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Junk Removal in Des Moines, IA

Compare 3 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $173–$403.

Top Junk Removal Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Jermaine’s Hauling: Same-Day Fast Junk Removal

    4.9★ (223 reviews)

    4.9★ from 223 reviews

    +15158090159Website

  2. 2.Atomic Roll-Off

    5.0★ (73 reviews)

    5.0★ from 73 reviews

    +15154021081Website

  3. 3.Des Moines Junk

    4.9★ (51 reviews)

    4.9★ from 51 reviews

    +15154945050Website

Junk Removal Cost in Des Moines

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
Typical pickup$173–$403/load
Single item$86–$173/item
Half truckload$288–$518/load
Full truckload$634–$1,037/load

Junk Removal prices in Des Moines run about 15% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 3 companies serving Des Moines, rated 4.9★ on average across 347 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling junk removal.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 16
Annual precipitation
36.02"
Heating degree days
6,203
Cooling degree days
1,068
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan14.3°31°1"
Feb18.8°36.1°1.28"
Mar29.7°49°2.3"
Apr41.1°62.3°3.86"
May52.2°72.4°4.74"
Jun62°81.6°4.94"
Jul66.8°85.7°4.47"
Aug64.8°83.8°4.13"
Sep55.2°76.1°3.05"
Oct43°63.1°2.64"
Nov30.5°47.9°2.19"
Dec18°34°1.42"

NOAA station data 3.47 miles from Des Moines.

Permits & Regulations in IA

  • Iowa does not require a state license for junk removal; haulers need a local business license, and some cities require a hauler permit
  • Haulers must take waste to a permitted landfill, transfer station or recycler and may not dump it
  • Refrigerators, freezers and window air conditioners must have their refrigerant recovered before scrapping under EPA Section 608 safe-disposal rules

License required: No state junk removal license; local business license and hauler permits

Sources: www.epa.gov

Junk Removal FAQs for Des Moines

How much does junk removal cost in Des Moines?

A typical junk removal pickup in Des Moines runs $173-$403, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve Des Moines?

We track 3 junk removal companies serving Des Moines.

Is junk removal in Des Moines more expensive than average?

Junk removal in Des Moines runs about +15.2% versus the national average; local landfill tipping fees also move the price.

Do junk haulers need a license in IA?

In IA, Iowa does not require a state license for junk removal; haulers need a local business license, and some cities require a hauler permit. Ask a Des Moines hauler where items go and whether they donate or recycle what they can.

How is junk removal priced in Des Moines?

Most Des Moines companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $173-$403, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in Des Moines?

Summer highs near 86F in Des Moines make garage and attic cleanouts hard work; spring and fall are the easiest seasons to book.

Can junk removal crews take yard waste in Des Moines?

Most can. Des Moines yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 36.02 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

Is winter a good time for junk removal in Des Moines?

Demand drops in winter, so booking is easier, though Des Moines lows near 14F can make outdoor pickups slower.