Serving University, FL
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
See your price instantly. Book in 60 seconds. Set it at the curb and it's gone — same day.
1,000+
Cities covered
50
States served
Nationwide
Same-day
Pickup available
5.0
Google Reviews
59+ five-star
Transparent pricing
Pick your items and see the exact total in real-time. No on-site estimates, no upcharges at the truck.
$79
Dropcurb
$200
In-home haulers
Why we’re cheaper
In-home haulers charge for stairs, drywall risk, a crew. We work from the curb — one hauler, one truck, half the price.
Booked
10:47am
En Route
2:15pm
Done
5:22pm
Same-day pickup
You don’t need to be home. No 4-hour window. We text a photo the moment your items are picked up.
Dropcurb
Couch
Standard sofa
Queen mattress
+ $29 add-on
Dresser
+ $29 add-on
We stay at the curb. No stairs, no drywall, no crew inside. Here’s exactly where the savings come from.
Average single-item pickup
You save
~$121
Same item. Same result. We just skip the parts you don’t need.
Curbside pickup takes 5 minutes. Hauling the same couch from a living room takes 45.
In-home crews carry premium insurance for scuffed walls and broken banisters. We don't — we never touch your house.
No 2-4 hour arrival window, no on-site estimate. The exact price shows before you book.
Book online in 60 seconds. No dispatcher, no sales call. That overhead disappears.
Savings estimates based on typical single-item pickup. Actual pricing in University, FL starts at $79 — 1-800-GOT-JUNK and College HUNKS typically quote $200–$450.
First item includes the pickup fee. Each additional item is a flat add-on. No hourly rates, no truck-volume math, no on-site estimates.
USF-area lease turnover creates constant mattress disposal demand. Same-day curbside pickup avoids county special-pickup delays.
Apartment move-outs and student housing upgrades make couch disposal one of the highest-frequency jobs in University.
Fast furniture pickup for semester transitions, landlord unit turns, and last-minute room reconfigurations.
Washer, dryer, and fridge removals with transparent pricing for campus-adjacent multifamily housing.
Same-day TV pickup and certified recycling from $99.
Same-day pickup for bagged/light construction debris from $109.
TV and electronics cleanup for student apartments and shared houses near the USF corridor.
Same-day exercise equipment pickup starting at $109.
Curbside cleanouts for mixed furniture, bagged household junk, and move-out overflow that cannot wait for county scheduling.
University is unincorporated Hillsborough County, so bulky pickup follows county special-collection rules rather than instant municipal collection. County guidance requires residents to schedule bulky pickup before placing items curbside, and published fee guidance shows bulky-item charges in the $30-$50 range for special pickups. That setup works for planned disposal, but it creates a real gap for move-outs, lease turnovers, HOA deadlines, and last-minute furniture replacement around USF-area housing.
National marketplace offering online booking and upfront base pricing in the University area.
Final total depends on item mix and add-ons · Network quality can vary by route · Published online starting price · Digital booking experience
Local junk removal provider serving University with volume-based and cleanout-focused offerings.
Higher stated starting point than $79 · Phone/estimate flow for exact total · Local operator · Supports broader cleanout jobs
National full-service hauler in the Tampa region using volume-based truck pricing.
No instant guaranteed checkout total · Traditional appointment workflow · Large service footprint · Well-known brand
Large franchise model with in-person pricing based on truck volume used.
Requires estimate process · Final price commonly set after on-site review · Brand recognition · Handles large jobs
Curbside pickup. Book online in 60 seconds. Same-day service. No crew in your home.
✓ Instant pricing · ✓ Same-day · ✓ $50 guarantee · ✓ No home entry
Yes. Hillsborough County requires residents to request special curbside bulky pickup before placing items at the curb. Typical bulky-item fees are $30-$50 per item, and county guidance also points residents to self-haul options when appointments are unavailable.
County: Hillsborough County
County health department: Hillsborough County Solid Waste Services
Regulations summary: In University (unincorporated Hillsborough County), bulky items are handled through county special pickup rules, not standard weekly cart service. Residents must schedule first, follow placement timing, and use approved county facilities for self-haul disposal when needed.
Data refreshed: 2026-04-20T19:31:00Z
Real customers across 19 states — including University, FL and nearby cities. Verified on Google.
Awesome experience. Roger was amiable and efficient.
Partnering with Dropcurb included a seamless pickup and an all around smooth process, fast responses via text message…
I used Dropcurb to pick up an old elliptical that heavy trash wouldn't pick up. They came within a couple of hours…
Simple flat rate, competitive price, easy usage, and fast friendly service. Would highly recommend the service.
Great experience with curbside pickup. Jack was flexible with rescheduling and gave us great communication, with a heads up…
Steve arrived with an extra hand and was incredibly friendly. He completed the job swiftly, leaving me thoroughly satisfied. I'm definitely going to use Dropcurb in the future.
Fast, cheap, and prompt!
My wife and I needed to get our mattress and box spring removed ASAP…
First time customer. Extremely responsive and an easy process. Felt too good to be true! Would definitely recommend.
Great experience all around. We had been quoted $400 to haul away our old sectional. I found Dropcurb online, called…
Very prompt and helpful. Courteous too!
These guys are awesome! I called around 10:30 in the morning and by 12:30 they were here to pick the stuff up. No hassle, no fuss. I love these guys and will definitely use them again.
Excellent service, really easy process, and it saved me money, time, and worries.
It's been a pleasure to deal with Dropcurb. The price was reasonable, the pickup was on time, and the driver was so nice. I will definitely use them again.
Real quick easy sign up. Really fast pickup. Definitely would go this route again!
Great service. I can just order this on a whim and not have to think about it. It's done, gone, and reliable. So much easier than stressing about it.
Really appreciate how easy it was to communicate with this company. Would definitely recommend!
Great job! So nice to just have the junk gone with little effort on my part!
Great experience start to finish. Website was very easy to navigate and schedule a pickup. Items were gone with a picture verification via text the very next day. An A+ company.
Had to get rid of stuff in my basement and these guys came and did a great job.
I had a fantastic experience with Dropcurb on my last appliance pickup. Jack, the owner, was great to work with — very responsive…
We had an ordinance violation and called to have the trash removed. They responded and were able to pick up same day and did an excellent job! Definitely recommend.
Very good people to work with, very responsive and quick.
Excellent and on-time service!
Quick response, prompt payment.
Had a sofa to remove and my garbage company said to leave it on the curb and they'd pick it up within the next 3 weeks…
Very easy pickup and disposal — absolutely love working with them!
So easy to collaborate with friends and family to get those mattresses out of storage and disposed of properly for a decent cost! Winning with this company!
Amazing experience. We booked the day before and Jack was super communicative. We had time constraints and had to refund…
We needed a treadmill disposed of and Dropcurb was the best price by FAR…
Easy schedule, easy pay, and it was gone on schedule!
Super easy process! I left my items out by the curb and they were gone quickly. Really appreciated the text and photo confirmation once the job was finished.
These guys were amazing — a way better deal than 1-800-GOT-JUNK!
Great communication and support! Highly recommend.
For those with poor county or city bulk trash pick up service, this is a great reasonable solution.
Great service! Same day! Courteous pick up people! Highly recommend!
Excellent service, extremely good communication. Let me know exactly what to expect and what times to have my items at the curb…
Fast, friendly and great communication with an easy to use website. Definitely would recommend and use their services again.
Quick and efficient!
The team was extremely accommodating even when we had more trash than expected. They went above and beyond for us and I'd absolutely use them again!
Great work. I called and they came so quickly. And they cleaned up. I'll definitely use them again.
We needed to get rid of couches that donations would not respond to. I didn't want to pay the astronomical prices other companies quoted…
The service was great! They even picked up on the same day. Would definitely recommend!
I was able to book an appointment online, and the process was seamless. Great communications throughout! I'll definitely do it again when I do more cleaning up. Thank you, Dropcurb!
Same-day pickup available
Enter your address for an instant price. Flat rates, no estimates, no crew in your home.
We pick up from every neighborhood and zip code in University and surrounding areas.
FAQ
Everything homeowners ask before booking their first pickup. Tap any question to expand.
Still have a question? Email usDropcurb starts at $79 for single-item curbside pickup in University. Each additional item adds $19-$59 depending on size. A couch is typically $79. A mattress runs $94 (includes a $15 disposal fee). A refrigerator is $129 (includes a $25 recycling fee). Traditional junk removal companies in University like 1-800-GOT-JUNK charge $200-$450 for the same items because they send a crew into your home. With Dropcurb, you see the exact total before booking — no estimates, no hidden fees.