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Serving Des Moines, IA

Same-Day Curbside Junk Removal in Des Moines

Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.

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$79

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First item includes the pickup fee. Each additional item is a flat add-on. No hourly rates, no truck-volume math, no on-site estimates.

Mattress Removal

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$99first item · +$30 each more

Mattress removal in Des Moines starts at $94 with Dropcurb, all-in, and you can book mattress removal online in about 60 seconds. In Des Moines, mattress removal demand spikes during lease turnover around Drake, East Village, and Sherman Hill, where old beds need to be out before move-in day and city event timing rarely lines up with those deadlines. The City of Des Moines requires a pink $5 Large Item sticker for each mattress or box spring, plus a scheduling call to (515) 283-4950 at least 24 hours before your regular collection day, with stickered items set at the curb by 7 a.m. That process works for planned cleanouts, but it creates friction when you need mattress removal in Des Moines today. Dropcurb closes that municipal gap with same-day curbside service on most routes, no appointment window, no home entry, and a locked total before checkout. Competitor pages in Des Moines often stay quote-first, and LoadUp local pages emphasize online quotes and same-day availability, while Dropcurb gives a direct $94 mattress removal checkout for Des Moines with transparent pricing from click to pickup.

Couch Removal

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$99first item · +$28 each more

Couch removal in Des Moines starts at $79 with Dropcurb, and you can book couch removal online in about 60 seconds, leave the sofa at the curb, and get same-day pickup on most routes. In Des Moines, couch removal demand spikes around Drake and East Village move cycles, where tenants often need a sofa gone before a lease handoff and cannot wait for event calendars. The City of Des Moines bulk program requires a pink $5 Large Item sticker on each couch plus a scheduling call to (515) 283-4950, which adds steps before pickup even begins. That municipal process works for planned cleanouts, but it is slower for last-minute couch removal in Des Moines when you need certainty today. Dropcurb removes that friction with flat per-item pricing, no in-home appointment, and no estimate visit. Competitors like LoadUp advertise Des Moines furniture removal starting around $89 on local pages, while Dropcurb couch removal in Des Moines starts at $79 with instant checkout and curbside-only speed.

Furniture Removal

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$79first item · +$29 each more

Furniture removal in Des Moines starts at $79 with Dropcurb, and you can book furniture removal online in about 60 seconds instead of buying city stickers and calling Public Works. In Des Moines, the city large-item program requires a pink $5 sticker per bulky item, asks residents to call (515) 283-4950 at least 24 hours before collection, and requires properly stickered items at the curb by 7 a.m., which adds extra steps before your old dresser or couch is gone. That gap matters in Des Moines neighborhoods like East Village, Beaverdale, and Drake during lease turnovers and move-outs, when waiting on sticker runs and call windows can stall the timeline. Dropcurb solves this with same-day curbside pickup on most routes, no in-home appointment, and instant checkout pricing that stays locked before you pay. Competitor pages like LoadUp advertise Des Moines furniture removal starting at $89, while Taskrabbit listings in Des Moines often start around $50 per hour. If you want predictable furniture removal in Des Moines without quote friction, Dropcurb keeps it simple and fast.

Appliance Recycling

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$134first item · +$84 each more

Appliance recycling in Des Moines starts at $104 with Dropcurb, and you can book appliance recycling online in about 60 seconds instead of buying city stickers and calling to schedule. In Des Moines, large-item rules require pink $5 stickers, and appliances require seven stickers, which means $35 per appliance before pickup is even scheduled through Public Works at (515) 283-4950. That matters in neighborhoods like East Village and Beaverdale where old washers and fridges often need to move out fast during remodels, lease turnovers, or delivery-day swaps. Appliance recycling through Dropcurb closes that municipal gap with same-day curbside pickup on most routes, no in-home appointment window, and certified recycling handling for washers, dryers, stoves, and refrigerators. Compared with full-service competitors that commonly quote in higher ranges, this appliance recycling flow keeps pricing visible up front and removes estimate friction. If your city option is timing-dependent or sticker-heavy, appliance recycling in Des Moines with Dropcurb gives you a direct path from checkout to removal for $104, with additional appliances priced transparently at checkout.

TV Removal

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$99first item · +$39 each more

TV removal in Des Moines starts at $99 with Dropcurb, all-in, and you can book TV removal online in about 60 seconds. In Des Moines, old TV disposal often turns into a timing problem because city options are tied to monthly SCRUB cleanup events that run March through November, so households replacing screens in East Village, Beaverdale, or Sherman Hill still need a fast plan between event dates. Dropcurb solves that gap with same-day curbside TV removal on most routes, no in-home appointment, and no estimate visit. Competitors like LoadUp advertise Des Moines junk pricing that starts at $79 for a single bulky item, but many customers still compare certainty, speed, and whether checkout is truly instant. With Dropcurb, TV removal in Des Moines has a published starting price, certified e-waste routing, and a direct booking path when you do not want to transport a screen to a drop-off site yourself.

Construction Debris Removal

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$109first item · +$59 each more

Construction debris in Des Moines, IA starts at $109 with Dropcurb, and you can book construction debris pickup online in about 60 seconds for same-day curbside service in most routes. Construction debris becomes a real bottleneck in Des Moines during garage remodels, basement updates, and move-out cleanups in neighborhoods like Beaverdale and Sherman Hill, where storing torn-out material for days is hard and repeat self-haul trips eat up a weekend. Metro Waste Authority guidance says construction and demolition material is not allowed in regular garbage carts, so construction debris like drywall scraps, wood offcuts, and mixed project waste needs a separate plan instead of normal set-out. That municipal gap is exactly where Dropcurb helps: transparent checkout pricing, curbside-only pickup, no in-home appointment, and photo confirmation when the load is cleared. Competitors in the same market often stay quote-first, and LoadUp pages for the Des Moines area advertise construction debris or building material pickup starting around $70 to $115 before volume and location adjustments. Dropcurb keeps the process simpler for Des Moines households with a published $109 starting point and a direct book-now path when you need construction debris gone fast.

E-Waste Disposal

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$99first item · +$39 each more

TVs, monitors, computers. Drop them off at SCRUB events (March-Nov) for free, or skip the trip and book Dropcurb for same-day curbside pickup.

Exercise Equipment Removal

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$159first item · +$85 each more

Treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches from Des Moines home gyms. The city sticker program wasn't built for 200-lb gym equipment. Picked up same-day from your curb.

Bulk Junk Removal

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$79first item · +$29 each more

Drake student move-outs in May, estate cleanouts in Sherman Hill, garage clearing in Highland Park. Des Moines' sticker system doesn't scale for full cleanouts. Dropcurb clears everything in one same-day trip.

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.

OptionPrice
City of Des Moines Large Item Pickup

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

$5/sticker ($35 for appliances)
SCRUB Cleanup Events (March-November)

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

Free
Junk Free Iowa

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

$50 – $750
DesMoinesJunk.com

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

Quote-based
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving

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

$149 – $500+
1-800-GOT-JUNK Des Moines

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

$150 – $600+
LoadUp Des Moines

Online marketplace with per-item pricing.

Service fee applies per order · Contractor quality varies · Online pricing · $79 single item

$79+ per item
Dropcurb

Curbside pickup. Book online in 60 seconds. Same-day service. No crew in your home.

✓ Instant pricing · ✓ Same-day · ✓ $50 guarantee · ✓ No home entry

$79

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.

Local market data for Des Moines

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Google Reviews

Rated 5.0 stars across 100+ verified Google reviews.

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Fabulous service. Booked online and they were there in half an hour and took the mattress and topper away! Also spoke with someone on the phone too who was so nice. Jack was very friendly and professional!!

Tina CoyleGuide
10 hours ago · 13 reviews

This was a very quick and seamless process!

Bernardo Medeiros
18 hours ago · 2 reviews

Responsive, priced right, did what they said they would do. Will definitely use them again!

John Weiss
5 days ago · 15 reviews

Responsive and helpful.

Rey Shah
7 days ago

Best service and prompt!

Victor PerezGuide
1 week ago · 7 reviews

Great experience, very easy to book. Team was very communicative and were flexible when I needed to reschedule my pickup. Highly recommend.

Warren CreamerGuide
1 week ago · 20 reviews

I went online and found Dropcurb for a couch that was placed outside a dumpster. The team was quick to respond and then…

Kristina Chervenka
1 week ago

I shopped around for the best price to take away an old water heater tank and Dropcurb was the best, by a lot, which was…

Veronica Protrader
1 week ago · 2 reviews

Absolutely painless easy experience — thank you for the prompt amazing service!

E. R.Guide
1 week ago · 11 reviews

Great customer service and items picked up in a timely manner. Prices are reasonable and I will definitely use Dropcurb again. Highly recommend.

Lori Rich
1 week ago · 10 reviews

Very good people to work with — very responsive and quick.

Jovan Holmes
1 week ago · 2 reviews

Excellent and on-time service!

Jeremy Zacks
1 week ago · 2 reviews

Quick response, prompt payment.

K. H.
2 weeks ago · 5 reviews

Had a sofa to remove and my garbage company said to leave it on the curb and they'd pick it up within the next 3 weeks…

Jared Frederickson
2 weeks ago · 12 reviews

Very easy pickup and disposal — absolutely love working with them!

Steve Fites
2 weeks ago

So easy to collaborate with friends and family to get those mattresses out of storage and disposed of properly for a decent cost! Winning with this company!

Ann Lindstrom
2 weeks ago · 4 reviews

Amazing experience. We booked the day before and Jack was super communicative. We had time constraints and had to refund…

Zhengyuan Ma
2 weeks ago · 4 reviews

We needed a treadmill disposed of and Dropcurb was the best price by FAR…

Michelle Bennett
2 weeks ago · 11 reviews

Easy schedule, easy pay, and it was gone on schedule!

Leslie Lucas
3 weeks ago · 6 reviews

Super easy process! I left my items out by the curb and they were gone quickly. Really appreciated the text and photo confirmation once the job was finished.

Courtney Burton
4 weeks ago · 7 reviews

These guys were amazing — a way better deal than 1-800-GOT-JUNK!

Shef Osborn
4 weeks ago · 3 reviews

Great communication and support! Highly recommend.

Adam Zimmerman
4 weeks ago · 5 reviews

For those with poor county or city bulk trash pickup service, this is a great reasonable solution.

Nancy Turnbeaugh
4 weeks ago · 9 reviews

Great service! Same day! Courteous pickup people! Highly recommend!

Sean H.
5 weeks ago · 3 reviews

Excellent service, extremely good communication. Let me know exactly what to expect and what times to have my items at the curb…

Jason ChristensenGuide
5 weeks ago · 8 reviews

Fast, friendly and great communication with an easy to use website. Definitely would recommend and use their services again.

Faye Lin
5 weeks ago

Quick and efficient!

Chad Gielow
6 weeks ago · 4 reviews

The team was extremely accommodating even when we had more trash than expected. They went above and beyond for us and I'd absolutely use them again!

Colin S.Guide
6 weeks ago · 13 reviews

Great work. I called and they came so quickly. And they cleaned up. I'll definitely use them again.

B. J.
7 weeks ago

We needed to get rid of couches that donations would not respond to. I didn't want to pay the astronomical prices other companies quoted…

Christina Wells
7 weeks ago · 11 reviews

The service was great! They even picked up on the same day. Would definitely recommend!

Ashleigh Strong
7 weeks ago

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. Thank you, Dropcurb!

Kim Satterfield
11 weeks ago · 6 reviews

Great communication.

Ed Xandr
16 hours ago · 4 reviews

Very clear communication, highly recommend.

Jackson Glines
2 days ago · 2 reviews

Very professional and they get the job done on time. Communication is spot on and very responsive!

Villera Jamu
6 days ago · 3 reviews

Love the service.

Robin Banks
1 week ago · 9 reviews

They get it done and fast — two thumbs up.

Tim Moore
1 week ago · 2 reviews

Quick easy clean process. Would definitely deal with Dropcurb again!

Joseph
1 week ago · 2 reviews

I had a great experience with Dropcurb. Their price was the best around and their service very good, better than expected. No question who I will use next time.

Sevonne CohenGuide
1 week ago · 19 reviews

I had a great experience. They came and picked up my elliptical right on time and delivered exactly what they said. I recommend if you need to haul materials away.

Mark Farris
1 week ago

Fast and reliable.

L. C.
1 week ago · 3 reviews

Awesome experience. Roger was amiable and efficient.

Geoffrey LordiGuide
1 week ago · 41 reviews

Partnering with Dropcurb included a seamless pickup and an all around smooth process, fast responses via text message…

Taylor KjosGuide
1 week ago · 8 reviews

I used Dropcurb to pick up an old elliptical that heavy trash wouldn't pick up. They came within a couple of hours…

Pehler Travel
1 week ago · 12 reviews

Simple flat rate, competitive price, easy usage, and fast friendly service. Would highly recommend the service.

Cyphix
2 weeks ago · 4 reviews

Great experience with curbside pickup. Jack was flexible with rescheduling and gave us great communication, with a heads up…

Genevieve
2 weeks ago

Steve arrived with an extra hand and was incredibly friendly. He completed the job swiftly, leaving me thoroughly satisfied. I'm definitely going to use Dropcurb in the future.

Jonathan Stephenson
2 weeks ago · 3 reviews

Fast, cheap, and prompt!

David Holmes
2 weeks ago

My wife and I needed to get our mattress and box spring removed ASAP…

Craig McClellan
2 weeks ago · 2 reviews

First time customer. Extremely responsive and an easy process. Felt too good to be true! Would definitely recommend.

Holly Horton
2 weeks ago · 2 reviews

Great experience all around. We had been quoted $400 to haul away our old sectional. I found Dropcurb online, called…

Ed KellerGuide
4 weeks ago · 32 reviews

Very prompt and helpful. Courteous too!

Stephanie Beaulieu
4 weeks ago · 3 reviews

These guys are awesome! I called around 10:30 in the morning and by 12:30 they were here to pick the stuff up. No hassle, no fuss. I love these guys and will definitely use them again.

Jenny TennantGuide
4 weeks ago · 18 reviews

Excellent service, really easy process, and it saved me money, time, and worries.

Valeria Olmedo
4 weeks ago · 2 reviews

It's been a pleasure to deal with Dropcurb. The price was reasonable, the pickup was on time, and the driver was so nice. I will definitely use them again.

Sharon BallGuide
4 weeks ago · 22 reviews

Real quick easy sign up. Really fast pickup. Definitely would go this route again!

R. H.
5 weeks ago · 7 reviews

Great service. I can just order this on a whim and not have to think about it. It's done, gone, and reliable. So much easier than stressing about it.

Tyler Good
5 weeks ago · 5 reviews

Really appreciate how easy it was to communicate with this company. Would definitely recommend!

Sarah A.
5 weeks ago · 6 reviews

Great job! So nice to just have the junk gone with little effort on my part!

Heather L.
6 weeks ago · 5 reviews

Great experience start to finish. Website was very easy to navigate and schedule a pickup. Items were gone with a picture verification via text the very next day. An A+ company.

Cory BickhamGuide
6 weeks ago · 13 reviews

Had to get rid of stuff in my basement and these guys came and did a great job.

DJ Wanesti
7 weeks ago · 8 reviews

I had a fantastic experience with Dropcurb on my last appliance pickup. Jack, the owner, was great to work with — very responsive…

Joe LiebkeGuide
7 weeks ago · 12 reviews

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.

Steve Bilsbury
11 weeks ago · 14 reviews

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Serving all of Des Moines, IA

We pick up from every neighborhood and zip code in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Neighborhoods we serve

East VillageBeaverdaleSherman HillHighland ParkIngersoll ParkDrake+ all of Des Moines

Zip codes

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Dropcurb starts at $79 for single-item curbside pickup in Des Moines. Each additional item adds $19–$59 depending on size. A couch is $99, a queen mattress is $99, a refrigerator is $134 — all-in prices, nothing added at checkout. Traditional junk removal companies in Des Moines like 1-800-GOT-JUNK charge $200–$450 for the same items because they send a crew into your home. With Dropcurb, you see the exact total before booking — no estimates, no hidden fees.