Bulk Junk Removal in Salt Lake City, Utah
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 Salt Lake City
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 Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City?
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 Salt Lake City
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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 Salt Lake City?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Salt Lake City pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in Salt Lake City, UT starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. SLC's Call 2 Haul program offers 2 free bulk pickups per year, but scheduling delays and the 2-pickup annual cap leave most residents looking for faster options.
City program details: Call 2 Haul program — 2 free bulk waste pickups per year included with residential service (recycling, compost, and Call 2 Haul at no extra charge per SLC rate structure). Covers furniture, mattresses, appliances, refrigerators, tires, e-waste, and bulky green waste. Schedule: (801) 535-6953. Salt Lake Valley Landfill self-haul: $20-35 per pickup load. As of January 1, 2026, uncovered loads incur an additional fee equal to the disposal price (effectively double).
Salt Lake City's Call 2 Haul program provides 2 free bulk waste pickups per year through (801) 535-6953, covering furniture, appliances, refrigerators, tires, and e-waste — included at no extra charge with residential service. Salt Lake Valley Landfill (6030 W California Ave) charges $20-35 per pickup load. As of January 2026, uncovered loads pay double (disposal fee + equal penalty). SLC Junk (801-436-7215) offers flat-rate single item removal across Salt Lake, Davis, and Weber counties. Junk King Salt Lake (801-849-9609) provides eco-friendly removal with free estimates from their West Valley City location. Private junk removal in Salt Lake City averages $150-400 per job.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Salt Lake City for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
2 free pickups per year — then you're on your own.
Salt Lake City's Call 2 Haul gives residents 2 bulk pickups annually, but once they're used up, your next option is hauling to the landfill yourself or paying $150-400 for a private company. College move-outs and spring cleaning don't respect the 2-pickup cap.
2/year
free bulk pickups through Call 2 Haul
$20–$35
landfill self-haul fee per pickup load
$150-400
average private junk removal cost in SLC
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 Salt Lake City residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
Already used your 2 free Call 2 Haul pickups? Need it gone today instead of scheduling weeks out? Dropcurb picks up from The Avenues to Sugar House for $79 flat rate, same-day service, no phone calls to schedule.
Serving The Avenues, Sugar House, Rose Park, Marmalade, Capitol Hill, Ballpark, and 4 more neighborhoods in Salt Lake City.
Bulk Junk removal questions in Salt Lake City
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