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
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Air Conditioners (all sizes)
Dishwashers
Dryers
Freezers (no food)
Furnaces
Garage Doors & Openers
Humidifiers
Dehumidifiers
Condenser Units
Chillers
DVD Players
Fans
Fax Machines
Microwaves
Phones
Printers
Refrigeration Units
Stoves
Washers
Water Coolers
Water Heaters
Water Softeners (no salt)
Rooftop AC Units
Speakers
Stereo Systems
Vacuums
Video Game Systems
Computers & Office Equipment
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Calculators
Computer Towers, Servers
Copiers
Kitchen & Household Items
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Blenders / Mixers / Toasters
Pots, Pans, Electric Skillets
Ice Makers
Metal Items
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Metal – Most anything
Metal Shelving
General Scrap Metal
Motors (no gas)
Mowers (no gas)
Exercise Equipment
Cameras, Camcorders
Cell Phones
VCRs
Saws
Not Accepted (Will NOT Be Accepted)
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TVs and monitors*
Anything with food in it
Garbage
Paint
Wood
Chemicals
Light Bulbs
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.
