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Des Moines rolls out year‑round 'Scrub' program for free bulk trash drop‑off
Summary
The City of Des Moines is offering free, year‑round 'Scrub' events that let residents drop off bulky trash at scheduled weekends (nine regular events plus four expanded hazardous‑waste days). The city listed locations, quantity limits and a web page for detailed rules.
The City of Des Moines is offering a year‑round "Scrub" program that lets residents drop off bulky trash for free, a city staff member said. "All you have to do is transport it to the scrub site and we will take care of it for free," the staff member said.
City staff described Scrub as originating as a spring cleanup to reduce urban blight and expanding because of demand. The program now operates nine regular bulk‑drop weekends each year for items such as furniture…
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