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SIOUX CITY ROOTS. SIOUXLAND SERVICE.

You point.
We haul.
Space reclaimed.

From one old couch to a whole property cleanout. Your local crew makes clearing the clutter simple.

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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD JUNK CREW
Taking Out The Trash — Junk Removal
A cleaner space starts here.EST. IN SIOUX CITY
ONE ITEM OR A WHOLE CLEANOUTHOMES & BUSINESSESFREE QUOTESLET’S LIGHTEN THE LOAD
MORE FOR YOUR PROPERTY

Line striping & driveway sealcoating

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WHAT WE DO

Less on your list.
More room in your life.

Hauling, cleanouts, and property care.
One local team to call.

Junk & debris removal

The big stuff. The small stuff. The stuff you want gone.

  • Furniture & appliances
  • Scrap metal & electronics recycling
  • Hot tub & shed removal
  • Yard debris & tree branches
  • Construction debris
  • Curbside pickup & dump runs
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Cleanouts & trash removal

Make room for a fresh start, at home or at work.

  • Eviction & rental cleanouts
  • Hoarder & foreclosure cleanouts
  • Garage & basement cleanouts
  • Office & commercial junk
  • Trash & recycling pickup
  • Bagged trash & waste pickup
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Property cleaning

A little care that makes a big difference.

  • Gutter & window cleaning
  • Power washing
  • Seasonal yard cleanup
  • Light demolition
  • Storm debris cleanup
  • Snow removal — call for pricing
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Line striping & sealcoating

Give your parking lot or driveway the attention it deserves.

  • Parking lot line striping
  • Driveway sealcoating
  • Basic, Standard & Premium packages
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BEFORE & AFTER

Results you can see.

See how our services can help make your property clear, accessible, and useful again.

Junk removal

From single items to full cleanouts, we help you reclaim your space.

Cluttered residential garage before junk removalBefore

Items to remove

Same residential garage empty after junk removalAfter

Cleared out

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Snow removal

Driveway and sidewalk clearing, with salt available.

Residential driveway and sidewalk covered in snow before snow removalBefore

Snow-covered

Same residential driveway and sidewalk cleared after snow removalAfter

Cleared & accessible

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NO NEED TO OVERTHINK IT

From cluttered to cleared.

Tell us what’s going

Call, text, or email with your items, location, and a few photos.

Get your quote

We’ll confirm your price—including labor, dump fees, and trip mileage—and find a time that works.

We take it from there

We handle the heavy lifting, loading, hauling, and disposal for your agreed pickup or cleanout.

PLAN YOUR PICKUP

One price.
We do the heavy lifting.

More than a truck—you’re getting the lifting, loading, hauling, and disposal handled for you.
Labor, dump fees, and trip mileage are included. We confirm your quote before work begins.

KNOW THE SPACE YOU’RE GETTING

12 ft long. 7 ft wide.
Built up to 6 ft high.

Our full truck offers 504 cubic feet—about 18.7 cubic yards of space, based on these dimensions. Each quarter is a 3-foot section of the truck’s length, using the full width and height.

← 12 ft total length →
¼3 ft
¼3 ft
¼3 ft
¼3 ft
↔ 7 ft wide
Top view · Each section extends up to 6 ft high.

Quarter load

$200

¼ truck load · Full service

3 ft × 7 ft × 6 ft

126 cu ft · ≈ 4.7 cu yd

Half load

$400

½ truck load · Full service

6 ft × 7 ft × 6 ft

252 cu ft · ≈ 9.3 cu yd

Three-quarter load

$600

¾ truck load · Full service

9 ft × 7 ft × 6 ft

378 cu ft · ≈ 14.0 cu yd

Full load

$800

1 truck load · Full service

12 ft × 7 ft × 6 ft

504 cu ft · ≈ 18.7 cu yd

Load sizes show equivalent space filled evenly to 6 ft high. Actual usable capacity depends on item shape and weight. Send photos for help choosing your load size.

Every full-service pickup includes

  • Heavy lifting & loading
  • All hauling labor
  • Dump & disposal fees
  • Trip mileage

No truck rental to arrange. No heavy lifting to tackle. No dump run to make. Just point out what needs to go and let us take it from there.

A NEW OPTION FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Evening & weekend
item transfers

Missed the dump’s hours? Bring a few approved items when space is available on our truck. This is a customer-loaded transfer service for residential items.

TRANSFERS START AT$50Call first. Space is limited.

Furniture

Starting at$50

Appliances

Starting at$50

Tires

2 tires starting at$50

4 tires for $80

$50 minimum. All items and pricing must be approved by phone before arrival.

A few items. No full loads.

Individual items or a few approved items only. Full truckloads and trailer loads are not accepted.

You unload and load.

Unload your own vehicle and load approved items directly into our truck. Bring the help you need to handle your items safely. We handle transportation and proper disposal afterward.

Residential furniture, appliances & tires only.

No commercial waste, everyday household garbage, bagged or loose trash, food waste, decomposing materials, or foul-smelling waste through this service.

Call before you come.

Andrew must confirm availability, truck space, accepted items, price, and your arrival time. No walk-ins or unattended drop-offs.

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Additional services & pricingView pricesHide prices
Eviction cleanouts
$400–$900+
Rental turnovers
$400–$900+
Gutter cleaning
$100–$250
Window cleaning
$100–$200
Trash/Waste (per bag/bundle)
$15–$30
Snow removal
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Questions and quotes are always free. Send photos and we’ll help you figure out your load size. The $75 minimum applies to booked full-service pickups; customer-loaded item transfers start at $50. There’s no charge to reach out.

MEET ANDREW

One local owner.
One hometown.
A whole lot of hustle.

I’m Andrew Palacios, the owner of Taking Out The Trash. I was born and raised right here in Sioux City.

I started Taking Out The Trash to build something of my own and help my neighbors clear out the clutter. Whether it’s a garage that’s gotten away from you or a property ready for a fresh start, I treat your job with care.

Sioux City, IA · South Sioux City, NE
North Sioux City, SD & surrounding Siouxland

Outside these areas? Ask us about availability.

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LET’S GET IT GONE

Ready for
your space back?

Questions? Reach out anytime—there’s no charge to ask questions or request a quote. Tell us what you need removed and where you’re located. Photos help us give you a clearer quote.

Let’s talk trash.

712-204-4846

Business hours

Monday–Friday8:00 am–8:00 pm

Saturday–Sunday8:00 am–8:00 pm

Central time · Contact us to arrange your service.
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