SW, 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
- Bondurant Regional Collection Center — HHWRegional HHW facility · 13 mi655 NE 60th Ave, Bondurant, IA 50035
Common questions
When is Metro Waste Authority — Metro Central Transfer open?
Listed hours: Confirm hours on mwatoday.com. Confirm on the official source before you drive — holiday and event hours change.
Is there a phone number for Metro Waste Authority — Metro Central Transfer?
Call 515-244-0021 for load rules, residency, and whether you need an appointment.
What can I drop off at Metro Waste Authority — Metro Central Transfer?
This site is listed for Mattress, Box Spring, Sofa / Couch, Recliner, Carpet / Rug, Yard Waste, Refrigerator, Freezer, Air Conditioner, Washing Machine, Clothes Dryer, Dishwasher, Stove / Oven, Water Heater, Tires, Tire Rims, Construction Debris, Lumber / Wood, Drywall, Asphalt Shingles. Acceptance still depends on the official program — not this list alone.
Do I need to live in Des Moines to use Metro Waste Authority — Metro Central Transfer?
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 Waste Authority — Metro Central Transfer?
DumpRegistry cites the originating program. Confirm hours and fees on that official page, not a third-party directory.