Garage cleanout, without renting a dumpster
Stack everything on the driveway or at the curb and a local hauler takes it same-day. You pick your items, see the exact total before you pay, and get a photo the moment it's gone. No dumpster sitting in your driveway for a week, no in-home crew walking through your house.
See my garage cleanout price →Same-day pickup when you book by 2 PM · exact price before you pay
1,000+
Cities covered
50
States served
Nationwide
Same-day
Pickup available
5.0
Google Reviews
150+ five-star
A typical garage cleanout with Dropcurb runs $150–$350 for 5–12 items, priced per item with the exact total shown before you pay. Stack everything on the driveway or curb and a local hauler picks it up same-day — usually within about 3 hours — no dumpster rental or in-home crew required.
Garage cleanout options, compared honestly
| Option | Timeline | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dropcurb curbside pickup | Same day (book by 2 PM), or by 8 AM tomorrow | $150–$350 typical, exact total before you pay | You stage items on the driveway or curb yourself |
| Dumpster rental | Delivered in 1–3 days; standard rental runs 7–10 days | $582 average for a 10-yard (published range $329–$1,307) | You load it yourself, and a dumpster placed on the street needs a right-of-way permit in most cities |
| 1-800-GOT-JUNK | Scheduled window, often next day | No published prices; third-party guides report a $100–$150 minimum and $600–$1,000+ for a full truck | The exact price is set only after the crew looks at your items in person, in one-eighth-truck increments |
| City bulk pickup | Every other month to once a year, depending on city | Free | Houston collects junk waste only every other month with an 8-cubic-yard cap; Sacramento County includes one 5-cubic-yard pickup per 12 months, by appointment |
What it costs
The first item carries the trip cost — every item after it costs less. Your exact total shows in the booking flow before you pay anything.
Bagged junk (per bag)
$19–$39
Treadmill
$159 first item / $85 each additional
Dresser or shelving unit
$79 first item / $29 each additional
Old couch
$99 first item / $28 each additional
TV (under 42")
$79 first item / $29 each additional
Refrigerator or garage freezer
$109 first item / $59 each additional
Three steps to an empty garage
Pick your items
Select what's going in the booking flow and see your exact total before you pay. Bags, furniture, appliances — it's all per-item.
Stack it on the driveway
Driveway, curb, or alley all work. No need to be home, and no crew comes inside — that's exactly why it costs about half of an in-home service.
Get the photo
A local hauler picks up same-day, usually within about 3 hours of your items being out, and texts you a photo the moment they're gone.
How to stage a garage cleanout
The weekend before
- ✓Sort everything into three zones: keep, donate, toss
- ✓Bag loose junk — each bag is $19–$39, so consolidate small stuff into fewer, fuller bags
- ✓Set aside what we can't take: paint, propane tanks, tires, and hazardous materials (your city's household hazardous waste drop-off handles those)
When you book
- ✓Count your large items and select them in the booking flow — the exact total shows before you pay
- ✓Add your bag count; estimate high and adjust later if needed
- ✓Book by 2 PM to have it gone the same day
Before pickup
- ✓Stack everything on the driveway or at the curb — clear of the garage door
- ✓Tie bags and close boxes
- ✓That's it. You don't need to be home; you'll get a photo text when it's picked up
Same-day pickup available
It's been sitting there
long enough.
Flat rates, no estimates, no crew in your home.
No address, no signup — real prices in one tap.