Bulk Junk Removal in Memphis, Tennessee
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 Memphis
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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 Memphis?
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 Memphis
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 Memphis?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Memphis pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in Memphis, TN starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no on-site estimates. Memphis runs free "Outside the Cart" bulk collection twice per month (1st+3rd or 2nd+4th week depending on your zone) on your regular collection day. But the program restricts appliances and electronics, and missing your bulk week means a 2-week wait for the next one.
City program details: Memphis Outside the Cart / Bulk Waste Collection. Frequency: twice per month (bi-monthly on 1st+3rd or 2nd+4th week, on regular collection day). Wait: up to 2 weeks for next scheduled day. Fees: free for city residents. Check collection calendar for blue-line bulk pickup weeks.
Memphis residents can check their collection calendar for blue-line bulk pickup weeks. Solid waste fee-paying customers can also self-haul up to 1 truckload of non-hazardous waste to the landfill per month at no extra charge. Shelby County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (6305 Haley Rd, Memphis 38134) accepts hazardous items Tuesdays and Saturdays — 100 lbs or 15 gallons per vehicle per month, one electronic item per household. Clean City Hauling (901-585-7032, cleancityhauling.com) is Memphis's top-rated locally owned junk removal — same-day service, upfront pricing, eco-friendly disposal for residential and commercial jobs. The Junk Llamas (thejunkllamas.com) is a family-owned Memphis company with excellent Google reviews — praised for affordable pricing, professional crews, and volume-based truck pricing. Mid South Removal (midsouthremoval.com) advertises the fastest and most affordable junk removal in Memphis with same-day and next-day pickup. Junk King Memphis (901-479-0316) serves the metro including Arlington, Bartlett, and Collierville. Memphis Junk Removal (memjunk.com) claims the cheapest prices in Memphis with free estimates covering Shelby, Fayette, and Tipton counties. LoadUp starts at $79 per item plus service area fee. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-600+. 20-yard dumpster rentals (Jake's Dumpsters) run ~$600 for 10 days. Average Memphis junk removal runs $232-$243 according to Homeyou (6,418 local projects).
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Memphis for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Free twice-monthly pickup — but only on your designated week.
Memphis's Outside the Cart program is generous at twice per month, but you're locked to either the 1st+3rd or 2nd+4th week. Miss your bulk day and that broken dresser sits in your Midtown yard for two more weeks — potentially drawing a code enforcement notice.
2 weeks
gap between bulk collection days
20K+
code enforcement cases per year
10 days
compliance deadline after notice
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 Memphis residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
Memphis's twice-monthly bulk service means waiting up to 2 weeks for your next collection day — and items left out early get code enforcement attention. Dropcurb picks up same-day at $79, handles electronics and appliances the city program restricts, and sends a photo when done.
Serving Midtown, Cooper-Young, Cordova, Downtown, East Memphis, Overton Park, and 4 more neighborhoods in Memphis.
Bulk Junk removal questions in Memphis
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