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Serving Columbus, IN

Same-Day Curbside Junk Removal in Columbus

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.

Price locked at bookingNo home entrySame-day pickup

1,000+

Cities covered

50

States served

Nationwide

Same-day

Pickup available

5.0

Google Reviews

59+ five-star

Three things no in-home junk crew can match.

Couch$79
Queen Mattress$79
Box Spring$79
Refrigerator$104
Washer$104
Dryer$104
Treadmill$79
Sectional$109
Dresser$79
TV$79
Desk$79
Recliner$79
Elliptical$79
Bookshelf$79
Dishwasher$104
Grill$79
Patio Set$99
Loveseat$79
Nightstand$79
Hot Tub$249
Your exact total — before you book

Transparent pricing

See the price. Then decide.

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

We never step inside.

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

Booked by noon, gone by evening.

You don’t need to be home. No 4-hour window. We text a photo the moment your items are picked up.

Three steps. Done by tonight.

9:41

Dropcurb

Your pickup

Couch

Standard sofa

$79

Queen mattress

+ $29 add-on

+$29

Dresser

+ $29 add-on

+$29
Total
$0$79$108$137
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Why junk removal in Columbus costs less with Dropcurb.

We stay at the curb. No stairs, no drywall, no crew inside. Here’s exactly where the savings come from.

Average single-item pickup

1-800-GOT-JUNK$200
Dropcurb$79

You save

~$121

Same item. Same result. We just skip the parts you don’t need.

$40

No in-home labor

Curbside pickup takes 5 minutes. Hauling the same couch from a living room takes 45.

$30

No entry liability

In-home crews carry premium insurance for scuffed walls and broken banisters. We don't — we never touch your house.

$25

No dispatch overhead

No 2-4 hour arrival window, no on-site estimate. The exact price shows before you book.

$26

No phone-sales team

Book online in 60 seconds. No dispatcher, no sales call. That overhead disappears.

Savings estimates based on typical single-item pickup. Actual pricing in Columbus, IN starts at $79 — 1-800-GOT-JUNK and College HUNKS typically quote $200–$450.

Flat prices in Columbus. Every item.

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.

Mattress Removal

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$79first item · +$29 each more

Mattress pickup in Columbus starts at $94 including disposal fee, and you can book curbside in minutes. Useful when move-out timelines do not line up with municipal item caps or when you need old bedding gone before new delivery.

Couch Removal

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$79first item · +$29 each more

Couch removal in Columbus starts at $79 for common sofa sizes. Leave it curbside and avoid in-home estimate appointments, especially helpful for fast declutters in neighborhoods like Parkside, Northbrook, and Tipton Lakes.

Furniture Removal

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$79first item · +$29 each more

From dressers and desks to mixed-room cleanouts, furniture removal in Columbus is available same-day in most zones. Upfront pricing beats quote-later workflows when you need to clear items before showings or lease turnovers.

Appliance Recycling

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$104first item · +$29 each more

Washer, dryer, and refrigerator pickup is available with appliance recycling fees shown before booking. Columbus city bulky service accepts limited appliances per request, so private pickup helps when replacement schedules are tight.

TV Removal

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$99first item · +$19 each more

Same-day TV pickup and certified recycling from $99.

Construction Debris Removal

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$109first item · +$59 each more

Same-day pickup for bagged/light construction debris from $109.

E-Waste Disposal

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$99first item · +$19 each more

TV and monitor pickup fills a key local gap because Columbus excludes screens from its extra-trash collection list. Dropcurb offers curbside e-waste pickup with clear fee disclosure and no in-home appointment.

Exercise Equipment Removal

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$109first item · +$59 each more

Treadmills and home gym machines are awkward to self-haul. Columbus-area curbside pickup helps clear garages and spare rooms quickly, especially during spring cleanouts and post-holiday home resets.

Bulk Junk Removal

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$79first item · +$29 each more

For multi-item cleanouts, combine furniture, appliances, and misc household junk in one order and see pricing up front. This is a strong fit for move-outs, estate prep, and renovation aftermath where city exclusions apply.

Columbus's bulk pickup has limits — we don't

Columbus does offer city bulky pickup, but it is rule-heavy and limited to specific item caps: up to 20 bags or boxes, plus only 2 furniture items and 2 appliances per request. The city also excludes common headache items like TVs and monitors, carpeting, lumber, shingles, concrete, fencing, and any construction debris or full clean-outs. That leaves many Columbus households, including HOA-managed communities like Tipton Lakes, needing a private same-week option when a remodel or move-out creates more than the municipal limits allow.

OptionPrice
Columbus DPW Extra Trash & Bulky Item Collection

Municipal on-demand request system for city trash customers with limits and non-qualifying categories.

Not built for large clean-outs · Excludes TVs/monitors and construction debris · Item caps can force multiple disposal paths · Official city service · Good for limited overflow items · Request via CurbCycle app or phone

City service with strict item caps and exclusions
LoadUp (Columbus, IN)

National platform offering online upfront pricing and same-day/next-day messaging in Columbus.

Full-service model assumes heavy lifting at pickup · Final price varies by item mix · Not purpose-built around curbside-only simplicity · Online pricing flow · Claims same-day availability · Wide item categories

Upfront online quote (item and load dependent)
Veteran Hauling (Columbus, IN)

Local Bartholomew County operator promoting same-day service with strong local review volume.

Quote-first workflow · Price finalized after walkthrough · No instant standardized checkout total · Local company based in Columbus · Same-day and next-day positioning · Strong social proof messaging

Free estimate, volume-based final pricing
1-800-GOT-JUNK (Indianapolis metro coverage)

Large full-service franchise model serving major Indianapolis-area markets around Columbus.

On-site pricing model · Home-entry full-service workflow · Less transparent upfront total than itemized curbside checkout · Well-known national brand · Broad service scope · Phone and web booking

On-site estimate (commonly higher minimums)
Dropcurb

Curbside pickup. Book online in 60 seconds. Same-day service. No crew in your home.

✓ Instant pricing · ✓ Same-day · ✓ $50 guarantee · ✓ No home entry

$79

Items Columbus won’t pick up — but we will

Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers)· Carpet and flooring (rolled and bundled)

Does Columbus offer free bulk pickup?

Yes. Columbus Public Works allows on-demand extra trash and bulky-item pickup for city trash customers after submitting a CurbCycle ticket or calling 812-376-2509. Limits are up to 20 bags/boxes plus up to 2 furniture items and 2 appliances, with many exclusions including TVs/monitors, carpeting, lumber, shingles, concrete, fencing, construction debris, and house clean-outs.

Google Reviews

Rated 5.0 stars across 59+ verified Google reviews.

Real customers across 19 states — including Columbus, IN and nearby cities. Verified on Google.

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Awesome experience. Roger was amiable and efficient.

Geoffrey LordiGuide
12 mins ago · 40 reviews

Partnering with Dropcurb included a seamless pickup and an all around smooth process, fast responses via text message…

Taylor Kjos
5 hours ago · 6 reviews

I used Dropcurb to pick up an old elliptical that heavy trash wouldn't pick up. They came within a couple of hours…

Pehler Travel
5 hours ago · 10 reviews

Simple flat rate, competitive price, easy usage, and fast friendly service. Would highly recommend the service.

Cyphix
3 days ago · 3 reviews

Great experience with curbside pickup. Jack was flexible with rescheduling and gave us great communication, with a heads up…

Genevieve
4 days ago

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.

Jonathan Stephenson
4 days ago · 3 reviews

Fast, cheap, and prompt!

David Holmes
6 days ago

My wife and I needed to get our mattress and box spring removed ASAP…

Craig McClellan
7 days ago · 2 reviews

First time customer. Extremely responsive and an easy process. Felt too good to be true! Would definitely recommend.

Holly Horton
1 week ago · 2 reviews

Great experience all around. We had been quoted $400 to haul away our old sectional. I found Dropcurb online, called…

Ed KellerGuide
3 weeks ago · 32 reviews

Very prompt and helpful. Courteous too!

Stephanie Beaulieu
3 weeks ago · 3 reviews

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.

Jenny TennantGuide
3 weeks ago · 18 reviews

Excellent service, really easy process, and it saved me money, time, and worries.

Valeria Olmedo
3 weeks ago · 2 reviews

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.

Sharon BallGuide
3 weeks ago · 22 reviews

Real quick easy sign up. Really fast pickup. Definitely would go this route again!

R. H.
4 weeks ago · 7 reviews

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.

Tyler Good
4 weeks ago · 5 reviews

Really appreciate how easy it was to communicate with this company. Would definitely recommend!

Sarah A.
4 weeks ago · 6 reviews

Great job! So nice to just have the junk gone with little effort on my part!

Heather L.
5 weeks ago · 5 reviews

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.

Cory BickhamGuide
5 weeks ago · 13 reviews

Had to get rid of stuff in my basement and these guys came and did a great job.

DJ Wanesti
6 weeks ago · 8 reviews

I had a fantastic experience with Dropcurb on my last appliance pickup. Jack, the owner, was great to work with — very responsive…

Joe LiebkeGuide
6 weeks ago · 12 reviews

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.

Steve Bilsbury
10 weeks ago · 14 reviews

Very good people to work with, very responsive and quick.

Jovan Holmes
3 hours ago

Excellent and on-time service!

Jeremy Zacks
5 hours ago

Quick response, prompt payment.

K. H.
3 days ago · 4 reviews

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…

Jared Frederickson
3 days ago · 10 reviews

Very easy pickup and disposal — absolutely love working with them!

Steve Fites
4 days ago

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!

Ann Lindstrom
5 days ago · 4 reviews

Amazing experience. We booked the day before and Jack was super communicative. We had time constraints and had to refund…

Zhengyuan Ma
7 days ago · 4 reviews

We needed a treadmill disposed of and Dropcurb was the best price by FAR…

Michelle Bennett
1 week ago · 11 reviews

Easy schedule, easy pay, and it was gone on schedule!

Leslie Lucas
2 weeks ago · 6 reviews

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.

Courtney Burton
3 weeks ago · 7 reviews

These guys were amazing — a way better deal than 1-800-GOT-JUNK!

Shef Osborn
3 weeks ago · 3 reviews

Great communication and support! Highly recommend.

Adam Zimmerman
3 weeks ago · 5 reviews

For those with poor county or city bulk trash pick up service, this is a great reasonable solution.

Nancy Turnbeaugh
3 weeks ago · 9 reviews

Great service! Same day! Courteous pick up people! Highly recommend!

Sean H.
4 weeks ago · 3 reviews

Excellent service, extremely good communication. Let me know exactly what to expect and what times to have my items at the curb…

Jason ChristensenGuide
4 weeks ago · 8 reviews

Fast, friendly and great communication with an easy to use website. Definitely would recommend and use their services again.

Faye Lin
4 weeks ago

Quick and efficient!

Chad Gielow
5 weeks ago · 4 reviews

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!

Colin S.Guide
5 weeks ago · 13 reviews

Great work. I called and they came so quickly. And they cleaned up. I'll definitely use them again.

B. J.
6 weeks ago

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…

Christina Wells
6 weeks ago · 11 reviews

The service was great! They even picked up on the same day. Would definitely recommend!

Ashleigh Strong
6 weeks ago

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!

Kim Satterfield
10 weeks ago · 6 reviews

Same-day pickup available

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Serving all of Columbus, IN

We pick up from every neighborhood and zip code in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Neighborhoods we serve

Downtown ColumbusTipton LakesParksideNorthbrookEverroad Park areaMcCulloughs RunAutumnwoodLowell Road area+ all of Columbus

Zip codes

472014720247203

FAQ

Junk removal in Columbus — questions answered

Everything homeowners ask before booking their first pickup. Tap any question to expand.

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Dropcurb starts at $79 for single-item curbside pickup in Columbus. 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 Columbus 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.