Hauler loading curbside junk into pickup truck in a neighborhood

Serving San Diego, CA

WasteFreeSD directory varies by provider. Good luck.

$79 Flat Rate for Single Items

San Diego's 1.38 million residents navigate the WasteFreeSD directory system where wait times and fees vary by provider. The decentralized approach creates confusion and inconsistent service quality.

948+

Cities Covered

39

States Served

Same-Day

Pickup Available

$50

No-Show Guarantee

Haul it out. Nobody comes in.

Know your price before you book.

Book today. Gone by tonight.

Leave it outside. You don't even need to be home.

Done in 60 seconds. No phone calls.

Real local haulers, verified and insured.

Get rid of your junk in 3 easy steps

1

Book online

Select your items, see your exact price, and confirm. About 60 seconds.

2

Leave it curbside

Place items at the curb by noon. No need to be home.

3

Gone by tonight

A local hauler picks up same-day. We text you a photo of your clear curb.

Gone. Whatever it is.

First item from $79 · Additional items from $19 each

Your old couch

Sofas, sectionals, recliners — the big stuff that's been in the way since the new one arrived. Wheel it to the curb. A hauler picks it up, same day.

Your old mattress

Mattress, box spring, or both — we take them all. No awkward hallway maneuvering required. Just curb it and it's gone.

Your old appliances

Fridge, washer, dryer, stove — too heavy to move, too big to trash. Curb it and a hauler makes it disappear.

Your old furniture

Desks, dressers, bookshelves, nightstands. Clearing a whole room or just swapping one piece — curb it and it's handled.

Your junk pile

Boxes, bags, the random stuff you've been meaning to deal with. If you can drag it to the curb, we'll make it disappear.

San Diego's bulk pickup has limits — we don't

Miramar Landfill charges $25-50 per load for self-haulers, 1-800-GOT-JUNK operates at their standard $150-$600+, and the WasteFreeSD directory providers charge varying fees with inconsistent availability.

OptionPrice
Bulky Item Collection Program

City program — On-demand through WasteFreeSD directory collection with item restrictions.

Wait time: Varies by provider · Only runs On-demand through WasteFreeSD directory · Item restrictions apply · Varies by provider - many charge fees

Varies by provider - many charge fees
Self-haul to Miramar Landfill - varies by location

Drive to the nearest transfer station or landfill.

Need a truck · Load it yourself · Limited hours · Immediate disposal · Accepts most materials

$25-50 per load
1-800-GOT-JUNK

National franchise with on-site estimates.

Must be home · $150+ minimum · On-site pricing · 2-3 day wait · Well-known brand · Full-service

$150 – $600+
Local haulers

Independent operators via Craigslist or Thumbtack.

Inconsistent pricing · No insurance · Quality varies · Often cheaper · Flexible

$100 – $350
Dropcurb

Curbside pickup. Book online in 60 seconds. Same-day service. No crew in your home.

✓ Instant pricing · ✓ Same-day · ✓ $50 guarantee · ✓ No home entry

$79

Items San Diego won’t pick up — but we will

Appliances (fridges, washers, dryers, AC units)· Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers)· Tires (up to 4)

Does San Diego offer free bulk pickup?

Yes. Bulky Item Collection Program. Frequency: On-demand through WasteFreeSD directory. Wait: Varies by provider. Fees: Varies by provider - many charge fees

Same-day pickup available

It's been sitting there
long enough.

Enter your address for an instant price. Flat rates, no estimates, no crew in your home.

What customers say about junk removal in San Diego

Misc items at curb before Dropcurb pickupBEFORE
Clear curb after Dropcurb pickupAFTER

We had an ordinance violation and called to have the trash removed. They responded and were able to pick up same day and did an excellent job! Definitely recommend.

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Steve Bilsbury
Mattress at curb before Dropcurb pickupBEFORE
Mattress loaded in truck after Dropcurb pickupAFTER

I was able to book an appointment online, and the process was seamless. Great communications throughout! I’ll definitely do it again when I do more cleaning up.

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Kim Satterfield

I am so happy to have found Dropcurb. They offered easy scheduling with same-day pick up at an affordable price. I will definitely be using them again.

K
Kristine

Easy to schedule online, they came when they said they would, and the price was reasonable.

B
Brenda S.

Was a great experience, easy service. Will do business with again.

T
Thomas Dellinger

Great experience. Quick pickup of my furniture I needed to dispose of at a good price! Definitely will use them again in the future.

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Andrew

Serving all of San Diego, CA

We pick up from every neighborhood and zip code in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Neighborhoods we serve

Balboa ParkLa JollaGaslamp QuarterMission ValleyCoronadoSorrento ValleyPacific BeachHillcrestPoint LomaRancho Penasquitos+ all of San Diego

Zip codes

9210192102921039210492105921069210792108921099211092111921129211392114921159211692117921199212092121+61 more

Junk removal questions in San Diego

About Dropcurb

You pay when you book. Your price is locked in — the amount you see is the amount you pay. No surprise fees, no tipping expected. If your items aren't picked up, you get a full refund plus a $50 credit.

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