Bulk Junk Removal in Modesto, 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 Modesto
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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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No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.
How much does junk removal cost in Modesto?
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+
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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 Modesto?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Modesto pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in Modesto starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no estimates, no waiting. The City of Modesto contracts with Gilton Solid Waste Management and Bertolotti Disposal for trash services, with bulky item pickup available by request. But scheduling requires contacting your hauler and availability varies.
City program details: Gilton Solid Waste Management and Bertolotti Disposal handle Modesto's curbside trash and bulky item pickup. Residents can request bulky item curbside pickup through Gilton's website (gilton.com) or self-haul with an appointment. Two-container collection system (green organics + black MSW).
Gilton Solid Waste Management handles bulky item curbside pickup for Modesto customers — 2 free pickups per calendar year, request through gilton.com. Bertolotti Disposal serves other Modesto areas with a similar program. Bertolotti Transfer Station (Mon-Sat 8 AM-3:45 PM, closed Sundays) accepts self-haul loads. Fink Road Sanitary Landfill in Modesto serves Stanislaus County residents. Average junk removal in Modesto costs $240-$263 per job (Homeyou, 2026). LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Big Blue Junk Removal at (209) 594-3174 offers free quotes. Toss Out Junk Removal bases pricing on truck load size.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Modesto for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Modesto bulk pickup requires scheduling through your hauler.
Gilton and Bertolotti handle bulky items by request, but you need to call or submit online and wait for a scheduled pickup day. For 218,464 residents, that means competing for limited spots.
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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 Modesto residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
Modesto's city program gives you 2 free bulky pickups per year, but that's it — anything beyond requires private haulers at $240-$263 average or driving to the Bertolotti Transfer Station yourself. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day curbside pickup, no phone calls, no load-size guessing.
Serving Village One, Sylvan Avenue, Bangs Avenue, Dry Creek, Coffee Road, Downtown, and 4 more neighborhoods in Modesto.
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