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Serving Rochester, NY

Same-Day Curbside Junk Removal in Rochester

Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.

See your price instantly. Book in 60 seconds. Set it at the curb and it's gone — same day.

Price locked at bookingNo home entrySame-day pickup

1,000+

Cities covered

50

States served

Nationwide

Same-day

Pickup available

5.0

Google Reviews

59+ five-star

Three things no in-home junk crew can match.

Couch$79
Queen Mattress$79
Box Spring$79
Refrigerator$104
Washer$104
Dryer$104
Treadmill$79
Sectional$109
Dresser$79
TV$79
Desk$79
Recliner$79
Elliptical$79
Bookshelf$79
Dishwasher$104
Grill$79
Patio Set$99
Loveseat$79
Nightstand$79
Hot Tub$249
Your exact total — before you book

Transparent pricing

See the price. Then decide.

Pick your items and see the exact total in real-time. No on-site estimates, no upcharges at the truck.

$79

Dropcurb

$200

In-home haulers

Why we’re cheaper

We never step inside.

In-home haulers charge for stairs, drywall risk, a crew. We work from the curb — one hauler, one truck, half the price.

Booked

10:47am

En Route

2:15pm

Done

5:22pm

Same-day pickup

Booked by noon, gone by evening.

You don’t need to be home. No 4-hour window. We text a photo the moment your items are picked up.

Three steps. Done by tonight.

9:41

Dropcurb

Your pickup

Couch

Standard sofa

$79

Queen mattress

+ $29 add-on

+$29

Dresser

+ $29 add-on

+$29
Total
$0$79$108$137
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Why junk removal in Rochester costs less with Dropcurb.

We stay at the curb. No stairs, no drywall, no crew inside. Here’s exactly where the savings come from.

Average single-item pickup

1-800-GOT-JUNK$200
Dropcurb$79

You save

~$121

Same item. Same result. We just skip the parts you don’t need.

$40

No in-home labor

Curbside pickup takes 5 minutes. Hauling the same couch from a living room takes 45.

$30

No entry liability

In-home crews carry premium insurance for scuffed walls and broken banisters. We don't — we never touch your house.

$25

No dispatch overhead

No 2-4 hour arrival window, no on-site estimate. The exact price shows before you book.

$26

No phone-sales team

Book online in 60 seconds. No dispatcher, no sales call. That overhead disappears.

Savings estimates based on typical single-item pickup. Actual pricing in Rochester, NY starts at $79 — 1-800-GOT-JUNK and College HUNKS typically quote $200–$450.

Flat prices in Rochester. Every item.

First item includes the pickup fee. Each additional item is a flat add-on. No hourly rates, no truck-volume math, no on-site estimates.

Mattress Removal

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$79first item · +$29 each more

Mattress removal in Rochester starts at $79 with Dropcurb, and you can book online in about 60 seconds, set it out curbside, and get same-day pickup in most ZIP codes. Mattress removal demand in Rochester spikes during May to September move-outs and spring cleanouts after the city's long snow season, when bulky items pile up in neighborhoods like Park Avenue, South Wedge, and 19th Ward. The City of Rochester allows mattresses as bulk refuse on normal collection day, but bulky pickups routed through 311 can still run into seasonal backlogs, so timing is not always predictable when you need a mattress gone fast. Monroe County's ecopark helps with specialty recycling, but it does not accept bagged garbage and only operates limited public hours (Wednesday 1:00 PM-6:30 PM and Saturday 7:30 AM-1:00 PM), which creates extra trips for many households. Dropcurb closes that gap with curbside mattress removal, no in-home appointment, and clear checkout pricing before you pay. A Plus Junk Removal lists a $149 king mattress pickup in Rochester, while Dropcurb mattress removal starts at $79 for straightforward curbside jobs.

Couch Removal

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$79first item · +$29 each more

Couch removal in Rochester starts at $79 with Dropcurb, and you can book in about 60 seconds online, set the couch at the curb, and get same-day pickup without waiting at home. Rochester couch removal demand spikes around spring move-outs and lease turnover in neighborhoods like Park Avenue and South Wedge, where older duplexes and narrow stairwells make it hard to keep a bulky sofa inside once a new one is on the way. If you miss your window, the City of Rochester requires bulk items at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on your collection day and many residents still need a separate 311 bulky-item request, which creates delays during peak cleanout months. Monroe County ecopark is useful for specialty recycling, but it is self-haul only and does not solve same-day couch removal when you need the item gone before a delivery, inspection, or code notice. Dropcurb closes that gap with curbside-only couch removal, guaranteed upfront pricing, no in-home crew, and real-time confirmation when pickup is complete. LoadUp advertises couch removal in Rochester starting at $75 (with a $5 curbside discount on some bookings), but Dropcurb starts at $79 with the same no-call booking flow and no quote callback loop.

Furniture Removal

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$79first item · +$29 each more

Furniture removal in Rochester, NY starts at $79 with Dropcurb, book online in about 60 seconds, leave the items curbside, and get same-day pickup without appointment windows. Furniture removal demand is high in Rochester because moving season and student turnover around neighborhoods like Park Avenue and the 19th Ward create short cleanup deadlines where people need old couches, dressers, and bed frames gone fast. Rochester's own refuse rules allow bulk furniture at the curb on collection day, but that still depends on your route timing and what the city accepts that week, which creates gaps when you miss pickup or have multiple large pieces to clear at once. Monroe County ecopark is useful for specialty recycling, but it does not accept bagged garbage and requires you to self-haul, which is friction if you are clearing a full apartment. Dropcurb keeps furniture removal simple in Rochester with fixed per-item pricing, no in-home entry, and photo-confirmed completion by a verified local hauler. Competitor pricing in market results is typically higher or quote-first, for example LoadUp furniture removal in Rochester starts at $89 while Dropcurb furniture removal starts at $79 with instant checkout instead of waiting on callbacks.

Appliance Recycling

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$104first item · +$29 each more

Appliance recycling in Rochester starts at $104 with Dropcurb ($79 pickup + $25 appliance recycling fee), and you can book online in about 60 seconds instead of calling around for quotes. Appliance recycling is one of the biggest pain points in Rochester because move-outs and replacement deliveries pile up fast in neighborhoods like Park Avenue and South Wedge, especially when people need old units gone before the new one arrives. City of Rochester rules require appliance doors and latches to be removed before curb setout, and Monroe County ecopark lists a $20 fee for refrigerant-containing units like refrigerators, freezers, and ACs, so do-it-yourself appliance recycling can still mean prep work, transport, and line time. Dropcurb handles appliance recycling from your curb with same-day routing, no home entry, and live text updates so you know exactly when pickup is complete. Local competitor A Plus lists $129 for the first appliance and $69 for each additional unit, plus a quote-first flow for larger loads, while Dropcurb starts at $104 and shows exact pricing before checkout. If you want appliance recycling in Rochester without a dump run, this is the fastest path.

TV Removal

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$99first item · +$19 each more

TV removal in Rochester starts at $99 with Dropcurb ($79 pickup plus a $20 e-waste recycling fee), and you can book online in about 60 seconds instead of calling around for a quote. TV removal demand in Rochester spikes during spring move-outs and home upgrades in neighborhoods like Park Avenue, South Wedge, and NOTA, where older apartments and narrow stairwells make it harder to store broken flatscreens while waiting on city schedules. Rochester and Monroe County rules are clear that electronics cannot go in regular curbside trash, and the county states it is illegal to discard e-waste in the trash, so households need a dedicated TV removal path that actually matches their timing. Ecopark does offer free electronics recycling at 10 Avion Drive, but the site runs limited public hours, Wednesday 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM and Saturday 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM, which often forces extra trips and weekday juggling. Dropcurb fills that gap with same-day curbside TV removal, no in-home entry, and fixed checkout pricing before pickup. LoadUp advertises Rochester TV disposal starting at $82, while Dropcurb TV removal starts at $99 with clear booking flow and no phone-call estimate step.

Construction Debris Removal

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$109first item · +$59 each more

Same-day pickup for bagged/light construction debris from $109.

E-Waste Disposal

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$99first item · +$19 each more

TVs, monitors, computers, printers, and other electronics. Monroe County law makes it illegal to dispose of electronics curbside — the ecopark offers free electronics recycling but requires you to drive there. Dropcurb picks up from your curb instead.

Exercise Equipment Removal

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$109first item · +$59 each more

Treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, stationary bikes, home gyms. Heavy and awkward — get it to the curb and we handle the rest.

Bulk Junk Removal

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$79first item · +$29 each more

Multiple items in one pickup. Garage cleanouts, move-out piles, post-renovation debris. Add items to your order and see the total price upfront.

Rochester's bulk pickup has limits — we don't

Rochester's DPW handles weekly refuse but bulky items require a separate 311 request (call 585-428-5990 outside city limits) with seasonal wait times. Bins must be at the curb by 6:30 AM on collection day. Monroe County Ecopark accepts specialty recycling and hazardous waste for free — electronics recycling is FREE with no appointment needed, and it is illegal to dispose of electronics curbside per Monroe County law. Ecopark charges $5-$40 per tire (fees increased 1/1/2026, limit 4 tires per visit) and fees for Freon appliances, but does NOT accept bagged garbage, construction waste, carpet, or pool liners. Ecopark hours: Wednesday 1:00 PM-6:30 PM, Saturday 7:30 AM-1:00 PM. A Plus Junk Removal (rochesternyjunkremoval.com, 585-747-9342) starts at $129 for a single pickup ($149 king mattress), $299 for a quarter-truck, roll-off dumpsters $300-350 plus $80/ton over 1 ton. Full Service Junk Removal (585-750-6914) offers fast free quotes via call or text. Junk King Rochester offers text-a-photo estimates. RPM Cleanouts is a top-rated local cleanout specialist. Remove and Go is well-reviewed for full cleanouts — recommended by locals on Reddit. Labor Gods Cleanout & Junk Removal is well-reviewed for full cleanouts. Average Rochester junk removal costs $225-236 per job per Homeyou (2,341 local projects, Feb 2026 data). 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+. LoadUp starts at $79 per item plus service area fee.

OptionPrice
Rochester City Bulk Pickup (311)

On-demand bulky item pickup through 311. Wait varies by season.

2-3 week waits in peak season · Must call 311 · Item restrictions apply · Free for residents · City-run service

Free for residents
Monroe County Ecopark

County drop-off for Monroe County residents only — no appointment needed. Accepts specialty recycling, electronics (FREE), hazardous household waste. Does NOT accept bagged garbage, construction waste, carpet, or pool liners. Tire fees $5-$40 per tire (increased 1/1/2026), limit 4 tires per visit. Credit/debit only. Hours: Wed 1-6:30 PM, Sat 7:30 AM-1 PM.

No bagged garbage or construction waste · Must self-haul · Credit/debit only · Only open 2 days/week (Wed + Sat) · Free for most items including electronics · No appointment needed · Accepts hazardous household waste

Free (tires $5-$40 each, Freon appliance fees)
A Plus Junk Removal

Local full-service junk removal at 1249 Ridgeway Ave, Ste Z, Rochester (585-747-9342). Volume-based pricing — how much room items take up in their 16-yard dumpster truck. $129 single-item minimum, $149 king mattress, $299 quarter-truck. Roll-off dumpsters $300-350 plus $80/ton over 1 ton. 7-day availability. Accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, cryptocurrency.

$129 minimum ($50 more than Dropcurb) · Must call or text for quote · Volume-based for larger loads · Local Maplewood business · Same-day available · Multiple payment options · Strong Yelp reviews (10+ reviews)

$129 – $500+
Remove and Go

Local Rochester junk removal with strong community reputation. Good for commercial and residential cleanouts.

Must call for pricing · No online booking · Well-regarded locally · Commercial and residential

Quote-based
Junk King Rochester

National franchise in Rochester. Text-a-photo estimates. Eco-friendly disposal with donation focus.

No online pricing · Volume-based (pay for truck space) · Quote required · Text-a-photo quotes · Eco-friendly · Dumpster rental available

Volume-based
Junk Removal Plus (Rochester)

Affordable per-item junk removal in Rochester. Price drops with more items.

Limited availability · Smaller operation · Low starting price · Per-item pricing · Discounts for multiple items

$75 – $180
1-800-GOT-JUNK

National franchise with on-site estimates.

Must be home · $150+ minimum · On-site pricing · 2-3 day wait · Well-known brand · Full-service

$150 – $600+
LoadUp

Online marketplace with upfront per-item pricing. Additional items start at $15.

Contractor reliability varies · Service area fee possible · Online pricing · $79 starting price

$79+ per item
RPM Cleanouts

Local Rochester cleanout specialist. Strong Yelp ratings. Full-service residential and commercial cleanouts with same-day availability.

Must call for pricing · No per-item online pricing · Quote varies by job · Highly rated on Yelp · Same-day available · Full cleanout service

Quote-based
Labor Gods Cleanout & Junk Removal

Rochester area cleanout and junk removal service. Top 10 on Yelp for free junk removal alternatives.

Phone-based quoting · No online pricing · Smaller operation · Well-reviewed · Full cleanout service · Flexible scheduling

Quote-based
Full Service Junk Removal

Rochester junk removal with fast free quotes via call or text (585-750-6914). Same-day service available.

Must call or text for pricing · No online booking · Smaller operation · Fast free quotes · Text for estimate · Same-day available

Quote-based
Dropcurb

Curbside pickup. Book online in 60 seconds. Same-day service. No crew in your home.

✓ Instant pricing · ✓ Same-day · ✓ $50 guarantee · ✓ No home entry

$79

Items Rochester won’t pick up — but we will

Appliances (fridges, washers, dryers, AC units)· Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers — illegal to dispose curbside in Monroe County)· Tires (up to 4 — ecopark fees increased 1/1/2026)

Does Rochester offer free bulk pickup?

Yes. Rochester offers weekly refuse collection with on-demand bulky item pickup via 311 or the city website. White Trash Disposal & Recycling handles weekly collection with bulk/special pickup options. Monroe County operates the Mill Seat Landfill and ecopark for residential drop-offs (no bagged garbage at ecopark). The High Acres Landfill (Waste Management) serves the greater Rochester region.

Google Reviews

Rated 5.0 stars across 59+ verified Google reviews.

Real customers across 19 states — including Rochester, NY and nearby cities. Verified on Google.

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Awesome experience. Roger was amiable and efficient.

Geoffrey LordiGuide
12 mins ago · 40 reviews

Partnering with Dropcurb included a seamless pickup and an all around smooth process, fast responses via text message…

Taylor Kjos
5 hours ago · 6 reviews

I used Dropcurb to pick up an old elliptical that heavy trash wouldn't pick up. They came within a couple of hours…

Pehler Travel
5 hours ago · 10 reviews

Simple flat rate, competitive price, easy usage, and fast friendly service. Would highly recommend the service.

Cyphix
3 days ago · 3 reviews

Great experience with curbside pickup. Jack was flexible with rescheduling and gave us great communication, with a heads up…

Genevieve
4 days ago

Steve arrived with an extra hand and was incredibly friendly. He completed the job swiftly, leaving me thoroughly satisfied. I'm definitely going to use Dropcurb in the future.

Jonathan Stephenson
4 days ago · 3 reviews

Fast, cheap, and prompt!

David Holmes
6 days ago

My wife and I needed to get our mattress and box spring removed ASAP…

Craig McClellan
7 days ago · 2 reviews

First time customer. Extremely responsive and an easy process. Felt too good to be true! Would definitely recommend.

Holly Horton
1 week ago · 2 reviews

Great experience all around. We had been quoted $400 to haul away our old sectional. I found Dropcurb online, called…

Ed KellerGuide
3 weeks ago · 32 reviews

Very prompt and helpful. Courteous too!

Stephanie Beaulieu
3 weeks ago · 3 reviews

These guys are awesome! I called around 10:30 in the morning and by 12:30 they were here to pick the stuff up. No hassle, no fuss. I love these guys and will definitely use them again.

Jenny TennantGuide
3 weeks ago · 18 reviews

Excellent service, really easy process, and it saved me money, time, and worries.

Valeria Olmedo
3 weeks ago · 2 reviews

It's been a pleasure to deal with Dropcurb. The price was reasonable, the pickup was on time, and the driver was so nice. I will definitely use them again.

Sharon BallGuide
3 weeks ago · 22 reviews

Real quick easy sign up. Really fast pickup. Definitely would go this route again!

R. H.
4 weeks ago · 7 reviews

Great service. I can just order this on a whim and not have to think about it. It's done, gone, and reliable. So much easier than stressing about it.

Tyler Good
4 weeks ago · 5 reviews

Really appreciate how easy it was to communicate with this company. Would definitely recommend!

Sarah A.
4 weeks ago · 6 reviews

Great job! So nice to just have the junk gone with little effort on my part!

Heather L.
5 weeks ago · 5 reviews

Great experience start to finish. Website was very easy to navigate and schedule a pickup. Items were gone with a picture verification via text the very next day. An A+ company.

Cory BickhamGuide
5 weeks ago · 13 reviews

Had to get rid of stuff in my basement and these guys came and did a great job.

DJ Wanesti
6 weeks ago · 8 reviews

I had a fantastic experience with Dropcurb on my last appliance pickup. Jack, the owner, was great to work with — very responsive…

Joe LiebkeGuide
6 weeks ago · 12 reviews

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.

Steve Bilsbury
10 weeks ago · 14 reviews

Very good people to work with, very responsive and quick.

Jovan Holmes
3 hours ago

Excellent and on-time service!

Jeremy Zacks
5 hours ago

Quick response, prompt payment.

K. H.
3 days ago · 4 reviews

Had a sofa to remove and my garbage company said to leave it on the curb and they'd pick it up within the next 3 weeks…

Jared Frederickson
3 days ago · 10 reviews

Very easy pickup and disposal — absolutely love working with them!

Steve Fites
4 days ago

So easy to collaborate with friends and family to get those mattresses out of storage and disposed of properly for a decent cost! Winning with this company!

Ann Lindstrom
5 days ago · 4 reviews

Amazing experience. We booked the day before and Jack was super communicative. We had time constraints and had to refund…

Zhengyuan Ma
7 days ago · 4 reviews

We needed a treadmill disposed of and Dropcurb was the best price by FAR…

Michelle Bennett
1 week ago · 11 reviews

Easy schedule, easy pay, and it was gone on schedule!

Leslie Lucas
2 weeks ago · 6 reviews

Super easy process! I left my items out by the curb and they were gone quickly. Really appreciated the text and photo confirmation once the job was finished.

Courtney Burton
3 weeks ago · 7 reviews

These guys were amazing — a way better deal than 1-800-GOT-JUNK!

Shef Osborn
3 weeks ago · 3 reviews

Great communication and support! Highly recommend.

Adam Zimmerman
3 weeks ago · 5 reviews

For those with poor county or city bulk trash pick up service, this is a great reasonable solution.

Nancy Turnbeaugh
3 weeks ago · 9 reviews

Great service! Same day! Courteous pick up people! Highly recommend!

Sean H.
4 weeks ago · 3 reviews

Excellent service, extremely good communication. Let me know exactly what to expect and what times to have my items at the curb…

Jason ChristensenGuide
4 weeks ago · 8 reviews

Fast, friendly and great communication with an easy to use website. Definitely would recommend and use their services again.

Faye Lin
4 weeks ago

Quick and efficient!

Chad Gielow
5 weeks ago · 4 reviews

The team was extremely accommodating even when we had more trash than expected. They went above and beyond for us and I'd absolutely use them again!

Colin S.Guide
5 weeks ago · 13 reviews

Great work. I called and they came so quickly. And they cleaned up. I'll definitely use them again.

B. J.
6 weeks ago

We needed to get rid of couches that donations would not respond to. I didn't want to pay the astronomical prices other companies quoted…

Christina Wells
6 weeks ago · 11 reviews

The service was great! They even picked up on the same day. Would definitely recommend!

Ashleigh Strong
6 weeks ago

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. Thank you, Dropcurb!

Kim Satterfield
10 weeks ago · 6 reviews

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Serving all of Rochester, NY

We pick up from every neighborhood and zip code in Rochester and surrounding areas.

Neighborhoods we serve

Park AvenueSouth WedgeNOTA (Neighborhood of the Arts)Upper MonroeHighland Park19th WardCharlotteMaplewoodCorn HillSwillburg+ all of Rochester

Zip codes

1460414605146061460714608146091461014611146121461314614146151461614617146181461914620146211462214623+4 more

FAQ

Junk removal in Rochester — questions answered

Everything homeowners ask before booking their first pickup. Tap any question to expand.

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Dropcurb starts at $79 for single-item curbside pickup in Rochester. Each additional item adds $19-$59 depending on size. A couch is typically $79. A mattress runs $94 (includes a $15 disposal fee). A refrigerator is $129 (includes a $25 recycling fee). Traditional junk removal companies in Rochester like 1-800-GOT-JUNK charge $200-$450 for the same items because they send a crew into your home. With Dropcurb, you see the exact total before booking — no estimates, no hidden fees.