Bulk Junk Removal in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh
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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No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.
How much does junk removal cost in Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh
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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 Pittsburgh?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Pittsburgh pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in Pittsburgh starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no on-site estimates. Pittsburgh's city program handles bulk items through 311 but excludes appliances, electronics, tires, and construction debris from curbside collection.
City program details: Pittsburgh Environmental Services handles large item/bulk pickup through the city's 311 process. Items must be set out after 6 PM the night before and before 6 AM on collection day. The city runs Northern and Southern collection schedules — check pittsburghpa.gov or PGH.ST for your specific collection day. Construction debris, tires, appliances, and covered devices (TVs, computers) are NOT accepted curbside.
Pittsburgh's Environmental Services divides the city into Northern and Southern collection zones with specific pickup days per block. Residents request bulk pickup through 311 and must set items out after 6 PM the night before collection. PGH.ST helps residents look up their exact collection day by address. The city does not accept appliances, covered electronic devices (TVs, computers), tires, or construction materials at curbside — those require separate disposal. Seneca Landfill in Harmony charges approximately $65/ton with minimums varying by vehicle size. Average junk removal costs $223–$234 in Pittsburgh (Homeyou data) or $236–$259 in Allegheny County (Manta). Two Men and a Junk Truck (412-501-9578) offers same-day service locally. Junk King Pittsburgh provides free estimates with dumpster rental options. LoadUp starts at $79 per single bulky item with online booking.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Pittsburgh for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Free pickup — but not for appliances, electronics, or tires.
Pittsburgh's curbside program excludes the items people most need removed — old refrigerators, TVs, tires, and construction debris all require separate disposal. The city picks up furniture through 311, but everything else needs a landfill trip or private hauler.
$65/ton
Seneca Landfill self-haul rate
$223-$259
Average Pittsburgh junk removal cost
90
Neighborhoods across hilly terrain
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 Pittsburgh residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
Dropcurb picks up same-day for $79 — including appliances and electronics that Pittsburgh's curbside program rejects. No 311 scheduling, no driving to Seneca Landfill, no on-site estimates.
Serving Lawrenceville, Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, Strip District, Oakland, East Liberty, and 3 more neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.
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