Large Item Pickup Near Me: Free & Same-Day Options [2026]

Start with your city's free program. Most municipalities include bulk item pickup with your regular trash service — typically 1 to 4 free pickups per year. Call your waste hauler (Waste Management, Republic Services, or your local provider) or check their website to schedule. You'll need to describe the items and place them at the curb on your scheduled day.

The catch: free city pickup usually takes 2-8 weeks to schedule, limits you to a few items per pickup, and won't accept hazardous waste, electronics (in some cities), or items over a certain weight.

If you need items gone faster or have more than your free allotment allows, paid services fill the gap. Dropcurb offers same-day curbside pickup for $79 — you place items at the curb, a hauler picks them up within hours. For items you can't move outside, LoadUp ($55+) and 1-800-GOT-JUNK ($150+) offer in-home pickup.

Every major city offers some form of bulk item pickup. Here's how the biggest programs work:

• •Waste Management cities: Schedule online at wm.com or call 800-964-8988. Most WM contracts include 1-2 free bulk pickups per year. Additional pickups cost $35-$75 per item depending on your municipality.
• •Republic Services cities: Call or schedule online. Many contracts include 1 free bulk pickup per quarter. Additional items cost $25+ each.
• •GFL Environmental cities: Schedule full-service curbside collection for large items through their website or customer service line.
• •City-run programs: Some cities like Denver run their own bulk pickup on a rotating 9-week schedule. Check your city's website for the exact schedule and rules.

To find your program: search "[your city] bulk item pickup" or call the number on your trash bill. Most programs require scheduling 1-2 weeks in advance.

Most large item pickup programs accept:

• •Furniture: couches, chairs, tables, dressers, desks, bookshelves, bed frames, headboards
• •Mattresses and box springs: most programs accept these, some require bagging in plastic
• •Appliances: refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, microwaves (some require Freon removal first)
• •Exercise equipment: treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, stationary bikes
• •Large electronics: TVs, monitors (some cities exclude these — check first)

Items typically NOT accepted by free city pickup:

• •Construction debris (drywall, lumber, concrete)
• •Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, oil)
• •Tires (separate tire recycling program required)
• •Yard waste exceeding normal limits
• •Auto parts and batteries

When the free city program is too slow or too limited, these paid services handle large item pickup on your schedule:

Dropcurb ($79): Same-day curbside pickup. You place items at the curb, a local hauler with a pickup truck comes within hours. Additional items $19-$39 each depending on size. Best for items you can move outside — furniture, mattresses, appliances, electronics. Book online in 60 seconds with upfront pricing.

LoadUp ($55-$150+): In-home pickup available. Haulers enter your home to carry items out. Pricing varies by item and location — Columbus starts at $55, Miami at $65. Best for heavy items you can't move to the curb. 1-3 day scheduling window.

1-800-GOT-JUNK ($150-$600+): Full-service crew of 2-3 people. They enter your home, carry items out, and load their truck. Minimum charge around $150. On-site quotes only — no guaranteed upfront pricing. Best for large-scale cleanouts with many items.

Ranked from cheapest to most expensive:

• •Free city bulk pickup: $0 — but requires 2-8 week wait, limited items, must be an existing trash customer
• •Curbside listing (Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist "free" section): $0 — post items as free, people pick them up. Works best for furniture in decent condition. No guarantee of timing.
• •Donation pickup: $0 — Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Salvation Army, and Goodwill pick up large items for free if they're in good condition. Schedule 1-2 weeks out.
• •Dropcurb: $79 — same-day, guaranteed pickup, any condition
• •Dumpster rental: $300-$500 — best when you have 10+ items or doing a full cleanout
• •Full-service junk removal: $150-$600+ — most expensive, but they do all the heavy lifting