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Construction Debris Removal in Austin, Texas

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 Austin

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 Austin. 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 Austin?

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 Austin

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 Austin?

  • Small renovation cleanup
  • Drywall, lumber, and tile scraps
  • Garage project debris haul-away
  • Post-contractor cleanup overflow

Does Austin pick up construction debris?

Junk removal in Austin starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Austin Resource Recovery switched to on-demand bulk collection in January 2025 (73,000+ appointments, nearly 10,000 tons collected in year one), but each address is limited to 3 collections per calendar year and the program still restricts appliances, electronics, and construction debris.

City program details: Austin Resource Recovery On-Demand Bulk Collection (launched January 2025). Frequency: up to 3 collections per address per calendar year (changed from fixed biannual schedule). Wait: schedule via Austin Recycles app, 311, or website. 73,000+ appointments and nearly 10,000 tons collected in first year. Fees: included in utility bill base fee. Covers single-family homes up to fourplexes. Saved the city $180,000+ vs old system. EPA awarded Austin a $4 million grant for a reuse warehouse opening in 2026 to furnish homes for those transitioning out of homelessness.

Austin Resource Recovery's February 2026 memorandum confirmed the on-demand program hit a 90% satisfaction rate in its first full year — 73,000+ appointments, nearly 10,000 tons collected. ARR is opening an EPA-funded $4M reuse warehouse in 2026 to furnish homes for those transitioning out of homelessness. Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) transfer stations charge a minimum of ~$66 per standard pickup truck load, with surcharges of $25 each for mattresses, box springs, and sofas. Austin-area dump fees range $87-650+ depending on load size and material. IREP Junk Removal publishes transparent neighborhood-by-neighborhood pricing. Jack Rabbit Junk Removal offers quick-quote service via text. Junk King Austin at (512) 994-2250 uses volume-based pricing. 1-800-GOT-JUNK starts at $150+ with mandatory in-home estimates. LoadUp starts at $79 per item.

Dropcurb picks up construction debris same-day in Austin for $109 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

3 pickups per year — then you're on your own.

Austin's 2025 on-demand switch was a massive improvement — 73,000+ appointments and nearly 10,000 tons in year one. But each address is limited to 3 collections per calendar year, and the program still restricts appliances, electronics, and construction debris. TDS transfer stations charge ~$66+ per pickup truck load with $25 mattress/sofa surcharges. Burn through your 3 pickups early and you're stuck.

73K+

on-demand appointments in year one

~$66+

TDS transfer station per load

$25 each

surcharge for mattress/sofa at TDS

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 Austin residents choose Dropcurb for construction debris removal

Austin's on-demand system still restricts appliances, electronics, and construction debris. TDS transfer stations charge ~$66+ per pickup truck load plus $25 surcharges for mattresses and sofas. Dropcurb picks up same-day at $79 — no app scheduling, no driving to Bee Cave, no hidden surcharges.

Serving Domain, East Austin, Zilker, Mueller, South Lamar, Hyde Park, and 4 more neighborhoods in Austin.

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