Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
Getting rid of an old refrigerator, washer, dryer, or stove comes down to five options: city bulk pickup (free but restricted), retailer haul-away (free–$50 with a new purchase), self-haul to a recycling center ($30–80), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($104, same day), or traditional junk removal ($200–600+). Appliance disposal is more regulated than furniture because of refrigerants, oils, and heavy metals.
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Couch
Standard sofa
Queen mattress
+ $29 add-on
Dresser
+ $29 add-on
Appliance removal costs $104 through Dropcurb — that's the $79 pickup fee plus a $25 appliance recycling fee. Each additional appliance is +$54 ($29 add-on + $25 recycling). A washer/dryer set costs $158 total. Heavy appliances like refrigerators and stoves start at $134 ($109 heavy pickup + $25 recycling). Traditional companies charge $200–$600+ for appliance removal because of the weight and disposal requirements.
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
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
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2:15pm
Done
5:22pm
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You don’t need to be home. No 4-hour window. We text a photo the moment your items are picked up.
Three ways to get rid of junk. One that doesn't require a crew in your living room, a 4-hour wait window, or a trip to the dump.
$79
flat, before booking
$200+
Free
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2–9 weeks
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2–4 hour window
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Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
Same-day junk removal in University, FL starts at $79 with Dropcurb. University CDP has about 50,646 residents in the USF corridor, where dense student housing, apartment turnover, and frequent furniture swaps create nonstop curbside disposal demand around University Square, Terrace Park, and Fletcher Avenue. Book online in about 60 seconds, leave everything curbside, and a local hauler can clear it the same day without quote calls or in-home appointments.
City program details: 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.
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.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in University for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
In University, bulky disposal is regulated through Hillsborough County request workflows and fee-based special pickups. That can work for planned cleanups, but USF-area move-outs, lease-end deadlines, and same-week furniture replacements rarely fit predictable schedules. When timing is tight, residents need a confirmed pickup path that works in hours, not weeks.
50,646
University CDP population (2026 estimate)
$30-$50
County bulky special-pickup fee range shown in county guidance
$79
Dropcurb starting price for same-day curbside pickup
Appliances are recycled at licensed facilities that specialize in handling refrigerants, compressor oils, and heavy metals. Refrigerators and freezers undergo certified Freon recovery before processing — the $25 recycling fee covers this. Steel, copper, aluminum, and other metals are separated and sent to scrap processors. Compressors, motors, and wiring are individually processed. Appliances in working condition may be refurbished and resold or donated to organizations like Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Dropcurb fills the gap between county scheduling and real-life deadlines in University: same-day curbside removal, transparent pricing starting at $79, and no home entry. Instead of waiting for a special bulky slot or hauling to county facilities yourself, you can price and book online in one flow, then get text updates and photo confirmation when the pickup is complete.
Serving University Square, University West, Terrace Park, Fletcher Heights, Tampa Palms, Lake Forest, and 2 more neighborhoods in University.
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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!
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Still have a question? Email usAppliance removal starts at $104 ($79 pickup fee + $25 recycling fee). Each additional appliance is $54 ($29 add-on + $25 recycling fee). Covers washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, and more.
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