Bulk Junk Removal in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
When you have a pile of mixed junk — from a garage cleanout, move-out, renovation, or just years of accumulation — your options are: city bulk pickup (free but limited), renting a dumpster ($250–500 for 3–7 days), self-hauling multiple loads to the dump ($30–80 per trip), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($79+ depending on items, same day), or hiring a traditional junk removal crew ($200–800+).
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How junk removal works in Albuquerque
Curb it
Place your junk at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Albuquerque. 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 junk removal cost in Albuquerque?
Bulk junk removal through Dropcurb starts at $79 for the first item, with additional items from +$19 (small) to +$59 (heavy). A typical garage cleanout with 5–8 items runs $150–250. Traditional junk removal companies charge $200–$800+ based on truck volume — meaning you pay for space even if your items are light. Dumpster rentals cost $250–500 but you do all the loading yourself. City bulk pickup is free but won't take everything.
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
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How to prepare your junk for pickup
- ✓ Stack or pile items neatly at the curb. Use bags or boxes for small loose items. Keep the pile accessible from the street.
- ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
- ✓ No need to be home
When do you need junk removal in Albuquerque?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Albuquerque pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in Albuquerque, NM starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management offers large item pickup — schedule through cabq.gov. Three convenience centers accept drop-offs for $5.25/load. For same-day service without scheduling waits, Dropcurb picks up from your curb with instant online pricing.
City program details: City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management — schedule large item pick-up through cabq.gov or call Solid Waste. Three convenience centers accept excess trash, yard waste, and large items for $5.25/load (including tax). Commercial customers pay $59.31. Large item pickup also available for $59.31 fee. Southwest Landfill accepts heavier loads at per-ton rates plus environmental fee ($10) and sales tax.
City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management handles large item pickup — schedule through cabq.gov. The additional pickup fee is $59.31 for large items. Three convenience centers accept excess trash, yard waste, and large items for $5.25/load (including tax). Commercial customers pay $59.31 at convenience centers. Loads must be tarped and secured — untarped loads incur additional cleanup fees. Southwest Landfill charges per-ton rates plus $10 environmental fee plus sales tax (disposed weight of 500 lbs is typical). Junk King Albuquerque (505-257-6437) serves ABQ, Bosque Farms, Cedar Crest, Corrales, Edgewood, Los Lunas, Moriarty, Placitas, Rio Rancho, Sandia Park, and Tijeras — free estimates, volume-based pricing. Albuquerque Junk Removal & Hauling is a local specialist. Average Albuquerque junk removal costs $239-$250 per job (Homeyou, Jan 2026, 5,045 projects). 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires in-person estimates at $150-$600+. LoadUp charges $79/item plus service area fee.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Albuquerque for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
City pickup costs $59.31. Convenience centers need a truck and tarp.
Albuquerque's large item pickup through cabq.gov runs $59.31 per pickup with scheduling delays. Three convenience centers charge $5.25/load but you need your own vehicle, and untarped loads mean extra cleanup fees. For 565,000 residents, Dropcurb offers same-day curbside pickup at $79 — only $20 more than the city fee.
$59.31
City large item pickup fee
$5.25
Convenience center per load
$239-$250
Average ABQ junk removal cost
What happens to your junk after pickup
Bulk junk is sorted at the facility into recyclable, donatable, and disposable categories. Metals, wood, cardboard, and plastics are separated for recycling. Usable items (furniture, working electronics, household goods) are donated to local charities when possible. Construction debris like drywall, lumber, and concrete is processed at specialized construction & demolition recycling facilities. Items that can't be recycled or donated are disposed of at licensed solid waste facilities. Our haulers make every effort to minimize landfill waste.
Why Albuquerque residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
Albuquerque's large item pickup costs $59.31 and requires scheduling through cabq.gov. Convenience centers charge $5.25/load but you need a truck and tarp. Junk King ABQ requires phone calls for quotes. Dropcurb starts at $79 with instant online pricing — same-day pickup from Old Town to Northeast Heights to the Westside.
Serving Old Town, Nob Hill, Northeast Heights, Westside, Foothills, North Valley, and 4 more neighborhoods in Albuquerque.
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