Question 1

Can I schedule a pickup for my exact move-out date?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Book up to 30 days ahead and pick the day that matches your move — including weekends, when most moves happen. Many customers book pickup for the morning after moving day so the curb is clear before the final walkthrough.

Question 2

Do I need to be there on pickup day?

Accepted Answer

No. Dropcurb is 100% curbside: set your items at the curb, driveway, or alley and go run your move. You get a text with a confirmation photo the moment your items are gone — for same-day bookings that’s usually within 3 hours.

Question 3

How fast can you pick up if I’m out of time?

Accepted Answer

Book by 2 PM with items at the curb and pickup happens the same day — usually within about 3 hours. After 2 PM, items set out tonight are picked up by 8 AM tomorrow, which still beats most lease deadlines.

Question 4

How much does move-out junk removal cost?

Accepted Answer

Your first item is $79 and each additional item is $19–$39 depending on size. A typical one-bedroom move-out (mattress, box spring, bed frame, couch, and a few boxes) runs $150–$200 total, priced exactly before you pay.

Question 5

What about my apartment building’s rules?

Accepted Answer

We pick up from the curb, your building’s bulk-item area, or the alley — wherever your building allows items to be staged. If your building uses a dumpster corral or loading area, add a note at checkout and the hauler will meet your items there.

Question 6

Why not just leave it for the landlord?

Accepted Answer

Landlords bill disposal against your deposit at their contractor’s rates — commonly $100–$500 for furniture left behind, plus potential cleaning fees. A $79–$200 scheduled pickup is almost always the cheaper way to hand back an empty unit.

Question 7

What items can you take on a move-out?

Accepted Answer

Furniture, mattresses and box springs, TVs and electronics, appliances, exercise equipment, rugs, and bagged household junk. We can’t take hazardous materials, paint, propane tanks, or tires.

Option	Timeline	Cost	The catch
Dropcurb curbside pickup	Same day — usually within 3 hours (book by 2 PM), or scheduled for moving day	$79 first item, exact price upfront	Items must be outside (curb, driveway, or alley)
Charity donation pickup	1–2 weeks out, weekday windows	Free	Only takes resellable furniture; worn items refused at the door
City bulk pickup	2–6 weeks, fixed route days	Free	Item limits, mattress wrapping rules, missed-window fines
Marketplace / "free at the curb"	Unpredictable	Free	No guarantee it’s gone before your walkthrough
Leave it for the landlord	n/a	$100–$500+ from your deposit	Billed at the property’s contractor rates

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