Bulk Junk Removal in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 Philadelphia
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Place your junk at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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How much does junk removal cost in Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia
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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 Philadelphia?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Philadelphia pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in Philadelphia, PA starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city offers free bulk collection — schedule through 311 for up to 4 items per appointment, or place up to 2 large items curbside per week. But with 1.5 million residents, appointment slots fill fast.
City program details: Philadelphia Residential Bulk Collection. Schedule through 311 or online. Up to 4 items per appointment. Available for single-family and multi-family up to 6 units. Regular curbside allows 2 large items per week per household. Free for residents. Six Sanitation Convenience Centers for drop-off.
Philadelphia's Department of Sanitation collects over 610,000 tons of trash annually. Bulk collection handles up to 4 items per appointment through 311, and regular curbside allows 2 large items per week per household. The city operates six Sanitation Convenience Centers for free residential drop-off of oversized items, yard waste, and recyclables. EZ CleanUp charges $150 for 1/8 truckload up to $649 for a full truckload. Cheap Junk Removal prices at $0.85 per cubic foot for a full truck. JunkStart starts at $78 base charge plus $0.68 per pound. LoadUp charges $79 per item.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Philadelphia for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
1.5 million residents, 4-item appointment limit, and 311 wait times.
Philadelphia allows 2 large items per week curbside and 4 items per 311 bulk appointment — but with 1.5 million residents competing for slots, appointment waits stretch. Fishtown move-outs, Society Hill renovations, and University City student departures all funnel through the same system. The city collects 610,000+ tons annually, and the system shows it.
4 items
Max per bulk appointment
1,576,251
Residents sharing the system
6 centers
Sanitation Convenience Centers
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 Philadelphia residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
Dropcurb's $79 per item beats waiting for a 311 bulk appointment and removes items the city restricts. Cheaper than EZ CleanUp's $150 minimum, simpler than JunkStart's per-pound pricing, and faster than scheduling through the city's 311 system.
Serving Center City, Northern Liberties, Fishtown, Society Hill, South Philadelphia, University City, and 3 more neighborhoods in Philadelphia.
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