Junk Removal and Hauling in Des Moines, IA 50313
Need junk gone in Des Moines, IA 50313? Junk Rhinos does the lifting, stairs included, and donates or recycles what it can. Free on-site estimate.
Junk removal in Des Moines, IA starts at $100Ballpark for a single item. Your firm, all-in price is confirmed free on-site.
If you live in 50313, the pile in your garage or basement is likely tied to a home built in 1953. That older housing stock means estate cleanouts and appliance removals are common jobs here, and the crew handles both without you lifting a finger.
Beyond those two, Junk Rhinos takes everything from a single worn-out sofa to a full household. Point the crew at what goes, and they sort, lift, and load it all in one visit.
What we haul away in Des Moines 50313
Estate cleanouts and appliance removals lead the list here because about 82 percent of homes in this ZIP were built before 1980. Older homes accumulate decades of belongings and outlasted appliances, so those two services cover the most frequent jobs.
| Service | What it covers | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Estate Cleanout | Full-home contents removed; furniture, appliances, and personal items | Items you keep are set aside, donations made on your behalf. |
| Appliance Removal | Refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, stoves, water heaters, AC units | Safe disconnection and removal, metal recycled responsibly. |
| General Junk Removal | Boxes, bags, household clutter, exercise equipment, broken items | We sort, lift, and load it all. |
| Furniture Removal | Couches, dressers, desks, tables, recliners, chairs, ottomans | We handle stairs and tight doorways. |
| Mattress Disposal | Twin, full, queen, king mattresses, box springs, bed frames | Removed from any room, no bagging first. |
| Electronics & E-Waste Recycling | Televisions, monitors, computers, printers, cables, small electronics | Routed to certified e-waste recyclers, tube TVs included. |
| Yard Waste Removal | Branches, brush, leaves, grass clippings, old fencing, storm debris | No bagging required, composted or recycled when possible. |
| Garage Cleanout | Old furniture, boxes, broken tools, sporting goods, seasonal items | Space swept after removal. |
| Basement Cleanout | Furniture, appliances, boxes, old exercise and hobby equipment | We carry everything up the stairs, walls protected. |
| Hoarding Cleanout | Room-by-room removal at your pace, important items set aside | Discreet, judgment-free service, home restored to safe condition. |
| Foreclosure & Eviction Cleanout | Abandoned furniture, belongings, trash, and debris hauled away | Units left broom-swept and empty, single or multiple properties. |
| Hot Tub Removal | Hot tubs and spas of all sizes from decks, patios, yards | We cut down and break apart the shell, site cleared. |
| Construction & Demolition Debris Removal | Drywall, lumber, flooring, tile, cabinets, roofing material | Site cleared and swept, recyclables sorted out. |
| Office & Commercial Junk Removal | Desks, chairs, cubicles, filing cabinets, office electronics | Work scheduled around your hours, furniture donated. |
How a Junk Rhinos pickup works in 50313
You do not move, bag, or drag anything to the curb. The crew does all the lifting, including stairs, heavy pieces, and tight spaces, so you only point at what goes.
You get a ballpark estimate up front from a photo or description, then a firm all-in price confirmed for free on-site before any work starts. You pay after the job is done, once the load is on the truck, with no deposit and no online payment required to book.
- You do: point the crew at what goes, set aside or flag anything being kept.
- You do not: move items, bag anything, or drag loads to the curb.
- You do: get floors and walls protected, and the area swept before the crew leaves.
What 50313 homes mean for your pickup
With about 85 percent of homes here being single-family detached, most pickups start at a front door or garage rather than a shared hallway. That makes for straightforward access, though the older build dates mean doorways and stairs were sized for an earlier era, so the crew plans for tight turns.
About 26 percent of occupied homes are rented, which often means a landlord or property manager scheduling the removal. The crew works with whoever is on site, and the same volume-based pricing applies whether it is a rental or an owner-occupied home.
This ZIP sees about 25 inches of snow a year and about 64 days with measurable rain. A short winter means yard debris tends to pile up for a few weeks rather than a few months, so spring cleanouts here are often heavy on branches and brush.
How 50313 compares with other areas
Compared with Shavertown, PA 18708, where about 64 percent of homes were built before 1980, this ZIP's 82 percent pre-1980 share is higher, which means more accumulated clutter per household.
In Stanville, KY 41659, about 75 percent of homes are single-family detached, lower than the 85 percent here, so more of your pickups involve a driveway rather than a parking lot.
Mcgregor, ND 58755 has about 55 percent single-family detached homes and about 10 percent rented, far less dense than the 85 percent detached and 26 percent rented in 50313.
The practical difference is curb space: denser areas mean the truck parks closer to the door, and the crew adapts to whatever access the street allows.
Either way, the same volume pricing applies. You pay for the space your load takes up in the truck, not by the hour and not by the item, so the comparison matters less than the size of your pile.
Where your junk goes after it leaves 50313
The crew sorts every load before anything leaves the truck. Usable furniture and goods are donated to local charities, while metal, electronics, and green waste are routed for recycling.
What remains goes to disposal. The crew cannot take hazardous materials, including paint, chemicals, solvents, and asbestos, so ask before the visit if you are unsure about an item.
Most loads from this ZIP end up split across all three paths. That means a single pickup can clear your garage while keeping usable items out of the landfill.
Towns and ZIPs we serve near 50313
Junk Rhinos covers 50313 and the surrounding Des Moines area, plus nearby towns in Polk County.
- Berwick
- Ankeny
- Johnston
- Windsor Heights
- Urbandale
- Altoona
- Des Moines 50310
- Des Moines 50316
- Des Moines 50314
- Des Moines 50311
- Des Moines 50319
- Des Moines 50317
For the full list, see our Polk County coverage or the Iowa state page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you pick up in 50313 the same day?
Yes, same-day and next-day pickups are available in most areas, including 50313. Call or request an estimate online to confirm a slot for today.
What tends to come out of older homes in Des Moines?
With about 82 percent of homes here built before 1980, common finds include outdated appliances, worn furniture, and decades of accumulated boxes. Estate cleanouts are frequent, and the crew sorts everything, setting aside items you want to keep.
What will you not take?
The crew cannot take hazardous materials, including paint, chemicals, solvents, and asbestos. Ask before the visit if you are unsure about an item, and they will tell you how to handle it.
Can you clear a whole property in one visit?
Yes, the crew handles estate, garage, basement, hoarding, foreclosure, and commercial cleanouts, from a single room to an entire property. They work at your pace and leave the space broom-swept and empty.
Donate and recycle instead of curbing it
When you book Junk Rhinos, your usable items go to local charities and your metal, electronics, and green waste get recycled. You do not have to drag anything to the curb or figure out where it should go.
Request a free on-site estimate, and the crew handles the rest. The space is left clean, and the items find a second use where possible.