Bulk Junk Removal in Tempe, Arizona
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
When you have a pile of mixed junk — from a garage cleanout, move-out, renovation, or just years of accumulation — your options are: city bulk pickup (free but limited), renting a dumpster ($250–500 for 3–7 days), self-hauling multiple loads to the dump ($30–80 per trip), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($79+ depending on items, same day), or hiring a traditional junk removal crew ($200–800+).
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How junk removal works in Tempe
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Place your junk at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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How much does junk removal cost in Tempe?
Bulk junk removal through Dropcurb starts at $79 for the first item, with additional items from +$19 (small) to +$59 (heavy). A typical garage cleanout with 5–8 items runs $150–250. Traditional junk removal companies charge $200–$800+ based on truck volume — meaning you pay for space even if your items are light. Dumpster rentals cost $250–500 but you do all the loading yourself. City bulk pickup is free but won't take everything.
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of junk in Tempe
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
How to prepare your junk for pickup
- ✓ Stack or pile items neatly at the curb. Use bags or boxes for small loose items. Keep the pile accessible from the street.
- ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
- ✓ No need to be home
When do you need junk removal in Tempe?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Tempe pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in Tempe, AZ starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Tempe runs scheduled bulk trash and green organics collection on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood calendar (2026 schedule available at tempe.gov). With 80,000+ ASU students driving constant turnover, the city's fixed schedule can't keep up with demand.
City program details: Tempe Bulk Trash Collection. Frequency: scheduled by neighborhood (2026 calendar at tempe.gov). Separate green organics schedule. Fees: Free for residents. Household Products Collection Center for hazardous waste.
Tempe publishes a neighborhood-specific 2026 Bulk Trash Collection Schedule at tempe.gov (announced January 1, 2026) — your collection week depends on your address. Green organics collection runs on its own separate schedule. Tempe Solid Waste customers can dispose of up to 1,000 lbs per trip once per month at the Sky Harbor Regional Transfer Station (2425 S 40th St, Phoenix — operated by Waste Management, 602-437-3165) at no additional charge. Hours: Mon-Fri 6 AM-5 PM, Sat 8 AM-12 PM, closed Sunday. The Tempe Household Products Collection Center accepts hazardous waste. Thumbtack average for Tempe: $75-$375 per job. Code 3 Junk Removal (firefighter-owned, East Valley) provides fast service with a first responder discount. LoadUp uses service fee + per-item pricing with instant online quotes. 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires on-site estimates, typically $150-$600+. Super Junk Removal handles construction debris and residential cleanouts.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Tempe for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
College town pace, but you wait weeks for bulk pickup.
Tempe moves fast around ASU and the Kyrene Corridor, but bulk refuse collection still requires 2-4 week waits. When Maple-Ash residents need items gone for semester transitions or moves, the city's monthly schedule doesn't match the urgency.
80,000+
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What happens to your junk after pickup
Bulk junk is sorted at the facility into recyclable, donatable, and disposable categories. Metals, wood, cardboard, and plastics are separated for recycling. Usable items (furniture, working electronics, household goods) are donated to local charities when possible. Construction debris like drywall, lumber, and concrete is processed at specialized construction & demolition recycling facilities. Items that can't be recycled or donated are disposed of at licensed solid waste facilities. Our haulers make every effort to minimize landfill waste.
Why Tempe residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
Tempe's bulk collection runs on a fixed neighborhood schedule — miss your week and wait for the next cycle. Dropcurb's $79 same-day pickup works any day. No driving to the transfer station, no on-site estimates from 1-800-GOT-JUNK ($150+). Perfect for ASU move-outs and semester transitions.
Serving Mill Avenue, Maple-Ash, McClintock Drive, Ahwatukee, Kyrene Corridor, Tempe Butte, and 4 more neighborhoods in Tempe.
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