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Bulk Junk Removal in Chesapeake, Virginia

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 Chesapeake

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.

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Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Chesapeake. 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 Chesapeake?

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.

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Each additional junk+$29
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of junk in Chesapeake

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 Chesapeake?

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

Does Chesapeake pick up bulk junk?

Junk removal in Chesapeake starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no in-person estimates. The city offers bulk pickup by request (call 757-382-CITY, submit online, or use the mobile app by 5 PM the day before collection). Average Chesapeake junk removal costs $200-$250 per job (Homeyou). SPSA regional disposal fees are rising — $65/ton now, $71/ton in July 2027.

City program details: Chesapeake bulk trash pickup by request — call 757-382-CITY (2489), submit online service request, or use the Chesapeake Service Request mobile app by 5 PM the workday before your scheduled collection day. 50-bag weekly limit for regular trash. Residential drop-offs at the Garbage Drop-Off Site limited to 12 per year; additional drop-offs charged $78 per ton ($20 minimum). SPSA (Southeastern Public Service Authority) handles regional solid waste disposal — current tipping fee $65/ton, escalating to $71/ton July 2027 and $78/ton July 2028.

Chesapeake bulk pickup must be requested by calling 757-382-CITY (2489), submitting an online service request, or using the Chesapeake Service Request mobile app — all by 5 PM the workday before collection day. The Garbage Drop-Off Site allows 12 residential drop-offs per calendar year free; additional visits cost $78 per ton ($20 minimum). SPSA (Southeastern Public Service Authority) handles regional disposal at $65/ton (escalating to $71/ton July 2027, $78/ton July 2028). SPSA approved a contract with an AI-led disposal/recycling provider. Top-rated Yelp services: The Junk Uncles (same-day, affordable pricing), Get It Gone Junk Removal, S&S Junk Removal. LoadUp starts at $70 per item in Chesapeake. Average junk removal costs $200 for a home, $250 for an apartment (Homeyou). Average full-truck removal costs $494. 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires in-person estimates at $150-$600+.

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

Miss the 5 PM cutoff? Wait another week.

Chesapeake's bulk pickup requires calling 757-382-CITY, submitting online, or using the mobile app by 5 PM the workday before collection. Miss that window across 340 square miles and you wait a full week. After 12 free drop-off visits, it's $78/ton — and SPSA tipping fees are rising to $71/ton in 2027 and $78/ton in 2028.

340 sq miles

City area creating service gaps

$65→$78/ton

SPSA tipping fees rising through 2028

$200-250

Average Chesapeake junk removal cost

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 Chesapeake residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal

Chesapeake's bulk pickup requires calling, submitting online, or using the app by 5 PM the day before — miss the deadline and you wait another week. The 12 free drop-off visits per year cap out fast, then it's $78/ton. SPSA tipping fees are rising to $71/ton in 2027. Dropcurb picks up same-day for $79 from Great Bridge to Western Branch — no scheduling calls, no rising tipping fees.

Serving Great Bridge, Western Branch, Greenbrier, South Norfolk, Deep Creek, Hickory, and 1 more neighborhoods in Chesapeake.

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