Serving Des Moines, IA
Same-Day Curbside Junk Removal in Des Moines
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
See your price instantly. Book in 60 seconds. Set it at the curb and it's gone — same day.
Same-day pickup available — book by 12pm for today's window
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Cities Covered
39
States Served
Same-Day
Pickup Available
$50
No-Show Guarantee
Haul it out. Nobody comes in.
Know your price before you book.
Book today. Gone by tonight.
Leave it outside. You don't even need to be home.
Done in 60 seconds. No phone calls.
Real local haulers, verified and insured.
Three steps. Done by tonight.
Book online
About 60 seconds. No phone call.
Select the items you need removed. Your price updates in real-time as you add items — no hidden fees, no on-site estimate. Once your cart looks right, confirm. That's it.
- ✓See your exact price before you commit
- ✓No credit card required until you confirm
- ✓The whole process takes about 60 seconds
Leave it curbside
No appointment. No need to be home.
Move your items to the sidewalk, driveway, or alley — anything within 10 feet of the road counts as curbside. No wrapping, no disassembly, no special prep. Just get it to the curb and go about your day.
- ✓Sidewalk, driveway, or alley — all count
- ✓If the hauler can see it, it's curbside
- ✓No strangers enter your home, ever
- ✓Most customers aren't home during pickup
Gone by tonight
A verified, insured hauler handles the rest.
A local hauler picks up your items same-day. They're background-checked, insured, and familiar with your area. When pickup is complete, we text you a confirmation. Items are donated when possible, recycled when appropriate.
- ✓All haulers background-checked and insured
- ✓Text confirmation when pickup is complete
- ✓Donate, recycle, or properly dispose
- ✓Same-day — picked up by evening
Gone. Whatever it is.
First item from $79 · Additional items from $19 each
Your old couch
Sofas, sectionals, recliners — the big stuff that's been in the way since the new one arrived. Wheel it to the curb. A hauler picks it up, same day.
Your old mattress
Mattress, box spring, or both — we take them all. No awkward hallway maneuvering required. Just curb it and it's gone.
Your old appliances
Fridge, washer, dryer, stove — too heavy to move, too big to trash. Curb it and a hauler makes it disappear.
Your old furniture
Desks, dressers, bookshelves, nightstands. Clearing a whole room or just swapping one piece — curb it and it's handled.
Your junk pile
Boxes, bags, the random stuff you've been meaning to deal with. If you can drag it to the curb, we'll make it disappear.
Des Moines's bulk pickup has limits — we don't
Des Moines requires pink $5 Large Item stickers for curbside bulk pickup — call (515) 283-4950 to schedule. Appliances need 7 stickers ($35 total). Monthly SCRUB cleanup events (March-November) offer free large item drop-off for residents. Metro Waste Authority operates transfer stations for self-haul disposal. Junk Free Iowa (local, same-day) ranges $50-$750 depending on job size. Des Moines Property Preservation starts at $180 for full-service removal. DesMoinesJunk.com offers same-day service with free no-obligation estimates and no hidden fees. College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving serves Des Moines, Waukee, Ankeny, and Altoona with transparent volume-based pricing. LoadUp starts at $79/item. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory on-site estimates.
Buy pink $5 Large Item stickers, attach to items, call (515) 283-4950 to schedule.
Must buy and attach stickers · Must call to schedule · 7 stickers ($35) per appliance · Affordable per item · On-demand scheduling
Monthly free drop-off events for large trash, yard waste, and bulky items.
Seasonal only (no Dec-Feb) · Specific dates/locations · Must transport yourself · Free disposal · Monthly (March-Nov) · Accepts large items
Locally-owned Des Moines junk removal. Same-day service, all types of junk.
Price varies widely · Quote-based · Must call for estimate · Local company · Same-day service · Starts at $50 for small jobs
Local service with same-day availability. Free no-obligation estimates, no hidden fees.
Must schedule for quote · No online pricing · Same-day service · Free estimates · No hidden fees
National franchise serving Des Moines, Waukee, Ankeny, and Altoona with transparent pricing.
Franchise pricing · Must schedule assessment · $149+ typical minimum · Transparent pricing · Professional crews · Moving + junk combo
National franchise with mandatory in-person estimates.
Must be home · $150+ minimum · No prices until crew arrives · 2-3 day wait · Well-known brand · Full-service
Online marketplace with per-item pricing.
Service area fee adds cost · Contractor quality varies · Online pricing · $79 single item
Curbside pickup. Book online in 60 seconds. Same-day service. No crew in your home.
✓ Instant pricing · ✓ Same-day · ✓ $50 guarantee · ✓ No home entry
Items Des Moines won’t pick up — but we will
✓ Appliances (fridges, washers, dryers, AC units)·✓ Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers)·✓ Tires (up to 4)
Does Des Moines offer free bulk pickup?
Yes. City of Des Moines Large Item Pickup — buy pink $5 Large Item stickers (7 stickers = $35 for appliances). Call (515) 283-4950 to schedule. Also: monthly SCRUB cleanup events (March-November) for free large item drop-off.
Same-day pickup available
It's been sitting there
long enough.
Enter your address for an instant price. Flat rates, no estimates, no crew in your home.
What customers say about junk removal in Des Moines
BEFORE
AFTER“We had an ordinance violation and called to have the trash removed. They responded and were able to pick up same day and did an excellent job! Definitely recommend.”
BEFORE
AFTER“I was able to book an appointment online, and the process was seamless. Great communications throughout! I’ll definitely do it again when I do more cleaning up.”
“I am so happy to have found Dropcurb. They offered easy scheduling with same-day pick up at an affordable price. I will definitely be using them again.”
“Easy to schedule online, they came when they said they would, and the price was reasonable.”
“Was a great experience, easy service. Will do business with again.”
“Great experience. Quick pickup of my furniture I needed to dispose of at a good price! Definitely will use them again in the future.”
Serving all of Des Moines, IA
We pick up from every neighborhood and zip code in Des Moines and surrounding areas.
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What we pick up in Des Moines
Mattress Removal
From $79
Any size mattress or box spring. Leave it curbside, we handle the rest. Most cities restrict mattresses from regular trash — we take them same-day.
Couch Removal
From $79
Sectionals, recliners, loveseats, sleeper sofas. No disassembly needed — just get it to the curb. Picked up the same day you book.
Furniture Removal
From $79
Desks, dressers, tables, bookshelves, bed frames. One item or a full room clearout. Flat-rate pricing with no hidden fees.
Appliance Removal
From $79
Refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens. We handle Freon-containing units and ensure proper recycling compliance.
E-Waste Disposal
From $79
TVs, monitors, computers, printers. Most curbside programs reject electronics — we pick them up and route to certified recyclers.
Exercise Equipment
From $79
Treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, stationary bikes. Heavy and awkward to move — just get it to the curb, we handle the rest.
Bulk Junk Removal
From $79
Multiple items in one pickup. Garage cleanouts, move-out piles, post-renovation debris. Add items to your order for a clear price upfront.
Junk removal questions in Des Moines
About Dropcurb
You pay when you book. Your price is locked in — the amount you see is the amount you pay. No surprise fees, no tipping expected. If your items aren't picked up, you get a full refund plus a $50 credit.