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LoadUp Loaders hauling junk, representing fast, reliable Junk Removal and disposal service in Long Grove, IA.

*Same-day availability may vary by location.

Serving Long Grove, IA

Junk removal in Long Grove

Starting at $85. Additional items from +$15.

Junk has a way of piling up until it's one more thing on the list. Book LoadUp, see your upfront quote before you commit, and get it gone without the hauling.

  • Same-day available
  • Full-service
  • Price locked upfront
Approach
Donation-first
Jobs Completed
832,844
Google Reviews
4.8
The Problem

Getting rid of junk around Long Grove takes more than it should

You search online, call around to see who handles bulky pickup, and leave messages with a few haulers. One calls back, another never does. Weeks go by, and the junk is still sitting in the garage.

LoadUp junk removal truck parked outside a home with Loaders hauling items to the truck

Free city pickup is great, when it works

Small Iowa towns often depend on private trash contracts or county services, so bulk pickup may be limited, seasonal, or need advance arrangement. Item caps, size limits, and exclusions for appliances or renovation debris are common, and you still have to drag everything to the curb.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Many haulers want to see the job in person before they quote, which means booking a visit and waiting for it. Then the price depends on how much of the truck you fill, so you won't know the real cost until loading is done.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Donation centers have good reasons for turning things away. Stained upholstery, worn mattresses, broken furniture, and older electronics usually don't make it past the door. They also won't come up the driveway to carry anything out, so the heavy lifting is still on you.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off container means booking delivery and pickup dates, finding a flat spot that won't rut your lawn, and following any local placement rules. You also do all the loading yourself. For a shed cleanout or a few big pieces, it's far more container than you need.

How It Works

From booking to gone in three simple steps

  1. Get your instant price

    Enter your ZIP code and item details to get a guaranteed upfront price online. No waiting for an onsite estimate.

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  2. Choose a pickup window

    Pick a time that works for your schedule, including same-day availability if you book before 2PM.

    No waiting on callbacks
  3. Your pickup gets handled

    Local Loaders arrive at your location, haul away the junk, and dispose of it responsibly when options allow.

    No in-person charges
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What sets us apart

Your price is locked before pickup day

Most companies charge by truck space, and the price often changes on arrival. LoadUp charges by item, based on exactly what you're removing.

  • Per-item, predictable. First item includes the pickup fee. Every add-on is flat, no truck math, no hourly rates.
  • Locked means locked. The price at booking is what you pay. No adjustments, no surprises.
  • No-obligation quotes. Big job or full cleanout? Text a photo for a guaranteed price first.
Price Comparison

What junk removal actually costs in Long Grove

How Long Grove's options stack up

Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Long Grove residents typically pay, so you know what's fair before you book.

  • From $100

    Sofas, dressers, bed frames, tables, and more hauled away with ease.

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $100

    Available in twin, full, queen, king, and California king sizes.

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $85

    Covers refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, dishwashers, water heaters, and more.

    per add-on from +$15
  • Custom

    Whole-property cleanouts for moves, estates, evictions, and renovations.

    Get a free quote
  • From $85

    TVs, monitors, computers, printers, stereo equipment, and small electronics.

    per add-on from +$15
  • From $120

    Includes treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, stationary bikes, and home gym systems.

    per add-on from +$50
  • From $145

    Add a single bulky item like a couch, dresser, or mattress to your booking.

    per add-on from +$75
  • From $95

    Mixed everyday items including broken goods, old decor, and accumulated clutter.

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $95

    Bagged trash, loose debris, and general household waste of all kinds.

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $420

    Covers drywall, lumber, tile, fixtures, and mixed demolition scrap.

    per add-on from +$350
  • From $115

    Yard Debris

    Includes branches, brush, grass clippings, leaves, and other organic yard waste.

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $115

    Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, cubicle panels, and other office items included.

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $77

    Moving boxes, shipping cartons, and leftover packing cardboard.

    per add-on from +$7

First item includes the pickup fee. Each additional item is a flat add-on. *See Long Grove's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Vetted Loaders for big lots and back outbuildings

Your Loader carries heavy pieces from a detached shed at the far end of a wide lot, across uneven grass. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Long Grove after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Set it by the drive or leave it where it sits

If the old couch or stack of boxes is already out at the end of your driveway, curbside is the simpler fit. For items still tucked away in a basement, attached garage, or barn loft, full-service means your Loaders go in and bring everything out for you.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Long Grove.
Pickup Option Highlight Best For Price
In-home pickup Full-service Removal from anywhere inside your home from $85
Curbside pickup Save $5.00 Place items outside, skip the appointment from $80
Same-day pickup Add $10.00 Urgent pickups booked before noon from $95
Next day pickup Flexible Book next-day or up to 90 days ahead from $85
Multi-item pickup Bundle & save Add-on items in the same pickup for less from +$15
Item add-on Optional Bundle with your junk pickup from +$15
Full cleanout Volume discount Entire room junk removal Custom
Disassembly service Optional add-on Large or difficult-to-move items Custom

* Starting prices. Final price confirmed by ZIP code and pickup conditions. Volume discounts applied automatically.

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Neighborhoods Served

Serving Long Grove and northern Scott County, up and down Highway 61

When you live on a bigger lot, junk doesn't stay put. It migrates from the garage to the shed to the back corner of the barn, and hauling it yourself means trip after trip. Your Loaders would rather do the carrying. They like showing up for neighbors out here, and it shows.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Big, bulky items are hard to move on your own, so where they end up matters as much as getting them out. In Long Grove, your Loader sorts each item by condition, favoring reuse over landfill when local options allow.

Aerial illustration of a LoadUp junk removal truck following a route to a disposal drop-off location
Gently Used

Donation Pickup

Furniture, tools, and household goods in good, clean shape may be set aside for donation where available. Your Loader handles the carrying and sorting, so usable items can find a second life when local options allow.

  • Tax-deductible receipt by request
  • Diverts waste from landfill
  • Free up your space and help a neighbor
See donation pickup
Visible Wear

Recycling

Items that are worn or damaged but not ready for donation, such as scrap metal, worn-out furniture frames, or old exercise gear, may be sorted for recycling when possible. Your Loader separates what local options can take.

  • Materials sorted and recovered
  • Diverted from landfill where possible
  • Compliant with local waste regs
See common questions
Heavily Damaged

Responsible Disposal

Heavily damaged, soiled, or broken bulky items that can't be reused or recycled are taken for responsible disposal. Your Loader loads them from your garage, shed, or yard, so you never have to haul anything to a landfill yourself.

  • No logistics or transport to handle
  • No sorting or drop-off required on your end
  • Local disposal fees covered
See Long Grove rules below
Local Disposal Rules

The Long Grove disposal rules most residents don't know

Sending a banned item like a refrigerator or tire to the landfill can get a load turned away. Here is what applies in Long Grove and Scott County.

Rule 01

Latex paint can be dried out before it goes in the trash

Iowa guidance treats dried latex paint as regular household waste, so leftover cans can be opened and hardened with kitty litter or a paint hardener. Oil-based paints, stains, and solvents belong at the Waste Commission of Scott County's household hazardous material facility.

Rule 02

Whole tires cannot go into an Iowa landfill

Iowa law prohibits disposing of whole waste tires in sanitary landfills because they take up space and tend to work their way back to the surface. Old tires from a garage or farm outbuilding need to go through a tire collection or recycling route instead.

Rule 03

Scott County runs its own electronics demanufacturing facility

The Waste Commission of Scott County operates an Electronic Demanufacturing Facility that breaks down old electronics so metals, plastics, and glass can be recovered instead of buried. Some items may carry a handling fee, so check the current list before dropping anything off.

Rule 04

Refrigerators and freezers need hazardous parts removed before disposal

Iowa does not allow major appliances to be landfilled until they are demanufactured, meaning refrigerants, mercury-containing components, and PCB capacitors are removed first. An old basement freezer or dehumidifier has to go through an appliance recycling route before final disposal.

Rule 05

Car and mower batteries go back to retailers

Iowa bans lead-acid batteries from landfills and requires retailers that sell them to accept used ones in return. A dead battery from a riding mower, truck, or boat left over from winter storage can usually go back to an auto parts store.

Rule 06

Brush and leaves stay out of the household trash

Iowa law largely bans yard waste from landfills, so leaves, grass clippings, and tree limbs should be kept separate from household garbage. After an ice storm brings down branches, plan for composting or a yard waste drop-off rather than the trash cart.

Need help navigating these rules?

Common Questions

Need help before booking?

Find answers to common questions, pricing details, pickup policies, and service options.

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Not unless your trash hauler or the city has approved it. I couldn't confirm a Long Grove bulk pickup program, so call city hall or your hauler first. Items dumped without permission can count as illegal dumping and draw fines.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Long Grove starts at $85, and curbside or driveway pickup takes a flat $5 off. The first item includes the base pickup fee, each additional item is a flat add-on, and the exact total is confirmed before booking.

Sometimes. Availability depends on Loader schedules for the Quad Cities area, so enter your address at booking to see open times. For curbside pickups you don't need to be home. For in-home pickups, someone should be there or leave access instructions.

The Waste Commission of Scott County runs the Scott Area Landfill, a recycling center, and a household hazardous materials facility. Loads must be tarped or tied down. The Commission doesn't haul, so you'll need your own truck or a hauler.

Loaders try to donate usable items and recycle what they can, depending on what local charities and recyclers accept. Items that can't be reused or recycled go to a proper disposal facility. Outcomes vary by item condition.

Choose your items and enter your Long Grove address online to see pricing and available times. The total is confirmed before you book. On pickup day your Loader arrives in the window, removes the items, and hauls them away.

The main differences are pricing model and booking. Many traditional haulers such as 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King price by truckload and often estimate on site. LoadUp prices per item online, with the total locked in before booking.

It can be, for a small load if you own a truck. You'd pay landfill fees and spend your own time and fuel for the roughly 15-mile trip to Davenport. Hiring out makes more sense for heavy, bulky, or multiple items.

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