Construction Debris Removal in Washington, District of Columbia
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
For small-to-medium debris volumes, curbside pickup can be faster than renting a dumpster.
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How construction debris removal works in Washington
Curb it
Place your construction debris at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
Book it
Select your item, see the exact price ($109), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Washington. 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 Washington?
Construction debris removal starts at $109 for curb-ready small-job debris.
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of a construction debris in Washington
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
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 Washington?
- • Small renovation cleanup
- • Drywall, lumber, and tile scraps
- • Garage project debris haul-away
- • Post-contractor cleanup overflow
Does Washington pick up construction debris?
Junk removal in Washington, DC starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no on-site estimates. DC's DPW offers free bulk trash collection by appointment through 311 or 311.dc.gov. Items must be placed out between 6:30 PM the night before and 6 AM on pickup day.
City program details: DC DPW Bulk Trash Collection — schedule through 311 or 311.dc.gov. Free for eligible residential households. Place items out no earlier than 6:30 PM the day before, no later than 6 AM on appointment day. Most households follow once-a-week trash collection. DPW office hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM at 899 North Capitol St NE. Phone: (202) 673-6833.
DC DPW collects large, bulky items by appointment from eligible residential households. Schedule through 311 or 311.dc.gov — placement rules: no earlier than 6:30 PM the day before, no later than 6 AM on appointment day. DPW office: 899 North Capitol St NE, (202) 673-6833, Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. Fort Totten Transfer Station accepts self-haul loads with limited hours — Benning Road Transfer Station remains temporarily closed. DMV area junk removal averages $75-$375 per HomeAdvisor. LoadUp starts at $60/item in DC — the lowest single-item rate among major players. College HUNKS Hauling Junk serves DC/MD/VA with upfront quotes and full-service removal. Mike's Hauling Service: volume-based, all-inclusive pricing — snap a photo for a text quote. Junk King Washington DC: oversized trucks, volume pricing, eco-friendly focus. 1-800-GOT-JUNK: $150-$600+ with mandatory in-home estimate. DC's high concentration of apartments, row houses, and condos means tight stairs and narrow hallways — most traditional haulers charge extra for walk-up fees. Georgetown, Capitol Hill, and Dupont Circle have strict HOA and historical district rules about curbside placement.
Dropcurb picks up construction debris same-day in Washington for $109 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
DC's free bulk pickup has a 6:30 PM–6 AM placement window. Miss it, reschedule.
DPW bulk collection requires a 311 appointment and items placed between 6:30 PM the night before and 6 AM on pickup day. Put items out too early and risk a fine. In row house neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Georgetown, and Shaw, strict HOA and historical district rules add another layer. Fort Totten Transfer Station closes at 2 PM, ruling out self-haul for anyone with a day job.
By appt.
DPW bulk scheduling
2 PM
Fort Totten closing time
$79
Dropcurb same-day price
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 Washington residents choose Dropcurb for construction debris removal
DC's 311 bulk pickup is free but requires advance scheduling and strict placement windows. Fort Totten Transfer Station closes at 2 PM — useless if you work 9-5. Traditional haulers average $150-$375 in the DMV. Dropcurb starts at $79, same-day, no placement window restrictions. LoadUp matches at $60/item but Dropcurb's curbside-only model means no walk-up fees in DC's row house neighborhoods.
Serving Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, Shaw, and 4 more neighborhoods in Washington.
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