*Same-day availability may vary by location.
Starting at $80. Additional items from +$15.
Junk has a way of piling up until it's the one thing nobody wants to deal with. Book LoadUp for a quick pickup, a clear price before you commit, and a cleaner space.
You read the town's disposal page, call to ask what qualifies, request a few hauler quotes, and hear back from maybe one. Meanwhile the garage stays full and another weekend slips by.
Town-run disposal options are worth checking first, but they usually limit which items qualify, may need a permit or advance request, and leave you to drag everything out yourself. Rules and timing are set by the town, so confirm details before you count on them.
Many haulers want to stop by for an in-person estimate before naming a price, then quote by fractions of a truckload you can't easily judge. The final number can shift once the work starts, so you don't really know the cost until it's over.
Donation centers want items in good, sellable shape, and that's fair. Stained upholstery, worn mattresses, broken pieces, and many large items often get turned away, so you can end up hauling something there and bringing it straight back home.
For one cleared-out room, a roll-off container means coordinating delivery and pickup, possibly checking permit rules, and giving up your driveway for days. Neighbors notice it, and you're still the one carrying every heavy item out and lifting it over the side.
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Most companies charge by truck space, and the price often changes on arrival. LoadUp charges by item, based on exactly what you're removing.
Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Cape Elizabeth residents typically pay, so you know what's fair before you book.
Sofas, dressers, bed frames, tables, and more hauled away with ease.
Available in twin, full, queen, king, and California king sizes.
Covers refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, dishwashers, water heaters, and more.
Whole-property cleanouts for moves, estates, evictions, and renovations.
TVs, monitors, computers, printers, stereo equipment, and small electronics.
Includes treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, stationary bikes, and home gym systems.
Add a single bulky item like a couch, dresser, or mattress to your booking.
Mixed everyday items including broken goods, old decor, and accumulated clutter.
Bagged trash, loose debris, and general household waste of all kinds.
Covers drywall, lumber, tile, fixtures, and mixed demolition scrap.
Includes branches, brush, grass clippings, leaves, and other organic yard waste.
Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, cubicle panels, and other office items included.
Moving boxes, shipping cartons, and leftover packing cardboard.
First item includes the pickup fee. Each additional item is a flat add-on. *See Cape Elizabeth's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.
Your Loaders carry items up narrow basement stairs and down long driveways to the truck. Each one is background-checked and rated by real locals in Cape Elizabeth after each job.
If the old dresser or bagged brush is already at the end of your driveway, curbside (outdoor) is the simpler fit. For a crowded basement, an attic under the eaves, or a garage packed full after closing up a seasonal home, choose full-service so your Loaders carry everything out from inside.
| Pickup Option | Highlight | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home pickup | Full-service | Removal from anywhere inside your home | from $80 |
| Curbside pickup | Save $5.00 | Place items outside, skip the appointment | from $75 |
| Same-day pickup | Add $10.00 | Urgent pickups booked before noon | from $90 |
| Next day pickup | Flexible | Book next-day or up to 90 days ahead | from $80 |
| Multi-item pickup | Bundle & save | Add-on items in the same pickup for less | from +$15 |
| Item add-on | Optional | Bundle with your junk pickup | from +$15 |
| Full cleanout | Volume discount | Entire room junk removal | Custom |
| Disassembly service | Optional add-on | Large or difficult-to-move items | Custom |
* Starting prices. Final price confirmed by ZIP code and pickup conditions. Volume discounts applied automatically.
Maine gives you about four good months of weather, and nobody wants to spend a Saturday of them wrestling an old dresser into a borrowed pickup. Your Loaders would rather do the lifting, carry it out from wherever it's hiding, and leave the street as quiet as they found it. You've earned the weekend.
Bulky items rarely belong in one place once they leave a Cape Elizabeth home, which is why where they end up matters. Your Loader sorts by condition, and local options decide what happens next.
Furniture and household goods that are clean and in good shape may be set aside for donation when possible. Your Loader can keep them separate, and you should contact a charity directly if you need documentation.
Items that are worn or damaged but not donatable may go to recycling when local options allow. Your Loader separates materials like metal or wood where available, though accepted items vary and nothing is guaranteed.
Heavily damaged or contaminated bulky items, like a water-ruined sectional or a broken-down deck section, are handled as responsible disposal. Your Loaders do the lifting and loading, and facility options vary by material.
The Town randomly checks vehicles and loads, and accepts only material generated in Cape Elizabeth from permitted vehicles. These rules apply specifically in Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County.
In recent falls, the Town has opened the Recycling Center on select November Sundays for leaf and yard waste, wood waste, and brush only. It also waived disposal fees for residents hauling their own material from late October into early November. Commercial loads still pay.
Recycling Center permits are pre-numbered window decals issued on site with proof of seasonal or year-round residency. Company or leased business vehicles not registered in town are ineligible. The decal doubles as a parking permit for Fort Williams Park and Portland Head Light.
Free rubbish disposal does not extend to white goods or tires, which require a fee at the Recycling Center. Fees can be paid by cash, check, credit card, or coupons available at Town Hall, the Public Works Facility, or the Recycling Center Office.
Cape Elizabeth does not offer curbside trash pickup. Residents either contract for private collection or bring non-recyclable household rubbish to the Recycling Center hopper, which is free with a Town-issued permit. The Swap Shop and donation boxes are free too.
Hazardous wastes are accepted at the Recycling Center only once a year on Hazardous Waste Day. Used oil is different: the facility is listed as a Maine Oil Recycling Program collection site for Cape Elizabeth residents, and improper disposal of waste oil violates state law.
Separated demolition material, wood waste, and metal goods go to designated areas under the fee schedule. The limit is the equivalent of two pickup truck loads per day. Contractors must prove the material was generated within Cape Elizabeth.
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(678) 884-4738Not unless it is part of your regular trash collection. Extra junk left outside is generally treated as illegal dumping. Residents can bring items to the town Recycling Center on Dennison Drive with a permit decal, and some items carry fees.
LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Cape Elizabeth starts at $80, and curbside or outdoor pickup takes $5 off. The first item includes the base pickup fee, each additional item is a flat add-on, and the exact total is confirmed before booking.
Sometimes. Same-day and next-day slots depend on Loader availability around Cape Elizabeth and Portland. Enter your address during booking to see which times are open for your neighborhood, whether that's Cape Cottage, Shore Acres, or Spurwink.
Not for curbside pickups. Leave the junk in an easy-to-reach spot outside and add access notes. For items inside your home, someone needs to be there, or you can give access instructions when you book.
Only if you are a Cape Elizabeth resident with a permit decal, issued at the Recycling Center. It's often the cheaper route for a few items. Some materials carry fees, and hauling a large or heavy load yourself is the tradeoff.
Loaders sort items and aim to donate usable pieces and recycle what they can, depending on acceptance at nearby facilities. Anything that can't be reused or recycled goes to proper disposal. Outcomes vary by item and condition.
Book online, choose in-home or curbside pickup, pick a time window, and see your total before confirming. Your Loader will let you know when they're on the way, then haul the items away and handle loading for you.
Pricing model and booking flow. Many traditional haulers price by truck space and may quote on site. LoadUp prices per item online, with the total confirmed before anyone arrives. For a few items that can be simpler, though full-truck cleanouts may suit a hauler.
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