Bulk Junk Removal in Madison, Wisconsin
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 Madison
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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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How much does junk removal cost in Madison?
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 Madison
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 Madison?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Madison pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in Madison starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Madison's Streets Division offers free on-demand large item pickup for properties with 1-8 units, but you'll wait 5-10 business days after submitting a work order. Properties over 8 units lost city large item service in 2025.
City program details: Large Item Pickup via work order through Streets Division. Frequency: on demand. Wait: 5-10 business days. Fees: FREE for properties with 1-8 residential units (covered by Resource Recovery Special Charge on monthly water bill). Properties over 8 units are excluded from city large item service as of 2025. City also operates drop-off sites that accept recycling and large items — recycling fees for appliances and electronics are covered by the Resource Recovery charge. Dane County Rodefeld Landfill at 7102 Maahic Way accepts residential waste Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-3:15 PM, Sat 8 AM-10:45 AM.
Madison's large item pickup is free for properties with 1-8 residential units — submit a work order through the Streets Division and expect 5-10 business days. The $25 fee was eliminated; costs are now covered by the Resource Recovery Special Charge on your monthly water bill. Properties over 8 units lost city large item service in 2025 and must use private haulers. City drop-off sites accept large items and appliances with recycling fees covered by the Resource Recovery charge. Dane County Rodefeld Landfill (7102 Maahic Way) is open Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-3:15 PM, Sat 8 AM-10:45 AM. Two Men and a Junk Truck charges $149 for a single item like a dresser or mattress, $199 for a table with chairs or refrigerator. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Junk King Madison (608-888-0161) offers free estimates with volume-based pricing. College Hunks Hauling Junk operates in Madison with on-site estimates only — no prices published online.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Madison for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Madison's free city pickup still means a 5-10 day wait — Dropcurb picks up same-day
Madison eliminated the $25 large item fee, but the 5-10 business day wait remains. During UW move-out season, waits stretch further. Buildings over 8 units lost city service entirely in 2025 and must use private haulers. Two Men and a Junk Truck charges $149-$199 per item. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day pickup.
Free
City large item pickup (1-8 unit properties)
5-10 days
City pickup wait time
8+ units
Cut off from city service since 2025
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 Madison residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
Madison's free city pickup is great — if you can wait 5-10 business days and your property has 8 units or fewer. Buildings over 8 units are cut off entirely since 2025. Two Men and a Junk Truck charges $149-$199 per item. College Hunks requires an in-home estimate. Dropcurb picks up from your curb same-day at $79 — book online in 60 seconds, no work orders, no waiting.
Serving Miffland, Langdon Street, Near East Side, Middleton, Monona, Shorewood Hills, and 3 more neighborhoods in Madison.
Bulk Junk removal questions in Madison
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