Need your car gone today or tomorrow in Iowa? With Heartland Wheels, same-day pickup is available in most metro areas when you call before noon on a weekday, and 24–48 hour pickup is available across almost all of Iowa. Your vehicle doesn’t need to run, pass inspection, or even have current plates. A licensed tow truck comes right to your address, and you receive a tax receipt for your donation to Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) supporting people who are blind or visually impaired.
We work fast across the Des Moines metro (West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Waukee), the Cedar Rapids–Iowa City corridor, the Quad Cities, Waterloo–Cedar Falls, Ames, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Dubuque, and many smaller communities statewide. You’ll just need a signed title in hand. Call our Iowa donation line for the quickest same-day scheduling, or use the 2-minute online form if your timeline is a bit more flexible. Dispatch operates Monday through Saturday, and a local towing partner will contact you directly to lock in your pickup window—often later today or tomorrow.
Your complete donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesCall Heartland Wheels for fastest same-day service, or complete our simple online form in about two minutes. Tell us where the vehicle is in Iowa, its condition, and how fast you need it gone—today, tomorrow, or within 48 hours.
Confirm same-day or next-day pickup
5–10 minutesOur team reviews your request and checks tow-truck availability in your area—whether you’re in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, or a nearby town. We’ll confirm the earliest available time window, often same-day if you call before noon on a weekday.
Prepare your signed Iowa title
5–15 minutesBefore the truck arrives, locate your Iowa vehicle title and sign where indicated for a donation/transfer. Have your photo ID ready. If you’re unsure how to sign, our team will walk you through it so pickup is quick and smooth at your driveway or curb.
Free licensed tow truck pickup
15–30 minutes at pickupA licensed tow partner comes to your home, workplace, or storage lot anywhere in Iowa. The vehicle doesn’t need to run or pass inspection. You hand over the signed title and keys (if available), and they tow your car away at no cost to you.
Donation processed & tax receipt sent
2–6 weeks after pickupHeartland Wheels processes your donation for Heritage for the Blind. You receive a written tax receipt for your records; for donations over the IRS threshold, you’ll use Form 1098-C. Keep this with your tax documents to claim any eligible deduction.
Why the process is genuinely fast
Same-day pickup in many Iowa metros
When you call before noon on a weekday, we can often arrange same-day pickup in larger Iowa areas like Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, the Quad Cities, and Waterloo–Cedar Falls, subject to tow-truck availability.
2-minute start from your phone or laptop
You can begin your donation in about two minutes—by calling our Iowa team or filling out the quick online form. Share basic vehicle and location details and we’ll do the heavy lifting from there.
Monday–Saturday dispatch coverage
Our dispatch team schedules pickups Monday through Saturday, giving you more options when you’re up against a move-out date, expiring insurance, or a closing garage. Weekday mornings offer the best shot at same-day service.
Non-running and damaged cars are OK
Your car does not need to run, drive, or be safe to operate. Towing partners can winch vehicles out of driveways, garages, and lots across Iowa—even if they won’t start or have failed inspection.
No inspection, repairs, or emissions needed
We don’t require repairs, emissions testing, or a fresh inspection sticker. As long as you have a signed Iowa title, we can usually remove your vehicle quickly and at no cost, then send your charitable tax receipt.