Find Local Junk Removal Companies in Cedar Rapids, IA
1 junk removal company is listed below from OpenStreetMap data, with Cedar Rapids's own pickup rules, drop-off sites and typical costs further down.
Paid bulky item pickup scheduled by phone.
For a self-haul, the closest landfill mapped near Cedar Rapids is 11.1 miles northwest of the city center.
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Junk Removal companies near Cedar Rapids
ABC Disposal - Main Office
1191 Ingleside Drive Southwest, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
1.9 mi south of the Cedar Rapids city center
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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Company data © OpenStreetMap contributors, retrieved October 19, 2026. No ratings or reviews; the order is by distance from the city center.
How to choose a junk removal company in Cedar Rapids
- Check the city option first. In Cedar Rapids: paid bulky item pickup scheduled by phone. The rules are summarized below.
- Shortlist two or three local companies and check on their websites that they take junk and household clutter.
- Ask each one for a written, all-in price: labor, disposal fees, stairs, minimum charges and any extra for heavy items.
- Ask where your items will end up, and whether usable pieces are donated or recycled.
- Agree on the pickup window and what you need to do first: group everything in one spot, such as the garage or driveway.
Typical cost of junk removal
Most homeowners pay $150 to $350 per truck load, within a typical range of $70 to $570 (about $1.50 per cubic foot of space in the truck).
Source: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates). National ranges, not local quotes.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is the quote a fixed price or based on volume, and what happens if the load is bigger than expected?
- Are disposal and dump fees included?
- Do you carry liability insurance in case something in the home is damaged?
- How many people will come, and will they carry items down stairs?
- Which items won't you take?
- Can I pay only for the part of the truck I fill?
Junk and household clutter: what Cedar Rapids takes
Accepted
- Chairs, couches, tables, toilets and dressers
- Washers, dryers, refrigerators and water heaters
- Mattresses and box springs
- TVs, monitors and other electronics
- Large items over 200 pounds (pianos, game tables, bath tubs, railroad ties) for a size-based price
Local rules that apply to junk and household clutter
- Linn County residents can drop household hazardous materials at no cost at the county solid waste agency's Resource Recovery building, 1954 County Home Road, Marion: Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. without an appointment, and Saturdays by appointment. Stop at the scale first. Source
How pickup works in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids charges for every bulky item. Call the Solid Waste office a business day before your garbage day, and the fee goes on your next utility bill. Prices are set per item and posted on the city page: furniture, appliances, mattresses and box springs each have their own rate, and items over 200 pounds are priced by size.
Program: Paid bulky item pickup scheduled by phone.
Schedule: Call 319-286-5897 during business hours (Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) at least one business day before your garbage day.
Setting items out: Set items at the curb for your scheduled collection.
Limits: Small items up to 2 x 3 feet can go out with an extra-garbage sticker instead.
Phone: 319-286-5897
Population: about 137,935 (Census 2025 estimate)
City fees
- Fees are added to your next utility bill. Fiscal year 2026 (July 2025 to June 2026) prices on the city page: furniture up to 200 pounds $15 for the first item and $5 for each additional; appliances $20 hauling plus $15 per item; mattresses $20 each; box springs $5 each; TVs and monitors $20 hauling plus $15 per unit ($20 for console and projection TVs); other electronics $20 hauling. Items over 200 pounds are priced by size and weight. Prices may change.
Where to take junk and household clutter near Cedar Rapids
Drop-off sites listed by the city
- Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency, Marion site, 1954 County Home Road, Marion, IA. Takes appliances, metal, electronics and recycling.
Landfills for junk and household clutter
Landfills take mixed junk that can't be recycled, but some only accept commercial haulers. (1 within 15 miles.)
- Landfill (11.1 mi northwest of the city center, map)
Recycling and drop-off centers for junk and household clutter
Sort out metal, cardboard and electronics first; drop-off centers take what the curb won't. (2 within 15 miles.)
- Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency · 2250 A Street Southwest, Cedar Rapids (1.7 mi east of the city center, map)
- Recycling or drop-off center · 1191 Ingleside Drive Southwest, Cedar Rapids (2.0 mi south of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Donation options in Cedar Rapids
Before the rest goes to the curb, usable household goods can be donated. 5 charity thrift stores are mapped in and around Cedar Rapids.
- Charity thrift store · 350 6th Avenue Southeast (1.2 mi northeast of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 2405 Mount Vernon Road Southeast, Cedar Rapids (2.5 mi east of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 8200 6th Street Southwest, Cedar Rapids (4.4 mi south of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 5520 Council Street Northeast, Cedar Rapids (5.0 mi north of the city center, map)
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Areas served around Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids is in Linn County, Iowa. This page covers the 6 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 52401, 52402, 52403, 52404, 52405, 52411.
Other cities we cover nearby: Rockford, IL (136 mi), Peoria, IL (136 mi), Columbia, MO (211 mi), Topeka, KS (292 mi).
Frequently asked questions
Does Cedar Rapids pick up junk and household clutter?
Paid bulky item pickup scheduled by phone.
How do I schedule bulk pickup in Cedar Rapids?
Call 319-286-5897 during business hours (Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) at least one business day before your garbage day. City contact: 319-286-5897.
What does it cost to get rid of junk and household clutter in Cedar Rapids?
Fees are added to your next utility bill. Fiscal year 2026 (July 2025 to June 2026) prices on the city page: furniture up to 200 pounds $15 for the first item and $5 for each additional; appliances $20 hauling plus $15 per item; mattresses $20 each; box springs $5 each; TVs and monitors $20 hauling plus $15 per unit ($20 for console and projection TVs); other electronics $20 hauling. Items over 200 pounds are priced by size and weight. Prices may change. Private junk removal nationally: Most homeowners pay $150 to $350 per truck load, within a typical range of $70 to $570 (about $1.50 per cubic foot of space in the truck).
Where do paint, chemicals and other hazardous items go in Cedar Rapids?
Linn County residents can drop household hazardous materials at no cost at the county solid waste agency's Resource Recovery building, 1954 County Home Road, Marion: Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. without an appointment, and Saturdays by appointment. Stop at the scale first.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Cedar Rapids city center, or with an address in Cedar Rapids, whose name or tags match junk removal. We don't rank them, take payment for placement or publish ratings or reviews. Owners can claim or update a listing.
Does Removal Services Near Me do the removal in Cedar Rapids?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.