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Bulk Junk Removal in Lima, Ohio

Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.

When you have a pile of mixed junk — from a garage cleanout, move-out, renovation, or just years of accumulation — your options are: city bulk pickup (free but limited), renting a dumpster ($250–500 for 3–7 days), self-hauling multiple loads to the dump ($30–80 per trip), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($79+ depending on items, same day), or hiring a traditional junk removal crew ($200–800+).

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How junk removal works in Lima

1

Curb it

Place your junk at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

2

Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($79), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

3

Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Lima. 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 junk removal cost in Lima?

Bulk junk removal through Dropcurb starts at $79 for the first item, with additional items from +$19 (small) to +$59 (heavy). A typical garage cleanout with 5–8 items runs $150–250. Traditional junk removal companies charge $200–$800+ based on truck volume — meaning you pay for space even if your items are light. Dumpster rentals cost $250–500 but you do all the loading yourself. City bulk pickup is free but won't take everything.

$79

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Pickup fee$79
First junkIncluded
Each additional junk+$29
Book junk pickup — $79

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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of junk in Lima

Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City bulk pickupFree2–9 weeksSchedule ahead. Strict limits on number of items (typically 4–8 per pickup). No construction debris. Items must meet size and weight limits.You have a few items that meet your city's restrictions and can wait weeks
Rent a dumpster$250–5001–3 days deliveryDumpster sits in your driveway for 3–7 days. You load everything yourself. Overage fees if you exceed the weight limit.You have a large volume of junk and don't mind loading a dumpster over several days
Self-haul to dump$30–80 per tripSame dayNeed a truck. Multiple trips for large cleanouts. Loading, driving, unloading, and paying per trip adds up fast.You have a truck and a small amount of junk — one trip's worth
Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, etc.)$200–800+2–3 daysMust be home for in-person estimate. Crew enters your home. Pricing based on truck volume — can be unpredictable.Junk is inside the house and you need someone to carry everything out
DropcurbFrom $79Same dayPile everything at the curb. Select items in the app to see your exact price. Hauler picks up same day. No minimum or maximum.You want it all gone today — priced per item, not per truck load

How to prepare your junk for pickup

  • Stack or pile items neatly at the curb. Use bags or boxes for small loose items. Keep the pile accessible from the street.
  • ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
  • ✓ No need to be home

When do you need junk removal in Lima?

  • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
  • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
  • Yard debris mixed with household junk
  • Storage unit cleanout

Does Lima pick up bulk junk?

Same-day junk removal in Lima, OH starts at $79 with Dropcurb. In a city of about 35,000 residents with many older homes and rental turnovers, waiting on scheduled municipal windows can leave bulky items sitting out longer than you want. Book online in 60 seconds, leave items curbside, and a local hauler handles pickup fast.

City program details: Lima contracts refuse and recycling service to Rumpke. City materials direct residents to place approved containers at the curb and follow pickup-day setout rules. Rumpke guidance for Lima notes weekly curbside service and asks customers to call at least 48 hours ahead for bulky items like mattresses or furniture.

Lima residents rely on city-contracted curbside service through Rumpke, with setout rules and advance notice for bulky pickups instead of true on-demand collection. Rumpke guidance for Lima requests at least 48 hours notice for large-item pickup, which can be a mismatch when you are clearing a move-out or handling a curbside deadline. In Allen County, illegal dumping enforcement references Ohio statutes, so leaving items in alleys, lots, or roadsides can quickly become a compliance issue.

Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Lima for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

Lima cleanouts are urgent, but bulk systems are scheduled.

When you need a couch, mattress, and old TV gone now, a call-ahead bulk flow does not solve same-day pressure. Lima residents handling move-outs, turnover, and curbside notices often need immediate service, not the next available collection window.

48 hrs

Typical advance notice noted for bulky pickups

$79

Dropcurb starting price

35K

Lima city population context

What happens to your junk after pickup

Bulk junk is sorted at the facility into recyclable, donatable, and disposable categories. Metals, wood, cardboard, and plastics are separated for recycling. Usable items (furniture, working electronics, household goods) are donated to local charities when possible. Construction debris like drywall, lumber, and concrete is processed at specialized construction & demolition recycling facilities. Items that can't be recycled or donated are disposed of at licensed solid waste facilities. Our haulers make every effort to minimize landfill waste.

Why Lima residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal

Dropcurb fills Lima’s speed gap with same-day curbside pickup from $79 and no in-home appointment requirement. You get instant pricing online instead of quote-only uncertainty, plus photo-confirmed completion when the job is done. It is built for fast cleanouts in neighborhoods like Southside Lima, Shawnee, and the Downtown core.

Serving Downtown Lima, Southside Lima, Shawnee, Westgate, Northland, Elida Road Corridor in Lima.

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