Serving Durham, NC
Same-Day Curbside Junk Removal in Durham
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.
Durham's bulk pickup has limits — we don't
Durham's free curbside bulky pickup handles up to 3 items per week by request — items are picked up mechanically with a boom truck. Requests for more than 3 items incur charges. Schedule online or call 919-560-1200. The Durham Waste Disposal & Recycling Center at 2115 E Club Blvd (919-560-4611) is open Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm, Sat 7:30am-noon. Republic Services operates the Transfer Station. Durham County Convenience Sites require a blue sticker and limit residents to 1 dump per week. Junk King Durham offers free estimates at (919) 504-5695 with eco-friendly disposal. Two Men and a Junk Truck provides same-day service in Durham. Junk Terminators, Tar Heel Junk Removal, and Traho Junk Removal are top-rated on Yelp. I Put Your Junk In My Trunk serves Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Raleigh. College HUNKS (Raleigh location) serves the Durham area. LoadUp starts at $79 per item with additional items from $15. 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires an in-person estimate at $150-$600+.
City program — by request only. Items picked up mechanically with a boom truck. Schedule online or call 919-560-1200.
By request only — scheduling delays · Only 3 items per week free · Mechanical pickup may damage items/yard · Appliances and electronics excluded · Free for up to 3 items/week · Online scheduling available · No truck needed
City facility open Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm, Sat 7:30am-noon. Operated by Republic Services. Call 919-560-4611.
Need a truck · Load it yourself · Closed Sundays · Fees vary by material · Immediate disposal · Accepts most materials · Saturday hours available
National franchise with on-site estimates.
Must be home · $150+ minimum · On-site pricing · 2-3 day wait · Well-known brand · Full-service
Franchise serving Durham. Free estimates, eco-friendly recycling. Call (919) 504-5695.
Must be home for estimate · Volume-based pricing unpredictable · No online pricing · Free estimates · Eco-friendly recycling · Professional crews
Same-day junk removal service in Durham and surrounding areas.
Quote-based pricing · No online pricing · Must schedule estimate · Same-day service · Professional team
Online marketplace with upfront per-item pricing. Additional items from $15.
Contractor reliability varies · Service area fees may apply · Online pricing · $79 starting price · Additional items from $15
Local independent serving Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Raleigh. Strong word-of-mouth reputation.
No online pricing · Phone scheduling · Quote-based · Local company · Serves Durham + Chapel Hill + Raleigh · Good reviews
Top-rated independents on Yelp. Junk Terminators, Tar Heel Junk Removal, and Traho Junk Removal all serve Durham.
No online pricing · Quality varies · Phone scheduling required · Strong local reviews · Competitive pricing · Flexible scheduling
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 Durham won’t pick up — but we will
✓ Appliances (fridges, washers, dryers, AC units)·✓ Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers)·✓ Tires (up to 4)
Does Durham offer free bulk pickup?
Yes. Durham Solid Waste Management Bulky Item Collection. Frequency: by request, up to 3 items free per week. Must schedule via Durham One Call (919-560-1200) or online. Appliances and electronics accepted. Yard waste moves to biweekly starting August 2025.
Same-day pickup available
It's been sitting there
long enough.
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What customers say about junk removal in Durham
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 Durham, NC
We pick up from every neighborhood and zip code in Durham and surrounding areas.
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What we pick up in Durham
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 Durham
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.