Serving Ithaca, NY
Ithaca DPW says 7-14 business days for bulk pickup.
$79 Flat Rate for Single Items
Ithaca DPW Bulk Item Pickup serves the city by request with 7-14 business day delays. Cornell Campus and Collegetown residents know that two weeks might as well be two months when you need fast results.
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Cities Covered
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States Served
Same-Day
Pickup Available
$50
No-Show Guarantee
Haul it out. Nobody comes in.
Know your price before you book.
Book today. Gone by tonight.
Leave it outside. You don't even need to be home.
Done in 60 seconds. No phone calls.
Real local haulers, verified and insured.
Get rid of your junk in 3 easy steps
Book online
Select your items, see your exact price, and confirm. About 60 seconds.
Leave it curbside
Place items at the curb by noon. No need to be home.
Gone by tonight
A local hauler picks up same-day. We text you a photo of your clear curb.
Gone. Whatever it is.
First item from $79 · Additional items from $19 each
Your old couch
Sofas, sectionals, recliners — the big stuff that's been in the way since the new one arrived. Wheel it to the curb. A hauler picks it up, same day.
Your old mattress
Mattress, box spring, or both — we take them all. No awkward hallway maneuvering required. Just curb it and it's gone.
Your old appliances
Fridge, washer, dryer, stove — too heavy to move, too big to trash. Curb it and a hauler makes it disappear.
Your old furniture
Desks, dressers, bookshelves, nightstands. Clearing a whole room or just swapping one piece — curb it and it's handled.
Your junk pile
Boxes, bags, the random stuff you've been meaning to deal with. If you can drag it to the curb, we'll make it disappear.
Ithaca's bulk pickup has limits — we don't
The DPW's free service takes 7-14 business days with item restrictions. Tompkins County Recycling Center charges $25-40 per load for self-haul, and 1-800-GOT-JUNK provides faster service at $150-$600+ depending on your load size.
City program — by request collection with item restrictions.
Wait time: 7-14 business days · Only runs by request · Item restrictions apply · free for residents
Drive to the nearest transfer station or landfill.
Need a truck · Load it yourself · Limited hours · Immediate disposal · Accepts most materials
National franchise with on-site estimates.
Must be home · $150+ minimum · On-site pricing · 2-3 day wait · Well-known brand · Full-service
Independent operators via Craigslist or Thumbtack.
Inconsistent pricing · No insurance · Quality varies · Often cheaper · Flexible
Curbside pickup. Book online in 60 seconds. Same-day service. No crew in your home.
✓ Instant pricing · ✓ Same-day · ✓ $50 guarantee · ✓ No home entry
Items Ithaca won’t pick up — but we will
✓ Appliances (fridges, washers, dryers, AC units)·✓ Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers)·✓ Tires (up to 4)
Does Ithaca offer free bulk pickup?
Yes. Ithaca DPW Bulk Item Pickup. Frequency: By request. Wait: 7-14 business days. Fees: free for residents
Same-day pickup available
It's been sitting there
long enough.
Enter your address for an instant price. Flat rates, no estimates, no crew in your home.
What customers say about junk removal in Ithaca
BEFORE
AFTER“We had an ordinance violation and called to have the trash removed. They responded and were able to pick up same day and did an excellent job! Definitely recommend.”
BEFORE
AFTER“I was able to book an appointment online, and the process was seamless. Great communications throughout! I’ll definitely do it again when I do more cleaning up.”
“I am so happy to have found Dropcurb. They offered easy scheduling with same-day pick up at an affordable price. I will definitely be using them again.”
“Easy to schedule online, they came when they said they would, and the price was reasonable.”
“Was a great experience, easy service. Will do business with again.”
“Great experience. Quick pickup of my furniture I needed to dispose of at a good price! Definitely will use them again in the future.”
Serving all of Ithaca, NY
We pick up from every neighborhood and zip code in Ithaca and surrounding areas.
Neighborhoods we serve
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What we pick up in Ithaca
Mattress Removal
From $79
Any size mattress or box spring. Leave it curbside, we handle the rest. Most cities restrict mattresses from regular trash — we take them same-day.
Couch Removal
From $79
Sectionals, recliners, loveseats, sleeper sofas. No disassembly needed — just get it to the curb. Picked up the same day you book.
Furniture Removal
From $79
Desks, dressers, tables, bookshelves, bed frames. One item or a full room clearout. Flat-rate pricing with no hidden fees.
Appliance Removal
From $79
Refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens. We handle Freon-containing units and ensure proper recycling compliance.
E-Waste Disposal
From $79
TVs, monitors, computers, printers. Most curbside programs reject electronics — we pick them up and route to certified recyclers.
Exercise Equipment
From $79
Treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, stationary bikes. Heavy and awkward to move — just get it to the curb, we handle the rest.
Bulk Junk Removal
From $79
Multiple items in one pickup. Garage cleanouts, move-out piles, post-renovation debris. Add items to your order for a clear price upfront.
Outdoor Items
From $79
Patio furniture, grills, hot tub shells, swing sets. Outdoor items the city won't touch — we pick them up same-day.
Junk removal questions in Ithaca
About Dropcurb
You pay when you book. Your price is locked in — the amount you see is the amount you pay. No surprise fees, no tipping expected. If your items aren't picked up, you get a full refund plus a $50 credit.