Junk removal in Iowa
Same-day curbside pickup in 7 cities across Iowa. Book online in 60 seconds. Transparent per-item pricing — no estimates, no appointments, no strangers in your home.
Cities served
ZIP codes covered
Starting price
Municipal programs
Do cities in Iowa offer free bulk pickup?
Every city in Iowa handles bulk pickup differently. Some offer free monthly programs with strict limits, others have no program at all. Here's how the largest cities' municipal programs compare. Each city page has its own local details.
| City | Bulk pickup? | Details | Wait time | Dropcurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | Yes | City of Des Moines Large Item Pickup — buy pink $5 Large Item stickers (7 stickers = $35 for appliances). Check the provider website to schedule. Also: monthly SCRUB cleanup events (March-November) for free large item drop-off. | Monthly | Same day, from $59 |
| Cedar Rapids | Yes | Cedar Rapids Solid Waste Services Bulk Collection. Frequency: 1st Monday of each month. Wait: up to 30 days. Fees: included in utility fee | Varies | Same day, from $59 |
| Davenport | Yes | Davenport Public Works Bulk Item Collection. Frequency: as requested. Wait: 10-21 days. Fees: $25 per collection | Varies | Same day, from $59 |
| Iowa City | Yes | Iowa City Environmental Services Bulk Collection. Frequency: 1st Friday of each month. Wait: up to 30 days. Fees: included in utility fee | Varies | Same day, from $59 |
| Ankeny | Yes | Ankeny does not run a single municipal bulk pickup route. Residents contract private haulers for large-item pickup, while City cleanup/recycling events run seasonally (including Cleanup Days in May). Metro Waste Authority provides every-other-week Curb It recycling and drop-off options; event rules note trucks larger than a pickup are prohibited. | Varies | Same day, from $59 |
| West Des Moines | Yes | West Des Moines provides regular cart collection, but large-item disposal is event-based. The city Spring Cleanup allows a curb set-out limited to one standard pickup-truck bed volume on your regular collection day. Extra trash outside the cart requires Metro Waste Authority stickers, and many bulky items depend on special drop-off events. | Varies | Same day, from $59 |
| Council Bluffs | Yes | Council Bluffs allows two appliance pickups per household each year and two bulky waste pickups per year. Bulky piles are limited to 8 ft x 4 ft x 4 ft, loose bags must be 30 lbs or less, and construction/demolition debris is excluded. Residents must call Waste Connections online to schedule curb pickup. | 1x/year | Same day, from $59 |
City of Des Moines Large Item Pickup — buy pink $5 Large Item stickers (7 stickers = $35 for appliances). Check the provider website to schedule. Also: monthly SCRUB cleanup events (March-November) for free large item drop-off.
Cedar Rapids Solid Waste Services Bulk Collection. Frequency: 1st Monday of each month. Wait: up to 30 days. Fees: included in utility fee
Davenport Public Works Bulk Item Collection. Frequency: as requested. Wait: 10-21 days. Fees: $25 per collection
Iowa City Environmental Services Bulk Collection. Frequency: 1st Friday of each month. Wait: up to 30 days. Fees: included in utility fee
Ankeny does not run a single municipal bulk pickup route. Residents contract private haulers for large-item pickup, while City cleanup/recycling events run seasonally (including Cleanup Days in May). Metro Waste Authority provides every-other-week Curb It recycling and drop-off options; event rules note trucks larger than a pickup are prohibited.
West Des Moines provides regular cart collection, but large-item disposal is event-based. The city Spring Cleanup allows a curb set-out limited to one standard pickup-truck bed volume on your regular collection day. Extra trash outside the cart requires Metro Waste Authority stickers, and many bulky items depend on special drop-off events.
Council Bluffs allows two appliance pickups per household each year and two bulky waste pickups per year. Bulky piles are limited to 8 ft x 4 ft x 4 ft, loose bags must be 30 lbs or less, and construction/demolition debris is excluded. Residents must call Waste Connections online to schedule curb pickup.
Pricing
How much does junk removal cost in Iowa?
Dropcurb offers the same transparent per-item pricing across all 7 cities in Iowa. No volume estimates, no surprise fees — select your items online and see your exact total before you book.
Furniture
| Item | First item price | Add-on price |
|---|---|---|
| Couch / Sofa | $79 | +$28 |
| Mattress | $99 | +$30 |
| Box Spring | $79 | +$29 |
| Small dresser | $79 | +$19 |
| Medium dresser | $79 | +$29 |
| Large dresser | $109 | +$59 |
| Standard desk | $79 | +$29 |
| Dining table | $79 | +$29 |
| Recliner | $119 | +$35 |
| Bookshelf | $79 | +$29 |
| Bed Frame | $79 | +$29 |
| Nightstand | $79 | +$19 |
| Office chair | $79 | +$19 |
| Sectional Sofa (2 pieces) | $115 | +$44 |
| Sectional Sofa (3 pieces) | $131 | +$60 |
| Sectional Sofa (4 pieces) | $171 | +$100 |
| Large cabinet | $109 | +$59 |
Couch / Sofa
$79
+$28 add-on
Mattress
$99
+$30 add-on
Box Spring
$79
+$29 add-on
Small dresser
$79
+$19 add-on
Medium dresser
$79
+$29 add-on
Large dresser
$109
+$59 add-on
Standard desk
$79
+$29 add-on
Dining table
$79
+$29 add-on
Recliner
$119
+$35 add-on
Bookshelf
$79
+$29 add-on
Bed Frame
$79
+$29 add-on
Nightstand
$79
+$19 add-on
Office chair
$79
+$19 add-on
Sectional Sofa (2 pieces)
$115
+$44 add-on
Sectional Sofa (3 pieces)
$131
+$60 add-on
Sectional Sofa (4 pieces)
$171
+$100 add-on
Large cabinet
$109
+$59 add-on
Appliances
| Item | First item price | Add-on price |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | $109 | +$59 |
| Washer | $109 | +$59 |
| Dryer | $109 | +$59 |
| Stove / oven | $109 | +$59 |
| Water heater | $129 | +$59 |
| Dishwasher | $109 | +$35 |
| Microwave | $79 | +$19 |
Refrigerator
$109
+$59 add-on
Washer
$109
+$59 add-on
Dryer
$109
+$59 add-on
Stove / oven
$109
+$59 add-on
Water heater
$129
+$59 add-on
Dishwasher
$109
+$35 add-on
Microwave
$79
+$19 add-on
Electronics
| Item | First item price | Add-on price |
|---|---|---|
| TV (Under 42") | $79 | +$19 |
| TV (42"+) | $129 | +$39 |
| Computer / Monitor | $79 | +$19 |
TV (Under 42")
$79
+$19 add-on
TV (42"+)
$129
+$39 add-on
Computer / Monitor
$79
+$19 add-on
Exercise Equipment
| Item | First item price | Add-on price |
|---|---|---|
| Treadmill | $159 | +$85 |
| Elliptical | $159 | +$85 |
| Exercise Bike | $119 | +$40 |
Treadmill
$159
+$85 add-on
Elliptical
$159
+$85 add-on
Exercise Bike
$119
+$40 add-on
Outdoor
| Item | First item price | Add-on price |
|---|---|---|
| Gas grill | $130 | +$49 |
| Charcoal grill | $79 | +$19 |
| Patio chair | $79 | +$19 |
| Patio table | $79 | +$29 |
| Patio umbrella | $79 | +$19 |
| Outdoor trampoline | $189 | +$100 |
Gas grill
$130
+$49 add-on
Charcoal grill
$79
+$19 add-on
Patio chair
$79
+$19 add-on
Patio table
$79
+$29 add-on
Patio umbrella
$79
+$19 add-on
Outdoor trampoline
$189
+$100 add-on
Specialty
| Item | First item price | Add-on price |
|---|---|---|
| Upright Piano | $375 | +$325 |
| Baby Grand Piano | $400 | +$375 |
| Grand Piano | $450 | +$425 |
Upright Piano
$375
+$325 add-on
Baby Grand Piano
$400
+$375 add-on
Grand Piano
$450
+$425 add-on
Misc
| Item | First item price | Add-on price |
|---|---|---|
| Trash bag | $59 | +$10 |
Trash bag
$59
+$10 add-on
. First-item price is the all-in cost for the first item in your order. Add-on price applies to each additional item in the same pickup.
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FAQ
Common questions about junk removal in Iowa
How much does junk removal cost in Iowa?
Dropcurb pickup starts at $59 across all 7 cities in Iowa. Every item has a first-item price and an add-on price, with loading, transport and disposal included. A standard sofa is $79, a queen mattress is $99, a medium dresser is $79, a small TV is $79, a refrigerator is $109 and a treadmill is $159. Each additional item adds its own add-on price, and you see your full total before you pay.
Does Iowa offer free bulk pickup?
Most cities in Iowa offer some form of free bulk pickup, but every program has different limits, scheduling requirements, and item exclusions. Some cities require scheduling 2+ weeks in advance, while others only run quarterly. See the comparison table above for a city-by-city breakdown. Dropcurb offers same-day pickup starting at $59 in all 7 cities, with no advance scheduling.
How fast can I get junk removed in Iowa?
Same day. Book before 2 PM in any of our 7 Iowa cities and your items are picked up by 8 PM. No appointment windows. Place items at the curb and go about your day. We text you confirmation when the hauler completes the pickup.
What items does Dropcurb pick up in Iowa?
Dropcurb picks up furniture (couches, dressers, desks, tables, bed frames), mattresses and box springs, appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers), electronics (TVs, monitors, computers), exercise equipment (treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes), outdoor items (grills, patio furniture, trampolines), and bagged junk. We do not pick up hazardous materials, propane tanks, tires, or items over 400 lbs like hot tubs and pianos.
Do I have to be home for a Dropcurb pickup in Iowa?
No. Dropcurb is curbside-only across all 7 cities in Iowa. Place items at the curb (or your driveway apron) by 8 AM the day of pickup. The hauler texts you a confirmation photo when the pickup is complete — no signature, no walk-through, and no one enters your home or garage. This is the core difference between Dropcurb and a traditional in-home haul: you book online, leave it out, and go about your day.
Coverage details
Neighborhoods & zip codes we serve in Iowa
Dropcurb provides same-day curbside junk removal across 7 cities in Iowa. Enter your zip code above to confirm coverage, or find your city below.
Neighborhoods
East Village, Beaverdale, Sherman Hill, Highland Park, Ingersoll Park, Drake
Zip codes
50301, 50302, 50303, 50304, 50305, 50306, 50307, 50308, 50309, 50310, 50311, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50315, 50316, 50317, 50318, 50319, 50320 and 38 more
Neighborhoods
Downtown NewBo, Czech & Slovak Museum area, Wellington Heights, Kenwood Park, Cedar Hills, Prairie Creek, Westdale, Marion area
Zip codes
52401, 52402, 52403, 52404, 52405, 52406, 52407, 52408, 52409, 52410, 52411, 52497, 52498, 52499
Neighborhoods
Downtown Davenport, Village of East Davenport, Bettendorf border, Hilltop, West End, Lindsay Park, Riverdale, Duck Creek area
Zip codes
52801, 52802, 52803, 52804, 52805, 52806, 52807, 52808, 52809
Neighborhoods
Downtown Pedestrian Mall, University Heights, Coralville border, Eastside, Westside, Northside, Mormon Trek, Medical campus area
Zip codes
52240, 52242, 52243, 52244, 52245, 52246
Neighborhoods
Prairie Trail, Uptown Ankeny, The District at Prairie Trail, Deer Creek, Saylorville area, Oralabor corridor, Northwest Ankeny, Southeast Ankeny
Zip codes
50021, 50023, 50226, 50313
Neighborhoods
Historic Valley Junction, Jordan Creek, Glen Oaks, West Glen, Ashawa, Quail Park, Maple Grove, Southwoods, Windsor Heights border
Zip codes
50265, 50266, 50061, 50069
Neighborhoods
Downtown Council Bluffs, Lake Manawa, Chautauqua, Gilliatt, Haymarket Historic District, Fairmount Park
Zip codes
51501, 51502, 51503
Statewide Coverage
We serve all of Iowa
Same-day curbside pickup across 7+ cities in Iowa. Book online, leave it at the curb — done.
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