Bulk Junk Removal in Lakewood, Colorado
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 Lakewood
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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 Lakewood?
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+
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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 Lakewood?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Lakewood pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in Lakewood, CO starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Lakewood is one of the few Denver-metro cities with weekly bulk item pickup on your regular trash day at no extra charge. But the program excludes appliances with refrigerants, electronics, and hazardous materials — and upholstered items must be bagged in plastic.
City program details: Lakewood Weekly Bulk Pickup. Frequency: weekly on regular trash day. Wait: none (set out on trash day). Fees: Free for residents. Upholstered items must be wrapped in plastic. Community Cleanup events twice per year (spring + fall).
Lakewood allows weekly bulk item pickup on your regular trash day — place items curbside and Waste Management picks them up. Upholstered furniture (mattresses, couches) must be wrapped in plastic bags. Community Cleanup events run twice per year (spring and fall). Front Range Landfill accepts residential loads at per-ton rates with a surcharge for uncovered loads. Junk Removal Guys of Lakewood (720-782-5854) offers free on-site estimates with full-service removal. Big Ass Junk Removal (303-218-5830) provides same-day service with upfront pricing across the Denver metro. Junk King Denver South serves Lakewood with volume-based pricing and free estimates. Mile High Haul-Off is top-rated on Yelp for affordable removal. LoadUp starts at $79/item online. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates. Average Lakewood junk removal costs $150-$375 per job according to Thumbtack.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Lakewood for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Weekly bulk pickup — but not for everything.
Lakewood's free weekly bulk pickup is one of metro Denver's best municipal programs. But appliances with refrigerants, electronics, and hazardous materials are excluded. Upholstered items must be wrapped in plastic. And if you miss your trash day, you wait another week.
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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 Lakewood residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
Lakewood's weekly bulk pickup is generous — but it won't take appliances, electronics, or anything with refrigerants. At $79, Dropcurb picks up what the city won't, same-day, from Belmar to Green Mountain. No wrapping mattresses in plastic, no driving to Front Range Landfill, no waiting for Community Cleanup events.
Serving Belmar, Bear Creek, Green Mountain, Villa Italia, Applewood, Alameda, and 3 more neighborhoods in Lakewood.
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