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Construction Debris Removal in Boston, Massachusetts

Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.

For small-to-medium debris volumes, curbside pickup can be faster than renting a dumpster.

Same-day pickup available — book by 12pm for today's window

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How construction debris removal works in Boston

1

Curb it

Place your construction debris at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

2

Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($109), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

3

Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Boston. You get a text when it's done.

No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.

How much does construction debris removal cost in Boston?

Construction debris removal starts at $109 for curb-ready small-job debris.

$109

Flat rate · No hidden fees · Price guaranteed

Pickup fee$79
First construction debrisIncluded
Heavy item upgrade+$30
Each additional construction debris+$59
Book construction debris pickup — $109

✓ Price guaranteed before you book. No surprises, no hidden fees.

Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of a construction debris in Boston

Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City transfer station$30–$150Same dayTransport and unload yourself.You have truck access
Dumpster rental$300–$700+1–2 daysLoad over several days and manage permit/placement.Large projects
Traditional junk crew$200–$900+1–3 daysIn-home/onsite estimate.Complex access scenarios
Contractor haul-awayProject-basedVariesBundled with contractor workflow.Active renovation projects
Dropcurb$109+Same dayCurb-ready stack/bags, online booking.Small renovation cleanup

How to prepare your construction debris for pickup

  • Bag loose debris and stack neatly at curb; keep piles accessible and dry if possible.
  • ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
  • ✓ No need to be home

When do you need construction debris removal in Boston?

  • Small renovation cleanup
  • Drywall, lumber, and tile scraps
  • Garage project debris haul-away
  • Post-contractor cleanup overflow

Does Boston pick up construction debris?

Junk removal in Boston starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with no appointment limits. Boston's free Special Collection Items service through BOS:311 caps residents at 10 items per year (5 per appointment), and the city refuses fridges/freezers with doors still attached.

City program details: Boston Special Collection Items via BOS:311 — free for residents. Limited to 10 items per calendar year, up to 5 items per appointment. Schedule through the BOS:311 app or by calling 311. City will NOT collect fridges/freezers with doors attached or food inside. Items in good condition should be donated. Yard waste collected during scheduled seasonal weeks.

Boston's Special Collection Items is free via BOS:311 but limited to 10 items per calendar year and 5 items per appointment. The city won't collect fridges/freezers with doors attached or food inside. Note: regular furniture CAN go out with normal curbside trash on your collection day — mattresses need scheduling through 311. Classic Cleanouts starts at $125 with free on-site estimates. The Junkluggers of Greater Boston offers free on-site estimates with volume-based pricing. Mass Junk offers a 10% senior/veteran discount and serves a 25-mile radius from Boston. Junk King Boston offers free estimates at (617) 318-6888. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Average Boston junk removal costs $237-$248 according to Homeyou (5,766 local projects). 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates.

Dropcurb picks up construction debris same-day in Boston for $109 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

10 items per year. That's Boston's entire free disposal budget.

BOS:311 Special Collection Items is free but caps you at 10 items per year and 5 per appointment. For a city of 696,000 with constant student turnover (September 1st "Allston Christmas"), that limit disappears fast. And they won't even take your fridge if the door is still on.

10 items/year

BOS:311 annual limit

5 per appt

Maximum items per appointment

696K

Residents sharing the system

What happens to your construction debris after pickup

Debris is routed to permitted C&D processing facilities where recyclable fractions are separated when feasible.

Why Boston residents choose Dropcurb for construction debris removal

Dropcurb's $79 flat rate has no annual item limits — unlike Boston's 10-item-per-year cap through BOS:311. Same-day pickup from Back Bay to Dorchester, no scheduling appointments, and we take fridges with doors attached. Book online in 60 seconds.

Serving Back Bay, Beacon Hill, North End, South End, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, and 4 more neighborhoods in Boston.

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