Des Moines

Cart Placement & Collection Times

Cart Placement

All carts and bags should be placed at the curb, within five feet of the street, by 7 a.m. Please place your cart(s) near the curb, two feet apart with lids opening toward the street. Please do not place near mailboxes or cars or blocking sidewalks. 

Collection Time

Residential collections start at 7 a.m. Please have all of your materials available for collection at that time. Collection times may vary.