CONTAINER SIZES & RATES
- RESIDENTIAL
- APARTMENTS & CONDOS
- COMMERCIAL
Garbage
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The following garbage container sizes are available for residential customers. Rates effective January 1, 2020.
| Weekly Garbage Collection | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|
| 10-gallon micro can | $12.24 |
| 20-gallon mini-cart | $17.90 |
| 32-gallon cart | $23.54 |
| 64-gallon cart | $35.06 |
| 96-gallon cart | $46.55 |
| Extra garbage (per 32-gallon equivalent)* | $5.58 each |
*There is an additional charge for garbage that does not fit in your garbage cart. If your lid is open more than 6 inches, additional charges incur.
| Monthly Garbage Collection | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|
| 32-gallon micro can | $12.24 |
| Miscellaneous Services | Per Occurrence |
|---|---|
| Return Trip | $8.83 |
| Drive-in Charge (per month) | $8.83 |
| Container Rollouts (per 25ft increments, per month) | $5.89 |
| Overweight/Oversize Containers | $5.00 |
| Redelivery of Containers | $14.72 |
| Cart Cleaning (per cart) | $14.72 |
| Sofas, mattresses, appliances, etc | $71.50 |
Recycling
Des Moines residential garbage service includes recycling collection service at no additional charge. Your recycling cart will be emptied every other week on your garbage collection day.
| Every Other Week Recycling Collection | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|
| 96-gallon cart | Included with garbage service |
| 32- and 64-gallon carts available upon request |
| Every-Other-Week Recycling ONLY Service | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|
| 32-gallon cart | $8.15 |
| 64-gallon cart | $10.96 |
| 96-gallon cart | $13.76 |
Food Scraps & Yard Debris
Des Moines food scraps & yard debris carts are emptied every other week on the same day as your garbage and recycling. The following food scraps & yard debris container sizes are available for residential customers:
| Every-Other-Week Food/Yard Collection | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|
| 96-gallon cart | $10.39 |
| 32- and 64-gallon carts available upon request | |
| First 96-gallons of extra yard waste (3 x 32g) | no charge* |
| Each additional 32-gallon extra | $2.71 each |
*Please note, up to 192 gallons of material will be accepted no matter the size of your cart. Additional bags or bundles of yard debris beyond 192 total gallons will incur a fee.
Garbage
The following garbage container sizes are available for apartment and multi-family customers. Rates effective January 1, 2020.
| GARBAGE – WEEKLY COLLECTION NON-COMPACTED WASTE |
MONTHLY RATE PER CART |
ON-CALL SERVICE* PER CART |
| 20-gallon cart | $30.04 | $8.01 |
| 32-gallon cart | $34.09 | $8.90 |
| 64-gallon cart | $47.44 | $12.11 |
| 96-gallon cart | $59.79 | $15.09 |
| MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES | RATE | |
| Extra Garbage (per 32-gallon equivalent) | $6.32 each | |
| Return Trip | $8.83 each | |
| Overweight/Oversize Container | $5.00 per pick up | |
| Redelivery of Containers | $14.72 | |
| Cart Cleaning (per cart) | $14.72 | |
| Drive-in Charge | $8.83 per pick up | |
Dumpster Service
| GARBAGE – WEEKLY DUMPSTER NON-COMPACTED WASTE |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | MONTHLY RATE NUMBER OF PICK-UPS PER WEEK |
ON-CALL SERVICE* PER CONTAINER |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 Cubic Yard | $111.69 | $223.37 | $335.06 | $446.75 | $558.45 | $28.22 |
| 1.5 Cubic Yard | $162.84 | $325.59 | $488.54 | $651.38 | $814.24 | $41.06 |
| 2 Cubic Yard | $210.88 | $421.77 | $632.63 | $843.52 | $1054.40 | $53.00 |
| 3 Cubic Yard | $306.95 | $613.91 | $920.86 | $1,227.82 | $1,534.77 | $76.92 |
| 4 Cubic Yard | $396.78 | $793.54 | $1190.33 | $1587.12 | $1,983.90 | $99.07 |
| 6 Cubic Yard | $576.44 | $1152.87 | $1729.29 | $2305.71 | $2882.13 | $143.43 |
| 8 Cubic Yard | $743.59 | $1487.18 | $2230.75 | $2974.35 | $3717.94 | $184.31 |
| GARBAGE – WEEKLY DUMPSTER COMPACTED WASTE |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | MONTHLY RATE NUMBER OF PICK-UPS PER WEEK |
ON-CALL SERVICE* PER CONTAINER |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 Cubic Yard | $221.35 | $442.68 | $664.02 | $885.36 | $1106.70 | $53.18 |
| 1.5 Cubic Yard | $326.39 | $652.79 | $979.17 | $1305.58 | $1631.97 | $78.21 |
| 2 Cubic Yard | $427.69 | $855.41 | $1283.09 | $1710.78 | $2138.47 | $102.22 |
| 3 Cubic Yard | $630.29 | $1260.60 | $1890.88 | $2521.18 | $3151.48 | $150.20 |
| 4 Cubic Yard | $847.04 | $1,694.04 | $2,541.07 | $3388.09 | $4235.13 | $202.11 |
| 6 Cubic Yard | $1215.63 | $2431.26 | $3646.88 | $4862.52 | $6078.14 | $287.95 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FEES | PER OCCURRENCE |
| Return Trip | $14.72 |
| Extra Garbage (loose cubic yard) per pick up | $13.59 |
Roll-off Container Services
| GARBAGE – WEEKLY ROLL-OFF NON-COMPACTED WASTE |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | PER HAUL OR OCCURRENCE | MONTHLY CONTAINER RENT |
| 10 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $206.63 | $73.75 |
| 15 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $221.75 | $88.51 |
| 20 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $236.64 | $103.25 |
| 25 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $251.66 | $117.99 |
| 30 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $266.66 | $132.74 |
| 40 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $296.69 | $147.49 |
| GARBAGE – WEEKLY ROLL-OFF COMPACTED WASTE |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | PER HAUL OR OCCURRENCE | |
| 10 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $243.41 | |
| 15 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $258.42 | |
| 20 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $273.43 | |
| 25 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $288.45 | |
| 30 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $303.46 | |
| 40 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $333.48 | |
*On-call service is an add-on to a recurring service.
Recycling
Des Moines apartment and multi-family customers’ garbage service includes recycling collection service at no additional charge.
| ON-CALL COMMERCIAL RECYCLING SERVICE* | ||
|---|---|---|
| CONTAINER SIZE | NON-COMPACTED | COMPACTED |
| 32-gallon cart | $7.58 | N/A |
| 64-gallon cart | $9.46 | N/A |
| 96-gallon cart | $11.14 | N/A |
| 1 cubic yard | $19.91 | $28.24 |
| 1.5 cubic yard | $28.58 | $40.80 |
| 2 cubic yard | $36.37 | $52.33 |
| 3 cubic yard | $51.98 | $75.37 |
| 4 cubic yard | $65.82 | $102.34 |
| 6 cubic yard | $93.54 | $138.29 |
| 8 cubic yard | $117.80 | N/A |
Food Scraps & Yard Debris
The following food scraps & yard debris container sizes are available for apartment and condo customers:
| WEEKLY FOOD SCRAPS & YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION |
MONTHLY RATE PER CART NUMBER OF PICK-UPS PER WEEK |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 96-gallon cart | $19.53 | $39.07 | $58.59 | $78.13 | $97.66 |
| Extra Yard Debris | $2.56 (per 32-gallon equivalent) | ||||
Garbage
The following garbage container sizes are available for commercial customers. Rates effective January 1, 2020.
Cart Service
| GARBAGE – WEEKLY COLLECTION NON-COMPACTED WASTE |
MONTHLY RATE PER CART |
ON-CALL SERVICE* PER CART |
| 20-gallon cart | $30.04 | $8.01 |
| 32-gallon cart | $34.09 | $8.90 |
| 64-gallon cart | $47.44 | $12.11 |
| 96-gallon cart | $59.79 | $15.09 |
| MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES | RATE | |
| Extra Garbage (per 32-gallon equivalent) | $6.32 each | |
| Return Trip | $8.83 each | |
| Overweight/Oversize Container | $5.00 per pick up | |
| Redelivery of Containers | $14.72 | |
| Cart Cleaning (per cart) | $14.72 | |
| Drive-in Charge | $8.83 per pick up | |
Dumpster Service
| GARBAGE – WEEKLY DUMPSTER NON-COMPACTED WASTE |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | MONTHLY RATE NUMBER OF PICK-UPS PER WEEK |
ON-CALL SERVICE* PER CONTAINER |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 Cubic Yard | $111.69 | $223.37 | $335.06 | $446.75 | $558.45 | $28.22 |
| 1.5 Cubic Yard | $162.84 | $325.59 | $488.54 | $651.38 | $814.24 | $41.06 |
| 2 Cubic Yard | $210.88 | $421.77 | $632.63 | $843.52 | $1054.40 | $53.00 |
| 3 Cubic Yard | $306.95 | $613.91 | $920.86 | $1,227.82 | $1,534.77 | $76.92 |
| 4 Cubic Yard | $396.78 | $793.54 | $1190.33 | $1587.12 | $1,983.90 | $99.07 |
| 6 Cubic Yard | $576.44 | $1152.87 | $1729.29 | $2305.71 | $2882.13 | $143.43 |
| 8 Cubic Yard | $743.59 | $1487.18 | $2230.75 | $2974.35 | $3717.94 | $184.31 |
| GARBAGE – WEEKLY DUMPSTER COMPACTED WASTE |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | MONTHLY RATE NUMBER OF PICK-UPS PER WEEK |
ON-CALL SERVICE* PER CONTAINER |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 Cubic Yard | $221.35 | $442.68 | $664.02 | $885.36 | $1106.70 | $53.18 |
| 1.5 Cubic Yard | $326.39 | $652.79 | $979.17 | $1305.58 | $1631.97 | $78.21 |
| 2 Cubic Yard | $427.69 | $855.41 | $1283.09 | $1710.78 | $2138.47 | $102.22 |
| 3 Cubic Yard | $630.29 | $1260.60 | $1890.88 | $2521.18 | $3151.48 | $150.20 |
| 4 Cubic Yard | $847.04 | $1,694.04 | $2,541.07 | $3388.09 | $4235.13 | $202.11 |
| 6 Cubic Yard | $1215.63 | $2431.26 | $3646.88 | $4862.52 | $6078.14 | $287.95 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FEES | PER OCCURRENCE |
| Return Trip | $14.72 |
| Extra Garbage (loose cubic yard) per pick up | $13.59 |
Roll-off Container Services
| GARBAGE – WEEKLY ROLL-OFF NON-COMPACTED WASTE |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | PER HAUL OR OCCURRENCE | MONTHLY CONTAINER RENT |
| 10 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $206.63 | $73.75 |
| 15 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $221.75 | $88.51 |
| 20 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $236.64 | $103.25 |
| 25 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $251.66 | $117.99 |
| 30 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $266.66 | $132.74 |
| 40 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $296.69 | $147.49 |
| GARBAGE – WEEKLY ROLL-OFF COMPACTED WASTE |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | PER HAUL OR OCCURRENCE | |
| 10 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $243.41 | |
| 15 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $258.42 | |
| 20 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $273.43 | |
| 25 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $288.45 | |
| 30 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $303.46 | |
| 40 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $333.48 | |
*On-call service is an add-on to a recurring service.
Recycling
Des Moines apartment and multi-family customers’ garbage service includes recycling collection service at no additional charge.
| ON-CALL COMMERCIAL RECYCLING SERVICE* | ||
|---|---|---|
| CONTAINER SIZE | NON-COMPACTED | COMPACTED |
| 32-gallon cart | $7.58 | N/A |
| 64-gallon cart | $9.46 | N/A |
| 96-gallon cart | $11.14 | N/A |
| 1 cubic yard | $19.91 | $28.24 |
| 1.5 cubic yard | $28.58 | $40.80 |
| 2 cubic yard | $36.37 | $52.33 |
| 3 cubic yard | $51.98 | $75.37 |
| 4 cubic yard | $65.82 | $102.34 |
| 6 cubic yard | $93.54 | $138.29 |
| 8 cubic yard | $117.80 | N/A |
Food Scraps & Yard Debris
The following food scraps & yard debris container sizes are available for apartment and condo customers:
| WEEKLY FOOD SCRAPS & YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION |
MONTHLY RATE PER CART NUMBER OF PICK-UPS PER WEEK |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 96-gallon cart | $19.53 | $39.07 | $58.59 | $78.13 | $97.66 |
| Extra Yard Debris | $2.56 (per 32-gallon equivalent) | ||||