Bulk Junk Removal in Phoenix, Arizona
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 Phoenix
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Place your junk at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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Select your item, see the exact price ($79), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Phoenix. 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 Phoenix?
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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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of junk in Phoenix
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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 Phoenix?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Phoenix pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in Phoenix, AZ starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city switched to an appointment-based bulk trash program where each HOA/community gets quarterly collection dates — meaning you can only set out bulk items during your assigned window, typically 3-4 times per year.
City program details: Phoenix Appointment-Based Bulk Trash Collection. New program requires HOA/community scheduling for specific appointment dates (quarterly per community). Residents place items curbside during their scheduled collection window. Free for residents. Transfer stations: 27th Avenue and North Gateway, $20 per CRT unit after 2 free per month.
Phoenix's new appointment-based bulk trash program assigns each community specific quarterly collection dates. HOA communities get 4 dates per year — miss your window and you wait months for the next one. The 27th Avenue and North Gateway transfer stations accept residential loads, with CRT units (TVs, monitors) free up to 2 per household per month and $20 each after that. Junk Rescue AZ quotes $95-$550 depending on job size. Garbage Guy averages around $250 for standard loads. LoadUp charges $79 per item. The average junk removal cost in Phoenix runs $226-$237.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Phoenix for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Phoenix switched to quarterly appointment-based bulk trash — miss your window, wait months.
Phoenix's new appointment-based program gives each HOA/community just 4 collection dates per year. Miss your assigned window in Ahwatukee or Desert Ridge and your couch sits until the next quarterly appointment. In 120°F summers, furniture left outside deteriorates fast — and HOA fines start at $50-$150 for unsightly items.
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Residents sharing the program
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CRT fee after 2 free per month
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 Phoenix residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
Dropcurb's $79 means you don't have to wait for your community's quarterly bulk trash appointment. Same-day pickup any day of the year — no HOA scheduling windows, no $20 CRT fees at the transfer station, no on-site estimates like 1-800-GOT-JUNK.
Serving Ahwatukee, Desert Ridge, Arcadia, Central Phoenix, Camelback East, Maryvale, and 4 more neighborhoods in Phoenix.
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