Attic cleanout, one trip down the ladder at a time

Attics are mostly boxes and bags, and that's the cheapest thing we haul. Bring it down, stage it at the curb or driveway, and a local hauler takes it same-day with a photo text when it's gone.

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Bags from $19 · same-day when booked by 2 PM

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An attic cleanout with Dropcurb typically costs $100–$250, since attics are mostly bagged and boxed junk at $19–$39 per bag. Larger finds like a dresser or old TV add $29 each as add-on items. You see the exact total before paying, and pickup is same-day when booked by 2 PM.

Your options, compared

OptionTimelineCostThe catch
Dropcurb curbside pickupSame day (book by 2 PM), or by 8 AM tomorrow$100–$250 typical, exact total before you payYou carry items down the ladder and stage them at the curb or driveway
1-800-GOT-JUNKScheduled window, often next dayNo published prices; third-party guides report a $100–$150 minimum even for the smallest loadThe exact price is set only after the crew looks at your items in person, in one-eighth-truck increments
Charity donation pickup (e.g. Salvation Army)Scheduled in advance, not same-dayFreeItems must be gently used and sellable — everything is accepted at the driver's discretion, and worn or unusable items are refused
City bulk pickupEvery other month to once a year, depending on cityFreeBuilt for bulky items, not bags — Houston's accepted junk-waste list covers furniture, mattresses, and appliances, and a pile mixed with unauthorized items can be refused entirely

What it costs

The first item carries the trip cost — starting at $79 — and every bag or item after it is an add-on price. Exact total before you pay.

Bagged or boxed junk (per bag)

$19–$39

Dresser

$79 first item / $29 each additional

Bed frame

$99 first item / $29 each additional

Old TV (under 42")

$79 first item / $29 each additional

Desk

$79 first item / $29 each additional

Mattress

$99 first item / $30 each additional

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How it works

1

Bag it and count it

Attic junk is mostly bags and boxes — the cheapest thing on the price list at $19–$39 each.

2

Stage it at the curb

Curb, driveway, or alley. Haulers never enter homes — no ladder duty for them, no in-home crew markup for you.

3

Same-day pickup

Booked by 2 PM, it's usually gone within about 3 hours of being out, with a photo confirmation text.

How to clear an attic without losing a weekend

Up in the attic

  • Sort into keep, donate, toss before anything comes down the ladder — carry each box once
  • Rebag anything in crumbling boxes; tied bags travel better than 20-year-old cardboard
  • Old holiday decor, kids' clothes, and mystery boxes: if you haven't opened it in 5 years, it's probably a toss

Staging

  • Stack everything at the curb or driveway in one tidy pile
  • Count your bags and any furniture pieces as you stack
  • Set aside paint cans or anything hazardous — those go to your city's drop-off, not the curb

Booking

  • Enter your bag count and items — the exact total shows before you pay
  • Book by 2 PM for same-day pickup, or pick a weekend date up to 30 days out
  • You don't need to be home; a photo text confirms the pickup

Questions, answered

Sources: Salvation Army donation pickup guidelines · City of Houston heavy trash collection rules · Sacramento County bulky item collection · HomeGuide 1-800-GOT-JUNK pricing guide

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