Bulk Junk Removal in Portland, Oregon
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 Portland
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 Portland. 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 Portland?
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 Portland
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
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 Portland?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Portland pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in Portland starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with flat per-item pricing. Portland has no scheduled bulk pickup program despite residents paying $42-59 monthly for waste services through BPS franchise haulers. That means furniture, appliances, and electronics require separate arrangements — either paying haulers or driving to Metro transfer stations yourself.
City program details: Portland Bureau of Planning & Sustainability (BPS) regulates franchise haulers for weekly recycling/compost and bi-weekly garbage. NO scheduled bulk pickup program exists. Appliance pickup through franchise haulers costs $45-75/item. Rates: 20-gal $42.15/mo, 35-gal $46.75/mo, 60-gal $52.25/mo, 90-gal $58.90/mo. BPS directs residents to Metro transfer stations or private junk removal companies for bulky items.
Metro South Transfer Station (2001 Washington St, Oregon City) and Metro Central Transfer Station (6161 NW 61st Ave) charge per-ton rates plus a $28 transaction fee per load for public customers (staffed scales). Loads under 240 lbs pay a flat minimum fee; heavier loads are charged proportionally per ton. Add gas, truck rental ($50-90/day), and bridge tolls, and a single self-haul trip runs $80-150+. Mike and Dad's Hauling claims pricing up to 50% cheaper than national franchises — locally owned and operated with no hidden fees. Affordable Junk Removal (AJR) Portland offers flat-fee trailer-based pricing. PDX Junk Removal at (503) 409-6332 offers discounts for bookings before 11 AM. 1-800-GOT-JUNK Portland starts at $169 minimum with $200-500+ typical. Junk King Portland runs $179-600+. College Hunks Hauling Junk averages $150-450. Average Portland junk removal costs $200 for private homes and $250 for apartments (Homeyou, 2026).
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Portland for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
$42-59 monthly doesn't include bulky items.
Portland residents across Pearl District, Hawthorne, Alberta Arts District, and Division pay substantial monthly waste fees through BPS franchise haulers but get zero scheduled bulk pickup. The comprehensive-looking service excludes furniture, appliances, and electronics — requiring separate $45-75/item pickup or trips to Metro transfer stations.
$20-30
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bulk pickup program
652K
residents with no bulk pickup option
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 Portland residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
At $79, Dropcurb saves money vs. Metro transfer stations when factoring in truck rental ($50-90/day), gas ($15-25), bridge tolls ($2-4), and time off work. Skip 1-800-GOT-JUNK's $169+ minimums, Junk King's $179+ rates, and College Hunks' $150+ pricing. Same-day pickup beats 1-3 week waits for local Portland haulers across Sellwood-Moreland, Woodstock, Irvington, and Foster-Powell neighborhoods.
Serving Pearl District, Sellwood, Hawthorne, Alberta Arts District, Woodstock, Irvington, and 4 more neighborhoods in Portland.
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