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
Voice·
Main Phone
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call for service
Fees
Vary, call for details
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
What's Here
Providing organization
Polk County Weed Commission
Takes complaints regarding out of control weeds or yards.
