Bulk Junk Removal in Dayton, 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 Dayton
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How much does junk removal cost in Dayton?
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 Dayton?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Dayton pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in Dayton starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with no on-site estimates. Dayton's free bulk waste collection runs just one Friday per month, and you must schedule in advance through the Dayton Collects app or by calling 333-4800. Average Dayton junk removal costs $225-$236 based on 1,748 local projects (Homeyou, March 2026).
City program details: Dayton Public Works Bulk Waste Collection — free for city residents. Pickup happens one Friday per month (schedule via Dayton Collects app or call 333-4800). Items must be scheduled in advance. Jefferson Township residents get every-other-Friday bulk collection by zone. Appliances, electronics, and tires have separate restrictions.
Dayton's free bulk pickup runs one Friday per month — residents must schedule in advance via the Dayton Collects app or by calling 333-4800. Jefferson Township gets every-other-Friday collection by zone. The Montgomery County Transfer Station (1001 Lower Valley Pike) charges $30.50 per ton for general trash and $280 per ton for tires (first 10 tires free for county residents). Junk King Dayton offers volume-based pricing with dumpster rentals available. Unc's Junk Removal is a licensed and insured Dayton hauler offering $20 off online bookings (937-242-3772). LoadUp starts at $79 per item with additional items from $15. Zach's Pack Hauling, Good & Faithful Junk Removal, and Top Flight Junk Removal are top-rated on Yelp. Average Dayton junk removal costs $225-$236 (Homeyou, 1,748 local projects). 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Dayton for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
One Friday per month — miss it and wait 30 more days.
Dayton's free bulk waste pickup runs just one Friday per month per area. Miss the scheduling window and your items sit curbside for another 30 days. The Montgomery County Transfer Station charges $30.50/ton and requires your own truck. For 137,000+ residents sharing one monthly pickup day, timing rarely works out.
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Dayton bulk pickup frequency
$30.50/ton
Montgomery County Transfer Station rate
$225-$236
Average Dayton junk removal cost
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 Dayton residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
Dayton's free bulk pickup only runs one Friday per month — miss it and you wait another 30 days. Dropcurb starts at $79 for same-day curbside pickup. No calling 333-4800, no checking the Dayton Collects app, no driving to the Montgomery County Transfer Station. Book online in 60 seconds — your hauler texts you an ETA.
Serving Wright-Dunbar, Five Oaks, Belmont, East Dayton, Carillon, Riverdale, and 3 more neighborhoods in Dayton.
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