Thanksgiving Holiday Collection Delay

Garbage, recycling, and yard waste will not be collected on Thursday, Nov. 23rd in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week, with Friday collection occurring on Saturday. Learn more >>

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Bulk Purchasing

Bulk compost sales are only available at Metro Park East Landfill. There is a minimum purchase of 1 cubic yard, which is approximately enough to fill the back of a small pickup truck. Compost is loaded with a front loader, so only trucks with open-top loading can be filled. No self-loading is allowed at this facility. 

Pricing
Commercial Customers: Unavailable
Residential Customers: $10 per cubic yard (maximum purchase of 4 cubic yards per day)

Cash, checks, and major credit cards are all accepted.

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By the Bag

Sealed bags of compost are $7 (this includes tax) and are 1 cubic foot. Bags are available for purchase at the following three locations:

Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off in Bondurant
Tuesday-Friday: 1:00 - 5:00 PM 
First & Third Saturday: 8:00 AM - Noon
Follow the white/green signs for Hazardous Waste Drop-Off.

Metro Recycling Facility in Grimes
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Follow the yellow/black signs for Bottle + Can Redemption.

Metro Park East Landfill in Mitchellville
Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Once past the brick scalehouse building, take the 2nd right, head all the way down to the corner until Recycling Building 1. Look for the appliance/compost sign and enter into the corresponding garage door of Recycling Building 1.