Bulk Junk Removal in Lexington, Kentucky
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 Lexington
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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 Lexington?
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 Lexington?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Lexington pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in Lexington, KY starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Lexington Environmental Services runs bulk collection on the 3rd Wednesday monthly with up to 30-day waits. The Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station at 1505 Old Frankfort Pike charges $112/ton. Average Lexington junk removal costs $216-$237.
City program details: Lexington Environmental Services Bulk Collection. Frequency: 3rd Wednesday of each month. Wait: up to 30 days. Fees: included in sanitation fee
Lexington-Fayette County Urban Government provides waste collection via green/blue/gray roll carts. Bulk collection runs on the 3rd Wednesday of each month — included in sanitation fees but requires up to 30-day waits. Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station at 1505 Old Frankfort Pike charges $112/ton for waste disposal, with additional fees for tires and gas tanks. Free trash disposal days are held periodically (6am-1pm, up to one pickup truckload per Fayette County resident). Haley Pike Waste Management Facility at 4216 Hedger Lane accepts waste Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 8am-5pm (closed Wed). Total Demolition & Junk Removal is locally-owned in Lexington serving Fayette, Mercer, and Bourbon County. The Junkluggers serves Lexington/Georgetown with volume-based pricing and eco-friendly disposal. Average junk removal cost: $216-$237 per job. LoadUp starts at $79/item. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory on-site estimates.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Lexington for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Miss the 3rd Wednesday? Wait another 30 days.
Lexington's bulk collection only runs once a month on the 3rd Wednesday. For 328,000 residents — including UK students moving out every May and horse country estates turning over — once-monthly service doesn't match demand. The Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station charges $112/ton if you can't wait.
1x/month
3rd Wednesday bulk collection only
$112/ton
Bluegrass Transfer Station disposal rate
$216-$237
average local junk removal cost
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 Lexington residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
Miss Lexington's 3rd Wednesday and wait another 30 days. The Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station charges $112/ton. Dropcurb picks up same-day from Chevy Chase to Hamburg for $79 — no calendar-watching, no driving to Old Frankfort Pike, no $150+ chain minimums.
Serving Chevy Chase, Ashland Park, Bell Court, Hambrick, Hamburg in Lexington.
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