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Recycling is a partnership between the City of Urbandale and Metro Waste Authority (MWA). Single stream recycling uses a recycling container like your current trash container. The containers are picked up every other week on your normal garbage collection day. To request a different container size or for more information on the single stream recycling program, contact MWA at 515-244-0021.
Review a list of acceptable and unacceptable items to recycle.
View the 2025 Recycling schedule by clicking here.
Missed recycling collections should be reported to Metro Waste Authority at 515-244-0021. Urbandale’s Public Works Department cannot collect missed Curb It! recycling.
A second recycling cart is available through Metro Waste Authority’s Curb It! Extra program for an annual fee. This annual subscription is only available by calling MWA at 515-244-0021. Each extra cart requires an annual sticker and there is no limit on the number of carts a resident can order.
Free recycling drop-offs are available at several metro locations. Cardboard, paper, plastic bottles and jugs, and other recyclables are accepted. View a list of recycling drop-off locations in the Des Moines Metro.