The Grimes Brief

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Trash and recycling in Grimes: who picks it up, and on what day.

One of the first things you need to know in a new house is when the trash goes out. Here is how it works in Grimes, with a note to confirm the specifics against the city and hauler before you count on them.

The short version

Metro Waste Authority (MWA) handles collection for Grimes. Pickup day is generally Monday if you live south of 1st Street and Tuesday if you live north of it, with recycling collected every other week on the same day.

The schedule

Collection days

South of 1st StreetMonday
North of 1st StreetTuesday
RecyclingEvery other week

The 1st Street boundary and the recycling "lid week" schedule are worth confirming on the city's Trash and Recycling pages or the MWA Curb It calendar for your exact address. Holidays can push collection back a day.

Getting set up

How to start service

Garbage service in Grimes is generally billed through the city with your monthly water bill, so to start service you contact Grimes City Hall (101 NE Harvey St, 515-986-3036). MWA supplies the Curb It collection calendar and carts.

Never miss a delay

When collection shifts for a holiday or storm, the Brief flags it. Free every Monday.

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Sources: City of Grimes Trash and Recycling pages (grimesiowa.gov); Metro Waste Authority (mwatoday.com) Grimes collection page. The pickup-day boundary and recycling week are worth confirming for your exact address. Preview build, September 2026.