Junk Removal in Ames, OK 73718

A house that has been standing in Ames since before 1980 has had decades to fill its basement, garage, and spare rooms. Most of what collects there is too heavy or too awkward for one person to move to the curb.

That is where Junk Rhinos comes in with a crew that does all the lifting.

With about 231 housing units spread across this ZIP, most of them older homes, the piles tend to be deep inside rather than out front. You point at what goes, and the crew carries it out, up stairs or through tight doorways.

Estate and yard cleanouts lead the work in 73718

About 91 percent of homes in this ZIP are single-family detached, so the work here often starts with a full property or a yard piled with branches. Estate Cleanout and Yard Waste Removal are the two services that match this older, owner-occupied housing stock.

Service	What it covers	Note
Estate Cleanout	Full-home contents removed; furniture, appliances, and personal items	Items you want to keep are set aside first.
Yard Waste Removal	Branches, brush, leaves, clippings, old fencing, storm debris	No bagging required, composted or recycled when possible.
General Junk Removal	Boxes, bags, household clutter, exercise equipment, broken items	We sort, lift, and load it all.
Furniture Removal	Couches, dressers, tables, recliners, and more	We handle stairs and tight doorways.
Appliance Removal	Refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, water heaters, AC units	Safe disconnection and removal, metal recycled responsibly.
Mattress Disposal	Twin to king mattresses, box springs, bed frames	Removed from any room, upstairs or down.
Electronics & E-Waste Recycling	Televisions, computers, printers, stereos, cables	Routed to certified e-waste recyclers, tube TVs included.
Garage Cleanout	Old furniture, boxes, broken tools, sporting goods	Space is swept after removal.
Basement Cleanout	Furniture, appliances, boxes, old 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.
Foreclosure & Eviction Cleanout	Abandoned furniture, belongings, trash, and debris	Units left broom-swept and empty.
Hot Tub Removal	Hot tubs and spas of all sizes	We break apart the shell and clear the site.
Construction & Demolition Debris Removal	Drywall, lumber, flooring, tile, roofing material	Site cleared and swept, recyclables sorted.
Office & Commercial Junk Removal	Desks, chairs, cubicles, filing cabinets, warehouse clutter	Work scheduled around your hours.

How a Junk Rhinos pickup works in Ames

The process starts with a ballpark estimate from a photo or description you send in. That is followed by a firm all-in price confirmed for free on-site before any work begins.

You pay after the job is done, once the load is on the truck, with no deposit and no online payment required to book. There are no hidden fees, and same-day or next-day pickups are available in most areas.

Here is what the visit involves:

• You point the crew at what goes and set aside or flag anything being kept.
• The crew does all the lifting, including stairs, heavy pieces, and tight spaces.
• Floors and walls are protected, and the area is swept before the crew leaves.

What makes this ZIP different from the rest of Major County

Most of this ZIP was built in a single era. About 70 percent of homes here were built before 1980, with a median build year of 1975, so a pickup often means clearing out decades of accumulated belongings rather than a recent remodel.

With about 5 people per square mile across 87.8 square miles of land, homes sit far apart. That means the crew may carry items a longer distance from the house to the truck, which is exactly why they handle all the lifting.

A short winter means yard debris tends to pile up for a few weeks rather than a few months. When the snow melts, the branches and leaves that were buried show up all at once, and the crew can take them away in one visit.

How the housing stock here compares with other rural ZIPs

Compared with Culleoka, TN 38451, where about 37 percent of homes predate 1980, Ames 73718 has a much older stock at about 70 percent. That means more of the work here involves clearing out long-accumulated household contents.

Wallingford, KY 41093 has about 62 percent single-family detached homes, while this ZIP is about 91 percent. With nearly every home detached, jobs here more often span a full property rather than a single unit.

Eitzen, MN 55931 has about 17 percent of homes rented, compared with about 6 percent here. Owner-occupied homes tend to have deeper accumulation, so the same volume-based pricing applies either way.

Where your junk goes after it leaves 73718

Loads are sorted at the truck, and usable furniture and goods are donated to local charities. Metal, electronics, and green waste are recycled rather than sent to a landfill.

Electronics are routed to certified e-waste recyclers, and appliances have their metal recycled responsibly. Yard waste is composted or recycled when possible.

The crew cannot take hazardous materials, including paint, chemicals, solvents, and asbestos. Ask before the visit if you are unsure about an item.

Towns we serve around Ames

Junk Rhinos covers this ZIP and the surrounding communities in Major County.

• Isabella
• Meno
• Ringwood
• Cleo Springs
• Fairview
• Chester

See the full Major County junk removal page or the Oklahoma locations page for more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the crew carry things down from an upper floor?

Yes. The crew does all the lifting, including stairs and tight spaces. With about 91 percent of homes here being single-family detached, most pickups involve at least one set of stairs, and the crew is prepared for that.

What happens if there is nowhere to park in 73718?

The crew works with whatever access is available at the property. With about 5 people per square mile, parking is rarely a constraint in this ZIP, but the crew will position the truck as close as the driveway allows.

What will you not take?

The crew cannot take hazardous materials, including paint, chemicals, solvents, and asbestos. If you are unsure about an item, ask before the visit.

Are your crews insured?

Yes. Crews are fully insured and arrive in branded uniforms. That coverage applies whether the job is a single room or an entire property.

Get your firm price before we lift a thing

The free on-site estimate is the hinge of the whole job. You get a firm all-in price confirmed before any work starts, and you pay only after the load is on the truck.

There are no hidden fees and no deposit required. Point the crew at what goes, and the price is locked before the first item is moved.