Des Moines Landfill (Metro Park East) — Hours & Fees

The public landfill for the Des Moines area is the Metro Waste Authority's Metro Park East Landfill at 12181 NE University Avenue near Mitchellville, open weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings.

Small vehicles pay a flat rate: $12 for a car, $17 for a van or SUV and $22 for a large SUV, truck or trailer. The authority's Metro Central Transfer Station in Des Moines is for commercial haulers only, so residents go to Park East.

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Metro Park East Landfill

Landfill

Metro Waste Authority

12181 NE University Ave., Mitchellville, IA 50169 Directions

📞 (515) 967-2076

Hours
Mon–Fri	6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday (Apr–Oct)	7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday (Nov–Mar)	8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Fees

Car (under 200 lbs) $12; van or SUV $17; large SUV, truck or trailer $22 (vehicles under 6,000 lbs)
Heavier vehicles: residential garbage $40 a ton ($22 minimum)
Appliances $22; TVs and monitors with a picture tube $30 to $40
Tires: $10 small, $20 large, $40 extra large
Mixed recyclables: free
Cash or card

Accepts: Household garbage, construction debris, yard waste, appliances, tires, electronics, recycling

Closed on major holidays. Loads with more than one material type are charged at the highest applicable rate.

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What it costs

Item	Price
Car (load under 200 lbs)	$12
Van or SUV	$17
Large SUV, truck or trailer (under 6,000 lbs)	$22
Residential garbage, vehicles over 6,000 lbs	$40 a ton ($22 minimum)
Construction and demolition	$44 a ton ($22 minimum)
Yard waste	$30 a ton ($22 minimum)
Appliance (residential)	$22
TV or monitor with a picture tube	$30 (39" or smaller) / $40 (40" or larger)
Tire	$10 / $20 / $40 by size
Mixed recyclables	Free

Fridge and freezer doors must be removed. Payment is due at the time of service; the landfill takes cash and Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

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Common questions

What are the Metro Park East Landfill hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. from April through October and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from November through March. It is closed on major holidays.

How much does it cost to dump in Des Moines?

At Metro Park East, a car load under 200 pounds is $12, a van or SUV $17 and a large SUV, truck or trailer $22. Heavier vehicles pay $40 a ton with a $22 minimum.

Can I take trash to the Metro Central Transfer Station?

No. The Metro Waste Authority's Metro Central Transfer Station in Des Moines is for commercial haulers only. Residents use the Metro Park East Landfill.

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