Event Dates: Saturday, June 6 & Saturday, September 5, 2026 Location: Public Services East, 560 S. 16th Street Times: 8:00 am – 12 pm (Noon)
This free drop-off service is for West Des Moines residents to dispose of household appliances and scrap metal that are not typically collected in regular trash cycles.
Scrap Metal Event – Accepted and Not Accepted Items
Accepted Items (Free Drop-Off)
Appliances & Electronics
Item
Item
Item
Air Conditioner (all sizes)
Furnance
Speakers
Chiller
Garage Door & Opener
Smoker
Condenser Unit
Grill (propane tank removed)
Stereo System
Dehumidifier
Heater
Stove
Dishwasher
Humidifier
Vacuum
Dryer
Microwave
Video Game System
DVD Player
Phone
Water Cooler
Fax Machine
Printer
Water Water Softeners (no salt)
Fans
Refrigeration Unit
Washer
Freezers (no food)
Rooftop AC Unit
Computers & Office Equipment
Item
Item
Item
Calculator
Computer Towers, Servers
Copier
Kitchen & Household Items
Item
Item
Item
Blenders / Mixers / Toasters
Ice Makers
Pots, Pans, Electric Skillets
Metal Items
Item
Item
Item
Cameras, Camcorders
Metal Shelving
Mowers (no gas)
Cell Phone
Metal – Most anything
Saws
Exercise Equipment
Motors (no gas)
VCRs
General Scrap Metal
Not Accepted (Will NOT Be Accepted)
Item
Item
Item
Anything with food in it
Light Bulbs
TVs and monitors*
Chemicals
Paint
Wood
Garbage
Plastics
Important Note on TVs & Monitors
Televisions and monitors are not accepted at this scrap metal event.
They are accepted at no cost during the annual Spring Cleanup (first week of June)
or year-round at the curb with a $5 waste sticker.
For More Information
If you have questions about a specific item, please contact the Public Services Department at 515-222-3480 or visit the City Website.
