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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
Voice·

Main Phone

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

Providing organization

Polk County Weed Commission

Takes complaints regarding out of control weeds or yards.