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Avatar for Heavenly Hauling & Cleaning Service
Heavenly Hauling & Cleaning Service
4.8(
39
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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Steve from Heavenly Hauling did a great job removing a downed tree limb from my yard, at a reasonable price. I would definitely use his services again and will share his contact information with my neighbors."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
23
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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They arrived on time as scheduled. The dirt delivered was excellent quality and not full of large clumps ! It was easy to spread in the yard. I have had dirt delivered in the past, but never the quality of Titan"
Parking
Drive
Drive
Drive
Parking

+25

Response time9 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Mario's Tree Services, LLC
Mario's Tree Services, LLC
4.9(
62
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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mario has a small family crew but comes fully loaded with equipment and experience. Trees were dropped methodically and with precision. They did a fantastic job on my large project (15 large oaks). They not only had a lot to do but they did it with care. He also disposed of the wood to furniture or firewood, none went to the dump. He respected my wishes and got the job done. Would highly recommend him and willing to be a referral."
ash
finished
finished
Oak removed
Dead ash tree removal

+4

Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Moffitt Mowing and Towing
Moffitt Mowing and Towing
4.0(
2
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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everything was fine till the day of. Showed up 2/3 hours late with very minimal communication of what was going on. But when they finally showed up, it only took an hour. $250."
Response time10 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Hauling questions, answered by experts

Success with garbage collection service in Ames depends strictly on following municipal guidelines. Place your city-issued carts at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your designated day. Ensure the cart handle faces your house with three feet of clearance for automated trucks. During harsh IA winters, clear snow and ice around your bins to guarantee access. Keep hazardous household waste out of standard bins to prevent skipped pickups.

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Standard garbage collection service operates as a universal utility in Ames, so it does not directly increase your property appraisal. However, building a code-compliant, weather-resistant enclosure for your carts significantly boosts your home's curb appeal. Hiding visible bin clutter makes your property present better to potential buyers. For rental properties across IA, maintaining a clear history of compliance with local waste ordinances also makes management transfers much smoother.

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Keep a sturdy snow shovel and ice scraper nearby to clear a path to your bins during Ames winters. Have bungee cords available to secure lids during high winds, preventing litter across your neighborhood. Use environmentally safe, water-based cleaners to scrub out summer odors without violating IA stormwater regulations. Finally, mark your bins with your address to prevent accidental misplacement, especially during busy student move-in seasons.

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While the city handles residential pickup, you need private professionals for large cleanouts or dumpster rentals. Always verify your hired contractor holds the proper state environmental registrations for waste hauling. Confirm they dispose of materials at approved IA facilities rather than dumping illegally. If placing a dumpster on an Ames street, secure the required local permits. Schedule your junk removal weeks in advance during the busy August student move-in season.

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For standard garbage collection service in Ames, you are required to use specific municipal-issued wheeled carts. If you build a storage enclosure, choose durable materials that withstand freezing IA temperatures and heavy snow loads. For seasonal yard waste, stock up on biodegradable paper bags, as plastic bags are strictly prohibited. Keep your recycling and organics in their designated containers to prevent contamination and ensure successful weekly pickups.

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