Furniture Removal in Tempe, Arizona
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
Getting rid of furniture comes down to five options: city bulk pickup (free but restricted), donation (if pieces are in good condition), self-haul to the dump ($30–80 per trip), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($79 for the first item, same day), or traditional junk removal companies ($150–600+). The fastest option depends on how many pieces you have and whether they're in donatable condition.
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How furniture removal works in Tempe
Curb it
Place your furniture at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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Select your item, see the exact price ($79), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Tempe. You get a text when it's done.
No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.
How much does furniture removal cost in Tempe?
Furniture removal starts at $79 through Dropcurb for your first piece. Additional items cost +$19 (small items like chairs and nightstands) or +$29 (standard items like dressers, desks, and tables). Heavy items like sectionals and armoires start at $109. Traditional companies charge $150–$600+ because they send a crew to your home. City bulk pickup is free but may take weeks and limits how many pieces you can set out.
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of furniture in Tempe
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
How to prepare your furniture for pickup
- ✓ Place furniture at the curb or end of driveway. Remove drawers from dressers to reduce weight.
- ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
- ✓ No need to be home
When do you need furniture removal in Tempe?
- • Moving and need to get rid of old furniture fast
- • Post-renovation — old furniture doesn't match the new space
- • Estate cleanout with mixed furniture
- • Downsizing to a smaller home or apartment
Does Tempe pick up furniture?
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 furniture 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.
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What happens to your furniture after pickup
Furniture in usable condition — structurally sound, clean, no major damage — is donated to local charities like Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Goodwill, and Salvation Army. Our haulers prioritize donation whenever possible. Wood furniture that can't be donated may be recycled or repurposed. Metal frames and hardware are sent to scrap processors. Items that can't be donated or recycled are disposed of at licensed solid waste facilities.
Why Tempe residents choose Dropcurb for furniture 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.
Furniture removal questions in Tempe
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