City of Des Moines MEGA SCRUB Event - Merle Hay North Lot
Schedule
Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Merle Hay Mall | Des Moines, IA
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What is This Event For?Don’t leave your sensitive data on the curb! Electronic Asset Security has partnered with the City of Des Moines to accept electronics for recycling at the MEGA SCRUB events to benefit all Des Moines residents. All electronics will be securely recycled by Electronic Asset Security, Iowa’s ONLY R2v3 certified electronics recycler based in Urbandale.
What Can We Bring?
Basically, we accept anything electronic that isn’t an appliance. Please see the Events Page for more details on what is or isn’t accepted by Electronic Asset Security. The city may accept other items that will be outlined on their SCRUB page HERE.
How Much Does This Cost?
Doing the right thing shouldn’t have a cost. That is why Electronic Asset Security and the City of Des Moines have agreed to accept ALL electronics for recycling free of charge during the event! Yes, that includes TVs, too!
If you require a certificate of destruction (legal proof of destruction), we can provide one for $10. However, a certificate is not generally necessary for home users. You can still rest easy since ALL data-containing devices are securely wiped or crushed before leaving the facility, regardless of whether you paid for a certificate.
Is this Secure?
Yes! Electronic Asset Security specializes in secure electronics recycling. Our secure facility is audited and certified to the SERI R2v3 standard, the gold standard in the electronics recycling industry. Our facility is locked 24/7, monitored by security cameras with AI person detection, and all employees are background checked and drug tested. Local financial, insurance, and medical institutions trust us with their data, so you can too.
OK, I’m In! When and Where is This?
Come to the Merle Hay Mall northwest parking lot between 7 am and 1 pm on Saturday, April 18th. Please make sure to review the entry map for proper traffic flow!!!
Click the link below for a map of the traffic flow.
https://www.dsm.city/Images/Departments/Public%20Works/Garbage%20Recycling/Scrub%20Events/SCRUB%20Merle%20Hay%20Mall%20Map%20(cropped).png?t=202508221049150
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Where is it happening?
Merle Hay Mall, GameStop, 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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