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Bulk Junk Removal in Murrieta, 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 Murrieta

1

Curb it

Place your junk at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

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Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($79), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

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Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Murrieta. 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 Murrieta?

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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Pickup fee$79
First junkIncluded
Each additional junk+$29
Book junk pickup — $79

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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of junk in Murrieta

Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City bulk pickupFree2–9 weeksSchedule ahead. Strict limits on number of items (typically 4–8 per pickup). No construction debris. Items must meet size and weight limits.You have a few items that meet your city's restrictions and can wait weeks
Rent a dumpster$250–5001–3 days deliveryDumpster sits in your driveway for 3–7 days. You load everything yourself. Overage fees if you exceed the weight limit.You have a large volume of junk and don't mind loading a dumpster over several days
Self-haul to dump$30–80 per tripSame dayNeed a truck. Multiple trips for large cleanouts. Loading, driving, unloading, and paying per trip adds up fast.You have a truck and a small amount of junk — one trip's worth
Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, etc.)$200–800+2–3 daysMust be home for in-person estimate. Crew enters your home. Pricing based on truck volume — can be unpredictable.Junk is inside the house and you need someone to carry everything out
DropcurbFrom $79Same dayPile everything at the curb. Select items in the app to see your exact price. Hauler picks up same day. No minimum or maximum.You want it all gone today — priced per item, not per truck load

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 Murrieta?

  • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
  • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
  • Yard debris mixed with household junk
  • Storage unit cleanout

Does Murrieta pick up bulk junk?

Junk removal in Murrieta, CA starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Waste Management provides 2 free bulky item pickups per year (call 866-909-4458, 24 hours advance notice), but size limits and the twice-a-year cap leave Murrieta's 114,000+ residents needing private haulers for anything beyond.

City program details: Waste Management Bulky Item Pickup. Frequency: 2 free pickups per year. Wait: 24 hours advance notice required. Fees: free (2 per year). Call 866-909-4458 to schedule. Size/amount limits apply. Items placed at curb on regular collection day.

Murrieta's trash service is provided by Waste Management (WM), which includes 2 free bulky item pickups per calendar year — call 866-909-4458 at least 24 hours before your regular collection day. Size and quantity limits apply; appliances and electronics may require separate arrangements. The Lamb Canyon Landfill (16411 Lamb Canyon Rd, Beaumont) charges $45-155 per load for self-haul. Junk Removal Heroes (junkremovalheroes.com) serves Murrieta with free on-site and phone estimates. Temecula Valley Junk Pick-Up covers Murrieta and Temecula with volume-based pricing — never charges by the hour. Wild West Junk Removal (951-837-8072) offers text-a-photo estimates and serves the Inland Empire. CTs Hauling & Clean-Up is top-rated on Yelp for Murrieta. G I Junk Away and Got Trash? are popular local options. College Hunks Hauling Junk operates a Temecula franchise covering Murrieta at $150+. Junk King Temecula serves Murrieta with volume-based pricing starting at $149. High Impact Hauling handles residential and commercial jobs across Southwest Riverside County. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates. Average Murrieta junk removal costs $150-$400 per job.

Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Murrieta for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

2 free pickups a year for 114,000 residents.

Murrieta's Waste Management contract includes just 2 free bulky item pickups per calendar year — call 866-909-4458 with 24 hours notice, follow size limits, and hope your timing works. After that? Drive 30 minutes to Lamb Canyon Landfill in Beaumont ($45-155/load) or pay $150-$400+ for a private hauler. With median home values over $600K and families constantly turning over, 2 pickups per year doesn't cut it.

2/year

Free WM bulky pickups

30 min

Drive to Lamb Canyon Landfill

$150-400+

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 Murrieta residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal

Murrieta's 2 free WM pickups per year are gone fast — and the Lamb Canyon Landfill in Beaumont is a 30-minute drive each way. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day curbside pickup from The Lakes to Spencer's Crossing. No calling WM 24 hours ahead, no loading a truck, no driving to Beaumont. Instant online pricing, booked in 60 seconds.

Serving The Lakes, Bear Creek, Alta Murrieta, Spencer's Crossing, Village Walk, Greer Ranch, and 2 more neighborhoods in Murrieta.

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