Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Junk removal
in Milwaukee.

You bring it out. We take it away. You save.
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A simpler way to get it gone

Getting rid of it shouldn’t be a guessing game.

Figuring out what the city takes. Waiting for pickup day. Calling around for quotes. It’s a lot to sort out for something you’re ready to be done with.

Standard sofa$79First item example
Before applicable tax

Your exact price. Upfront.

Find your items in the catalog and see your exact price online. Book without phone calls or an in-person estimate.

Gone as soon as today.

Choose your pickup day. Book by 2pm local time for same-day pickup, where available.

In the loop until it’s gone.

Get a booking confirmation, a text before arrival and pickup photos when it’s done. Follow along on your pickup page.

Made for your place

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.

  1. 1

    Book before you bring it out.

    Your items can still be inside when you book. Follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation.

  2. 2

    Choose a clear outdoor spot.

    You arrange any carrying out of your home or down interior stairs. Keep entrances, sidewalks and shared access clear. We handle loading and haul-away from outside.

  3. 3

    Show us where to find it.

    Add a photo and clear location notes. Contact us before booking if a gate, building rule or restricted access window needs an arrangement.

Sofa and bags on a driveway outside a closed garage, leaving a clear walking path.
At a house: outside, accessible and easy to identify.
Sofa outside beside an apartment entrance, with a clear ground-level path.
At an apartment: an approved outdoor spot with shared access clear.
Access needs an arrangement?

Check any building or shared-area rules. Contact us before booking if access is limited to particular hours.

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A little more possibility

Make room for your next chapter.

A new couch. A new address. Or just a little more breathing room. Start with the things you’re ready to let go.

Illustrated room corner occupied by an unused dresser, a rolled rug and boxes.
Let it goThe things you’re ready to let go.
The same illustrated room corner with the unwanted items removed and its floor space clear.
Make it yoursThe room for whatever comes next.

In with the new.

Your new furniture has a place to land. Choose a pickup day for the old piece once you’ve arranged to bring it outside.

On to your next place.

Take what you love. Leave less to deal with on moving day. Arrange a clear outdoor spot for the things that are going.

A corner that’s yours again.

That extra chair, unused dresser or pile of boxes doesn’t have to keep taking up space. One item or a few can go in the same pickup.

One item or a few

What needs to go?

Choose what you have.
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Couch & furniture removal

$79 first / $29 additionalStandard sofa

Standard sofas, sleepers and sectionals have different choices. Find the one that matches.

Couch & furniture removal in Milwaukee

City collection Furniture and mattresses qualify as bulky waste at properties served by city sanitation. Up to one cubic yard uses existing city collection service. Larger qualifying piles have size-based special collection charges.

Collection details

Mattress & bed removal

$99 first / $30 additionalQueen Mattress

Choose your mattress size. Add the box spring and frame separately if they are going too.

Mattress & bed removal in Milwaukee

City collection Furniture and mattresses qualify as bulky waste at properties served by city sanitation. Up to one cubic yard uses existing city collection service. Larger qualifying piles have size-based special collection charges.

Collection details

Appliance pickup

$109 first / $59 additionalRefrigerator

Household refrigerators, washers and dryers. Have your appliance disconnected and outside.

Appliance pickup in Milwaukee

City collection Refrigerators and freezers are also listed for drop-off, with no ordinary curbside appliance pickup. Refrigerators and freezers are outside the city bulky route.

Collection details

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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Citywide coverage

Serving all of Milwaukee, WI.

Every neighborhood. Every ZIP code. Enter your pickup address at checkout to choose an available pickup day.

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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.

The local disposal guide

Will the city
take it?

Milwaukee’s bulk rules apply to properties that receive city solid-waste collection. Furniture uses a volume-based route; appliances, electronics, tires and yard debris need separate arrangements. County residency alone does not establish city drop-off eligibility.

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Couches, furniture & mattresses

Special rules apply

Furniture and mattresses qualify as bulky waste at properties served by city sanitation.

City cost & eligibility
Up to one cubic yard uses existing city collection service. Larger qualifying piles have size-based special collection charges.
When & how
One cubic yard or less follows your regular collection day; larger piles need a special request.
Get it ready
Place accepted pieces at the usual collection point and keep excluded materials separate.
Bulky item collection

Bulky household cleanouts

Special rules apply

The city’s special bulky route accepts qualifying piles up to six cubic yards.

City cost & eligibility
Up to one cubic yard uses existing city collection service. Larger qualifying piles have size-based special collection charges.
When & how
For more than the regular allowance, place items at the collection point and request pickup online or by phone.
Get it ready
Do not mix in appliances, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction material or loose debris.
Bulky item collection

TVs & household electronics

Not on the regular city route

Covered electronics need recycling outside the regular curbside route.

City cost & eligibility
City crews do not collect covered electronics with household trash.
When & how
Use a city drop-off center for approved residential devices.
Get it ready
Check the device list. City centers exclude cell phones and cap TVs at three per visit.
Residential electronics recycling

Stoves, dishwashers & appliances

Not on the regular city route

Stoves and dishwashers are named on the city’s drop-off appliance list.

City cost & eligibility
Appliances are not accepted in curbside bulky collection.
When & how
Arrange transport to a city drop-off center or confirm removal with your replacement-appliance provider.
Get it ready
Confirm preparation and unloading for the exact disconnected appliance before transporting it.
Item disposal directoryBulky item collection

Refrigerators & freezers

Not on the regular city route

Refrigerators and freezers are also listed for drop-off, with no ordinary curbside appliance pickup.

City cost & eligibility
Refrigerators and freezers are outside the city bulky route.
When & how
Use an eligible city drop-off center after checking appliance preparation.
Get it ready
Ask the center about your refrigerator and how to transport and unload it.
Item disposal directory

Branches, leaves & garden debris

Special rules apply

Brush, leaves and grass have different routes; none belongs in ordinary bulky waste.

City cost & eligibility
Confirm eligibility and any charge for the requested route or drop-off load.
When & how
Request up to two cubic yards of brush April–November. Check current fall leaf dates; grass clippings need composting or drop-off.
Get it ready
Cut branches to four feet or less and no more than six inches thick. Garden debris only joins leaves during the official fall collection.
Yard debris and brush options

Passenger tires

Not on the regular city route

City centers accept limited passenger tires for recycling; they are excluded from curbside bulky waste.

City cost & eligibility
No curbside tire collection through the ordinary bulky route.
When & how
Bring up to five passenger tires to an eligible city drop-off center.
Get it ready
Confirm a separate outlet for larger quantities or non-passenger tires.
Item disposal directoryDrop-off centers and current charges

Child car seats

Special rules apply

Ask sanitation about the exact child car seat and the right collection or drop-off route.

City cost & eligibility
Ask sanitation to confirm acceptance, preparation and any charge for your seat.
When & how
Call city sanitation before using a cart, bulk pile or drop-off route.
Get it ready
Do not infer curbside recyclability from a plastic shell or a recycling symbol.
Item disposal directory

The handoff matters

Right item.
Right place.

At your city collection point

Use your usual collection point for eligible bulky items. Request larger collections after placement, following the city instructions. Keep appliances and other restricted items out of the pile.

Bulky item collection

Sort yard materials first

Grass stays out of curbside collection. Prepare branches to the city size limits and use the brush request; garden debris can join leaves only during the official fall program.

Yard debris and brush options

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

Dropcurb

See your price, choose an available day and follow your pickup updates.

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 Milwaukee Sanitation Services

Special bulky collection

Your city-served property has more than the regular bulky allowance.

Cost & conditions
From $75 for qualifying special bulky collection. City solid-waste customers; price varies by pile volume, with a six-cubic-yard ceiling.
Arrange it
Follow the city’s placement instructions, then submit the special pickup request.

No appliances, tires, electronics, construction debris, yard waste or loose/mixed loads.

Review special collection

City of Milwaukee Sanitation Services

City passenger-tire drop-off

You qualify for city centers and have up to five passenger tires.

Cost & conditions
No charge. Eligible city center users; up to five passenger tires per visit under the current city policy.
Arrange it
Bring your tires and eligibility documents during center hours.

Confirm another route for larger quantities or other tire types.

Check tire drop-off terms

Taking it somewhere yourself?

City centers provide a local route for materials excluded from curbside bulk service. Confirm the load and bring proof of eligibility. Milwaukee County residence by itself does not qualify for the city’s general drop-off program. Drop-off centers and current charges

Use a city drop-off center

North Side Drop Off Center

6660 Industrial Road, Milwaukee, WI.

Accepted household furniture, mattresses, appliances, electronics, yard debris and limited passenger tires.

City residents/property owners only; bring photo ID and address or ownership proof. Self-unload; vehicle and load restrictions apply.

April 12–November 28, 2026: Tue–Sun, 7am–3pm. Closed Mondays and city holidays. Check the published schedule outside these dates.

Load size and item type affect the charge. Check the center schedule for your exact load; TVs are charged individually.

Check accepted items & visiting details

Before you book

Your questions.
Straight answers.

Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.

How much does pickup cost?

Choose your items to see the exact price. A standard sofa is $79 first and $29 additional. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review any applicable sales tax and the final total before payment.

Can I book a pickup for today?

Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Your booking is for a pickup day, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.

Do my items need to be outside when I book?

You can book while your items are still inside. Arrange any indoor carrying and have everything outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We load and haul it away from there. Contact us before booking if your property has restricted access.

Will Milwaukee pick up a couch or mattress?

Eligible city-served properties can use bulky collection. The one-cubic-yard regular allowance is roughly a recliner’s volume, so a large sofa may need a paid special request. Check the pile’s size before choosing a route.Official guidance

Can I put a whole cleanout pile out for Milwaukee collection?

Check both its size and contents. The special route excludes piles over six cubic yards and mixed or loose materials. Split out restricted items and confirm a suitable arrangement before adding them to a household furniture pile.Official guidance

Can I leave a TV with Milwaukee bulky waste?

No. Take approved household electronics to a city drop-off center or another appropriate recycler. TVs have a per-item charge and visit limit. Cell phones need a different collection location.Official guidance

Where can I take an old refrigerator in Milwaukee?

City drop-off centers list refrigerators and freezers among accepted appliances. City residency or property ownership is required. Confirm preparation and transport before bringing the unit.Official guidance

Do Milwaukee’s bulky rules apply to every apartment building?

They apply when the property receives city solid-waste service. Larger apartment buildings and condos can have different arrangements. Check with your manager or association before using the city collection point.Official guidance

What should I bring to a Milwaukee drop-off center?

Bring current photo identification and documentation establishing city residency or property ownership when needed. You must unload your own vehicle, and the center can refuse vehicles or loads outside its restrictions.Official guidance

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