Bulk Junk Removal in Long Beach, California
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 Long Beach
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Place your junk at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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How much does junk removal cost in Long Beach?
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 Long Beach
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
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 Long Beach?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Long Beach pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in Long Beach starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Long Beach offers 4 free Special Collection pickups per year for bulky items, but scheduling requires calling (562) 570-2876 or using the online form, and wait times run 1-2 weeks.
City program details: Long Beach Special Collection — 4 free pickups per year for oversized/bulky items. Schedule online at longbeach.gov/lbrecycles or call (562) 570-2876. Items must be curbside by 6 AM on collection day. EDCO handles regular trash/recycling collection. Additional special collections available at extra cost.
Long Beach provides 4 free Special Collection pickups annually for oversized items — schedule via longbeach.gov/lbrecycles or call (562) 570-2876. EDCO handles regular trash and recycling. Self-hauling to CR Transfer and Material Recovery in Stanton costs approximately $65 per load. EDCO's Long Beach Transfer Station on Long Beach Blvd also accepts residential loads. Average junk removal in Long Beach costs $200-$253 per job. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Junk King Long Beach offers volume-based pricing with eco-friendly disposal (claims 60% recycling rate). Clear It Junk Removal and Junk Buster Hauling are popular local operators. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with required in-person estimates.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Long Beach for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
4 free pickups per year for 466,742 residents.
Long Beach's Special Collection gives you 4 free bulky item pickups annually — but scheduling takes 1-2 weeks and the pickups have item restrictions. For the second-largest city in LA County, one cleanout can exhaust your entire year's allotment. After that, you're paying private haulers $200+ per job.
4 pickups
free Special Collections per year
1-2 weeks
scheduling wait time
$200-253
average private 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 Long Beach residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
Long Beach gives you 4 free Special Collections per year — but scheduling takes 1-2 weeks and they go fast. At $79, Dropcurb picks up same-day from Belmont Shore to Bixby Knolls. No calling (562) 570-2876, no waiting for your collection window, no $150+ chain minimums. Book online in 60 seconds.
Serving Belmont Shore, Naples, El Dorado, Bixby Knolls, Signal Hill, Alamitos Beach, and 4 more neighborhoods in Long Beach.
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