Cleveland, Tennessee

Bulk junk removal
in Cleveland.

Bags, boxes and the last things left to clear, gone from the curb. Choose what’s going, see your exact price and book by 2pm for same-day pickup. You don’t need to be home.

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First item / additional item

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Two separate tied household bags and one filled box grouped outside an open doorway, with the entrance kept clear.
Two bags. One filled box. Count what goes, then book it together.

Finish clearing the space

The last few things still deserve a pickup.

You have decided what is going. Now give those bags and boxes a pickup day, with a price you can see before anyone arrives.

The move is nearly done.

Book the unwanted bags and boxes left after packing. Choose an available pickup day before you hand back the keys, and arrange to have them outside.

The clear-out can be finished.

You do not need a whole house of junk. Select the bags, boxes and larger items you actually have. Your combined price is shown online.

You want to know it is handled.

When the next collection does not fit your plans, choose a Dropcurb pickup day. Updates keep you informed, and completion photos show when the booked items are gone.

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A clear count. An exact price.

Count the bags and boxes, not everything inside.

A few simple choices turn a mixed pile into a clear booking. No need to estimate how much of a truck it might fill.

Filled bags and boxes

Count each trash bag or filled household box. Books and media go by the box. Clothes, bedding and shoes go by the filled bag. Toys packed together have a Box of toys choice. Ask us about unusually heavy or oversized bags and boxes first.

Empty cardboard and containers

Empty cardboard is a different choice: choose single empty boxes or tied bundles of 10 flattened boxes. Compacted bales have their own weight-based choices and require loading-dock access. A Storage bin choice covers the empty bin itself; ask us to confirm the contents if they are going too.

Furniture and other larger items

Add the actual larger item alongside your bags and boxes, such as a sofa, chair or mattress. It has its own price and preparation. Keep construction materials and items needing special handling out of ordinary household bags.

Bulk junk removal prices in Cleveland

First item / additional item

  • Trash bag$59 / $10
  • Filled household box$59 / $15
  • Bag of clothes & bedding$59 / $10
  • Empty cardboard box$59 / $5
  • 10 flattened cardboard boxes$79 / $20
  • Box of toys$89 / $29
  • Dumpster Bag$300 / $250

The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.

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Bring the booked items together outside.

You handle sorting and getting things out of the home or building. We load and haul away the items on your booking from an accessible outdoor spot.

Book by 2pm at the pickup address for same-day pickup, using the dates shown at checkout. Pickup is booked for a day, not an exact arrival time. Confirm any short building-access window with us before booking.

Your place. One easy pickup plan.

A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.

Text us about your setup
  1. Count it before you book.

    Add the bags, boxes and separate larger items, then choose an available day. Have an unusual pile or uncertain contents? Send a photo before booking so we can help with the choices.

  2. Make the handoff easy.

    Bag or box small household items as much as possible. Keep the booked items together, separate from anything staying. Follow your confirmation for when they need to be outside and accessible.

  3. Show us what goes.

    Add photos and clear pickup-location notes on your order page. You do not need to be home when everything is outside and accessible. We send pickup updates and completion photos.

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Until it’s gone.

Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.

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The local disposal guide

What are your
local options?

Bulk junk removal in Cleveland: start with the item’s collection rules, then choose the arrangement that fits.

Reviewed · Sources below

Mattresses

Special rules apply

Cleveland's bulk route publishes an exclusion list rather than an accepted item list, and a mattress is not named anywhere, so the route office has to confirm the bed first.

City cost & eligibility
The city publishes no charge for the bulk route and no mattress line. Confirm the item and the route day with Public Works before the mattress goes to the curb.
When & how
Find the household's route with the street or address search, then put the mattress out the evening before the route day or by 7 a.m. on the day once Public Works confirms it.
Get it ready
Keep the mattress in the bulk pile, apart from the yard-waste pile, and keep it clear of fences, mailboxes, wires and anything the collection equipment could catch.
City bulk trash, brush and yard waste collection rulesCity garbage and solid waste frequently asked questions

Couches, chairs and household furniture

Accepted with preparation

Household furniture is ordinary bulk rubbish on the city's weekly route, and the loaned dump truck takes regular junk for a load that cannot wait.

City cost & eligibility
The city publishes no charge for the bulk route, and the loaned dump truck is free for regular junk. Confirm the item and the route day with Public Works.
When & how
Set the piece out the evening before the route day or by 7 a.m. on the day itself. The city also lends a dump truck overnight or for a weekend, dropped off between 2 and 3 p.m. and collected the next business day after 7 a.m.
Get it ready
Keep furniture in the bulk pile and the yard waste in its own pile, leave a clear approach so the equipment can reach the item, and keep the pile away from fences, mailboxes and wires.
City bulk trash, brush and yard waste collection rulesCity garbage and solid waste frequently asked questions

White goods and household appliances

Special rules apply

Bradley County recycles white goods for a fee at the county landfill, and the city's route does not name appliances, so the county is the published route.

City cost & eligibility
The county states that white goods are recycled for a fee but publishes no amount. Confirm the fee and the receiving hours with the county before the trip.
When & how
Take the unit to the Bradley County Landfill at 282 Nature's Trail in McDonald during its published hours, or ask Public Works first if the appliance can go on the city route.
Get it ready
Empty and drain the unit, keep the cord and loose parts with it, and remove doors so nothing can be trapped inside before the appliance leaves the property.
Bradley County recycling facilities and landfillCity bulk trash, brush and yard waste collection rules

Televisions and household electronics

Special rules apply

The county's recycling page states that its facilities are no longer accepting electronics, and neither the city nor the county publishes an electronic waste route.

City cost & eligibility
No retained city or county source publishes an electronic waste route or price. Confirm the current options with Public Works or the county recycling office before the device leaves the house.
When & how
Call Public Works or the county recycling office before recycling day, because the county facilities no longer take electronics and the city route does not name them.
Get it ready
Keep the screen whole and never break a picture tube open, wipe or reset anything that stores data, and keep the device out of the bulky pile until a route is confirmed.
Bradley County recycling facilities and landfillCity bulk trash, brush and yard waste collection rules

Construction and demolition debris

Not on the regular city route

Demolition debris is excluded from the city bulk route and from the loaned dump truck, and block, concrete, dirt and shingles are excluded as well.

City cost & eligibility
The city does not collect construction or demolition material at the curb or in the loaned dump truck. A private facility or hauler sets its own acceptance and price.
When & how
Arrange the private route before the project starts, and describe each material and whether a contractor generated it.
Get it ready
Keep block, concrete, dirt, shingles and demolition debris out of the curbside pile so the rest of the load can still be collected, and separate clean rubble for the facility.
City bulk trash, brush and yard waste collection rulesCity garbage and solid waste frequently asked questions

Exercise equipment

Special rules apply

Exercise equipment is not named on the city route or in the county acceptance list, so the route office has to confirm the machine before it is set out.

City cost & eligibility
No published charge covers an exercise machine. Confirm the item and the route day with Public Works, or ask the county landfill about a self-haul load.
When & how
Call Public Works with the machine type, dimensions and weight before a route day, then set it out with the rest of the bulk pile only once it is confirmed.
Get it ready
Fold or tie down the deck and handles, take off any console, screen or battery pack so the electronics can be handled separately, and leave a clear approach for the equipment.
City bulk trash, brush and yard waste collection rulesBradley County recycling facilities and landfill

Mixed bulky loads

Accepted with preparation

The city runs a weekly bulk and debris route, collected by Public Works rather than by the contracted garbage hauler, with a free loaned dump truck for a load that cannot wait.

City cost & eligibility
The city publishes no charge for the bulk route, and the loaned dump truck is free for regular junk. Confirm the item and the route day with Public Works.
When & how
Items may go to the curb the evening before the route day and no later than 7 a.m. on the collection day. Routes are weekly, with holidays pushing the affected route to the next week.
Get it ready
Keep yard waste in a separate pile from other bulk and debris items, bag leaves and grass clippings outside October through February, use clear plastic bags only, and keep the pile accessible and away from fences, mailboxes and wires.
City bulk trash, brush and yard waste collection rulesCity garbage and solid waste frequently asked questions

Brush, leaves and yard debris

Accepted with preparation

Brush, leaves and yard debris are collected on the city route, with a one-trailer-load weekly brush limit and specific size and bagging rules.

City cost & eligibility
The city publishes no charge for brush or yard-waste collection. Confirm the route day and any current charge with Public Works.
When & how
Yard waste goes out on the household's weekly route day, curbside by 7 a.m. or the evening before, in a pile separate from other bulk and debris items.
Get it ready
Keep brush to one trailer load a week, no thicker than 24 inches, with pieces of 15 to 24 inches cut to no more than 2 feet and smaller pieces no more than 7 feet, free of debris and with no stumps or trunks. Bag leaves and grass clippings outside October through February, and use clear bags.
City bulk trash, brush and yard waste collection rulesCity garbage and solid waste frequently asked questions

Tires

Not on the regular city route

Tires are excluded from the city bulk route and from the loaned dump truck, and Bradley County recycles tires for a fee at the county landfill.

City cost & eligibility
The county states that tires are recycled for a fee but publishes no amount. Confirm the fee, the count and the receiving hours before you load.
When & how
Take the tires to the Bradley County Landfill at 282 Nature's Trail in McDonald during its published hours, Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Get it ready
Keep tires off the city pile and out of the loaned dump truck, count the load first, and ask whether the county wants rims removed before you arrive.
City bulk trash, brush and yard waste collection rulesBradley County recycling facilities and landfill

Scrap metal

Special rules apply

Loose scrap metal is not named by the city, and the county fee list covers white goods rather than metal, so the drop-off yards and the landfill have to confirm the load.

City cost & eligibility
Neither the city nor the county publishes a scrap metal price. Confirm what the receiving yard will take and what it charges before you load.
When & how
Use the Urbane Road or Peerless Road recycling yard during its published hours, or call the county landfill before a self-haul trip.
Get it ready
Separate metal cans from other material, remove batteries, glass, plastic and anything holding refrigerant, and wrap sharp or protruding edges so the load is safe to handle.
Bradley County recycling facilities and landfillCity bulk trash, brush and yard waste collection rules

The handoff matters

Right item.
Right place.

For your Dropcurb pickup

Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.

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Choose what fits

A few ways
to get it gone.

The right option depends on what you have, where it is and when you need the space back.

Outdoor pickup

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Price
Upfront item pricing. Loading, transportation and disposal included; applicable sales tax shown before payment.
Your part
Bring the selected items to an accessible outdoor spot. We load and haul them away.
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City of Cleveland Public Works and Bradley County

Use the city bulk and yard waste route

City of Cleveland addresses inside the city limits with household furniture, mattresses or similar bulk items, or with brush and bagged yard waste.

Cost & conditions
The city publishes no charge for this route. Confirm the item, the route day and any current charge with Public Works.
Arrange it
Find the household's route with the street or address search, then set the material out the evening before or by 7 a.m. on the route day.

Demolition debris, hazardous material such as paint and motor oil, tires, block, concrete, dirt, shingles and lot-clearing debris are not collected, and a pile that could damage the equipment is left.

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City of Cleveland Public Works and Bradley County

Borrow the city dump truck for a load that cannot wait

City residents with regular junk that will not wait for the weekly route day.

Cost & conditions
No charge. City of Cleveland residents, once a month, for regular junk only. The truck is dropped off between 2 and 3 p.m. and collected the next business day after 7 a.m., and the service is not available during November and December.
Arrange it
Request the dump truck from Public Works, load only regular junk while it is on site, and have it ready for collection the next business day.

Demolition debris, hazardous materials and tires must not go in the truck, and the city warns that non-compliance may end your use of the service.

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Taking it somewhere yourself?

Two systems cover this address. Inside the city, Public Works runs the weekly bulk, brush and yard-waste routes, and it loans a dump truck once a month for regular junk, free of charge and unavailable in November and December; demolition debris, hazardous material, tires, block, concrete, dirt and shingles stay out of both. Outside that route, Bradley County recycles white goods, batteries, used oil and tires for a fee at the landfill on Nature's Trail in McDonald, and runs two recycling yards in Cleveland for glass, paper, cans and plastics. Household garbage is a separate contracted service through Waste Connections rather than a city route, and the county facilities no longer accept electronics. City bulk trash, brush and yard waste collection rulesCity garbage and solid waste frequently asked questionsBradley County recycling facilities and landfill

Customer reviews

Less stuff. A lot less stress.

“Quick and easy pickup. I wasn’t home and they sent me a picture of the pickup. Good communication too.”

Paul H.Google review

“Easy to schedule, same or next day appt and excellent prices. Highly recommend!”

Kathleen S.Trustpilot review

Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.

Before you book

A few things
worth knowing.

Bulk junk removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Cleveland.

How much does bulk junk removal cost in Cleveland?

A trash bag is $59 as the first item and $10 additional. A filled household box is $59 as the first item. Add your actual items and quantities to see the combined price before booking. Loading, transportation and disposal are included; any applicable sales tax is shown before payment.

Can you pick up bags of junk today?

Book by 2pm in the pickup address’s local time for same-day pickup. Available dates appear at checkout. Have the booked bags and boxes outside and accessible according to your confirmation. You receive pickup updates and completion photos; the booking is for a day rather than an exact arrival time.

Do I count every object inside a bag or box?

No. Count the filled bags or boxes using the matching choice. Books and media go in Filled household box; clothes, bedding and shoes go in Bag of clothes & bedding; packed toys have a Box of toys choice. Empty cardboard is separate, with individual empty boxes and bundles of 10 flattened boxes. Heavy, oversized or unusual contents need a photo review before booking.

Can you pick up a small loose pile of household junk?

Yes. Estimate how many trash bags the small household pile would fill, and bag or box as much as possible. Select furniture and other larger items separately. There is no extra charge just because the pile is loose. Send a photo first if the count or contents are unclear. A household Dumpster Bag choice does not accept construction debris.

Can I book bags, boxes and furniture together?

Yes. Select the bags and boxes, then add each larger item using its own catalog choice. The booking shows one combined price for the selected items. Move everything to an accessible outdoor spot before pickup; indoor carrying and sorting are not included. Keep anything you want to retain apart from the booked items and identify what goes in your photos and notes.

Will Cleveland Public Works take a mattress?

The city publishes what it will not take, including demolition debris, tires, hazardous material, block, concrete, dirt and shingles, but it does not publish a mattress line. Call Public Works with the item and the address before you set it out.Official guidance

Can I get a couch picked up before my route day?

Public Works lends a dump truck overnight or for a weekend for regular junk, free of charge, limited to once a month and not available during November and December. Demolition debris, hazardous materials and tires must not go in it.Official guidance

Where do white goods go in Bradley County?

The Bradley County Landfill at 282 Nature's Trail in McDonald accepts white goods for recycling for a fee, alongside batteries and used oil. The county publishes the fee policy but not the amount, so confirm before you load.Official guidance

Do the Bradley County recycling centers take televisions?

No. The county recycling page states that the facilities are no longer accepting electronics, and it names only glass, paper, aluminium and steel cans, cell phones and plastics 1 and 2 at the drop-off yards. Call before you load a television.Official guidance

Will Cleveland collect demolition debris?

No. The city page states that demolition debris is not picked up, and it also excludes block or block material, concrete, dirt and shingles. The loaned dump truck carries the same restriction.Official guidance

Is a treadmill taken on the Cleveland bulk route?

Neither the city nor the county names exercise equipment, so it is not a listed item. Call Public Works with the machine type and weight before a route day and follow the answer they give.Official guidance

What colour bag does Cleveland require for bagged debris?

Clear plastic bags. The city says debris set out in dark or coloured bags is often mistaken for household garbage, which Public Works does not collect, so it is left behind.Official guidance

How much brush can go out in one week?

One trailer load per resident per week, with anything extra waiting for the next scheduled route day. Brush must be free of debris, no thicker than 24 inches, and cut to the published lengths, and stumps, trunks and lot-clearing brush are not taken.Official guidance

Can tires go out with the Cleveland bulk pile?

No. The city excludes tires from the curbside route and from the loaned dump truck, and says non-compliance may end your use of the truck. Bradley County recycles tires for a fee at its landfill.Official guidance

Do the Bradley County yards take metal cans?

Yes. The Urbane Road and Peerless Road facilities list aluminium drink cans and steel food cans among their accepted material, along with glass, paper, cell phones and plastics 1 and 2. Loose scrap beyond cans is not listed, so confirm it first.Official guidance

Who collects household garbage in Cleveland, Tennessee?

Weekly residential garbage is contracted through Waste Connections LLC, which also schedules the pickup days and answers service questions at 476-2293. The city's Public Works routes handle bulk items, brush and yard waste instead.Official guidance

Can a business use the Cleveland debris pickup?

No. The city states that debris pickup is a residential service only, and commercial trash inside the city limits runs under a separate exclusive contract with Waste Connections, reachable at 476-2293.Official guidance

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