Serving Detroit, MI
Same-Day Curbside Junk Removal in Detroit
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.
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
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
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.
Detroit's bulk pickup has limits — we don't
J. Fons Transfer Station (6451 E McNichols Rd, operated by Priority Waste since 2020 acquisition) charges approximately $80-85 per load for residential drop-offs. Michigan landfills average $20-40 per self-haul pickup load. 3 Bears Junk Removal (founded 2021 by Phillip Lewis, 313-354-6360) is a fast-growing local hauler with strong Yelp/Google reviews — "The Removal Company With Prices Just Right." AJF Junk Removal offers transparent upfront pricing in Metro Detroit with no hidden fees and free estimates. College Hunks Hauling Junk offers volume-based pricing with $150+ minimums and a reported $99 dispatch fee. Edwards Everyday Solutions and Morton Welding & Junk Removal are highly rated on Yelp. 1-800-GOT-JUNK serves Detroit at $150-600+. LoadUp starts at $79 per item plus $50-80 service area fee. TaskRabbit junk haulers start at $48 but quality varies. Average Detroit junk removal runs $242-$253 per Homeyou, with a broader range of $100-$800 depending on scope.
Weekly curbside bulk pickup with item restrictions. Expanded June 2024.
Restricts appliances and electronics · Size limits enforced · Items frequently skipped · Included in solid waste fee · Weekly service · No scheduling needed
DPW service for oversized debris — call (313) 876-0004 or submit online form.
1-2 week wait · Must call or submit form · Limited availability · Handles larger items · City-operated
Self-haul to 6451 E McNichols Rd (operated by Priority Waste since 2020). Residential drop-offs accepted.
$80-85 per load · Need a truck · Load it yourself · Limited hours · Immediate disposal · Accepts most materials
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.
Less local hauler coverage · No same-day guarantee in all areas · Similar pricing to Dropcurb · Online booking
Independent operators via TaskRabbit, Craigslist, or Thumbtack.
No insurance · Inconsistent quality · No disposal guarantees · Sometimes cheaper · Flexible scheduling
National franchise offering junk removal and moving under one brand. Volume-based pricing with upfront quotes. Hidden $99 dispatch fee reported in some markets.
$150+ minimum · Hidden $99 dispatch fee · On-site estimate required · Damage claims capped at $0.60/lb · Full-service junk + moving · Professional crews · Well-known brand
Local Detroit junk removal founded in 2021 by Phillip Lewis (313-354-6360). "The Removal Company With Prices Just Right." Strong Google and Yelp reviews for fast, reliable, eco-friendly service across the Detroit metro.
Must call for quote · No online pricing · Smaller operation — scheduling delays reported · Local Detroit company · Strong reviews · Fair pricing · Eco-friendly disposal
Highly rated Detroit junk removal and hauling service on Yelp. Residential and commercial jobs.
Must call for pricing · No online booking · Quote varies by job · Highly rated on Yelp · Residential + commercial · Local operator
Metro Detroit junk removal with transparent upfront pricing and no hidden fees. Serves residential and commercial.
Must contact for quote · Smaller operation · No online booking · Transparent upfront pricing · No hidden fees · Metro Detroit coverage
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 Detroit won’t pick up — but we will
✓ Appliances (fridges, washers, dryers, AC units)·✓ Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers)·✓ Tires (up to 4)
Does Detroit offer free bulk pickup?
Yes. Detroit DPW Weekly Bulk Collection + Paid Bulk Pickup Service. Frequency: weekly (curbside). Wait: same-week for weekly service; 1-2 weeks for paid bulk requests. Fees: included in $270/year solid waste fee (2026, up $10/year since 2024); paid bulk pickup available via request form or call (313) 876-0004. Yard waste collection runs late March through mid-December annually. Seniors with HOPE exemption qualify for 50% discount on solid waste fee.
Same-day pickup available
It's been sitting there
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What customers say about junk removal in Detroit
BEFORE
AFTER“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.”
BEFORE
AFTER“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.”
“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.”
“Easy to schedule online, they came when they said they would, and the price was reasonable.”
“Was a great experience, easy service. Will do business with again.”
“Great experience. Quick pickup of my furniture I needed to dispose of at a good price! Definitely will use them again in the future.”
Serving all of Detroit, MI
We pick up from every neighborhood and zip code in Detroit and surrounding areas.
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What we pick up in Detroit
Mattress Removal
From $79
Any size mattress or box spring. Leave it curbside, we handle the rest. Most cities restrict mattresses from regular trash — we take them same-day.
Couch Removal
From $79
Sectionals, recliners, loveseats, sleeper sofas. No disassembly needed — just get it to the curb. Picked up the same day you book.
Furniture Removal
From $79
Desks, dressers, tables, bookshelves, bed frames. One item or a full room clearout. Flat-rate pricing with no hidden fees.
Appliance Removal
From $79
Refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens. We handle Freon-containing units and ensure proper recycling compliance.
E-Waste Disposal
From $79
TVs, monitors, computers, printers. Most curbside programs reject electronics — we pick them up and route to certified recyclers.
Exercise Equipment
From $79
Treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, stationary bikes. Heavy and awkward to move — just get it to the curb, we handle the rest.
Bulk Junk Removal
From $79
Multiple items in one pickup. Garage cleanouts, move-out piles, post-renovation debris. Add items to your order for a clear price upfront.
Junk removal questions in Detroit
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.