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Metro Northwest Transfer Station
Metro Northwest Transfer Station is a transfer station in Grimes, IA, in Polk County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. We list 17 other drop-off sites in Polk County.
| Address | 4105 Beisser Dr, Grimes, IA 50111 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County, IA |
| Phone | (515) 244-0021 |
| Website | mwatoday.com |
| Hours | 2nd Saturday of the month, March-November: 8 am to 12 pm Otherwise by appointment only: call 515-244-0021. |
| Fees | We found no official prices. Some sites post them only at the scale house. |
| Access | Public site, typically meant for residents |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, hazardous waste |
| Not accepted | electronics, appliances, tires |
| Operator | Metro Waste Authority |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: mwatoday.com, mwatoday.com. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Polk County
- At Metro Park East Landfill all waste must be fully secured, enclosed or covered; unsecured loads pay an extra $35 (small vehicles) or $120 (vehicles over 25,000 lbs). Ropes or tie-downs are acceptable for bulky items like appliances or sofas. Source
- Metro Waste Authority offers on-demand 'Houseside' household hazardous waste pickup at your door for a fee. Source
Before you go
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Ankeny Sanitation Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue-Fri: 10 am to 6 pm …Household hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresAppliances
- South Central Iowa Sanitary Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
More in Polk County
All 18 drop-off sites in Polk County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Iowa
Frequently asked questions
Where is Metro Northwest Transfer Station?
4105 Beisser Dr, Grimes, IA 50111. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Metro Northwest Transfer Station?
Metro Northwest Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items. Not accepted: electronics, appliances and tires.
Is Metro Northwest Transfer Station open to the public?
Public site, typically meant for residents, as far as our sources show.
When is Metro Northwest Transfer Station open?
2nd Saturday of the month, March-November: 8 am to 12 pm. Otherwise by appointment only: call 515-244-0021..
What other transfer stations are near Metro Northwest Transfer Station?
Ankeny Sanitation in Ankeny (11 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Grimes?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Metro Waste Authority Hhm Regional Collection Center, about 16 miles away.
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