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Same-Day Curbside Junk Removal in San Jose

Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.

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$79

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+ $29 add-on

+$29

Dresser

+ $29 add-on

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Flat prices in San Jose. Every item.

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

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$99first item · +$30 each more

Mattress removal in San Jose starts at $79 with Dropcurb, and you can book online in about 60 seconds without waiting for a phone callback. San Jose residents can request free large-item collection through their recycling company and 311, but city guidance still requires scheduled set-out timing, and local wait windows often run from several days to 2+ weeks when demand spikes. In a city of more than 1,013,240 people, that delay is why mattress removal becomes urgent during move-outs in Willow Glen, Berryessa, and Evergreen. If you want a no-cost self-haul route, Zero Waste Silicon Valley lists mattress drop-off at Goodwill of Silicon Valley (1080 North 7th Street) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, but you still need a vehicle and labor. Dropcurb keeps mattress removal simple: place the mattress curbside, skip in-home appointments, and get same-day pickup when slots are open. Competitor pages for mattress removal in San Jose often push quote forms or on-site estimates, while some advertise “starts at $75” rates that vary by ZIP and item details. Dropcurb keeps mattress removal pricing upfront, starting at $79.

Couch Removal

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$99first item · +$28 each more

Couch removal in San Jose starts at $79 with Dropcurb, and you can book in about 60 seconds instead of waiting on municipal scheduling. San Jose offers free Junk Pickup appointments through 311 for large items like sofas, but city guidance still requires advance scheduling and curb setout rules, and local wait windows commonly stretch from several days to 2+ weeks when demand spikes. In a city of more than 1,013,240 residents, that timing gap matters when you are replacing a sectional in Willow Glen, clearing a move-out in Berryessa, or staging a home in Evergreen. If you self-haul, GreenWaste Zanker at 705 Los Esteros Road posts a $60 minimum load charge, plus your own loading and transport time. Dropcurb keeps couch removal simple: set the couch at the curb, skip in-home estimate windows, and get same-day service when capacity is available. Competitor pages for couch removal in San Jose often publish starting prices around $80 to $85 or require on-site quotes for final pricing. Dropcurb gives direct couch removal pricing from $79 upfront.

Furniture Removal

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$79first item · +$29 each more

Furniture removal in San Jose starts at $79 with Dropcurb, and you can book online in about 60 seconds without waiting for a callback. San Jose residents can schedule free junk pickup through 311, but city guidance requires an appointment window and curb set-out timing, with reported waits ranging from 3-7 days to 2+ weeks when demand is high. That delay is a problem for furniture removal during move-outs in Willow Glen, Evergreen, and Berryessa, where old dressers, bed frames, and desks need to be gone before lease turnover or new deliveries. The city program is useful, but it also excludes construction and demolition debris, so mixed cleanouts often need a separate plan. Dropcurb keeps furniture removal simple: place items curbside, skip in-home estimates, and get same-day pickup when slots are available. Competitors like LoadUp advertise San Jose furniture removal starting at $89, while full-service national crews often start around $150+ with on-site quoting. For predictable furniture removal in San Jose, flat-rate curbside pricing at $79 is usually the fastest path.

Appliance Recycling

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$134first item · +$84 each more

Appliance recycling in San Jose starts at $104 with Dropcurb (all-in), and you can book online in about 60 seconds. In San Jose, broken refrigerators and washers often sit in garages during move-outs in Willow Glen, Almaden Valley, and Berryessa because city collection is appointment-based and timing can stretch from several days to 2+ weeks during peak demand. SanJoseRecycles lists free junk pickup options for many appliance types, but residents still need to schedule, stage items correctly, and wait for the assigned window. For Freon-containing units like refrigerators, SanJoseRecycles also points residents to EPA Responsible Appliance Disposal partners, which adds another planning step if you need it gone fast. Dropcurb gives San Jose homeowners a same-day appliance recycling path: disconnect the unit, place it curbside, and get pickup without an in-home estimate. Competitor pages in this market are usually quote-first or variable-rate. LoadUp's San Jose washer and dryer page cites about $82 per appliance on average (around $117 for both), while Dropcurb keeps appliance recycling pricing upfront at checkout.

TV Removal

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$99first item · +$39 each more

TV removal in San Jose starts at $99 with Dropcurb, including certified e-waste handling, and you can book online in about 60 seconds. In San Jose, old flat screens and broken TVs pile up fast during move-outs in Willow Glen, Berryessa, and Evergreen, especially when replacement deliveries are on tight timelines. City and county recycling guidance is clear that e-waste needs special handling, and San Jose Recycles states it is illegal to place e-waste in garbage or recycling containers, so residents cannot just leave a TV in normal carts and forget it. While San Jose offers municipal junk programs, pickup windows can still run several days to 2+ weeks depending on demand, which is a problem when you need the TV gone today. Dropcurb keeps TV removal simple in San Jose: place the TV curbside, skip in-home estimate windows, and get same-day pickup when slots are open. LoadUp markets TV disposal in San Jose starting at $82, but final pricing and timing vary by item details. Dropcurb TV removal is upfront at $99 with curbside-first scheduling.

Construction Debris Removal

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$109first item · +$59 each more

Construction debris in San Jose starts at $109 with Dropcurb, and you can book online in about 60 seconds for same-day curbside pickup. Homeowners in Willow Glen, Evergreen, and Cambrian often need construction debris removal after kitchen updates, flooring swaps, or garage remodel punch-lists that leave bagged drywall, tile, and lumber scraps. San Jose's free 311 junk pickup is useful for household bulky items, but the city excludes construction debris from that program and routes permit-related loads through its Construction and Demolition Diversion program. City guidance also points permit holders to City-certified C&D facilities or authorized haulers, which adds coordination when you just need a small pile gone fast. Dropcurb fills that gap with straightforward construction debris pickup for curb-ready, light-to-moderate renovation waste, without in-home estimate windows. If you compare options, LoadUp markets San Jose concrete removal starting around $200 for heavier materials, while Dropcurb construction debris service starts at $109 for smaller curbside jobs that do not justify a full dumpster.

E-Waste Disposal

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$99first item · +$39 each more

TVs, monitors, computers picked up same-day from Japantown to Almaden Valley. San Jose's program takes e-waste but requires scheduling weeks ahead. We come to your curb — $79 and done.

Exercise Equipment Removal

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$159first item · +$85 each more

Treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches from Evergreen home gyms and Rose Garden garages. Too heavy to haul to Zanker Materials yourself. Get it curbside and we handle the rest same-day.

Bulk Junk Removal

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$79first item · +$29 each more

Garage cleanouts, move-out piles, renovation debris. San Jose's 311 system can't handle multi-item urgency with 2-3 week waits. Dropcurb clears everything in one trip — total price upfront.

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

San Jose offers free, unlimited curbside Junk Pickup by appointment — schedule 24/7 at 311.sanjoseca.gov, dial 3-1-1, or call (408) 535-3500. Provide your service address and select acceptable items. Items must be set out up to 24 hours before pickup. Wait times run 3-7 days to 2+ weeks depending on demand. Construction debris excluded — requires an authorized hauler. Use the San Jose 311 app for missed pickup reports and junk pickup scheduling. Look up your recycling collection company at sanjoseca.gov for appointment confirmation — note that your 311 confirmation is separate from the hauler's appointment confirmation. GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility (705 Los Esteros Rd, San Jose 95134, phone 408-263-2384) updated gate rates July 9, 2026. Minimum CY load charge is $60 or 1 CY, whichever is more. Also operates Site 2 at 675 Los Esteros Rd. Hours: Mon-Fri 6 AM-5:45 PM, Sat 8 AM-3:45 PM, Sun 8 AM-12:45 PM. No hazardous waste, wet garbage, or food waste accepted — load checking program in effect. Prices subject to change without notice. Guadalupe Recycling & Disposal Facility (WM) serves San Jose and southern Santa Clara County. Newby Island Resource Recovery Park (Republic Services) also accepts residential waste. San Jose multi-family garbage service rates updated July 1, 2026. Junk King San Jose offers volume-based pricing with text-a-photo estimates — big red trucks hold 20% more than standard vehicles. College HUNKS Hauling Junk San Jose provides full-service removal with trained crews. Average San Jose junk removal costs $252-$264 per Homeyou (February 2026 data, 9,096 local projects). LoadUp charges $79 per item. 1-800-GOT-JUNK runs $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person quotes.

OptionPrice
San Jose Free Junk Pickup (311)

Schedule through sanjoseca.gov/311, dial 3-1-1, or call (408) 535-3500. Set items out 24 hours before appointment.

2-3 week wait for appointments · Must schedule through 311 · No C&D materials · Set-out timing restrictions · Free for residents · Handles furniture, appliances, mattresses

Free
Self-haul to GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery

705 Los Esteros Rd, San Jose 95134. Two sites. Mon-Fri 6 AM-5:45 PM, Sat 8 AM-3:45 PM, Sun 8 AM-12:45 PM.

Need a truck · Load it yourself · $65+ per load · Shorter weekend hours · Immediate disposal · Accepts most materials · Open 7 days/week

~$65 per pickup truck load (rates updated July 9, 2026)
Junk King San Jose

Franchise with free on-site estimates. Big red trucks hold 20% more than standard vehicles. Text-a-photo estimates available.

Must be home for estimate · No upfront online pricing · Volume-based adds up · 20% more truck capacity · Free on-site estimates · Text-a-photo option

Volume-based (free estimate)
College HUNKS Hauling Junk San Jose

Full-service franchise with trained crews and transparent pricing.

$150+ minimum · Must be home · On-site estimates · Trained crews · Full-service · Transparent pricing

$150 – $500+
1-800-GOT-JUNK

National franchise with on-site estimates.

Must be home · $150+ minimum · On-site pricing · 2-3 day wait · Well-known brand · Full-service

$150 – $600+
LoadUp

Online junk removal with upfront pricing.

Less local hauler coverage · No same-day guarantee in all areas · Similar pricing to Dropcurb · Online booking

$79 per item
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 Jose won’t pick up — but we will

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

Does San Jose offer free bulk pickup?

Yes. San Jose free, unlimited Junk Pickup by appointment — schedule 24/7 via 311.sanjoseca.gov, dial 3-1-1, or call (408) 535-3500. Provide your service address and select acceptable items. Wait: 3-7 days to 2+ weeks depending on demand. Items set curbside up to 24 hours before scheduled date. Construction debris excluded — requires authorized hauler. Look up your recycling collection company at sanjoseca.gov for appointment date confirmation. GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility (705 Los Esteros Rd, San Jose 95134) — rates updated July 9, 2026. Site 1 hours: Mon-Fri 6 AM-5:45 PM, Sat 8 AM-3:45 PM, Sun 8 AM-12:45 PM. Newby Island Resource Recovery Park (Republic Services) also accepts residential waste.

Google Reviews

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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!!

Tina CoyleGuide
10 hours ago · 13 reviews

This was a very quick and seamless process!

Bernardo Medeiros
18 hours ago · 2 reviews

Responsive, priced right, did what they said they would do. Will definitely use them again!

John Weiss
5 days ago · 15 reviews

Responsive and helpful.

Rey Shah
7 days ago

Best service and prompt!

Victor PerezGuide
1 week ago · 7 reviews

Great experience, very easy to book. Team was very communicative and were flexible when I needed to reschedule my pickup. Highly recommend.

Warren CreamerGuide
1 week ago · 20 reviews

I went online and found Dropcurb for a couch that was placed outside a dumpster. The team was quick to respond and then…

Kristina Chervenka
1 week ago

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…

Veronica Protrader
1 week ago · 2 reviews

Absolutely painless easy experience — thank you for the prompt amazing service!

E. R.Guide
1 week ago · 11 reviews

Great customer service and items picked up in a timely manner. Prices are reasonable and I will definitely use Dropcurb again. Highly recommend.

Lori Rich
1 week ago · 10 reviews

Very good people to work with — very responsive and quick.

Jovan Holmes
1 week ago · 2 reviews

Excellent and on-time service!

Jeremy Zacks
1 week ago · 2 reviews

Quick response, prompt payment.

K. H.
2 weeks ago · 5 reviews

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…

Jared Frederickson
2 weeks ago · 12 reviews

Very easy pickup and disposal — absolutely love working with them!

Steve Fites
2 weeks ago

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!

Ann Lindstrom
2 weeks ago · 4 reviews

Amazing experience. We booked the day before and Jack was super communicative. We had time constraints and had to refund…

Zhengyuan Ma
2 weeks ago · 4 reviews

We needed a treadmill disposed of and Dropcurb was the best price by FAR…

Michelle Bennett
2 weeks ago · 11 reviews

Easy schedule, easy pay, and it was gone on schedule!

Leslie Lucas
3 weeks ago · 6 reviews

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.

Courtney Burton
4 weeks ago · 7 reviews

These guys were amazing — a way better deal than 1-800-GOT-JUNK!

Shef Osborn
4 weeks ago · 3 reviews

Great communication and support! Highly recommend.

Adam Zimmerman
4 weeks ago · 5 reviews

For those with poor county or city bulk trash pickup service, this is a great reasonable solution.

Nancy Turnbeaugh
4 weeks ago · 9 reviews

Great service! Same day! Courteous pickup people! Highly recommend!

Sean H.
5 weeks ago · 3 reviews

Excellent service, extremely good communication. Let me know exactly what to expect and what times to have my items at the curb…

Jason ChristensenGuide
5 weeks ago · 8 reviews

Fast, friendly and great communication with an easy to use website. Definitely would recommend and use their services again.

Faye Lin
5 weeks ago

Quick and efficient!

Chad Gielow
6 weeks ago · 4 reviews

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!

Colin S.Guide
6 weeks ago · 13 reviews

Great work. I called and they came so quickly. And they cleaned up. I'll definitely use them again.

B. J.
7 weeks ago

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…

Christina Wells
7 weeks ago · 11 reviews

The service was great! They even picked up on the same day. Would definitely recommend!

Ashleigh Strong
7 weeks ago

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!

Kim Satterfield
11 weeks ago · 6 reviews

Great communication.

Ed Xandr
16 hours ago · 4 reviews

Very clear communication, highly recommend.

Jackson Glines
2 days ago · 2 reviews

Very professional and they get the job done on time. Communication is spot on and very responsive!

Villera Jamu
6 days ago · 3 reviews

Love the service.

Robin Banks
1 week ago · 9 reviews

They get it done and fast — two thumbs up.

Tim Moore
1 week ago · 2 reviews

Quick easy clean process. Would definitely deal with Dropcurb again!

Joseph
1 week ago · 2 reviews

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.

Sevonne CohenGuide
1 week ago · 19 reviews

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.

Mark Farris
1 week ago

Fast and reliable.

L. C.
1 week ago · 3 reviews

Awesome experience. Roger was amiable and efficient.

Geoffrey LordiGuide
1 week ago · 41 reviews

Partnering with Dropcurb included a seamless pickup and an all around smooth process, fast responses via text message…

Taylor KjosGuide
1 week ago · 8 reviews

I used Dropcurb to pick up an old elliptical that heavy trash wouldn't pick up. They came within a couple of hours…

Pehler Travel
1 week ago · 12 reviews

Simple flat rate, competitive price, easy usage, and fast friendly service. Would highly recommend the service.

Cyphix
2 weeks ago · 4 reviews

Great experience with curbside pickup. Jack was flexible with rescheduling and gave us great communication, with a heads up…

Genevieve
2 weeks ago

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.

Jonathan Stephenson
2 weeks ago · 3 reviews

Fast, cheap, and prompt!

David Holmes
2 weeks ago

My wife and I needed to get our mattress and box spring removed ASAP…

Craig McClellan
2 weeks ago · 2 reviews

First time customer. Extremely responsive and an easy process. Felt too good to be true! Would definitely recommend.

Holly Horton
2 weeks ago · 2 reviews

Great experience all around. We had been quoted $400 to haul away our old sectional. I found Dropcurb online, called…

Ed KellerGuide
4 weeks ago · 32 reviews

Very prompt and helpful. Courteous too!

Stephanie Beaulieu
4 weeks ago · 3 reviews

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.

Jenny TennantGuide
4 weeks ago · 18 reviews

Excellent service, really easy process, and it saved me money, time, and worries.

Valeria Olmedo
4 weeks ago · 2 reviews

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.

Sharon BallGuide
4 weeks ago · 22 reviews

Real quick easy sign up. Really fast pickup. Definitely would go this route again!

R. H.
5 weeks ago · 7 reviews

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.

Tyler Good
5 weeks ago · 5 reviews

Really appreciate how easy it was to communicate with this company. Would definitely recommend!

Sarah A.
5 weeks ago · 6 reviews

Great job! So nice to just have the junk gone with little effort on my part!

Heather L.
6 weeks ago · 5 reviews

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.

Cory BickhamGuide
6 weeks ago · 13 reviews

Had to get rid of stuff in my basement and these guys came and did a great job.

DJ Wanesti
7 weeks ago · 8 reviews

I had a fantastic experience with Dropcurb on my last appliance pickup. Jack, the owner, was great to work with — very responsive…

Joe LiebkeGuide
7 weeks ago · 12 reviews

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.

Steve Bilsbury
11 weeks ago · 14 reviews

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Serving all of San Jose, CA

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

Neighborhoods we serve

Willow GlenAlmaden ValleySilver CreekEvergreenCambrian ParkRose GardenJapantownDowntownBerryessaEdenvale+ all of San Jose

Zip codes

9510195103951069510895109951109511195112951139511595116951179511895119951209512195122951239512495125+37 more

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Junk removal in San Jose — questions answered

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Dropcurb starts at $79 for single-item curbside pickup in San Jose. 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 Jose 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.