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Construction Debris Removal in Seattle, Washington

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 Seattle

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 Seattle. 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 Seattle?

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 Seattle

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 Seattle?

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

Does Seattle pick up construction debris?

Junk removal in Seattle starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with flat per-item pricing. Seattle Public Utilities' Special Item Pickup charges per item with scheduling delays. SPU is expanding the program in April 2026 to cover batteries and hard-to-recycle items, plus one free annual battery pickup — but bulky furniture and appliances still require alternatives.

City program details: Seattle Public Utilities Special Item Pickup — schedule online or call (206) 684-3000. Fees: $20 per pickup for special items box (electronics, batteries, small appliances), $5 per item for batteries/CFLs, free for foam blocks and used oil. UDP customers get 2 free special item pickups per year. SPU expanding program in Spring 2026 for hard-to-recycle items. One free annual battery pickup launching 2026.

SPU Special Item Pickup charges $20 per pickup for a special items box (electronics, batteries, small appliances) and $5 per item for batteries and CFLs — schedule online or call (206) 684-3000. UDP customers get 2 free special item pickups per year. $99 Junk Removal offers flat-rate service starting at $99 in Seattle and Kent. Seattle Rubbish Removal uses volume-based pricing with a sorting yard for maximum recycling. Angel's Junk Removal quotes on-site with a 10'×8'×5' container system. Action Junk Hauling advertises transparent upfront pricing with no hidden fees. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-home estimates.

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

SPU charges $20 per pickup and makes you wait days to weeks.

Seattle Public Utilities' Special Item Pickup charges $20 per special items box collection, with scheduling delays stretching days to weeks. The Spring 2026 expansion covers more hard-to-recycle items, but 749,000 residents still compete for limited pickup capacity. UDP discount customers get 2 free pickups per year — everyone else pays.

$20

SPU special items box pickup fee

2 free/year

Only for UDP discount customers

749K

Residents sharing SPU capacity

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 Seattle residents choose Dropcurb for construction debris removal

Dropcurb's $79 per item undercuts $99 Junk Removal's flat rate and eliminates SPU's scheduling delays. Same-day pickup from Capitol Hill to West Seattle — no calling (206) 684-3000, no driving to transfer stations, no waiting weeks for SPU scheduling. Book online in 60 seconds.

Serving Capitol Hill, Fremont, Ballard, Queen Anne, Wallingford, Green Lake, and 4 more neighborhoods in Seattle.

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