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Environmental Beautification | Polk County Weed Commission

5885 Northeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50313

Eligibility
Open to anyone in unincorporated Polk County
Required documents
Varies by service
(515) 286-3705
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Main Phone

Application process
Call for service
Fees
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Service area
Polk County, IA

Takes complaints regarding out of control weeds or yards for properties in unincorporated Polk County. Responsible for insuring that each owner and each person in possession or control, shall cut or otherwise destroy all weeds or grass which constitutes health, safety, or fire hazard. Tall grass complaints in the City of Des Moines need to email [email protected], or use the myDSMmobile app or call (515) 283-4046.

Date of Last Formal Update
03/24/2026
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Polk County Weed Commission
Takes complaints regarding out of control weeds or yards.