Haul Away Service: Compare Prices and Options [2026]

A haul away service is a company that picks up, transports, and disposes of large items that don't fit in your regular trash bin. This includes furniture (couches, dressers, tables), appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers), mattresses, exercise equipment, e-waste, and general bulk junk.

Haul away services fall into three categories:

Curbside haul away — You place items at the curb, a hauler picks them up. Fastest and cheapest option. Dropcurb charges $79+ per item with same-day pickup.

Full-service haul away — A crew enters your home, carries items out, loads them on a truck, and hauls everything away. LoadUp ($80–$500+), 1-800-GOT-JUNK ($150–$600+), and College Hunks ($150–$400+) offer this.

Retailer haul away — Stores like Best Buy ($29.99/item), Lowe's, and Home Depot haul away old appliances when delivering a new one. Usually the cheapest option but only works when you're buying a replacement.

Haul away costs depend on three factors: what you're removing, how many items, and which service you use.

Single item haul away (1 couch, 1 mattress, 1 appliance):

• •Dropcurb curbside: $79
• •LoadUp full-service: $80–$200
• •1-800-GOT-JUNK: $150–$350+

Multiple items (3–5 pieces of furniture):

• •Dropcurb curbside: $150–$250
• •LoadUp full-service: $200–$500
• •1-800-GOT-JUNK: $300–$600+

Full truckload (garage cleanout, estate cleanout):

• •LoadUp: $400–$800
• •1-800-GOT-JUNK: $500–$1,000+
• •Dumpster rental: $350–$600 (you load it yourself over 5–7 days)

The price difference between curbside and full-service is significant. Full-service companies send two-person crews, pay for insurance to enter homes, and carry franchise overhead (16–21% in fees for 1-800-GOT-JUNK). Curbside services skip all of that — one hauler, one pickup truck, item already at the curb.

The average 1-800-GOT-JUNK job costs approximately $240, according to consumer data aggregated from review sites and price comparison tools. Their pricing breaks down by truck volume:

• •Single item: $150–$350+
• •1/4 truckload: $200–$400
• •1/2 truckload: $400–$600
• •Full truckload: $700–$1,000+

1-800-GOT-JUNK does not publish prices online or provide quotes by phone. You must schedule a free on-site estimate — a two-person crew arrives, looks at your items, and gives a take-it-or-leave-it price. If you decline, there's no charge, but you've lost time.

Their franchise fees (8% royalty + 8% marketing + up to 5% branding) create a structural price floor that independent haulers and curbside services can undercut substantially. Dropcurb charges $79 for a single item that would cost $150–$350+ through 1-800-GOT-JUNK.

The cheapest junk disposal methods, ranked:

1. City bulk pickup (free) — Most cities collect large items from the curb at no charge. Schedule through 311 or your public works website. Wait time is 2–9 weeks.

2. Retailer haul away ($30–$50) — Best Buy charges $29.99 to haul away an old TV or appliance when delivering a new one. Lowe's and Home Depot offer similar programs. Only works when buying a replacement.

3. Self-haul to the dump ($10–$50) — Load items into your truck and drive to a transfer station or landfill. Dump fees run $10–$50 per load. You need a truck and the physical ability to load heavy items.

4. Curbside haul away ($79+) — Dropcurb picks up furniture, appliances, and bulk items from the curb for $79+ per item. Same-day service, instant online pricing, no on-site estimates.

5. Donation pickup (free for qualifying items) — Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and Goodwill offer free pickup for furniture and appliances in good condition. Items that are damaged, stained, or broken don't qualify.

The key question: do you need someone to come inside your home?

Choose curbside haul away ($79+) if:

• •Items are already outside or near a door
• •You can move items to the curb with a friend
• •You want same-day pickup at the lowest price
• •You prefer not having strangers in your home

Choose full-service haul away ($80–$600+) if:

• •Items are upstairs, in a basement, or in tight spaces
• •You physically can't move heavy items
• •You're doing a full room or house cleanout
• •Multiple large items need carried down stairs

Most single-item removals don't need full-service. A couch, mattress, or refrigerator near a ground-floor door can be moved to the curb by two adults in under 10 minutes. That effort saves $70–$270 compared to full-service pricing.