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Top-Rated Garbage removal pros in Des Moines - Updated Nov 2026

Junk Masters
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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👑 WHO WE ARE — JUNK MASTERS! 🚛\nLocated in Woodward, Iowa, Junk Masters is your local, reliable team for getting rid of unwanted junk and reclaiming your space! \nWe handle: Junk Removal, Garage & Basement Cleanouts , Yard Cleanups , Estate Cleanouts, light Demolition , Storm Damage Cleanup\nWhether it’s one item or a whole house full, we do the heavy lifting so you don’t have to!\n Call or text (515) 418-6996 \nMessage us for a free quote today!\nJunk Masters — You Call, We Haul! 👑

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Moorman property solutions
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hi, my name is Austin. I’m a proud owner of an up and coming business Moorman Property Solutions. I’m 30 years old and looking to build my future one customer at a time! I have a 2 year old daughter who has been my why since I started my small business. I hope to earn not your business but your trust.

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Tyler Hepworth
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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Hello! My name is Tyler Hepworth, and I am looking forward to working with you. I am just a man looking for more ways to provide for my family and help people in the process. I have extensive experience in quite a few different fields of work including construction, security, fire protection, electrical, mechanic work, plumbing, drywall, lawn care, and telecommunications. Im capable of helping with a range of needs you may have, from gutter cleaning and lawn care to painting and drywall work. I hope to get the opportunity to work with you in accomplishing your goals.

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Des Moines Area Roofing
4.8(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the beginning to the end we had excellent customer service. Jan, office manager, kept us informed every day on the progress of the job. The owner, Tim, was very courteous, informative, and easy to work with. The last day finishing up the skylight the derecho hit and they worked quickly and safely to remove the equipment off the property. I'm sure they remember that day! The crew on the roof were excellent and they were meticulous in the final clean-up stage. We are pleased with our new skylights!"
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JERMAINES HAULING & SERVICES, INC
4.5(
12
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He is wonderful. He is a good kid and he worked hard. He was very grateful to have the job and was not that expensive. Be sure and hire him. He is a nice young man who is not afraid to work hard. I was very happy to find him."
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Garbage Removal FAQs, answered by experts

No, you do not need a garbage disposal to have a dishwasher. A dishwasher will work without one, and while it's rare to see a home with a dishwasher that doesn't have a disposal, it is possible. The two appliances pair well and are often installed together because a disposal simplifies meal cleanup.

However, your dishwasher should not be used as a replacement for a garbage disposal. Subjecting it to continuous food leftovers can lead to major clogs. If you choose not to install a garbage disposal, you should thoroughly rinse your plates or scrape excess food into the trash or a compost pile before loading them into the dishwasher to prevent plumbing issues.

Never put glass in the garbage disposal. It can damage your disposal or eject shards of glass out of the disposal and cause injury. If you get broken glass in your garbage disposal, turn it off and cut the power from the breaker, use a tool like pliers or tongs to remove the glass, and use a wet-dry vacuum to remove the remaining glass pieces. If you can’t access the disposal safely, call a garbage disposal repair pro.

These appliances certainly increase the number of things allowed down the drain, but they’re not foolproof. There are several items you shouldn’t put in your garbage disposal, according to manufacturers and technicians. Don’t put coffee grounds down the drain. The same goes for eggshells, potato peels, hard foods, onion skins, and any dry, expandable food. Most importantly, never put grease or oils down the drain.

As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal’s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with proper care and maintenance, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.

The main issue with garbage disposals is clogging. This can mean a clogging of the pipes that expel the food along with water, or a clogging of the mechanical parts themselves. The problem lies in the solution because you can’t easily see clogs if they’re inside the system, and reaching in to dislodge stuck items is a risky proposal. Call a pro and ask what they would do, but if you can’t see the clog easily, and running the unit won’t free it, you need to let a professional handle the fix. 

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