Bulk Junk Removal in Ithaca, New York
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 Ithaca
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Place your junk at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Ithaca. You get a text when it's done.
No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.
How much does junk removal cost in Ithaca?
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+
5 ways to get rid of junk in Ithaca
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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 Ithaca?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Ithaca pick up bulk junk?
Ithaca DPW Bulk Item Pickup serves the city by request with 7-14 business day delays. Cornell Campus and Collegetown residents know that two weeks might as well be two months when you need fast results.
City program details: Ithaca DPW Bulk Item Pickup. Frequency: By request. Wait: 7-14 business days. Fees: free for residents
The DPW's free service takes 7-14 business days with item restrictions. Tompkins County Recycling Center charges $25-40 per load for self-haul, and 1-800-GOT-JUNK provides faster service at $150-$600+ depending on your load size.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Ithaca for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Ithaca DPW says 7-14 business days for bulk pickup.
Two weeks is a long time to wait when you're moving out of student housing or clearing space for new arrivals. That timeline stretches even longer during peak moving seasons when the city gets backlogged with requests.
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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 Ithaca residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
For $79, get same-day pickup instead of two weeks with Ithaca DPW Bulk Item Pickup. We're faster than 1-800-GOT-JUNK's 2-3 day scheduling and cheaper than their $150+ minimums, plus no truck required like the recycling center.
Serving Cornell Campus, Ithaca College Area, Downtown Ithaca, Fall Creek, Collegetown, South Hill, and 4 more neighborhoods in Ithaca.
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