Metro Park East Landfill

Recycling Center in Mitchellville, Iowa

📍 12181 NE University Ave, Mitchellville, IA 50169
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About This Location

Metro Park East Landfill at 12181 NE University Ave in Mitchellville, Iowa is operated by Metro Waste Authority (MWA) and serves the Des Moines metro. It is a sanitary landfill that takes household and commercial trash, bulky waste, mattresses and approved special and liquid waste. It is a disposal site with tipping fees, not a free curbside recycling drop-off.

What this location Accepts

✓ Household and commercial/industrial waste
✓ Bulky waste
✓ Mattresses
✓ Asbestos
✓ Contaminated soil & aggregate
✓ Non-RCRA liquid & semi-solid waste (approval + appointment required)
✓ Special waste (expired/off-spec products, sandblast media, spill materials)

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What they do not accept

✕ Yard waste (Iowa landfill ban)
✕ Car batteries (Iowa landfill ban)
✕ Waste oils (Iowa landfill ban)
✕ Scrap tires (Iowa landfill ban)
✕ Free liquids (Iowa landfill ban)

Access & restrictions

public disposal site; tipping fees apply · Closed on major holidays; operated by Metro Waste Authority

Programs & events

  • Special waste disposal — Accepts approved special wastes (asbestos, contaminated soils, sandblast media, etc.) Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-2 PM
  • Liquid & semi-solid waste — Non-RCRA liquids accepted Mon-Fri 7 AM-2 PM with prior approval and an appointment

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Metro Park East a recycling center?

No. It is a Metro Waste Authority sanitary landfill for trash, bulky waste and approved special wastes, with tipping fees. It is not a free household recycling drop-off; MWA runs separate recycling programs and drop-off sites.

What are the hours?

Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Saturday hours are seasonal: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM from April 1 to October 31, and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM from November 1 to March 31. Closed Sunday and major holidays.

Can I bring yard waste or tires here?

No. Iowa state law bans yard waste, car batteries, waste oils, scrap tires and free liquids from all landfills, so Metro Park East cannot accept them. These must go to appropriate recycling or diversion programs instead.

Do I need an appointment?

General waste is drop-off during open hours, but liquid and semi-solid waste require prior approval and an appointment, and are only accepted Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 2 PM.

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Contact & Location

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Address
12181 NE University Ave, Mitchellville, IA 50169
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Website
mwatoday.com
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City / State
Mitchellville, Iowa

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday Seasonal: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Apr 1-Oct 31), 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Nov 1-Mar 31)
Sunday Closed

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