How Curbside Junk Removal Works

Book online in 60 seconds, leave items at the curb, picked up by tonight. No appointments, no home entry, starting at $79.

60-second booking · No credit card required

948+

Cities Covered

39

States Served

Same-Day

Pickup Available

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No-Show Guarantee

Three steps. Done by tonight.

1

Book online

About 60 seconds. No phone call.

Select the items you need removed. Your price updates in real-time as you add items — no hidden fees, no on-site estimate. Once your cart looks right, confirm. That's it.

  • See your exact price before you commit
  • No credit card required until you confirm
  • Works on any device — phone, tablet, desktop
  • The whole process takes about 60 seconds
2

Leave it curbside

No appointment. No need to be home.

Move your items to the sidewalk, driveway, or alley — anything within 10 feet of the road counts as curbside. No wrapping, no disassembly, no special prep. Just get it to the curb and go about your day.

  • Sidewalk, driveway, or alley — all count
  • Within 10 ft of the road is curbside
  • No strangers enter your home, ever
  • Most customers aren't home during pickup
3

Gone by tonight

A verified, insured hauler handles the rest.

A local hauler picks up your items same-day. They're background-checked, insured, and familiar with your area. When pickup is complete, we text you a confirmation. Items are donated when possible, recycled when appropriate.

  • All haulers background-checked and insured
  • Text confirmation when pickup is complete
  • Donate, recycle, or properly dispose
  • Same-day — picked up by evening

What is Curbside Junk Removal?

Anywhere our hauler can grab it without coming inside. Driveways count. Alleys count. Parking lots count.

Curb, driveway, or alley.

No locked gates.

Outside buildings.

Visible from the street.

No bags. No prep.

See your price before you book.

Every item is priced upfront. Select what you need and your total updates instantly — no guessing, no on-site estimates.

Couch / Sofa

From $79

Mattress

From $79

Dresser

From $79

Desk

From $79

Dining Table

From $79

Bed Frame

From $79

Bookshelf

From $79

Recliner

From $79

Office Chair

From $79

Nightstand

From $79

TV (any size)

From $99

Computer / Monitor

From $99

Mattress + Box Spring

From $109

Refrigerator

From $109 + fees

Washer or Dryer

From $109 + fees

Dishwasher

From $109 + fees

Treadmill

From $109

Patio Furniture Set

From $79

Bags of Junk

From $79

Exercise Equipment

From $79+

Items we can’t take

Household paintHazardous materialsTiresConstruction debrisAsbestosGas / propane tanksMedical wasteBatteries (loose)

These items require specialized handling or disposal — they can’t go in a standard pickup truck.

Vetted locals, not random strangers.

This is the question most people have when they first hear about curbside pickup. Who exactly is showing up? Here’s the honest answer.

Local gig workers, not a franchise crew

Our haulers are independent operators who work in your market. They know the roads, the recycling centers, and the local donation drop-offs.

Background-checked before their first pickup

Every hauler goes through an identity and background check before they handle a single job. We don't outsource this step.

Insured for every job

Liability coverage is required — not optional. If anything goes wrong on a pickup, you're covered.

Rated after every pickup

Customers rate every job. Haulers with consistently low ratings are removed from the platform.

50+

Active haulers

Local, market-specific networks

100%

Insured

Every hauler carries liability coverage

Same day

Assignment

Matched to your zip code automatically

“Same-day” isn’t a vague promise.

Here’s exactly what same-day means, depending on when you book.

Book by noon

Pickup by evening

Order by midday and a local hauler picks up your items before dark. We'll text you when they're on the way.

Book after noon

Pickup next morning

Late-day bookings are scheduled for first thing the following morning — typically between 7–10 AM.

No hauler available

Full refund or rebooking

If we can't fulfill your pickup, we refund you immediately or rebook at no charge. No waiting on hold.

Cutoff times and availability vary by market. We’ll confirm your pickup window when you book.

What you’re actually choosing between.

Dropcurb1-800-GOT-JUNKCraigslist Guy
Starting price$79$150–$400+Unknown
Price certaintyExact price onlineOn-site estimate onlyCash negotiation
Booking60 sec onlinePhone call + scheduleText/call + negotiate
Appointment windowNone2–4 hour windowWhatever they say
Need to be home?NoYes — crew enters homeYes — stranger at your door
Home entryNever. 100% curbside.Crew walks through homeUnknown
Pickup speedSame-dayNext available (1–3 days)Whenever they show
InsuredYes — every haulerYesUsually no
ConfirmationText + photoVariesNone

1-800-GOT-JUNK pricing based on published estimates. Craigslist reflects typical independent hauler experience. Checked February 2026.

Same-day pickup available

It's been sitting there
long enough.

Enter your address for an instant price. Flat rates, no estimates, no crew in your home.

Hear from our customers

Misc items at curb before Dropcurb pickupBEFORE
Clear curb after Dropcurb pickupAFTER

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.

S
Steve Bilsbury
Mattress at curb before Dropcurb pickupBEFORE
Mattress loaded in truck after Dropcurb pickupAFTER

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.

K
Kim Satterfield

I am so happy to have found Dropcurb. They offered easy scheduling with same-day pick up at an affordable price. I will definitely be using them again.

K
Kristine

Easy to schedule online, they came when they said they would, and the price was reasonable.

B
Brenda S.

Was a great experience, easy service. Will do business with again.

T
Thomas Dellinger

Great experience. Quick pickup of my furniture I needed to dispose of at a good price! Definitely will use them again in the future.

A
Andrew

Questions we actually get.

What exactly counts as "curbside"?+

Curbside means within 10 feet of the public road — sidewalk, driveway apron, alley access, or the end of your driveway. Items don't have to be on the curb itself. If a hauler can reach it without entering your property, it qualifies.

What's the cutoff time for same-day pickup?+

Book by noon and pickup happens by evening. Book after noon and your pickup is scheduled for early the next morning (typically 7–10 AM). We'll confirm your window when you book.

Can I book for an apartment with no driveway?+

Yes. Items can be placed at the building entrance, a designated loading zone, or the nearest public curb. Note your building type during booking and we'll match you with a hauler familiar with that setup.

What happens if the hauler doesn't show up?+

You get a full refund or a free rebooking — your choice. Every hauler is verified and insured, but if something goes wrong, we don't make you fight for your money. You'll also get text updates throughout the day so you always know the status.

Do I need to disassemble anything?+

No. Items go out as-is. The only exception is if something physically can't fit in a standard pickup truck — but most household items don't require disassembly. If you're unsure, add it to the cart and check.

What items can't you take?+

We can't take: household paint, hazardous chemicals, tires, construction debris (drywall, concrete, lumber), asbestos, propane/gas tanks, loose batteries, or medical waste. These require specialized disposal that falls outside our hauler model.

How do I add more items after I've booked?+

Contact us before 8 AM on your pickup day and we'll update your order. Adding items after pickup has started isn't possible, but next-day additions are easy.

When do I get charged?+

Your card is charged when you confirm your booking — not after pickup. This locks in your hauler and your price. If your pickup doesn't happen, you're refunded automatically.

Can I cancel or reschedule?+

Yes. Cancel or reschedule up to 2 hours before your pickup window at no charge. Cancellations within 2 hours are non-refundable — we've already assigned a hauler and they're on the way.

What if it's raining on my pickup day?+

Haulers work in rain. Light weather doesn't affect pickups. If there's a severe storm or flash flood warning in your area, we'll proactively reschedule and notify you.