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LoadUp Loaders hauling junk, representing fast, reliable Junk Removal and disposal service in Colma, CA.

*Same-day availability may vary by location.

Serving Colma, CA

Junk removal in Colma

Starting at $75. Additional items from +$15.

When junk keeps piling up, it quietly takes over your space and your weekends. Book a quick pickup, see your price upfront, and let LoadUp clear the way for Colma.

  • Same-day available
  • No on-site estimates
  • In-home removal
Approach
Donation-first
Jobs Completed
832,844
Google Reviews
4.8
The Problem

Getting rid of bulky stuff in Colma takes more than it should

You look up the rules, call the garbage company, request a few hauler quotes and wait on callbacks that never come. Meanwhile the old furniture sits in the garage for another week, then another.

LoadUp junk removal truck parked outside a home with Loaders hauling items to the truck

Free city pickup is great, when it works

City bulk pickup programs are a good deal if your items qualify. You usually have to request a pickup ahead of time, stay within item limits and get everything to the curb yourself. Hazardous materials, paint and some appliances often need separate handling.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Many haulers won't commit to a price until someone comes out to look in person. Then you hear about truckload fractions, fuel or labor add-ons, and a final number that can change once loading starts. That's hard to plan around.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Thrift stores and charities need things they can resell, so stained upholstery, worn mattresses and broken pieces usually get turned away. Even good items may need to be dropped off during set hours, and you still have to load and drive them there.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off container can take up most of a small driveway, and putting one on the street may require a permit. You also have to plan delivery and pickup, do all the loading yourself and deal with neighbors working around it for days.

How It Works

From booking to gone in three simple steps

  1. Get your instant price

    Enter your ZIP code and item details to get a guaranteed upfront price online. No waiting for an onsite estimate.

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  2. Choose a pickup window

    Pick a time that works for your schedule, including same-day availability if you book before 2PM.

    No waiting on callbacks
  3. Your pickup gets handled

    Local Loaders arrive at your location, haul away the junk, and dispose of it responsibly when options allow.

    No in-person charges
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What sets us apart

Your price is locked before pickup day

Most companies charge by truck space, and the price often changes on arrival. LoadUp charges by item, based on exactly what you're removing.

  • Per-item, predictable. First item includes the pickup fee. Every add-on is flat, no truck math, no hourly rates.
  • Locked means locked. The price at booking is what you pay. No adjustments, no surprises.
  • No-obligation quotes. Big job or full cleanout? Text a photo for a guaranteed price first.
Price Comparison

What junk removal actually costs in Colma

How Colma's options stack up

Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Colma residents typically pay, so you know what's fair before you book.

  • From $90

    Sofas, dressers, bed frames, tables, and more hauled away with ease.

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $90

    Available in twin, full, queen, king, and California king sizes.

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $75

    Covers refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, dishwashers, water heaters, and more.

    per add-on from +$15
  • Custom

    Whole-property cleanouts for moves, estates, evictions, and renovations.

    Get a free quote
  • From $75

    TVs, monitors, computers, printers, stereo equipment, and small electronics.

    per add-on from +$15
  • From $110

    Includes treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, stationary bikes, and home gym systems.

    per add-on from +$50
  • From $135

    Add a single bulky item like a couch, dresser, or mattress to your booking.

    per add-on from +$75
  • From $85

    Mixed everyday items including broken goods, old decor, and accumulated clutter.

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $85

    Bagged trash, loose debris, and general household waste of all kinds.

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $410

    Covers drywall, lumber, tile, fixtures, and mixed demolition scrap.

    per add-on from +$350
  • From $105

    Yard Debris

    Includes branches, brush, grass clippings, leaves, and other organic yard waste.

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $105

    Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, cubicle panels, and other office items included.

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $75

    Moving boxes, shipping cartons, and leftover packing cardboard.

    per add-on from +$7

First item includes the pickup fee. Each additional item is a flat add-on. *See Colma's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Loaders you can count on, start to finish

A packed single-car garage on a small lot leaves little room to maneuver, and your Loaders work through it carefully. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Colma after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Left at the curb or carried out from inside

If your items are already outside at the curb or in the driveway, curbside (outdoor) pickup keeps things simple. For a dresser inside a home on the hilly streets near the San Francisco line, or old fixtures in the back room of a Serramonte Boulevard storefront, choose full-service and your Loaders carry it out from inside.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Colma.
Pickup Option Highlight Best For Price
In-home pickup Full-service Removal from anywhere inside your home from $75
Curbside pickup Save $5.00 Place items outside, skip the appointment from $70
Same-day pickup Add $10.00 Urgent pickups booked before noon from $85
Next day pickup Flexible Book next-day or up to 90 days ahead from $75
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.

Verified Reviews

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Neighborhoods Served

Serving Colma, from the San Francisco line down El Camino Real

Colma is compact, but a dump run with a dresser strapped to a hatchback still eats a Saturday. BART is great for commuting and no help with a box spring. Your Loaders are glad to handle the lifting and loading, because neighbors in this close-knit town deserve an easier weekend.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Bulky furniture and old appliances are hard to move alone, which is why removal matters for Colma homes and small businesses. Your Loader sorts each item by condition, so donation, recycling or disposal gets matched to what's possible.

Aerial illustration of a LoadUp junk removal truck following a route to a disposal drop-off location
Gently Used

Donation Pickup

Sofas, dressers and other items in clean, usable shape may be donated when local options allow. Your Loader can set them aside for that path, though acceptance and paperwork are never guaranteed.

  • Tax-deductible receipt by request
  • Diverts waste from landfill
  • Free up your space and help a neighbor
See donation pickup
Visible Wear

Recycling

Items that are damaged but still have usable materials, like metal frames or wood, may be recycled where available. Your Loader separates them when possible, since local recycling options and policies can change.

  • Materials sorted and recovered
  • Diverted from landfill where possible
  • Compliant with local waste regs
See common questions
Heavily Damaged

Responsible Disposal

Heavily damaged, soiled or contaminated bulky items, such as worn mattresses or broken furniture, are taken for responsible disposal. Your Loader handles the loading, and the destination depends on current local facility rules.

  • No logistics or transport to handle
  • No sorting or drop-off required on your end
  • Local disposal fees covered
See Colma rules below
Local Disposal Rules

The Colma disposal rules most residents don't know

Bring an appliance or hazardous item to a Town drop-off and it gets turned away, so here is how disposal actually works in Colma and San Mateo County.

Rule 01

Old paperwork can be shredded on site at Town events

Estate and garage cleanouts often turn up boxes of old records. Colma's Earth Day recycling event has offered on-site document shredding for residents, limited to three banker-size boxes per household, so sensitive papers never sit in a recycling cart.

Rule 02

Refrigerators and other major appliances need special handling first

Colma's Town drop-off events and temporary debris boxes have excluded small and large appliances. Under California law, refrigerants and other materials requiring special handling must be removed from major appliances by a certified operation before the appliance can be recycled.

Rule 03

Lumber and yard trimmings count as organic waste in Colma

Colma lists yard waste, landscape and tree trimmings, lumber and wood as organic waste under SB 1383, the state law requiring residents and businesses to recycle organics because landfilled organics release methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Rule 04

Leftover paint goes to nearby retail and transfer drop-offs

The Town directs residents to drop off old paint for recycling at Dunn-Edwards and Sherwin-Williams stores in Daly City and at the Blue Line Transfer Station in South San Francisco, and these locations take both latex and oil-based paints.

Rule 05

Overflow household trash can go to a Town drop-off event

Beyond curbside carts serviced under the Town's exclusive Republic Services agreement, Colma's Earth Day recycling event has let residents drop off up to 2 cubic yards, about one pickup truck bed, of household garbage and recyclables.

Rule 06

Electronics stay out of the trash under California law

California classifies discarded electronics as universal waste, which keeps them out of household garbage. Colma's Earth Day recycling event has accepted TVs, monitors, printers, computers, cables, cell phones, DVD players and microwaves from residents at the Town's Corporation Yard.

Need help navigating these rules?

Common Questions

Need help before booking?

Find answers to common questions, pricing details, pickup policies, and service options.

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(844) 239-7711

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Generally no. Items left on a street or sidewalk without a scheduled pickup from your garbage hauler can be treated as illegal dumping and may bring a fine. Call the Town of Colma or your hauler to confirm bulky item rules for your address.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Colma starts at $75, and curbside or outdoor pickup takes $5 off. The first item includes the base pickup fee, and each additional item is a flat add-on charge. The exact total is confirmed before booking.

Sometimes. Same-day slots depend on Loader availability near Colma, and next-day is more common. Entering your address during booking shows the real openings. For curbside jobs you usually don't need to be home, but indoor pickups need access.

Hazardous items such as paint, solvents, batteries, and chemicals generally can't go in household trash or bulky pickups in California. San Mateo County runs household hazardous waste programs for these, so check county guidance before disposing of them.

Loaders aim to donate usable items and recycle what they can, depending on acceptance at local facilities. Items that can't be reused or recycled go to a proper disposal site. Outcomes vary by item and condition, so none of it is guaranteed.

You choose your items online, get the price upfront, and pick a time window. A Loader typically calls or texts before arriving, then loads the items and hauls them away. The price you were quoted is confirmed before booking, not after the truck arrives.

The main difference is the pricing model. Many traditional haulers price by truck space and may estimate on site. LoadUp prices by item online, so you see the total before booking. For a full-house cleanout, a truckload hauler can sometimes fit better.

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