Bulk Junk Removal in St. Louis, Missouri
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 St. Louis
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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 St. Louis?
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 St. Louis?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does St. Louis pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in St. Louis starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no on-site estimates. The city's free bulk pickup runs once per month on a fixed Monday schedule per region, leaving residents waiting up to 4 weeks depending on their zone.
City program details: St. Louis Refuse Division provides free monthly bulk pickup divided into 4 regions — Region 1 on the 1st Monday, Region 2 on the 2nd Monday, Region 3 on the 3rd Monday, Region 4 on the 4th Monday. Residents can also drop off items free at the North Transfer Station (4100 Borcherding Dr) or South Transfer Station (4100 Borcherding Dr), Monday-Friday 8 AM–4 PM — no extra charge beyond the $14/month Water/Solid Waste fee. BOAT-E items (Batteries, Oil, Appliances, Tires, Electronics) have separate collection requirements.
St. Louis divides the city into 4 bulk pickup regions — each region gets one Monday per month (1st through 4th). Miss your window and you wait another full month. The North and South Transfer Stations accept items free (included in the $14/month Water/Solid Waste fee), but you need a truck and they're only open Monday-Friday 8 AM–4 PM. BOAT-E items (Batteries, Oil, Appliances, Tires, Electronics) require separate collection and can't go out with regular bulk. Two Men and a Junk Truck operates locally (314-936-3695) with same-day service but on-site pricing. Junk King has two St. Louis locations — South (314-714-4478) and North (314-582-1379) — both offering free estimates but volume-based pricing. St. Louis Gets Junk offers a no-contact trailer drop-off for $599 for 5 days ($20/additional day). LoadUp starts at $79 per single item. Jiffy Junk provides eco-friendly junk removal with free quotes.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in St. Louis for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
One Monday per month — miss it and you wait 4 more weeks.
St. Louis splits the city into 4 bulk pickup regions, each getting one Monday per month. Miss your window in Soulard or Tower Grove and your old couch sits curbside for another month. The transfer stations are free but require a truck and close at 4 PM on weekdays.
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Bulk pickup frequency per region
$14/mo
Solid waste fee per dwelling unit
301K
Residents sharing 4 pickup zones
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 St. Louis residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
Dropcurb skips St. Louis's monthly bulk pickup schedule entirely — $79 same-day instead of waiting for your region's Monday. No driving to the transfer stations, no $599 trailer rentals, no on-site estimates from franchise haulers.
Serving Central West End, Soulard, Cherokee Street, Forest Park, The Hill, Clayton, and 4 more neighborhoods in St. Louis.
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