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Junk removal in Ames, IA

37 junk removal companies serve Ames, IA; 4 are based within 10 miles. Their average Google rating is 4.9 across 32 rated companies.

Data as of · Sources: Google Maps listings (ratings, review counts, hours), company websites (prices, services) · Methodology
Companies serving
37
Based in Ames
8
Within 10 miles
4
Avg. Google rating
4.9
Publish prices
1
Data as of

Junk removal companies serving Ames

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Getting rid of junk in Ames yourself

The nearest drop-off sites, each from its own source, with the distance from Ames.

Landfills

  • Boone County Landfill · 15 mi
    1268 224th Ln, Boone, IA 50036
    Website
    Source: google.com · checked
  • Polk City Recycle Center · 18 mi
    409 E Northside Dr, Polk City, IA 50226
    Website
    Source: google.com · checked
  • Metro Park West Landfill · 30 mi
    20 335th St, Perry, IA 50220
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    Source: google.com · checked

Transfer stations

  • Metro Northwest Transfer Station · 27 mi
    4105 SE Beisser Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
    Website
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  • Metro Central Transfer Station, Des Moines, Iowa · 27 mi
    4198 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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Donation drop-offs

  • Habitat ReStore · 2 mi
    3504 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Website
    Source: google.com · checked
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore - East Euclid · 28 mi
    2200 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Website
    Source: google.com · checked
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Urbandale · 28 mi
    4033 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Website
    Source: google.com · checked

Junk removal prices in Ames

As published on 1 companies' own websites, checked November 4, 2026. Medians need at least 3 companies; final prices depend on volume and access.

Published junk removal prices in Ames
ItemMedianRangeCompanies
1/4 truck load1 company: $250—1
Half truck load1 company: $325—1
3/4 truck load1 company: $400—1

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Dumpster rentals serving Ames (13)

These companies rent roll-off dumpsters you load yourself; they don't haul junk away for you, so they aren't in the list above.

Junk removal in Ames: questions

How many junk removal companies serve Ames, IA?

37 junk removal companies serve Ames, counting companies within their service radius of the city and companies that list Ames as a service area. 8 are based in Ames itself, and 4 are based within 10 miles. 3 are franchise locations (1-800-GOT-JUNK?, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving and Junk King); the rest are independent.

Which junk removal companies near Ames have the best Google ratings?

Among companies within 15 miles with at least 20 Google reviews, the highest rated are Purple Cow Junk Removal & Home Services (4.9 stars, 572 reviews), IHC Moving & Junk Hauling Service (4.9 stars, 155 reviews) and Dump & Roll LLC (5.0 stars, 33 reviews). Ratings and review counts are Google's, checked on the date shown on this page.

How much does junk removal cost in Ames?

Only 1 of the 37 companies serving Ames publishes prices online, too few for a local median. Most junk haulers price by how much of the truck your items fill, so call two or three of them with a description or photos for a quote, or see what it costs nationally.

Can I get same-day junk removal in Ames?

11 companies serving Ames say on their website that they offer same-day service. Use the "Same-day" filter above to see them.

Are any junk removal companies in Ames open on Sundays?

21 of the 37 companies list Sunday hours on Google, and 5 list themselves as open 24 hours (often meaning phones are answered around the clock). Use the "Open now" filter to see who is open right now.

Which junk removal companies in Ames donate or recycle?

12 companies serving Ames say they donate usable items or recycle. Use the "Donates / recycles" filter.

Is junk removal or a dumpster rental better in Ames?

Junk removal crews do the lifting and haul everything away in one visit; a dumpster rental suits multi-day projects you load yourself. 13 dumpster-rental-only companies also serve Ames; they're listed separately below.

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