Hauler loading curbside junk into pickup truck in a neighborhood

Serving Portland, OR

$42-59 monthly doesn't include bulky items.

$79 Flat Rate for Single Items

Portland Bureau of Planning & Sustainability (BPS) manages waste services through franchise haulers like Waste Management, Republic Services, and Recology, but offers no scheduled bulk pickup program. Despite paying $42-59 monthly for residential waste services under Oregon Metro regulations, Portland's 652,503 residents must arrange separate pickup for furniture and appliances. DEQ (Oregon Department of Environmental Quality) requires proper disposal of electronics and appliances containing refrigerants.

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Haul it out. Nobody comes in.

Know your price before you book.

Book today. Gone by tonight.

Leave it outside. You don't even need to be home.

Done in 60 seconds. No phone calls.

Real local haulers, verified and insured.

Get rid of your junk in 3 easy steps

1

Book online

Select your items, see your exact price, and confirm. About 60 seconds.

2

Leave it curbside

Place items at the curb by noon. No need to be home.

3

Gone by tonight

A local hauler picks up same-day. We text you a photo of your clear curb.

Gone. Whatever it is.

First item from $79 · Additional items from $19 each

Your old couch

Sofas, sectionals, recliners — the big stuff that's been in the way since the new one arrived. Wheel it to the curb. A hauler picks it up, same day.

Your old mattress

Mattress, box spring, or both — we take them all. No awkward hallway maneuvering required. Just curb it and it's gone.

Your old appliances

Fridge, washer, dryer, stove — too heavy to move, too big to trash. Curb it and a hauler makes it disappear.

Your old furniture

Desks, dressers, bookshelves, nightstands. Clearing a whole room or just swapping one piece — curb it and it's handled.

Your junk pile

Boxes, bags, the random stuff you've been meaning to deal with. If you can drag it to the curb, we'll make it disappear.

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

Metro South Transfer Station (2001 Washington St, Oregon City) and Metro Central Transfer Station (12040 N Marine Dr) charge $20-30 per cubic yard plus gas and bridge tolls. 1-800-GOT-JUNK Portland prices start at $169 minimum with $200-500+ typical loads. Junk King Portland runs $179-600+ while College Hunks Hauling Junk averages $150-450. Local Portland haulers on Thumbtack/Craigslist range $100-325 with 1-3 week waits across Hawthorne, Pearl District, Alberta Arts District, and Division neighborhoods.

OptionPrice
Portland BPS Franchise Haulers (Waste Management, Republic Services, Recology)

BPS-regulated franchise system — Weekly recycling/compost, bi-weekly garbage. No scheduled bulk pickup.

No bulk pickup program · Appliances cost $45-75 extra · Strict item restrictions · Must arrange special pickups separately · Regular collection · Recycling included · Yard waste pickup

{'20_gallon': '$42.15/month', '35_gallon': '$46.75/month', '60_gallon': '$52.25/month', '90_gallon': '$58.90/month', 'appliance_pickup': '$45-75/item', 'extra_garbage': '$7.50/bag', 'yard_waste': '$4.50/bag'}
Metro Transfer Stations - South (2001 Washington St, Oregon City) & Central (12040 N Marine Dr)

Self-haul to Oregon Metro transfer stations.

Need truck rental ($50-90/day) · Gas + bridge tolls ($20-30) · Load/unload yourself · Limited hours · Accepts most materials · Open weekends · Immediate disposal

$20-30 per cubic yard plus gas, truck rental, bridge tolls
1-800-GOT-JUNK Portland

National franchise with on-site estimates.

Must be home for estimate · $169 minimum · On-site pricing only · 2-4 day wait typical · Well-known brand · Full-service · Licensed/insured

$169 minimum – $500+ typical
Junk King Portland

National chain with volume-based pricing.

High minimums · Volume-based pricing · Must schedule estimate · 1-3 day wait · Eco-friendly focus · Full-service

$179 – $600+
College Hunks Hauling Junk Portland

Franchise operation with uniformed crews.

Limited availability · Estimate required · Variable pricing · 2-5 day wait · Branded service · Background-checked crews

$150 – $450
Local Portland Haulers (Thumbtack/Craigslist)

Independent operators throughout Portland metro area.

Inconsistent quality · Limited insurance · Cash-only often · 1-3 week wait typical · Often cheaper · Flexible scheduling · Local small business

$100 – $325
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 Portland won’t pick up — but we will

Appliances (fridges, washers, dryers, AC units)· Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers)· Tires (up to 4)

Does Portland offer free bulk pickup?

Yes. Portland Bureau of Planning & Sustainability (BPS) Waste Management Program. Frequency: Weekly recycling/compost, bi-weekly garbage through franchise haulers. Wait: No scheduled bulk pickup service. Fees: {'20 gallon': '$42.15/month', '35_gallon': '$46.75/month', '60_gallon': '$52.25/month', '90_gallon': '$58.90/month', 'extra garbage': '$7.50/bag', 'extra yard waste': '$4.50/bag', 'holiday tree': '$6.00/tree', 'appliance pickup': '$45-75/item'}

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What customers say about junk removal in Portland

Misc items at curb before Dropcurb pickupBEFORE
Clear curb after Dropcurb pickupAFTER

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.

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Steve Bilsbury
Mattress at curb before Dropcurb pickupBEFORE
Mattress loaded in truck after Dropcurb pickupAFTER

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.

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Kim Satterfield

I am so happy to have found Dropcurb. They offered easy scheduling with same-day pick up at an affordable price. I will definitely be using them again.

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Kristine

Easy to schedule online, they came when they said they would, and the price was reasonable.

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Brenda S.

Was a great experience, easy service. Will do business with again.

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Thomas Dellinger

Great experience. Quick pickup of my furniture I needed to dispose of at a good price! Definitely will use them again in the future.

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Andrew

Serving all of Portland, OR

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

Neighborhoods we serve

Pearl DistrictSellwoodHawthorneBeavertonAlberta Arts DistrictWoodstockIrvingtonDivisionMississippi DistrictFoster-Powell+ all of Portland

Zip codes

9720197202972039720497205972069720797208972099721097211972129721397214972159721697217972189721997220+39 more

Junk removal questions in Portland

About Dropcurb

You pay when you book. Your price is locked in — the amount you see is the amount you pay. No surprise fees, no tipping expected. If your items aren't picked up, you get a full refund plus a $50 credit.

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