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Furniture Removal in Des Moines, Washington

Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.

Getting rid of furniture comes down to five options: city bulk pickup (free but restricted), donation (if pieces are in good condition), self-haul to the dump ($30–80 per trip), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($79 for the first item, same day), or traditional junk removal companies ($150–600+). The fastest option depends on how many pieces you have and whether they're in donatable condition.

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How furniture removal works in Des Moines

1

Curb it

Place your furniture at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

2

Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($79), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

3

Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Des Moines. You get a text when it's done.

No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.

How much does furniture removal cost in Des Moines?

Furniture removal starts at $79 through Dropcurb for your first piece. Additional items cost +$19 (small items like chairs and nightstands) or +$29 (standard items like dressers, desks, and tables). Heavy items like sectionals and armoires start at $109. Traditional companies charge $150–$600+ because they send a crew to your home. City bulk pickup is free but may take weeks and limits how many pieces you can set out.

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First furnitureIncluded
Each additional furniture+$29
Book furniture pickup — $79

✓ Price guaranteed before you book. No surprises, no hidden fees.

Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of furniture in Des Moines

Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City bulk pickupFree2–9 weeksSchedule ahead. Most cities limit how many items per pickup and exclude upholstered furniture in poor condition.You have 1–2 small pieces and can wait several weeks
Donation (Goodwill, Habitat ReStore, local charities)Free1–2 weeksFurniture must be clean, structurally sound, and stain-free. Schedule a donation pickup or drop off yourself.Pieces are in good condition and a charity will take them
Self-haul to dump$30–80Same dayRent or borrow a truck. Load everything yourself. Drive to transfer station, unload, and pay disposal fees.You have a truck and want to handle it yourself
Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, etc.)$150–600+2–3 daysMust be home for in-person estimate. Crew enters your home. Two-hour appointment window.Furniture is upstairs or you physically cannot move it
DropcurbFrom $79Same dayMove pieces to the curb. Book online — price shown per item before you pay. Hauler picks up same day.You want multiple pieces gone today with zero hassle

How to prepare your furniture for pickup

  • ✓ Place furniture at the curb or end of driveway. Remove drawers from dressers to reduce weight.
  • ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
  • ✓ No need to be home

When do you need furniture removal in Des Moines?

  • • Moving and need to get rid of old furniture fast
  • • Post-renovation — old furniture doesn't match the new space
  • • Estate cleanout with mixed furniture
  • • Downsizing to a smaller home or apartment

Does Des Moines pick up furniture?

Des Moines operates Large Item Collection twice yearly with 3-5 week wait times and $25 per pickup fees. Residents also have access to King County Transfer Station for self-haul disposal.

City program details: Large Item Collection. Frequency: twice per year. Wait: 3-5 weeks. Fees: $25 per pickup

Marina District and Redondo residents can schedule Large Item Collection twice per year for $25 per pickup, though waits stretch 3-5 weeks. King County Transfer Station charges $18-45 per load for those with transportation.

Dropcurb picks up furniture same-day in Des Moines for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

Five weeks waiting for Large Item Collection scheduling.

Des Moines schedules pickup 3-5 weeks out, which doesn't work when you're moving, renovating, or dealing with broken appliances. The twice-yearly frequency means timing rarely aligns with actual need.

45 minutes

average Seattle commute limiting availability

$650,000

median home value requiring premium service

What happens to your furniture after pickup

Furniture in usable condition — structurally sound, clean, no major damage — is donated to local charities like Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Goodwill, and Salvation Army. Our haulers prioritize donation whenever possible. Wood furniture that can't be donated may be recycled or repurposed. Metal frames and hardware are sent to scrap processors. Items that can't be donated or recycled are disposed of at licensed solid waste facilities.

Why Des Moines residents choose Dropcurb for furniture removal

$79 vs $25 plus 3-5 weeks waiting makes economic sense when you factor in the time value. Unlike the twice-yearly limit, Dropcurb works whenever you need furniture removal.

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