Iowa
Recycling drop-off
Grimes (Polk County) recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Metro Northwest Transfer Station (public recycling, compost and hazardous waste appointments).
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Garbage tipping here is for commercial haulers. The public can use the recycling drop-off, buy Grow Gold compost and drop household hazardous waste by appointment.
Hours
- Commercial haulers: Monday-Friday 7:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (closed noon-12:30 p.m.)
- Recycling drop-off: Monday-Friday 7:15 a.m.-4 p.m.; second Saturdays March-November 8 a.m.-noon
- Bulk and bagged compost: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; bagged also second Saturdays March-November 8 a.m.-noon
- Household hazardous waste: by appointment only (515-244-0021), second Saturdays March-November 8 a.m.-noon
- Closed weekends except the second Saturdays listed
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Grow Gold bulk compost (1 cubic yard minimum, limit 4 per day) | $19 per cubic yard residential, $33 commercial |
| Recycling drop-off | No charge |
| Household hazardous waste | Free for most items up to 75 lbs; fees as listed in the hazardous waste section |
Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste by appointment only (call 515-244-0021). Containers are kept, no pouring off. Free up to 75 lbs: batteries, cooking oil, light strands, lawn, garden and automotive chemicals, cleaners, gasoline, bulbs, motor oil, filters, antifreeze, oil-based paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, stains, varnishes and contained sharps. Fire extinguishers $8, latex paint $1 per gallon, 1 lb propane bottles $1. Electronics, TVs, small appliances and tires are not taken here; use Bondurant.
Holiday closures
Closed on weekends (except listed second Saturdays) and major holidays.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Bulk compost is loaded by front loader into open-top trucks only; no self-loading.
- Cash and major credit cards accepted for compost.
- Commercial haulers bringing color CRTs in garbage pay a $35 handling fine plus recycling fee.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.