Bulk Junk Removal in Riverside, 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 Riverside
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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 Riverside?
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 Riverside
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 Riverside?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Riverside pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in Riverside starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no estimates, no waiting. The City of Riverside offers bulky item pickup by appointment (call 951-826-5311) plus free monthly drop-offs at Agua Mansa Transfer Station on the 3rd Saturday. But scheduling takes time and drop-off hours are limited for 314,998 residents.
City program details: City of Riverside Bulky Item Pickup — call (951) 826-5311 to schedule. Items must be curbside by 5:30 AM on appointment day. Also: FREE drop-off on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Agua Mansa Transfer Station (1830 Agua Mansa Rd, 8am-4pm) with proof of residency (utility bill).
City of Riverside limits residents to ONLY 2 bulky item appointments per year — call (951) 826-5311 to schedule. Items must be curbside by 5:30 AM. Free monthly drop-off on the 3rd Saturday at Agua Mansa Transfer Station (1830 Agua Mansa Rd, 8am-4pm) — bring utility bill as proof of residency. Riverside County landfill fees run $60.30/ton; Badlands Landfill is the cheapest local option at roughly $40 for a 2,000-lb residential load. Junk Heroes (local, free estimates) serves Riverside with full-service hauling. Junk King Riverside recycles up to 60% of every haul with volume-based pricing. A locally-owned small business at 951-338-8584 offers the most competitive rates in Riverside — no franchise fees. LoadUp starts at $79/item plus service area fee. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates. Average Riverside junk removal costs $75-$375 depending on load size.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Riverside for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
2 bulk pickups per year. That's it.
Riverside limits residents to just 2 bulky item appointments per year — call (951) 826-5311 and hope you haven't used them both. Your other free option is driving to Agua Mansa Transfer Station on the 3rd Saturday. For 315,000 Inland Empire residents doing garage cleanouts, move-outs, and renovations, 2 pickups doesn't come close.
2/year
City bulky item appointments allowed
3rd Saturday
Only free drop-off day at Agua Mansa
$60.30/ton
Riverside County landfill disposal rate
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 Riverside residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
$79 flat rate with same-day pickup vs calling the city and waiting for an appointment. No driving to Agua Mansa Transfer Station on a specific Saturday. No on-site estimate vs Junk King or 1-800-GOT-JUNK making you wait at home for a quote.
Serving Canyon Crest, Wood Streets, University, Mission Inn District, La Sierra, Arlington, and 3 more neighborhoods in Riverside.
Bulk Junk removal questions in Riverside
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