Aspen Waste Systems

Recycling Center in Des Moines, Iowa

📍 1800 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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📞 +1 515-974-1400 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Aspen Waste Systems is a locally managed trash and recycling hauler serving Des Moines and surrounding communities such as Ames, Ankeny and West Des Moines. The company provides scheduled curbside collection for residential and commercial customers, along with commercial compactor sales and leasing. Because Aspen is a pickup-based hauler, the Euclid Avenue address is an operations office, not a public walk-in recycling drop-off. Residents sign up for service by phone or online.

What Aspen Waste Systems Accepts

We could not independently confirm the full list of materials this location accepts. Please contact them directly before visiting.

What they do not accept

Aspen Waste Systems is a curbside trash and recycling hauler, not a public drop-off recycling center. Service is provided by scheduled pickup for residential and commercial customers; the website does not advertise a public walk-in drop-off at this location. To recycle, you set up collection service rather than hauling materials to the site.

Access & restrictions

Commercial/drop-off for businesses · Appointment required · Subscription pickup service for residential and commercial customers. Des Moines residential line (515) 974-1600; commercial line (515) 974-1400. Sign up online or by phone.

Programs & events

  • Residential curbside collection
  • Commercial collection & compactors

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off recycling at Aspen Waste Systems in Des Moines?

Aspen Waste Systems is a curbside hauler, not a public drop-off center. Recycling and trash are collected from your home or business on a scheduled route; the website does not advertise a walk-in drop-off at the Euclid Avenue site. Call to set up pickup service instead.

How do I start service with Aspen in Des Moines?

Sign up online at aspenwaste.com or by phone. The Des Moines residential number is (515) 974-1600 and the commercial number is (515) 974-1400.

Does Aspen serve my town around Des Moines?

Aspen serves Des Moines and surrounding communities including Ames, Ankeny, West Des Moines and Story City. Check with them for your specific address and route schedule.

Where can I take recycling in Des Moines if I don't want pickup?

For drop-off recycling, use Metro Waste Authority facilities and drop sites in the Des Moines metro rather than a private hauler's office. Aspen's role is scheduled collection, not public drop-off.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1800 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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Website
aspenwaste.com
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City / State
Des Moines, Iowa

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–5 PM
Thursday 8 AM–5 PM
Friday 8 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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