Metro Northwest Transfer Station
Recycling Center in Grimes, Iowa
About This Location
Metro Northwest Transfer Station serves Central Iowa residents with curbside-recycling drop-off, household hazardous waste disposal, and Grow Gold compost pickup — all at 4105 SE Beisser Drive in Grimes.
What this location Accepts
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What they do not accept
Fees
- Household hazardous waste (most items free up to 75 lbs) — Free* (*$1/lb overage above 75 lbs)
- Latex paint — $1 per gallon can
- Propane (1-lb bottles) — $1 each
- Sharps not in proper container (red sharps container or capped detergent bottle) — $2 fee
- Fire extinguishers — $8 each
- Commercial CRT in garbage load — $35 handling fine + recycling fee
Programs & events
- Grow Gold Compost — Bulk and bagged compost available Mon–Fri 9 AM–3:30 PM and 2nd Saturdays Mar–Nov 8 AM–Noon
- Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off — Year-round by appointment; walk-in on 2nd Saturdays March–November, 8 AM–Noon
- Curb It! Recycling Drop-Off — Public source-separated recyclables drop-off, same accepted materials as the curbside Curb It! program
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off household recyclables at Metro Northwest Transfer Station without an appointment?
Yes. The public recycling drop-off lanes are open Monday through Friday, 7:15 AM–4 PM, and on the second Saturday of each month from March through November, 8 AM–Noon. Accepted materials are the same as the Curb It! curbside program: paper, cardboard, plastics with twist-off lids, aluminum/tin cans, and glass bottles and jars.
How do I drop off household hazardous waste in Grimes, Iowa?
Metro Northwest Transfer Station accepts HHW year-round by appointment (call 515-244-0021) and without an appointment on the second Saturday of every month from March through November, 8 AM–Noon. Most items are free up to 75 lbs combined. Note that HHW containers must be left with staff — pouring off is not permitted at this Grimes location; for that service, visit the MWA Bondurant site.
Does Metro Northwest Transfer Station accept TVs, computers, or appliances?
No. Electronics (including TVs and computers), small appliances, and tires are not accepted at the Grimes location. Those items must go to the Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off in Bondurant. Residential batteries (rechargeable and alkaline) are accepted at Grimes.
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