MegaScrub

Clear out your large trash items at the City of Des Moines
MegaSCRUB on May 17th!

SCRUB stands for SPRING CLEANUP to REDUCE
URBAN BLIGHT. It is the City's mission to enhance the
City’s neighborhoods by allowing residents an opportunity to
remove yard waste and debris from homes and yards to reduce
the blighted areas within the City. MEGA SCRUB: A SCRUB
event with additional, special waste disposal options that is
hosted by select neighborhoods within their section of the City.
Each year the BNA partners with the City of Des Moines
Public Works team and other Des Moines Neighborhoods to
run MegaSCRUB. At MegaSCRUB, Des Moines residents
can dump unwanted appliances, electronics, and large trash
items for free, as long as they can show proof of Des Moines
residency. There are also shredding services offered on site
and a hazmat team present to accept hazardous materials.
This year's MegaSCRUB is scheduled for May 17th, from
7am-1pm, at the Polk County River Place (2309 Euclid Ave.,
Des Moines). The site will shut promptly at 1pm, and there
can sometimes be a wait to dump; so, plan to arrive by
12:30pm to ensure your entry into the dumpsite.
SCRUB Event Reminders
• Proof of Residency is required - photo id or current utility bill.
• Before each event, please review the SCRUB guidelines.
• While small amounts of trash or tires are accepted, this
service is not intended for commercial dumping. Large
trucks full of tires or trash will be turned away.
• MEGA SCRUB events now offer Household Hazardous
Waste Disposal. (Capacity for hazardous waste drop-off is
limited and fills up quickly. Early arrival is advised.)
• SCRUB events are free to Des Moines residents, therefore
you may experience longer wait times.
NOTE: This service is free, but neighborhood volunteers will
be working at the site and collecting freewill donations from
residents who use the service. Donations are then split amongst
the participating neighborhood associations. We appreciate any
donation you would like to give.