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Construction Debris Removal in San Francisco, California

Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.

For small-to-medium debris volumes, curbside pickup can be faster than renting a dumpster.

Same-day pickup available — book by 12pm for today's window

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How construction debris removal works in San Francisco

1

Curb it

Place your construction debris at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

2

Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($109), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

3

Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in San Francisco. 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 construction debris removal cost in San Francisco?

Construction debris removal starts at $109 for curb-ready small-job debris.

$109

Flat rate · No hidden fees · Price guaranteed

Pickup fee$79
First construction debrisIncluded
Heavy item upgrade+$30
Each additional construction debris+$59
Book construction debris pickup — $109

✓ Price guaranteed before you book. No surprises, no hidden fees.

Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of a construction debris in San Francisco

Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City transfer station$30–$150Same dayTransport and unload yourself.You have truck access
Dumpster rental$300–$700+1–2 daysLoad over several days and manage permit/placement.Large projects
Traditional junk crew$200–$900+1–3 daysIn-home/onsite estimate.Complex access scenarios
Contractor haul-awayProject-basedVariesBundled with contractor workflow.Active renovation projects
Dropcurb$109+Same dayCurb-ready stack/bags, online booking.Small renovation cleanup

How to prepare your construction debris for pickup

  • Bag loose debris and stack neatly at curb; keep piles accessible and dry if possible.
  • ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
  • ✓ No need to be home

When do you need construction debris removal in San Francisco?

  • Small renovation cleanup
  • Drywall, lumber, and tile scraps
  • Garage project debris haul-away
  • Post-contractor cleanup overflow

Does San Francisco pick up construction debris?

Junk removal in San Francisco starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with flat per-item pricing. Recology gives residents just 2 free bulky item pickups per year (1 for multi-family units) with 1-2 week scheduling waits. After that, you're paying extra or hauling to the SF Transfer Station yourself.

City program details: Recology Bulky Item Pickup. Frequency: 2 free pickups per year for residential (1 for multi-family). Wait: 1-2 weeks. Fees: 2 free per year, additional pickups at extra cost. Schedule online or email Recology.

Recology's SF Transfer Station (501 Tunnel Ave) charges a $60 minimum per load, with standard rates of $37.20 per cubic yard. Fast Haul, a popular Bay Area hauler, starts at $50 minimum with volume-based pricing and claims 15-30% larger trucks than franchise competitors. Junk King San Francisco charges $149-$600+ with on-site estimates — call (415) 335-7970. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. 1-800-GOT-JUNK operates at $150-$600+ with mandatory in-home estimates. Average San Francisco junk removal cost runs $245-256 per job.

Dropcurb picks up construction debris same-day in San Francisco for $109 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

Two free pickups per year — then you're on your own.

Recology gives SF residents just 2 free bulky item pickups per year (1 for multi-family units). Use them both by spring and you're paying extra fees or driving to the SF Transfer Station at 501 Tunnel Ave — $60 minimum per load. With 874,000 people sharing the system, scheduling fills up fast.

2/year

Free Recology bulky pickups

$60 min

SF Transfer Station per load

$245-256

Average SF junk removal cost

What happens to your construction debris after pickup

Debris is routed to permitted C&D processing facilities where recyclable fractions are separated when feasible.

Why San Francisco residents choose Dropcurb for construction debris removal

Dropcurb's $79 per item beats Recology's 2-pickup annual limit with no quota management. Cheaper than Fast Haul's volume-based rates for single items, simpler than Junk King's $149+ minimums with on-site estimates, and faster than 1-2 week Recology scheduling. Same-day pickup from Mission District to Sunset — book online in 60 seconds.

Serving Mission District, Castro, Sunset, Richmond, Haight-Ashbury, Marina, and 3 more neighborhoods in San Francisco.

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