Bulk Junk Removal in Columbus, Ohio
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 Columbus
Curb it
Place your junk at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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Select your item, see the exact price ($79), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Columbus. 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 Columbus?
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 Columbus
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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 Columbus?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Columbus pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in Columbus, OH starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city offers free Bulk Collection, but you must schedule online through 311 or call (614) 645-3111 — no items are collected without an appointment, and waits run 7-14 days.
City program details: Columbus Bulk Collection. Schedule online through 311 or call (614) 645-3111. No items collected without scheduling. Wait: 7-14 days. Free for residents. SWACO manages Franklin County waste disposal.
Columbus requires scheduling all bulk collection through 311 or by calling (614) 645-3111 — no items will be picked up without a reservation. SWACO's Franklin County Sanitary Landfill charges a $5 minimum for residential loads, with tipping fees prorated for loads under 1 ton. Landfill hours are Mon-Fri 5 AM to 5 PM and Sat 6 AM to noon. Fire Dawgs Junk Removal offers $99 starting junk removal in Columbus. Two Men and a Junk Truck also starts at $99. LoadUp charges $79 per item. The average junk removal cost in Columbus runs $228-$239 through traditional services.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Columbus for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Columbus bulk collection is free — but requires 311 scheduling and up to 2 weeks.
No bulk items are collected without scheduling through 311 or calling (614) 645-3111. With 906,000+ residents competing for pickup slots, Short North and German Village residents wait 7-14 days. SWACO's landfill is open limited hours and requires your own truck. OSU campus area move-outs overwhelm the system every spring and fall.
7-14 days
Bulk collection wait time
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Residents sharing the system
$5 min
SWACO landfill self-haul fee
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 Columbus residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
Dropcurb's $79 beats the city's 7-14 day scheduling wait with same-day pickup — no calling 311, no online reservation system. We're cheaper than Fire Dawgs' $99 starting price and half of what 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges for their on-site estimates.
Serving Short North, German Village, Clintonville, Worthington, Upper Arlington, Bexley, and 2 more neighborhoods in Columbus.
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