Plainfield, New Jersey

Bulk junk removal
in Plainfield.

Bags, boxes and the last things left to clear, gone from the curb. Choose what’s going, see your exact price and book by 2pm for same-day pickup. You don’t need to be home.

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What is ready to go?

First item / additional item

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Book by 2pm for same-day pickup.

Choose items or browse the full catalog.

Two separate tied household bags and one filled box grouped outside an open doorway, with the entrance kept clear.
Two bags. One filled box. Count what goes, then book it together.

Finish clearing the space

The last few things still deserve a pickup.

You have decided what is going. Now give those bags and boxes a pickup day, with a price you can see before anyone arrives.

The move is nearly done.

Book the unwanted bags and boxes left after packing. Choose an available pickup day before you hand back the keys, and arrange to have them outside.

The clear-out can be finished.

You do not need a whole house of junk. Select the bags, boxes and larger items you actually have. Your combined price is shown online.

You want to know it is handled.

When the next collection does not fit your plans, choose a Dropcurb pickup day. Updates keep you informed, and completion photos show when the booked items are gone.

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A clear count. An exact price.

Count the bags and boxes, not everything inside.

A few simple choices turn a mixed pile into a clear booking. No need to estimate how much of a truck it might fill.

Filled bags and boxes

Count each trash bag or filled household box. Books and media go by the box. Clothes, bedding and shoes go by the filled bag. Toys packed together have a Box of toys choice. Ask us about unusually heavy or oversized bags and boxes first.

Empty cardboard and containers

Empty cardboard is a different choice: choose single empty boxes or tied bundles of 10 flattened boxes. Compacted bales have their own weight-based choices and require loading-dock access. A Storage bin choice covers the empty bin itself; ask us to confirm the contents if they are going too.

Furniture and other larger items

Add the actual larger item alongside your bags and boxes, such as a sofa, chair or mattress. It has its own price and preparation. Keep construction materials and items needing special handling out of ordinary household bags.

Bulk junk removal prices in Plainfield

First item / additional item

  • Trash bag$59 / $10
  • Filled household box$59 / $15
  • Bag of clothes & bedding$59 / $10
  • Empty cardboard box$59 / $5
  • 10 flattened cardboard boxes$79 / $20
  • Box of toys$89 / $29
  • Dumpster Bag$300 / $250

The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.

Choose my items

Ready for pickup

Bring the booked items together outside.

You handle sorting and getting things out of the home or building. We load and haul away the items on your booking from an accessible outdoor spot.

Book by 2pm at the pickup address for same-day pickup, using the dates shown at checkout. Pickup is booked for a day, not an exact arrival time. Confirm any short building-access window with us before booking.

Your place. One easy pickup plan.

A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.

Text us about your setup
  1. Count it before you book.

    Add the bags, boxes and separate larger items, then choose an available day. Have an unusual pile or uncertain contents? Send a photo before booking so we can help with the choices.

  2. Make the handoff easy.

    Bag or box small household items as much as possible. Keep the booked items together, separate from anything staying. Follow your confirmation for when they need to be outside and accessible.

  3. Show us what goes.

    Add photos and clear pickup-location notes on your order page. You do not need to be home when everything is outside and accessible. We send pickup updates and completion photos.

You’re in the loop.
Until it’s gone.

Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.

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Your pickup is booked.

You’re booked.

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The local disposal guide

What are your
local options?

Bulk junk removal in Plainfield: start with the item’s collection rules, then choose the arrangement that fits.

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Furniture and household bulky items

Accepted with preparation

Furniture is bulky waste in Plainfield, so it leaves by appointment through the utility or as a drop-off load at the transfer station, never on the regular trash route.

City cost & eligibility
No charge. Two standard bulk disposals per calendar year, per property location, are included with service for Plainfield property owners, and only the property owner may reserve an appointment. A drop-off load at the transfer station is billed by weight under the utility's published rate schedule, and an on-demand pickup carries its own published fee.
When & how
Call customer service at 908-226-2518 to book a bulk appointment. Appointments are first come, first served, and a second standard disposal can be requested after 90 days within the calendar year.
Get it ready
Keep the item whole and ready for a two person lift, and set it out only when the appointment is confirmed. For a drop-off trip, bring identification and proof of residency or property ownership, because the transfer station is open to Plainfield residents and property owners only.
City bulky waste program, mattress wrapping rule and appointment termsUtility bulky waste page with drop-off, out-of-program and on-demand chargesTransfer station location, hours, visitor rules, accepted streams and tire charges

Mattresses and box springs

Accepted with preparation

Mattresses are collected as bulky waste by appointment and accepted at the transfer station, and the utility will not pick up a mattress that is not wrapped in plastic.

City cost & eligibility
No charge. A mattress pickup counts as one of the two standard bulk disposals a year included with service for a Plainfield property location, reserved by the property owner only. A transfer station drop-off is billed by weight under the utility's published schedule instead.
When & how
Book the pickup first by calling 908-226-2518, then have the wrapped mattress ready before the crew arrives.
Get it ready
Wrap the mattress completely in plastic before the pickup, because an unwrapped mattress is not collected. Box springs travel with the mattress as bulky waste, and a drop-off trip needs identification and proof of residency or property ownership at the gate.
City bulky waste program, mattress wrapping rule and appointment termsUtility bulky waste page with drop-off, out-of-program and on-demand chargesTransfer station location, hours, visitor rules, accepted streams and tire charges

Kitchen appliances and air conditioners

Accepted with preparation

Kitchen appliances and air conditioners are on the City's bulky waste list, so they leave by appointment or as a drop-off load at the transfer station.

City cost & eligibility
No charge. An appliance pickup counts as one of the two standard bulk disposals a year included with service for a Plainfield property location, and the transfer station accepts appliances from residents and property owners with any load beyond the included allowance billed by weight.
When & how
Call 908-226-2518 for a bulky appointment, or bring the appliance to the transfer station during posted hours.
Get it ready
Remove the doors from every appliance before it is set out or dropped off, since the utility asks for that to protect small children. Automotive parts are not accepted at the transfer station.
City disposal guide for electronic, bulky, hazardous and vegetative wasteTransfer station location, hours, visitor rules, accepted streams and tire chargesCity bulky waste program, mattress wrapping rule and appointment terms

Bulky waste and oversized household items

Accepted with preparation

Anything that will not fit a container is bulky waste, collected by appointment or dropped at the transfer station, with two standard disposals a year included for a property location.

City cost & eligibility
No charge. Two standard bulk disposals per calendar year, per property location, are included with service for Plainfield property owners, arranged first come, first served and only by the property owner. A drop-off load is billed by weight, a car load of bulk material carries a published flat rate, and an on-demand pickup carries its own published fee.
When & how
Call 908-226-2518 to book an appointment, or use the transfer station during posted hours for a drop-off. On-demand pickups cover urgent situations under the published rules and fees.
Get it ready
Keep tires out of the regular route: rims must be removed, a household is limited to four tires per drop-off with a fifteen tire maximum, and car tires are billed per tire up to four before larger loads are billed by weight. Motor oil is taken separately at the transfer station, free to residential customers up to two gallons per visit.
City bulky waste program, mattress wrapping rule and appointment termsTransfer station location, hours, visitor rules, accepted streams and tire chargesCity disposal guide for electronic, bulky, hazardous and vegetative waste

The handoff matters

Right item.
Right place.

Know the transfer station gate rules

The Plainfield Environmental Resource Center at 95 Rock Avenue is open to Plainfield residents and property owners, who must show identification and proof of residency or property ownership. Contractors need a DEP sticker, posted vehicle weights apply, and cash, check, Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

Transfer station location, hours, visitor rules, accepted streams and tire charges

For your Dropcurb pickup

Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.

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Choose what fits

A few ways
to get it gone.

The right option depends on what you have, where it is and when you need the space back.

Outdoor pickup

Dropcurb

See your price, choose an available day and follow your pickup updates.

Price
Upfront item pricing. Loading, transportation and disposal included; applicable sales tax shown before payment.
Your part
Bring the selected items to an accessible outdoor spot. We load and haul them away.
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City of Plainfield solid waste services through the Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority, with Union County for household hazardous waste

Residential trash and recycling service

Plainfield properties with one to nine units that receive containers for twice weekly garbage and alternating recycling collection.

Cost & conditions
The base residential collection rate is not published on the service pages, and the published amounts in this guide cover bulk, drop-off and container services. Confirm the current collection rate and any cart charge with the utility at 908-226-2518.
Arrange it
Contact the utility to set up or change service, then follow the collection calendar for the alternating recycling weeks.

Properties with ten units or more, businesses and mixed-use buildings are served under a separate high density commercial contract, and a replacement or additional cart is charged under the utility's rules.

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City of Plainfield solid waste services through the Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority, with Union County for household hazardous waste

Standard bulk disposal appointment

Plainfield property owners with furniture, a mattress, appliances or similar items that cannot go in a container.

Cost & conditions
No charge. Two standard bulk disposals a year, counted as a collection or a drop-off, are included with service for each Plainfield property location and may be reserved by the property owner only.
Arrange it
Call customer service at 908-226-2518 and take the first available appointment, then have the items ready as the confirmation describes.

Appointments are first come, first served, the second standard disposal cannot be requested until 90 days have passed, and a mattress has to be wrapped in plastic before the crew arrives.

See the bulky waste service

City of Plainfield solid waste services through the Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority, with Union County for household hazardous waste

On-demand bulk pickup

Households that need a large item gone sooner than the standard bulk appointment allows.

Cost & conditions
$264 for for an on-demand bulk pickup scheduled by a Plainfield resident who does not use the utility's solid waste services. A household on the standard solid waste program asks the utility about its own on-demand rules and disposal fees, which are published separately from the flat rate for residents outside the program.
Arrange it
Call 908-226-2518 and describe the items so the utility can quote the right on-demand service.

On-demand service is for urgent disposal situations, and disposal fees can apply on top of the pickup arrangement.

See the on-demand terms

Taking it somewhere yourself?

Plainfield households can self-haul to the city-owned Plainfield Environmental Resource Center at 95 Rock Avenue, which is open to Plainfield residents and property owners with identification and proof of residency or ownership. Electronic waste is free there within a two item daily limit, furniture, mattresses and appliances are accepted as bulk waste at published per ton rates, and construction debris has its own per ton rate, while a vehicle from outside Plainfield pays a higher rate with a one ton minimum and rental vehicles are not allowed. Motor oil is taken free from residential customers up to two gallons per visit, tires need the rims removed and are billed and limited separately, and hazardous material such as paint, solvents, propane tanks, batteries and fluorescent bulbs goes to Union County's free household hazardous waste events instead. Transfer station location, hours, visitor rules, accepted streams and tire chargesCity disposal guide for electronic, bulky, hazardous and vegetative wasteUtility bulky waste page with drop-off, out-of-program and on-demand charges

Customer reviews

Less stuff. A lot less stress.

“Quick and easy pickup. I wasn’t home and they sent me a picture of the pickup. Good communication too.”

Paul H.Google review

“Easy to schedule, same or next day appt and excellent prices. Highly recommend!”

Kathleen S.Trustpilot review

Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.

Before you book

A few things
worth knowing.

Bulk junk removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Plainfield.

How much does bulk junk removal cost in Plainfield?

A trash bag is $59 as the first item and $10 additional. A filled household box is $59 as the first item. Add your actual items and quantities to see the combined price before booking. Loading, transportation and disposal are included; any applicable sales tax is shown before payment.

Can you pick up bags of junk today?

Book by 2pm in the pickup address’s local time for same-day pickup. Available dates appear at checkout. Have the booked bags and boxes outside and accessible according to your confirmation. You receive pickup updates and completion photos; the booking is for a day rather than an exact arrival time.

Do I count every object inside a bag or box?

No. Count the filled bags or boxes using the matching choice. Books and media go in Filled household box; clothes, bedding and shoes go in Bag of clothes & bedding; packed toys have a Box of toys choice. Empty cardboard is separate, with individual empty boxes and bundles of 10 flattened boxes. Heavy, oversized or unusual contents need a photo review before booking.

Can you pick up a small loose pile of household junk?

Yes. Estimate how many trash bags the small household pile would fill, and bag or box as much as possible. Select furniture and other larger items separately. There is no extra charge just because the pile is loose. Send a photo first if the count or contents are unclear. A household Dumpster Bag choice does not accept construction debris.

Can I book bags, boxes and furniture together?

Yes. Select the bags and boxes, then add each larger item using its own catalog choice. The booking shows one combined price for the selected items. Move everything to an accessible outdoor spot before pickup; indoor carrying and sorting are not included. Keep anything you want to retain apart from the booked items and identify what goes in your photos and notes.

How does a couch leave a Plainfield home?

By appointment. Bulky waste is never taken on the regular trash day, and only the property owner can reserve a pickup on a first come, first served basis, with two standard bulk disposals a year included per property location. The couch can also be dropped at the transfer station instead.Official guidance

Does a mattress have to be wrapped for pickup in Plainfield?

Yes. The utility will not pick up mattresses that are not wrapped in plastic, and it asks households to schedule the pickup first and then wrap the mattress completely in plastic before the crew arrives.Official guidance

What has to be done to an appliance before collection?

Remove the doors first. The transfer station asks that doors be removed from all appliances to protect children, and appliances are accepted there as bulk waste as well as through a scheduled bulky pickup.Official guidance

Where can an appliance go if no pickup is available?

The transfer station accepts appliances as bulk waste from Plainfield residents and property owners, with the doors removed first, and the load is billed by weight under the utility schedule. A scheduled bulky pickup is the other route, and it counts against the two standard bulk disposals included for the property location.Official guidance

What counts as bulky waste in Plainfield?

Furniture, tires, beds and mattresses, kitchen appliances, air conditioners, strollers, laundry baskets, vacuum cleaners, lawnmowers and hardcover books are on the City's list. Bulky waste is collected by appointment only and cannot go in the recycling or the regular trash.Official guidance

What if a move cannot wait for the standard bulk appointment?

Ask about an on-demand bulk pickup, which the utility offers for urgent disposal situations under published rules and fees. A Plainfield resident who does not use the utility's solid waste services has a published on-demand fee as well.Official guidance

How many bulky pickups come with Plainfield service?

Two standard bulk disposals are included per property location each calendar year, and the City counts a collection or a drop-off as one of them. Only the property owner can book the appointment, the second standard disposal can be requested after 90 days, and urgent jobs use the on-demand service with its own published fee.Official guidance

What can never go in a Plainfield trash or recycling container?

Electronic waste, bulky items and hazardous material. The City's hazardous examples include aerosol cans, wet or latex paint, fluorescent bulbs, syringes, school lab waste, motor oil and spent filters, smoke detectors, propane tanks, medication and helium tanks, all of which go to a Union County household hazardous waste event instead.Official guidance

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