Hauler loading curbside junk into pickup truck in a neighborhood

Serving San Francisco, CA

Same-Day Curbside Junk Removal in San Francisco

Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.

See your price instantly. Book in 60 seconds. Set it at the curb and it's gone — same day.

Same-day pickup available — book by 12pm for today's window

948+

Cities Covered

39

States Served

Same-Day

Pickup Available

$50

No-Show Guarantee

Haul it out. Nobody comes in.

Know your price before you book.

Book today. Gone by tonight.

Leave it outside. You don't even need to be home.

Done in 60 seconds. No phone calls.

Real local haulers, verified and insured.

Three steps. Done by tonight.

1

Book online

About 60 seconds. No phone call.

Select the items you need removed. Your price updates in real-time as you add items — no hidden fees, no on-site estimate. Once your cart looks right, confirm. That's it.

  • See your exact price before you commit
  • No credit card required until you confirm
  • The whole process takes about 60 seconds
2

Leave it curbside

No appointment. No need to be home.

Move your items to the sidewalk, driveway, or alley — anything within 10 feet of the road counts as curbside. No wrapping, no disassembly, no special prep. Just get it to the curb and go about your day.

  • Sidewalk, driveway, or alley — all count
  • If the hauler can see it, it's curbside
  • No strangers enter your home, ever
  • Most customers aren't home during pickup
3

Gone by tonight

A verified, insured hauler handles the rest.

A local hauler picks up your items same-day. They're background-checked, insured, and familiar with your area. When pickup is complete, we text you a confirmation. Items are donated when possible, recycled when appropriate.

  • All haulers background-checked and insured
  • Text confirmation when pickup is complete
  • Donate, recycle, or properly dispose
  • Same-day — picked up by evening

Gone. Whatever it is.

First item from $79 · Additional items from $19 each

Your old couch

Sofas, sectionals, recliners — the big stuff that's been in the way since the new one arrived. Wheel it to the curb. A hauler picks it up, same day.

Your old mattress

Mattress, box spring, or both — we take them all. No awkward hallway maneuvering required. Just curb it and it's gone.

Your old appliances

Fridge, washer, dryer, stove — too heavy to move, too big to trash. Curb it and a hauler makes it disappear.

Your old furniture

Desks, dressers, bookshelves, nightstands. Clearing a whole room or just swapping one piece — curb it and it's handled.

Your junk pile

Boxes, bags, the random stuff you've been meaning to deal with. If you can drag it to the curb, we'll make it disappear.

San Francisco's bulk pickup has limits — we don't

Recology's SF Transfer Station (501 Tunnel Ave) charges a $60 minimum per load, with standard rates of $37.20 per cubic yard. Fast Haul, a popular Bay Area hauler, starts at $50 minimum with volume-based pricing and claims 15-30% larger trucks than franchise competitors. Junk King San Francisco charges $149-$600+ with on-site estimates — call (415) 335-7970. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. 1-800-GOT-JUNK operates at $150-$600+ with mandatory in-home estimates. Average San Francisco junk removal cost runs $245-256 per job.

OptionPrice
Recology Bulky Item Pickup

City program — 2 free curbside pickups per year. Schedule online or email Recology. 1-2 week wait.

Only 2 per year (1 for multi-family) · 1-2 week scheduling wait · No hazardous waste, construction debris, or tires · Appointments fill up fast · 2 free pickups per year · City-managed program

2 free per year (residential), 1 free (multi-family)
SF Transfer Station (501 Tunnel Ave)

Recology-operated transfer station and hazardous waste facility. Self-haul only.

$60 minimum per load · Need your own truck · Load and unload yourself · Limited hours · Accepts most materials · Hazardous waste drop-off available · No appointment needed

$60 minimum per load ($37.20/cu yd)
Fast Haul

Bay Area junk hauler with 15-30% larger trucks than franchise competitors. Same-day service.

Volume-based pricing · Must be home for estimate · Full-service only · $50 minimum — lowest in SF · Larger trucks · Same-day available · Established Bay Area company

$50 minimum (volume-based)
Junk King San Francisco

National franchise at (415) 335-7970. On-site estimates with eco-friendly focus.

$149+ minimum · On-site estimate required · Must be home · 1-3 day wait typical · Eco-friendly disposal · Professional crews

$149 – $600+
LoadUp

Online-first marketplace with upfront per-item pricing.

Service area fee adds $50-80 · Contractor reliability varies · 40% take rate · Upfront pricing · $79 single item · Online booking

$79+ per item
1-800-GOT-JUNK

National franchise with mandatory in-home estimates.

Must be home for estimate · $150+ minimum · No prices online · 2-3 day wait · Well-known brand · Full-service · Licensed/insured

$150 – $600+
Dropcurb

Curbside pickup. Book online in 60 seconds. Same-day service. No crew in your home.

✓ Instant pricing · ✓ Same-day · ✓ $50 guarantee · ✓ No home entry

$79

Items San Francisco won’t pick up — but we will

Appliances (fridges, washers, dryers, AC units)· Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers)· Tires (up to 4)

Does San Francisco offer free bulk pickup?

Yes. Recology Bulky Item Pickup. Frequency: 2 free pickups per year for residential (1 for multi-family). Wait: 1-2 weeks. Fees: 2 free per year, additional pickups at extra cost. Schedule online or email Recology.

Same-day pickup available

It's been sitting there
long enough.

Enter your address for an instant price. Flat rates, no estimates, no crew in your home.

What customers say about junk removal in San Francisco

Misc items at curb before Dropcurb pickupBEFORE
Clear curb after Dropcurb pickupAFTER

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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Steve Bilsbury
Mattress at curb before Dropcurb pickupBEFORE
Mattress loaded in truck after Dropcurb pickupAFTER

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.

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Kim Satterfield

I am so happy to have found Dropcurb. They offered easy scheduling with same-day pick up at an affordable price. I will definitely be using them again.

K
Kristine

Easy to schedule online, they came when they said they would, and the price was reasonable.

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Brenda S.

Was a great experience, easy service. Will do business with again.

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Thomas Dellinger

Great experience. Quick pickup of my furniture I needed to dispose of at a good price! Definitely will use them again in the future.

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Andrew

Serving all of San Francisco, CA

We pick up from every neighborhood and zip code in San Francisco and surrounding areas.

Neighborhoods we serve

Mission DistrictCastroSunsetRichmondHaight-AshburyMarinaSOMAMission BayPotrero Hill+ all of San Francisco

Zip codes

9410194102941039410494105941079410894109941109411194112941149411594116941179411894119941209412194122+40 more

Junk removal questions in San Francisco

About Dropcurb

You pay when you book. Your price is locked in — the amount you see is the amount you pay. No surprise fees, no tipping expected. If your items aren't picked up, you get a full refund plus a $50 credit.

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