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Construction Debris Removal in New York City, New York

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 New York City

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 New York City. 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 New York City?

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 New York City

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 New York City?

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

Does New York City pick up construction debris?

Junk removal in New York City starts at $79 with Dropcurb. DSNY provides free large item curbside removal — no appointment needed, just set out up to 6 items on your regular collection day. But mattresses must be bagged, CFC appliances need a separate 311 request, and e-waste is banned from curbside entirely.

City program details: DSNY large item curbside removal — free for all NYC residents. As of 2024, pick-up appointments are no longer offered or required. Place up to 6 large items at the curb on your regular collection day. Mattresses and box springs must be sealed in a plastic bag or encasement. CFC appliances (fridges, freezers, window AC units) still require a separate 311 request for Freon recovery. E-waste (TVs, computers, monitors) is banned from curbside trash — must go to SAFE Disposal events or e-waste drop-off sites.

DSNY eliminated bulk pickup appointments — residents now place up to 6 large items at the curb on their regular collection day at no charge. The catch: mattresses and box springs must be sealed in a plastic bag or encasement (available at hardware stores for $5-15). CFC appliances (fridges, freezers, window ACs) still require a separate 311 request for Freon recovery. NYC bans all e-waste from curbside trash — TVs, computers, and monitors must go to SAFE Disposal events (scheduled by borough, check nyc.gov/safedisposal) or permanent drop-off sites. Full-truck junk removal in NYC runs $500-$1,000 from traditional services. Flat Rate Junk Removal charges $0.85 per cubic foot. 1-800-GOT-JUNK serves all five boroughs at $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates. LoadUp starts at $79/item plus service area fee. Junkluggers NYC uses volume-based pricing. The real cost of DIY disposal: a U-Haul rental ($89) plus 4 hours of your time at NYC's effective wage ($28/hour) totals $201 in opportunity cost. NYC Sanitation Convenience Centers accept furniture and bulk items for free but require self-transport — most are in outer boroughs with limited hours.

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

DSNY takes your bulk items for free — if you follow every rule.

Bag your mattress. File a separate request for that old fridge. Find a SAFE Disposal event for the TV. Stick to 6 items per collection day. For 8.3 million residents sharing DSNY capacity across five boroughs, the free system works — until you need something gone today, or have more than 6 items, or own electronics.

6 items

DSNY max per collection day

$500+

Full-truck junk removal in NYC

$79

Dropcurb same-day per item

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 New York City residents choose Dropcurb for construction debris removal

DSNY's free pickup has rules: bag your mattress, file a separate CFC request, find your own e-waste solution. And you're limited to 6 items on your regular trash day. Dropcurb starts at $79 per item — same-day, no mattress bag needed, no separate appliance requests, e-waste included. In a city where 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150+ just to show up and estimate, and a full truck runs $500-$1,000, Dropcurb is the affordable middle ground between free-but-complicated DSNY and expensive full-service.

Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Financial District, and 3 more neighborhoods in New York City.

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