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Bulk Junk Removal in Aurora, Colorado

Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.

When you have a pile of mixed junk — from a garage cleanout, move-out, renovation, or just years of accumulation — your options are: city bulk pickup (free but limited), renting a dumpster ($250–500 for 3–7 days), self-hauling multiple loads to the dump ($30–80 per trip), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($79+ depending on items, same day), or hiring a traditional junk removal crew ($200–800+).

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How junk removal works in Aurora

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Curb it

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

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Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($79), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

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Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Aurora. 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 junk removal cost in Aurora?

Bulk junk removal through Dropcurb starts at $79 for the first item, with additional items from +$19 (small) to +$59 (heavy). A typical garage cleanout with 5–8 items runs $150–250. Traditional junk removal companies charge $200–$800+ based on truck volume — meaning you pay for space even if your items are light. Dumpster rentals cost $250–500 but you do all the loading yourself. City bulk pickup is free but won't take everything.

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Pickup fee$79
First junkIncluded
Each additional junk+$29
Book junk pickup — $79

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

5 ways to get rid of junk in Aurora

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

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City bulk pickupFree2–9 weeksSchedule ahead. Strict limits on number of items (typically 4–8 per pickup). No construction debris. Items must meet size and weight limits.You have a few items that meet your city's restrictions and can wait weeks
Rent a dumpster$250–5001–3 days deliveryDumpster sits in your driveway for 3–7 days. You load everything yourself. Overage fees if you exceed the weight limit.You have a large volume of junk and don't mind loading a dumpster over several days
Self-haul to dump$30–80 per tripSame dayNeed a truck. Multiple trips for large cleanouts. Loading, driving, unloading, and paying per trip adds up fast.You have a truck and a small amount of junk — one trip's worth
Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, etc.)$200–800+2–3 daysMust be home for in-person estimate. Crew enters your home. Pricing based on truck volume — can be unpredictable.Junk is inside the house and you need someone to carry everything out
DropcurbFrom $79Same dayPile everything at the curb. Select items in the app to see your exact price. Hauler picks up same day. No minimum or maximum.You want it all gone today — priced per item, not per truck load

How to prepare your junk for pickup

  • Stack or pile items neatly at the curb. Use bags or boxes for small loose items. Keep the pile accessible from the street.
  • ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
  • ✓ No need to be home

When do you need junk removal in Aurora?

  • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
  • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
  • Yard debris mixed with household junk
  • Storage unit cleanout

Does Aurora pick up bulk junk?

Junk removal in Aurora, CO starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Aurora doesn't offer traditional city bulk pickup — all homes must contract with private haulers (Waste Connections, Waste Management, or Republic Services). The city runs 4 neighborhood cleanup events per year, and the Extra Trash Bag program costs $20 for Aurora residents ($10 discount from regular $20 price).

City program details: Aurora Bulky Item Collection Program. Frequency: 4 times per year by neighborhood. Wait: 2-10 weeks depending on schedule. Fees: Free for residents on scheduled dates

Aurora requires all homes to contract with a private waste hauler — the city doesn't provide garbage collection directly. Residents choose from Waste Connections of Colorado, Waste Management, or Republic Services. The city offers 4 neighborhood cleanup events per year and the Extra Trash Bag program ($20 per bag, Aurora residents $10 with discount). The Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) at 3500 S. Gun Club Road in Aurora charges $55 per carload for trash disposal (per Sentinel Colorado reporting). DADS is open 6 AM-8:30 PM Mon-Fri, 7 AM-5 PM Saturday. Colorado law prohibits electronic waste in landfills. Aurora's Recycling Opportunities page directs residents to DADS but notes fees apply for hard-to-recycle items — call 720.876.2650 for details. Gone For Good Aurora at (720) 547-2787 provides junk removal, recycling, and estate cleanout services with posted pricing. LoadUp starts at $60 per item in Aurora with online pricing. Homeyou reports Aurora junk removal averages $229-$251 per job. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory on-site estimates. Waste Connections of Colorado (Denver) provides residential trash, recycling, and bulk waste services across Aurora and nearby areas. Aurora's Neighborhood Services Division actively patrols for property maintenance issues — over 80% of newer developments are governed by HOAs.

Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Aurora for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

No city bulk pickup — and the nearest dump charges $55 per carload.

Aurora doesn't offer municipal bulk collection. Your options: hire a private hauler, drive to DADS on Gun Club Road ($55/carload), or wait for one of 4 annual neighborhood cleanup events. With 386,000 residents and over 80% of newer developments in HOAs, junk accumulation triggers violations fast.

4/year

Neighborhood cleanup events

$55

DADS landfill per carload

386K

Residents with no city bulk pickup

What happens to your junk after pickup

Bulk junk is sorted at the facility into recyclable, donatable, and disposable categories. Metals, wood, cardboard, and plastics are separated for recycling. Usable items (furniture, working electronics, household goods) are donated to local charities when possible. Construction debris like drywall, lumber, and concrete is processed at specialized construction & demolition recycling facilities. Items that can't be recycled or donated are disposed of at licensed solid waste facilities. Our haulers make every effort to minimize landfill waste.

Why Aurora residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal

No city bulk pickup means Aurora residents are stuck paying private haulers or driving to DADS ($55/carload). Gone For Good charges by truck fraction. LoadUp starts at $60 per item. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day curbside pickup — instant online pricing, no estimates, no driving to Gun Club Road.

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