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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.

Same-day pickup available — book by 12pm for today's window

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How construction debris removal works in Columbus

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 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.

$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 Columbus

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 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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