Got Toxic Waste at Your House? Get Rid of It Safely Today

West Des Moines residents can drop off hazardous waste from 8 a.m. to noon today at , 4440 Mills Civic Pkwy. 

There is no cost for the service, according to the city website.

The city joins with Metro Waste Authority to offer opportunities for area residents to rid their homes of household hazardous waste.

ACCEPTED MATERIALS

Aerosol cleaners, paints

Ammonia-based cleaners

Antifreeze

Batteries (only rechargeable)

Fertilizers

Fluorescent light bulbs (CFL_

Floor Care Products

Gasoline

Kerosene

Lead acids (vehicle) batteries

Metal polishes, rust removers

Motor oil, filters

Oil, lead-based paint

Pesticides

Petroleum adhesives

Stains, varnishes

Sharps (must be contained in detergent bottles or sharps containers with lids taped)

Thermometers (mercury)

Thermostats (mercury)

Weed Killers

NOT ACCEPTED

Ammunition & Explosives

Asbestos

Batteries (non-rechargeable)

Drain Cleaners and Enzymatic Dry Cement Mix

Fire Extinguishers

Joint Compound

Laundry Products

* Medications

Propane Tanks

Paint – Latex (remove lid, let it dry, then put in your garbage)

* Medicines – The Iowa Pharmacy Association offers a program where most medicines may be taken to a TakeAway pharmacy (most Dahl’s and Hy-Vee pharmacies in our area).

Check this website — www.iarx.org/takeaway/ — to learn about disposing of medicines and locating participating pharmacies.   

No business or commercial hazardous waste will be accepted at today's event.