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Metro Northwest Transfer Station

Transfer stationGrimes, Polk County, Iowa

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About this transfer station

Metro Northwest Transfer Station is a transfer station in Grimes, Polk County, Iowa. It is operated by Metro Waste Authority. At a transfer station you drop off your trash and bulky items; the waste is then consolidated and trucked to a landfill. Transfer stations are usually closer to town than a landfill and are often the easier place to unload a pickup or trailer.

Call before you go. We have not verified hours or fees for this location yet. Facilities change hours seasonally, close for holidays and weather, and some only accept certain materials or residents. Know the current hours or fees? Send a correction.

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Before you haul a load here

  • Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
  • Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
  • Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
  • Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the hours at Metro Northwest Transfer Station?

We have not verified hours for this transfer station yet. Most transfer stations open weekday mornings and many keep limited Saturday hours. Call the facility or check the operator website before you go.

How much does it cost to dump at Metro Northwest Transfer Station?

Most transfer stations charge by weight at the scale house, with a minimum charge for small loads, and add separate fees for tires, appliances with refrigerant, and mattresses. We have not verified this location's rates — ask when you call.

Can I use Metro Northwest Transfer Station if I don't live in Polk County?

Privately run facilities usually accept anyone who pays the gate fee, but some only take commercial haulers. Confirm by phone that they accept public self-haul.

What is the closest other dump to Metro Northwest Transfer Station?

The nearest other facility in our directory is South Dallas County Sanitary Landfill (landfill), about 13.6 miles away in Dallas County, IA.

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