Junk removal for renters
Moving out, downsizing, or just done with that futon — you don't need strangers walking through your apartment to make junk disappear. Set items at the curb, alley, or your building's bulk area, see the exact price before you pay, and get a photo confirmation text the moment it's gone.
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Dropcurb picks up junk from your building's curb, alley, or bulk area — no one enters your apartment. A couch is $99, a mattress $99, and a typical one-bedroom move-out runs $150–$200. Book by 2 PM for same-day pickup and get a photo confirmation text for your deposit records.
Your options, compared
| Option | Timeline | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dropcurb curbside pickup | Same day (book by 2 PM); ~3-hour window | Couch $99, mattress $99, bags $19–$39; one-bedroom move-out $150–$200 | Items go to the curb, alley, or your building's bulk area |
| City bulk pickup | Next collection day to a few weeks; many cities require an appointment | Free | Strict rules — NYC requires mattresses sealed in a plastic bag before set-out (fines start at $50) and caps large items at 6 per collection day |
| Charity donation pickup | Typically 2–10 days, varies by location | Free | Clean, resellable items only — most Salvation Army locations do not accept mattresses or box springs |
What it costs
First item carries the trip cost; each additional item costs less. Skipping the in-home crew is why this costs about half of what truck-and-two-movers services charge.
Couch or sofa
$99 first item / $28 each additional
Mattress
$99 first item / $30 each additional
Box spring (with a mattress)
+$29
Desk
$79 first item / $29 each additional
TV (under 42")
$79 first item / $29 each additional
Bagged junk
$19–$39 per bag
How it works for renters
Pick your items, see the exact total
Choose what's going — couch, mattress, bags — and the price shows before payment. The first item carries the trip cost and everything else adds for less, so one trip beats three.
Set it out and get on with your day
Curb, alley, or your building's bulk area — add staging notes at checkout so the hauler knows exactly where. You don't need to be home.
Get the photo for your deposit file
The moment your items are gone, a photo confirmation lands by text. Save it with your move-out photos as proof the junk didn't become a deduction.
Deposit-safe move-out checklist
A week before your lease ends
- ✓List everything that won't make the move — furniture, mattress, old electronics, bags
- ✓Check your lease or ask your building where bulk items are allowed to sit
- ✓Book your pickup — you can schedule up to 30 days ahead
Pickup day
- ✓Set items at the curb, alley, or your building's bulk area before your window
- ✓Add staging notes at checkout so the hauler finds the right spot
- ✓Booking by 2 PM means it's gone today, usually within about 3 hours
For your records
- ✓Save the photo confirmation text
- ✓Keep the itemized receipt with your move-out photos in case the deposit gets disputed
Questions, answered
Sources: NYC DSNY collection laws — mattress bagging rule · Salvation Army donation pickup FAQ
Same-day pickup available
It's been sitting there
long enough.
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