Fabulous service. Booked online and they were there in half an hour and took the mattress and topper away! Also spoke with someone on the phone too who was so nice. Jack was very friendly and professional!!
Serving San Diego, CA
Same-Day Curbside Junk Removal in San Diego
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
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First item includes the pickup fee. Each additional item is a flat add-on. No hourly rates, no truck-volume math, no on-site estimates.
Mattress Removal
View →Mattress removal in San Diego starts at $79 with Dropcurb, and you can book online in about 60 seconds, leave the mattress at the curb, and skip appointment windows. In San Diego, mattress removal demand spikes around move-outs in neighborhoods like Pacific Beach and Mission Valley, where renters and landlords need same-day turnover instead of waiting on city programs. The City of San Diego states it does not provide bulky-item curbside pickup, so mattress removal often means either finding a private hauler through WasteFreeSD or self-hauling to the city's Miramar mattress collection site. City guidance also notes futon mattresses must detach from the frame to be accepted, which creates extra prep work for many households. Dropcurb simplifies mattress removal in San Diego with flat upfront pricing and no in-home estimate, so you avoid quote visits and landfill trips. Competitor listings like Muvr advertise mattress removal starting at $99 in San Diego, while LoadUp commonly cites broader $50-$200 ranges depending on setup and access.
Couch Removal
View →Couch removal in San Diego starts at $79 with Dropcurb, and you can book online in about 60 seconds without waiting for a quote callback. In San Diego, couch removal usually gets delayed because there is no single city-run bulky pickup program, and the City points residents to the WasteFreeSD directory to find provider options by area. The city's general collection rules also exclude furniture like couches and other items over 50 pounds from regular refuse pickup, so many households in neighborhoods like Pacific Beach, Mission Valley, and La Jolla still need a separate couch removal plan. Dropcurb gives San Diego customers a same-day curbside path: set the couch out, skip in-home appointments, and get photo-confirmed pickup by evening. Competitor pricing in current San Diego results is often higher or less predictable, with LoadUp describing typical couch removal around $100 to $500, Severin listing standard couches from $100 (and sectionals from $129), and Fred's listing $99 full-service for one couch. If you want couch removal in San Diego with upfront pricing instead of estimate-based back-and-forth, Dropcurb keeps it simple at a $79 starting price.
Furniture Removal
View →Furniture removal in San Diego starts at $79 with Dropcurb, and you can book online in about 60 seconds without waiting for an in-home estimate. In San Diego, furniture removal demand spikes during lease turnovers in neighborhoods like Pacific Beach and Hillcrest, where residents need old couches, desks, and bed frames gone before move-out deadlines. The city does not run one centralized bulk furniture pickup program, and San Diego's own refuse rules direct residents away from container disposal for furniture and other oversized items, pushing most people to provider directories or self-haul. That means furniture removal often turns into a multi-call scheduling project instead of a quick task. Dropcurb keeps furniture removal simple: set items at the curb, lock your price upfront, and get same-day pickup with no appointment window. While some local options like Fred's advertise curbside pickup from $59 and LoadUp listings start around $89, Dropcurb gives San Diego customers a clear $79 starting point, instant checkout, and no surprise volume quote at pickup time.
Appliance Recycling
View →Appliance recycling in San Diego starts at $104 with Dropcurb, and you can book online in about 60 seconds without waiting for a callback quote. San Diego residents replace fridges, washers, and stoves constantly during move-outs, remodels, and landlord turnovers, but the city has no single bulk pickup program, so most households end up searching the WasteFreeSD directory by ZIP code to find a provider. If you self-haul instead, Miramar Landfill car-load totals typically land around $57 to $103 after fees and surcharges, and City guidance notes the site no longer accepts cash, which adds extra friction for same-day disposal plans. Dropcurb gives you a faster appliance recycling path in San Diego: disconnect the unit, place it curbside, and we handle appliance recycling pickup with certified downstream processing for refrigerant and metal recovery. That means no in-home appointment window, no on-site haggling, and no guessing what appliance recycling will cost. Competitors like Demo Diego advertise appliance removal around $100 to $400 in San Diego County, while Dropcurb starts at $104 with instant online pricing.
TV Removal
View →TV removal in San Diego starts at $99 with Dropcurb, all-in, and you can book in about 60 seconds without waiting for a call back. In San Diego, TV removal demand spikes during apartment move-outs in Mission Valley and Pacific Beach, when renters need old screens gone before key handoff and can't wait for periodic city cleanup events. The City of San Diego states it does not run a single citywide bulky pickup program and directs residents to the WasteFreeSD provider directory, while the city's e-waste guidance also routes most electronics to approved recycling options like Miramar-area facilities instead of trash bins. That makes TV removal in San Diego a logistics problem unless you want to self-haul. Dropcurb simplifies TV removal with same-day curbside pickup, instant online pricing, and certified downstream processing for flatscreens and CRT units. Competitor pricing is mixed, with Fred's advertising $59 curbside TV pickup and Demo Diego listing TVs around $50-$100, but both still depend on provider-specific scheduling and quote flow.
Construction Debris Removal
View →Construction debris removal in San Diego starts at $109 with Dropcurb, with additional heavy items at $59, and you can book online in about 60 seconds without waiting for an on-site estimate. Construction debris removal demand in San Diego rises during remodel cycles in neighborhoods like North Park, Pacific Beach, and Mission Valley, where homeowners and small contractors need drywall, lumber, and tile scraps cleared fast to keep projects moving. City of San Diego rules also matter here: projects covered by the city C&D Debris Deposit Ordinance must recycle at least 65% of debris, and required documentation must be submitted within 180 days after final inspection to recover the recycling deposit. That compliance burden is one reason construction debris removal in San Diego cannot rely on regular trash service or generic curb piles. Dropcurb handles construction debris removal for curb-ready, bagged or neatly stacked material, with same-day scheduling in many cases and upfront pricing from $109 instead of phone-tag quotes. Competitor pricing in current San Diego results is typically higher and less predictable, with Demo Diego listing construction debris removal around $250 to $1,200 depending on volume, while Dropcurb gives a clear starting point and fast checkout.
E-Waste Disposal
View →California law bans e-waste from landfills. San Diego's SAFE Collection events and Eco Centro accept drop-offs but have limited hours. Dropcurb picks up TVs, monitors, and computers from your curb — Gaslamp to Sorrento Valley.
Exercise Equipment Removal
View →Treadmills and ellipticals won't fit in your car for a Miramar trip. Fred's Junk Removal charges $99+ for full-service. Dropcurb handles exercise equipment same-day from Coronado homes to Balboa Park condos.
Bulk Junk Removal
View →Garage cleanouts in Rancho Penasquitos, post-renovation debris in Hillcrest, move-out piles in Pacific Beach. Without city bulk pickup, Dropcurb handles the full load in one trip — priced upfront.
San Diego's bulk pickup has limits — we don't
San Diego lacks a unified city bulk pickup — the WasteFreeSD directory lists providers by ZIP code with no standard pricing or scheduling. The city runs periodic Community Cleanup events at 5+ rotating locations, but availability is limited and schedule-dependent. Miramar Landfill (city-operated) charges ~$42/ton for self-haul (FY2026, increased from ~$31/ton), but small car loads run $70-$103 after the $13 recycling fee and $8 RCBT surcharge (cash no longer accepted). A new city trash fee of $32.82-$43.60/month begins FY2026 for single-family residents ($523.20/year for 95-gallon bin bundle), replacing previously free service. Low-income residents can apply for subsidies of up to $261.60/year. Fred's Junk Removal starts at $59 for curbside small loads (up to 2 cubic yards). Severin Hauling charges $69 for small items, $100 for standard, and $495 for a full trailer. Fetch Junk Removal starts at $89. Jake's Junk Removal operates larger trucks (nearly 2x competitors) with competitive pricing. Junk King San Diego offers text-a-photo estimates with volume-based pricing. Demo Diego offers same-day junk removal from $150-$600 and publishes a 2026 pricing guide showing full-load costs of $450-$800. Average San Diego junk removal costs $249-$261 according to Homeyou (based on 14,191 local projects). 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates.
San Diego's decentralized system — search by ZIP to find haulers with varying prices and availability.
No standard pricing · Quality varies wildly · Must research providers yourself · Item restrictions vary · Multiple provider options
Drive to the nearest transfer station or landfill.
Need a truck · Load it yourself · Limited hours · Immediate disposal · Accepts most materials
San Diego local — curbside removal starting at $59 for small loads up to 2 cubic yards.
Phone-based booking · Volume-based pricing · Availability varies · $59 starting price · Local operator · Top-rated on Yelp
San Diego hauler — $69 small items, $100 standard, $495 full trailer load.
Phone-based booking · No online scheduling · Transparent tiered pricing · Local business
San Diego junk removal with single-item pricing starting at $89.
$89 minimum (higher than Dropcurb) · Volume-based for larger loads · Single-item pricing · Online booking
National franchise with on-site estimates.
Must be home · $150+ minimum · On-site pricing · 2-3 day wait · Well-known brand · Full-service
Online junk removal with upfront pricing.
Contractor reliability varies · Service area fees may apply · Similar pricing · Online booking
Local San Diego hauler with trucks nearly twice the size of competitors — fits more per trip.
Volume-based pricing · Must call for quote · Larger trucks (more per trip) · Competitive pricing · Local operator
San Diego demolition and junk removal. Same-day service $150-$600, full loads $450-$800. Dumpster rentals $300-$700 for 3-7 day period.
$150 minimum (2x Dropcurb) · Full loads $450-$800 · Quote-based for larger jobs · Same-day service available · Published 2026 pricing guide · Handles demolition too
Curbside pickup. Book online in 60 seconds. Same-day service. No crew in your home.
✓ Instant pricing · ✓ Same-day · ✓ $50 guarantee · ✓ No home entry
Items San Diego won’t pick up — but we will
✓ Appliances (fridges, washers, dryers, AC units)·✓ Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers)·✓ Tires (up to 4)
Does San Diego offer free bulk pickup?
Yes. San Diego has no single city-run bulk pickup program. Residents use the WasteFreeSD directory to find haulers by ZIP code — fees and wait times vary by provider. The city runs periodic Community Cleanup events at rotating neighborhood locations (schedule varies). Miramar Landfill (city-operated) accepts self-haul loads — per-ton rate increased from ~$31/ton (FY2022) to current FY2026 rates; small car loads run $57-$103 after the $13 recycling fee and $8 RCBT surcharge. Cash no longer accepted at Miramar — cards and checks only.
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This was a very quick and seamless process!
Responsive, priced right, did what they said they would do. Will definitely use them again!
Responsive and helpful.
Best service and prompt!
Great experience, very easy to book. Team was very communicative and were flexible when I needed to reschedule my pickup. Highly recommend.
I went online and found Dropcurb for a couch that was placed outside a dumpster. The team was quick to respond and then…
I shopped around for the best price to take away an old water heater tank and Dropcurb was the best, by a lot, which was…
Absolutely painless easy experience — thank you for the prompt amazing service!
Great customer service and items picked up in a timely manner. Prices are reasonable and I will definitely use Dropcurb again. Highly recommend.
Very good people to work with — very responsive and quick.
Excellent and on-time service!
Quick response, prompt payment.
Had a sofa to remove and my garbage company said to leave it on the curb and they'd pick it up within the next 3 weeks…
Very easy pickup and disposal — absolutely love working with them!
So easy to collaborate with friends and family to get those mattresses out of storage and disposed of properly for a decent cost! Winning with this company!
Amazing experience. We booked the day before and Jack was super communicative. We had time constraints and had to refund…
We needed a treadmill disposed of and Dropcurb was the best price by FAR…
Easy schedule, easy pay, and it was gone on schedule!
Super easy process! I left my items out by the curb and they were gone quickly. Really appreciated the text and photo confirmation once the job was finished.
These guys were amazing — a way better deal than 1-800-GOT-JUNK!
Great communication and support! Highly recommend.
For those with poor county or city bulk trash pickup service, this is a great reasonable solution.
Great service! Same day! Courteous pickup people! Highly recommend!
Excellent service, extremely good communication. Let me know exactly what to expect and what times to have my items at the curb…
Fast, friendly and great communication with an easy to use website. Definitely would recommend and use their services again.
Quick and efficient!
The team was extremely accommodating even when we had more trash than expected. They went above and beyond for us and I'd absolutely use them again!
Great work. I called and they came so quickly. And they cleaned up. I'll definitely use them again.
We needed to get rid of couches that donations would not respond to. I didn't want to pay the astronomical prices other companies quoted…
The service was great! They even picked up on the same day. Would definitely recommend!
I was able to book an appointment online, and the process was seamless. Great communications throughout! I'll definitely do it again when I do more cleaning up. Thank you, Dropcurb!
Great communication.
Very clear communication, highly recommend.
Very professional and they get the job done on time. Communication is spot on and very responsive!
Love the service.
They get it done and fast — two thumbs up.
Quick easy clean process. Would definitely deal with Dropcurb again!
I had a great experience with Dropcurb. Their price was the best around and their service very good, better than expected. No question who I will use next time.
I had a great experience. They came and picked up my elliptical right on time and delivered exactly what they said. I recommend if you need to haul materials away.
Fast and reliable.
Awesome experience. Roger was amiable and efficient.
Partnering with Dropcurb included a seamless pickup and an all around smooth process, fast responses via text message…
I used Dropcurb to pick up an old elliptical that heavy trash wouldn't pick up. They came within a couple of hours…
Simple flat rate, competitive price, easy usage, and fast friendly service. Would highly recommend the service.
Great experience with curbside pickup. Jack was flexible with rescheduling and gave us great communication, with a heads up…
Steve arrived with an extra hand and was incredibly friendly. He completed the job swiftly, leaving me thoroughly satisfied. I'm definitely going to use Dropcurb in the future.
Fast, cheap, and prompt!
My wife and I needed to get our mattress and box spring removed ASAP…
First time customer. Extremely responsive and an easy process. Felt too good to be true! Would definitely recommend.
Great experience all around. We had been quoted $400 to haul away our old sectional. I found Dropcurb online, called…
Very prompt and helpful. Courteous too!
These guys are awesome! I called around 10:30 in the morning and by 12:30 they were here to pick the stuff up. No hassle, no fuss. I love these guys and will definitely use them again.
Excellent service, really easy process, and it saved me money, time, and worries.
It's been a pleasure to deal with Dropcurb. The price was reasonable, the pickup was on time, and the driver was so nice. I will definitely use them again.
Real quick easy sign up. Really fast pickup. Definitely would go this route again!
Great service. I can just order this on a whim and not have to think about it. It's done, gone, and reliable. So much easier than stressing about it.
Really appreciate how easy it was to communicate with this company. Would definitely recommend!
Great job! So nice to just have the junk gone with little effort on my part!
Great experience start to finish. Website was very easy to navigate and schedule a pickup. Items were gone with a picture verification via text the very next day. An A+ company.
Had to get rid of stuff in my basement and these guys came and did a great job.
I had a fantastic experience with Dropcurb on my last appliance pickup. Jack, the owner, was great to work with — very responsive…
We had an ordinance violation and called to have the trash removed. They responded and were able to pick up same day and did an excellent job! Definitely recommend.
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Still have a question? Email usDropcurb starts at $79 for single-item curbside pickup in San Diego. Each additional item adds $19–$59 depending on size. A couch is $99, a queen mattress is $99, a refrigerator is $134 — all-in prices, nothing added at checkout. Traditional junk removal companies in San Diego like 1-800-GOT-JUNK charge $200–$450 for the same items because they send a crew into your home. With Dropcurb, you see the exact total before booking — no estimates, no hidden fees.