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Metro Waste Authority – Metro Compost Center

12181 NE University Avenue, Mitchellville, IA 50169

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Address
12181 NE University Avenue, Mitchellville, IA 50169
County
Polk County
Hours
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–4:30 PM; Sat 7 AM–2 PM (Apr–Oct) or 8 AM–1 PM (Nov–Mar); closed major holidays
Season
Accepted year-round per MWA.
Fees
Yard waste in Compost It! bags or with Compost It! stickers has no disposal fee; other yard waste is charged.
Who can use it
No residency rule stated in our source — many sites still check ID.
Accepted
small twigs and branches; leaves; lawn clippings; garden vegetation (no dirt, sod, stumps, rocks or food)
Phone
515-967-2076
Notes
At Metro Park East Landfill. Disposal rates for loose loads are on MWA's rates page. (Pass 1 listed 1601 Harriet St, which was a 2020 storm-cleanup site.); Map coordinates from U.S. Census Bureau Public Address Ranges geocoder on the official street address (matched: 12181 NE UNIVERSITY AVE, MITCHELLVILLE, IA, 50169).

Source: Metro Waste Authority (Central Iowa)

Last checked: — Read directly from the official source page on 2026-11-05: the address and hours shown here appear on that page; other details were re-checked against the same official site.

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