In 1996, the Metro Recycling Center (MRC) was opened to serve the city Des Moines and its surrounding communities as its single designated "mega" drop-off site. This facility was established through a partnership between Artistic Waste Services and Metro Waste Authority (MWA) to provide a supervised recycling drop-off center.

The MRC accepts everything that the Curb It!® program takes, plus cardboard, scrap tires, scrap metal, scrap wood and old clothing.

The staffed facility features organized drop-off lanes that get residents in and out quickly. Each type of recyclable material has its own clearly-marked collection area.

The MRC is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for your convenience.

For questions on what items the MRC accepts, customers should ask the attendant on duty at the MRC or call Artistic Waste Services at 262-4040.

You can also pick up recycling bins at this location for any city at this location.

Note: This service is provided to residents and businesses of MWA's planning area communities.