Construction Debris Removal in Columbus, Ohio
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
For small-to-medium debris volumes, curbside pickup can be faster than renting a dumpster.
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How construction debris removal works in Columbus
Curb it
Place your construction debris at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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Select your item, see the exact price ($109), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Columbus. 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 Columbus?
Construction debris removal starts at $109 for curb-ready small-job debris.
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of a construction debris in Columbus
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
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 Columbus?
- • Small renovation cleanup
- • Drywall, lumber, and tile scraps
- • Garage project debris haul-away
- • Post-contractor cleanup overflow
Does Columbus pick up construction debris?
Junk removal in Columbus, OH starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city offers free Bulk Collection, but you must schedule online through 311 or call (614) 645-3111 — no items are collected without an appointment, and waits run 7-14 days.
City program details: Columbus Bulk Collection. Schedule online through 311 or call (614) 645-3111. No items collected without scheduling. Wait: 7-14 days. Free for residents. SWACO manages Franklin County waste disposal.
Columbus requires scheduling all bulk collection through 311 or (614) 645-3111 — no items collected without a reservation, and waits run 7-14 days. SWACO manages Franklin County waste — the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill charges a $5 minimum for residential loads, with tipping fees prorated for loads under 1 ton. Landfill hours: Mon-Fri 5 AM-5 PM, Sat 6 AM-noon. OSU campus area generates huge seasonal demand during move-in/move-out periods (August and May). Average Columbus junk removal: $228-$239 (Homeyou). Fire Dawgs Junk Removal: $99+ with eco-friendly donation focus. Two Men and a Junk Truck: $99+ with same-day availability. Junk King Columbus: volume-based pricing with free estimates. College HUNKS: on-site estimates, full-service. LoadUp: $79/item. 1-800-GOT-JUNK: $150-$400+ with mandatory in-person estimate. JunkStart offers pay-by-weight pricing. German Village and Short North's historic district regulations restrict curbside placement timing and location.
Dropcurb picks up construction debris same-day in Columbus for $109 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Columbus bulk collection is free — but requires 311 scheduling and up to 2 weeks.
No bulk items are collected without scheduling through 311 or calling (614) 645-3111. With 906,000+ residents competing for pickup slots, Short North and German Village residents wait 7-14 days. SWACO's landfill is open limited hours and requires your own truck. OSU campus area move-outs overwhelm the system every spring and fall.
7-14 days
Bulk collection wait time
906,528
Residents sharing the system
$5 min
SWACO landfill self-haul fee
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 Columbus residents choose Dropcurb for construction debris removal
Columbus's 311 scheduling requires a reservation and a 7-14 day wait. Dropcurb starts at $79 — same-day, no reservation needed. $20 cheaper than Fire Dawgs' $99 minimum, half the cost of 1-800-GOT-JUNK's $150+ starting price. In a market averaging $228-$239, Dropcurb is the affordable no-hassle option.
Serving Short North, German Village, Clintonville, Worthington, Upper Arlington, Bexley, and 2 more neighborhoods in Columbus.
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