Des Moines Hosts First MEGA SCRUB of 2026 at Merle Hay Mall

Free hazardous waste and large item disposal available this Saturday.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:00am

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A vibrant, abstract silkscreen print composed of repeating images of a large household item like a couch or refrigerator, rendered in a bold, neon color palette with heavy black outlines, conceptually representing the disposal of bulky waste at a community recycling event.The MEGA SCRUB event offers Des Moines residents a convenient way to responsibly dispose of large household items and hazardous materials.Des Moines Today

The City of Des Moines' Public Works Department is hosting the first MEGA SCRUB event of 2026 this Saturday at the Merle Hay Mall. The MEGA SCRUB offers additional services beyond regular SCRUB events, including free disposal of hazardous waste and large household items.

Why it matters

MEGA SCRUB events provide an important community service by giving residents a convenient way to safely dispose of hazardous materials and bulky items that can't be handled through regular trash pickup. This helps keep dangerous substances out of landfills and waterways while also reducing illegal dumping.

The details

The MEGA SCRUB will take place in the north parking lot of Merle Hay Mall from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday. In addition to the hazardous waste and large item disposal, the event will also feature regular SCRUB services like document shredding and electronics recycling.

  • The MEGA SCRUB event is scheduled for this Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • The event will run from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The players

City of Des Moines Public Works Department

The municipal department responsible for organizing the MEGA SCRUB event and providing waste disposal services to Des Moines residents.

Merle Hay Mall

The shopping mall in Des Moines that is hosting the MEGA SCRUB event in its north parking lot.

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The takeaway

MEGA SCRUB events are an important way for cities to help residents safely dispose of hazardous materials and bulky waste, keeping neighborhoods clean and protecting the environment.