Mayor Frank Cownie | Mayor Frank Cownie official photo
Mayor Frank Cownie | Mayor Frank Cownie official photo
DES MOINES, IOWA — Friday, June 30, 2023 — The City of Des Moines will observe Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. Due to the holiday, garbage, recycling and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week. Collections will not be delayed for residents whose normal collection day is Monday.
That means that residents who normally see their collection on Tuesdays will have their garbage collected on Wednesday, July 5th, until pickup is completed on Saturday, July 8th for residents who normally have Friday collections. More details about the Holiday pickup schedule is available at DSM.city/HolidaySchedule.
Additionally, Des Moines City Administration Buildings will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th to observe the holiday. This includes all Des Moines Public Library branches which will be closed Tuesday, July 4th before reopening on Wednesday, July 5th.
The Des Moines Fire, Police and Parks and Recreation Departments would also like to remind neighbors that use of consumer fireworks within City of Des Moines limits is dangerous, against the law, and inconsiderate of those that live around you. Save money and peace of mind by leaving fireworks shows to the professionals.
In 2022, the Parks and Recreation Department responded to damage caused by consumer fireworks at 22 of its 77 parks, resulting in 130+ hours of clean up and other maintenance activities. In 2021, fireworks damage resulted in the closing of the Splash Pool at Pete Crivaro Park while repairs were made following the holiday.
The Des Moines Fire Department has also responded to significant house fires caused by fireworks in past years. With the risk of unsafe fireworks, our firefighters typically see an increase in house and grass fires during holiday celebrations, something they're hoping to avoid this year.
Due to how quickly fireworks are set off, it is difficult for Des Moines Police officers to catch violators in the act. A witness able to personally identify someone breaking the law is needed in order to issue a citation. If you witness someone breaking the law and are willing to personally identify them to law enforcement, please call the DMPD non-emergency dispatch line at (515) 283-4811.
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