West Des Moines, Iowa

Furniture removal
in West Des Moines.

One dresser or a few pieces from different rooms, gone from the curb. Choose what goes, see the exact total and book by 2pm for same-day pickup. You don’t need to be home.

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Which furniture is going?

First item / additional item

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Book by 2pm for same-day pickup.

Choose items or browse the full catalog.

A dresser, coffee table and dining chair stand outside an open doorway while a sofa remains inside the room.
Just the pieces that are leaving, ready outside.

A few pieces, one pickup

Your room has changed. The old furniture can go.

The desk you no longer use. The dresser that doesn’t fit the new layout. The chairs left over after a move. Choose the pieces you’re done with and give them a pickup day, without arranging a quote visit.

Different pieces. One clear total.

Add each furniture item and its quantity. See the combined price before you pay, with loading, transportation and disposal included.

Ready to have them gone?

Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, or choose a future date at checkout. You arrange the move outside before pickup.

Know when they’ve been collected.

Get a text when your hauler is on the way and photos when the pickup is done. With everything outside and accessible, you don’t need to stay home.

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Choose each piece

A table and four chairs are five items.

You don’t need to guess how much space your furniture fills in a truck. Match each piece to the catalog, then add its quantity. Your total updates as you go.

Tables and chairs

Choose the table, then add each chair separately. Coffee tables, side tables and dining tables have their own options. A large or substantially heavy table has a different choice.

Dressers and mirrors

Match the dresser’s overall size. Add a separate dresser mirror as its own item if it is leaving too. Empty drawers and keep the belongings you want before moving the dresser outside.

Desks and bookshelves

Choose by construction, not height alone. A basic desk is different from a heavy desk with a substantial body. A tall, lightweight bookcase can still be a standard bookshelf. Empty it first.

Furniture removal prices in West Des Moines

First item / additional item

  • Small dresser$79 / $19
  • Medium dresser$79 / $29
  • Large dresser$109 / $59
  • Standard desk$79 / $29
  • Heavy desk$109 / $52
  • Dining chair$79 / $19
  • Dining table$79 / $29
  • Coffee table$79 / $19
  • Bookshelf$79 / $29
  • Nightstand$79 / $19

The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.

Choose my items

Ready for pickup

The furniture goes outside. We take it from there.

Dropcurb handles loading and haul-away from an accessible outdoor spot. A little preparation makes it clear which pieces are going and how to reach them.

Book before moving items outside, then follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation. Contact us before booking if your building only allows a short pickup window; the booking is for a day, not an exact arrival time.

Your place. One easy pickup plan.

A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.

Text us about your setup
  1. Choose what leaves and what stays.

    Count the furniture you want removed and empty drawers, shelves and cabinets. Add any other items to the booking instead of leaving an unlisted pile beside the furniture.

  2. Arrange the move outside.

    You handle indoor carrying and any disassembly needed to get the furniture through your home. Plan for doorways, interior stairs and building access before pickup day.

  3. Show exactly what goes.

    Use a permitted outdoor spot with a clear route to the furniture. Add a location photo and access notes. Keep the pickup items separate from furniture and belongings that are staying.

You’re in the loop.
Until it’s gone.

Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.

Dropcurb

Your pickup is booked.

You’re booked.

Your confirmation comes straight to your phone.

The local disposal guide

What are your
local options?

Furniture removal in West Des Moines: start with the item’s collection rules, then choose the arrangement that fits.

Reviewed · Sources below

Extra trash and large items

Accepted with preparation

Oversize material goes out curbside on the Metro Waste Authority sticker programme. A bag or box of trash and a small television take the cheapest sticker, furniture and a twin mattress take a mid range sticker, a queen or king mattress takes two, and a curbside appliance takes a seven sticker set that has to be scheduled by telephone first.

City cost & eligibility
From $1 for the smallest published large and extra item sticker, with larger items needing more stickers from the same published chart. Available to households in communities served by the programme, with the item counts published for communities using the orange sticker. Stickers are bought online for delivery or from grocery and hardware store service desks and city halls, and the number needed depends on the community, so the city directs residents to the authority for their own requirement.
When & how
Buy the stickers, then put the material out on the normal collection day with the sticker attached, keeping extra items at least six feet from the garbage cart. A curbside appliance has to be scheduled on the authority line before it is set out.
Get it ready
Attach the correct number of stickers for the item and keep refuse out of the sticker load, because bagged and boxed trash inside the cart is separate from the sticker programme. Drained equipment, such as a push mower or snow blower with the fuel and oil removed and a grill with no propane tank, is what the published counts cover.
Garbage collection page: the serviced unit types, the Water Works rate link, the Metro Waste Authority service line, the set out window and the extra trash sticker rule for large itemsMetro Waste Authority extra garbage and large items page: how the sticker programme works, where stickers are sold, and the published sticker counts for trash bags, furniture, mattresses, appliances and televisions

Sofas, tables and furniture

Accepted with preparation

A couch or love seat, desk, table, sectional piece, crib, entertainment centre or up to four kitchen chairs each take one mid range sticker at the curb, and the same furniture is free during the Spring Cleanup week inside a one truckload limit.

City cost & eligibility
$5 for one published large item sticker for a couch, love seat, desk, table or single sectional piece. Used curbside with the sticker attached on the normal collection day. A sectional takes one sticker per piece, up to four kitchen chairs are covered by one sticker, and the same items are also free at Spring Cleanup for households that receive city collection.
When & how
Put the piece out on the normal collection day with the sticker attached, or hold it for the Spring Cleanup week in early June, when items go out on the normal garbage day.
Get it ready
Take the pieces down so two people can lift them safely, because Spring Cleanup refuses anything heavier than that. Keep glass, mirrors, doors, construction material and bagged household trash out of the load, since glass and bagged items are refused at Spring Cleanup and refuse belongs in the cart or on its own sticker.
Metro Waste Authority extra garbage and large items page: how the sticker programme works, where stickers are sold, and the published sticker counts for trash bags, furniture, mattresses, appliances and televisionsSpring cleanup page: the June collection week, the free eligibility, the one truckload and two person lift limits, the accepted furniture, electronics, grills and carpet, and the full refusal list

The handoff matters

Right item.
Right place.

Stickers for anything the cart cannot hold

Oversize items and extra trash go out with the Metro Waste Authority sticker attached, and the number of stickers rises with the item: one for a bag or box of trash under thirty pounds, one for a small television, one for a couch, love seat, desk, table, up to four kitchen chairs, a toilet base or tank, a window or a twin mattress, two for a queen or king mattress or box spring, and seven for a curbside appliance. Keep extra items at least six feet from the garbage cart, and call the authority to schedule an appliance pickup before it goes out.

Metro Waste Authority extra garbage and large items page: how the sticker programme works, where stickers are sold, and the published sticker counts for trash bags, furniture, mattresses, appliances and televisionsGarbage collection page: the serviced unit types, the Water Works rate link, the Metro Waste Authority service line, the set out window and the extra trash sticker rule for large items

Spring Cleanup takes one truckload, on the normal garbage day

Spring Cleanup is free to households that receive city collection, runs in the published collection week in the first days of June, and takes household items that do not fit the cart, including couches, end tables, mattresses, televisions, monitors, fans, lamps, grills with the propane tank removed, and carpet rolled and secured to no more than four feet by eighteen inches. The whole pile has to fit in the bed of one standard pickup truck or it is all left behind, every item has to be light enough for two people to lift safely, and items go out no earlier than 5:00 pm the night before and no later than 6:00 am on the collection day. Appliances, construction material, tires, glass, bagged or boxed items, propane tanks and hazardous material are all refused.

Spring cleanup page: the June collection week, the free eligibility, the one truckload and two person lift limits, the accepted furniture, electronics, grills and carpet, and the full refusal list

For your Dropcurb pickup

Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.

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Choose what fits

A few ways
to get it gone.

The right option depends on what you have, where it is and when you need the space back.

Outdoor pickup

Dropcurb

See your price, choose an available day and follow your pickup updates.

Price
Upfront item pricing. Loading, transportation and disposal included; applicable sales tax shown before payment.
Your part
Bring the selected items to an accessible outdoor spot. We load and haul them away.
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City of West Des Moines Public Services, with Metro Waste Authority

Use a large item sticker at the curb

A West Des Moines household with furniture, a mattress, a small television, extra trash or an appliance to clear on the normal collection day.

Cost & conditions
From $1 for the smallest published large and extra item sticker, with the item counts rising to a seven sticker set for a curbside appliance. Available on the published terms for communities in the programme, with stickers bought online for delivery or at grocery and hardware store service desks and city halls. The number of stickers depends on the community, so the city directs residents to the authority to check their own requirement.
Arrange it
Buy the stickers, attach them to the items, set the material out on the normal collection day at least six feet from the garbage cart, and call the authority to schedule an appliance pickup before an appliance goes out.

The sticker programme covers what the chart lists, so household garbage inside the cart is separate and construction material, tires and hazardous material are not part of it at all. An appliance has to be scheduled by telephone first, and televisions need the count confirmed because the published figures differ by screen size.

Open the Metro Waste Authority extra trash and large items page

City of West Des Moines Public Services, with Metro Waste Authority

Hold the big items for Spring Cleanup week

A West Des Moines household that receives city collection and has furniture, mattresses, televisions or other bulky household items that fit in one truckload.

Cost & conditions
No charge. Free to West Des Moines residents who receive city provided garbage collection, with the pile limited to one standard pickup truck bed and every item light enough for two people to lift safely. A pile larger than one truckload is left behind in full.
Arrange it
Put the items at the curb on the normal garbage collection day during the published collection week in early June, no earlier than 5:00 pm the night before and no later than 6:00 am on the collection day.

Appliances, construction and demolition material, concrete, asphalt shingles, fencing, playsets, yard waste, bagged or boxed items, glass, tires, vehicles, propane tanks and hazardous material are all refused, and anything the hauler leaves becomes the resident's responsibility to dispose of.

Open the West Des Moines Spring Cleanup page

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Arrange a private haul for a project or an excluded load

A West Des Moines household or contractor with construction material or a heavy load that the city's routes refuse.

Cost & conditions
No city service covers construction material and the city publishes no rate for it, so the price is the hauler's or the receiving site's. The terms are confirmed with the hauler before the load is built, because the material is refused at Spring Cleanup and at the scrap metal event.
Arrange it
Contact a hauler serving West Des Moines, describe the material and the access at the property, and confirm where the load goes and what it costs.

Construction and demolition waste, concrete, asphalt shingles, fencing, playsets, home improvement debris, wood and plastics are all outside the city's routes, so they cannot be hidden in a sticker load or a Spring Cleanup pile.

Open the West Des Moines solid waste page

Taking it somewhere yourself?

West Des Moines collects garbage from single family homes, duplexes, triplexes and four plexes and bills it with water and sewer on the municipal services bill, but Metro Waste Authority runs the disposal side, and that shapes the self haul answer. Anything the cart will not hold goes to the curb with a sticker: one sticker for a bag of trash, a small television, a couch, a desk, a table, up to four kitchen chairs, a toilet part, a window or a twin mattress; two for a queen or king mattress or box spring; and seven for a curbside appliance such as a fridge, freezer, washer, dryer, microwave or water heater, which has to be scheduled by telephone before it is set out. Twice a year the city opens a free scrap appliance and metal drop off at Public Services East on S. 16th Street from 8 AM to noon, taking appliances, metal, computers, printers, DVD players, game systems, cell phones and exercise equipment, but never a television or monitor. Televisions and monitors go free to the Spring Cleanup week in early June, where everything must fit in one standard pickup truck bed and be light enough for two people to lift, or to the curb with a sticker whose count depends on the screen size. The city also runs a free spring tire collection limited to five tires per household with no rims, and household chemicals, cleaners and oils go either to the Metro hazardous waste site in Bondurant, or to the Grimes transfer station by appointment or on the second Saturday of the month from March through November, or to a paid house side bin collection that a resident schedules once the bins are full. Construction material, glass, propane tanks and bagged trash are refused everywhere in the city system, so a project load needs a private hauler. Garbage collection page: the serviced unit types, the Water Works rate link, the Metro Waste Authority service line, the set out window and the extra trash sticker rule for large itemsMetro Waste Authority extra garbage and large items page: how the sticker programme works, where stickers are sold, and the published sticker counts for trash bags, furniture, mattresses, appliances and televisionsScrap appliance and metal drop-off page: the two 2026 event dates, the accepted appliance, electronics and metal lists, the refusals, and the television and monitor note pointing to Spring Cleanup or a stickerSpring cleanup page: the June collection week, the free eligibility, the one truckload and two person lift limits, the accepted furniture, electronics, grills and carpet, and the full refusal listHousehold hazardous waste page: the two disposal options, the Bondurant and Grimes sites with their access rules and restrictions, and the paid house side bin collectionScrap tire drop-off page: the April event date, hours and location, the five tire per household limit with the material exclusions, and the year round alternativeSolid waste department page: the serviced unit types, the Water Works billing, the 2026 event calendar, the Metro Waste Authority partnership and contacts, and the cart placement rules

Customer reviews

Less stuff. A lot less stress.

“Quick and easy pickup. I wasn’t home and they sent me a picture of the pickup. Good communication too.”

Paul H.Google review

“Easy to schedule, same or next day appt and excellent prices. Highly recommend!”

Kathleen S.Trustpilot review

Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.

Before you book

A few things
worth knowing.

Furniture removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in West Des Moines.

How much does furniture removal cost in West Des Moines?

Choose the type and size of each piece to see its price. For example, a medium dresser is $79 as the first item or $29 as an additional item. Your total starts with the highest first-item price in your selection, then uses the additional-item price for every other item. Review the complete total and any applicable tax before payment.

Can I get same-day furniture pickup in West Des Moines?

Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup and choose from the dates shown at checkout. Arrange to have the furniture outside according to your confirmation. You receive a text when your hauler is on the way and photos after collection.

Will you remove furniture from inside my apartment?

Dropcurb starts outside. You arrange indoor carrying, including any interior stairs or elevator trip. We load and take away the furniture from an accessible outdoor location. Check your building’s rules and plan the route out before booking.

Can you take several different furniture items in one pickup?

Yes. Add each piece and its quantity to one booking. A dining table and four chairs are five items; a separate mirror is not included with a dresser. You can mix eligible items from different rooms and review their combined total before paying.

Do I need to take furniture apart before pickup?

You arrange any disassembly needed to move the furniture out of your home and into an accessible outdoor pickup spot. Dropcurb does not provide indoor disassembly or carrying. If you are unsure which catalog choice matches a dismantled or unusual piece, send a photo and ask before booking.

How do West Des Moines large item stickers work?

You buy stickers from the online order form or from a grocery store, hardware store or city hall service desk, attach them to the items, and set the items out on your collection day at least six feet from the garbage cart. The published counts rise with the item: one sticker for a bag of trash or a small television, one sticker for a couch, desk or twin mattress, two for a queen or king mattress or box spring, and seven for a curbside appliance. Appliances also have to be scheduled by telephone before they go out.Official guidance

How do I get rid of a couch in West Des Moines?

Put it out with one large item sticker on your normal collection day, or hold it for the free Spring Cleanup week in the first week of June if your household receives city collection. A sectional takes one sticker per piece and up to four kitchen chairs are covered by a single sticker. During Spring Cleanup the whole pile has to fit in the bed of one standard pickup truck and be light enough for two people to lift, and anything bigger than one truckload is left behind.Official guidance

Who collects trash in West Des Moines?

The city provides collection for single family homes, duplexes, triplexes and four plexes, the account is set up through West Des Moines Water Works, and the charge appears on the monthly municipal services bill. Metro Waste Authority manages the residential disposal side and takes the calls about starting or stopping service, changing a cart and damaged carts, and the city partners with the authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste as well.Official guidance

How do West Des Moines large item pickups work?

Oversize items go out on the normal collection day with a Metro Waste Authority sticker attached, at least six feet from the garbage cart, and the sticker count rises with the item. One sticker covers a bag of trash, a small television, a couch, a desk, a table, up to four kitchen chairs, a toilet part, a window or a twin mattress; a queen or king mattress or box spring takes two; and a curbside appliance takes seven and has to be scheduled by telephone before it goes out. The alternative is to hold large household items for the free Spring Cleanup week, where everything must fit in one pickup truck bed.Official guidance

What does West Des Moines refuse at the curb?

Spring Cleanup refuses appliances, construction and demolition waste, concrete chunks, asphalt shingles, wooden playsets and fencing, yard waste, bagged or boxed items, windows, mirrors and glass doors, tires, vehicles and major auto parts, propane tanks and hazardous material. Tires, chemicals, paint and waste oil are also refused at the garbage route and at the Grimes hazardous waste site, and the scrap metal events refuse wood, plastics, chemicals, paint, light bulbs, garbage, food and any television or monitor.Official guidance

When is the West Des Moines Spring Cleanup and what goes out?

It runs in a published collection week in early June and is free for households that receive city collection. Furniture such as couches, end tables and mattresses, electronics such as televisions, monitors, fans and lamps, grills with the propane tank removed, and carpet rolled to four feet by eighteen inches are accepted, put out on the normal garbage day no earlier than 5:00 pm the night before and no later than 6:00 am. The whole pile has to fit in the bed of one standard pickup truck and every item must be light enough for two people to lift, or the entire pile is left behind for the resident to dispose of.Official guidance

One less thing on your list

A pickup plan for the pieces you’re done with.

Choose your furniture. See the exact total. Book a pickup day in West Des Moines.

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