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LoadUp Loaders hauling junk, representing fast, reliable Junk Removal and disposal service in Dayton, OH.

*Same-day availability may vary by location.

Serving Dayton, OH

Junk removal in Dayton

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

Junk piles up faster than anyone plans for, and clearing it out gets old quick. Book LoadUp and see your quote upfront, then let the Gem City's easiest pickup take it from there.

  • Same-day available
  • No surprise charges
  • Curbside option
Approach
Donation-first
Jobs Completed
832,844
Google Reviews
4.8
The Problem

Dayton has junk options. None of them carry it out.

You read up on the city's rules, call around, and ask a few haulers for quotes. One calls back, another wants to come look first, and the rest never answer. Weeks go by and the pile hasn't moved.

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 can work well for a single item you can drag to the curb yourself. But you have to schedule it, accepted items and limits vary, and nobody comes inside. If the junk is in a basement or behind a narrow side door, getting it to the curb is still on you.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Lots of haulers want to stop by for an estimate before they'll give you a number, and that means another appointment you have to be home for. Then the price depends on how full the truck looks, so you don't really know what you'll pay until they're finished.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Donation centers need things they can actually resell, so stains, broken frames, and missing parts usually mean a no. You also have to load the items and drive them over yourself, and anything they turn away at the dock comes right back home with you.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off sits in your driveway or on the street for days. Depending on where it goes, you might need a permit, and the neighbors will notice. You also have to coordinate drop-off and pickup, and you still do every bit of the lifting yourself.

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.

    Avg. 60 seconds
  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 Dayton

How Dayton's options stack up

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

  • From $85

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

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $85

    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 $105

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

    per add-on from +$50
  • From $130

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

    per add-on from +$75
  • From $80

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $80

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $405

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

    per add-on from +$350
  • From $100

    Yard Debris

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

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $100

    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 Dayton's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Vetted Loaders who treat your home with care

A steep basement stairway with a low ceiling beam is a common carry in older homes, and Loaders plan each trip around it. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Dayton after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Set it at the curb or leave it where it sits

If the old grill or dresser is already in your driveway or beside a detached garage, curbside service is the simple choice. For anything still upstairs, out on an enclosed porch, or behind a narrow interior doorway, choose full-service and your Loaders will carry it out for you.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Dayton.
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.

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Neighborhoods Served

Serving Dayton, and the Miami Valley around it

Hauling an old sectional up a basement stairwell is hard enough without then merging onto I-75 behind a wall of orange barrels. Dayton drivers know that dread well. Your Loaders carry it up, load it, and make the dump run for you, because showing up for people around here is the best part of the job.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Bulky items pile up fast in Dayton basements, garages, and attics, and where they end up matters. Loaders sort each item by condition, sending it toward donation, recycling, or disposal, when local options allow.

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

Donation Pickup

Furniture and household goods in good, clean condition may go to donation where available. Loaders carry these items out separately so usable pieces get a chance at a second home, with no documentation promised.

  • 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 worn or damaged but not donatable, like metal frames or old appliances, may be recycled when possible. Loaders separate these from the general load so recovery can happen where local options exist.

  • 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 pieces are loaded by your Loader and taken to a licensed disposal site serving the Dayton area, so nothing gets left behind or dumped.

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

The Dayton disposal rules most residents don't know

Set out the wrong materials or skip a scheduling step, and items simply stay at the curb. Here is how disposal really works in Dayton and Montgomery County.

Rule 01

Fall leaf piles must be loose leaves and nothing else

Dayton's curbside leaf collection runs from late October into early January, and bagged leaves are not accepted. Piles mixed with branches or grass are skipped since they can damage machinery. The Wagner Ford Green Landfill takes leaves loose or in biodegradable paper bags.

Rule 02

Hot tubs, pianos, and pool tables are excluded from bulk pickup

Dayton's monthly bulk collection covers furniture, carpet, and metal appliances, but the city will not collect pianos, spas, hot tubs, pool tables, air conditioners, or HVAC parts. Residents need a private disposal option for these items regardless of their bulk Friday.

Rule 03

Small amounts of non-lead paint can be dried and trashed

Montgomery County says paint other than lead-based is not hazardous waste. Small amounts can be left open to dry, with kitty litter or sawdust speeding the process, then discarded in the trash. The free county household hazardous waste program also accepts latex and oil-based paints.

Rule 04

Eviction and move-out debris is the property owner's responsibility

Dayton's bulk waste program will not collect items resulting from evictions, move-outs, or foreclosures. The city places that cleanup on the property owner, so landlords and owners clearing a vacated home cannot rely on the monthly bulk Friday to remove the contents.

Rule 05

Old electronics and holiday string lights recycle free countywide

The Montgomery County Solid Waste Transfer Station accepts computers, monitors, televisions, microwaves, small countertop appliances, cords, cables, and holiday string lights at no charge for county residents. The district warns that lithium-ion batteries in discarded devices can spark fires inside collection trucks.

Rule 06

Refrigerators and stoves qualify for Dayton's scheduled bulk pickup

Dayton lists refrigerators and stoves as bulk items, collected on one scheduled Friday each month when booked in advance through Dayton Delivers. The county electronics drop-off refuses refrigerators and freezers, though its transfer station takes large household appliances free twice a year.

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

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Not unless it fits your regular trash collection rules. Items set out without a scheduled pickup can be treated as illegal dumping or a nuisance violation. Check with the City of Dayton's solid waste division for current bulk item rules before setting anything out.

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

Same-day pickup is sometimes available, depending on Loader schedules in your area. Next-day and later slots are more common. Enter your Dayton zip code during booking to see the live availability for your address.

Not for curbside or driveway pickups. You can leave items outside with access notes. For items inside your home, someone should be there, or you can leave entry instructions when you book. You also get updates before your Loader arrives.

Hazardous items like paint, chemicals, and batteries generally can't go in household trash anywhere in Ohio. Large items may also need special handling. Montgomery County's solid waste district runs household hazardous waste options, so confirm accepted items with them.

Loaders try to donate usable items to local charities and recycle what they can, depending on acceptance. Whatever can't be reused or recycled goes to an appropriate disposal facility. Outcomes vary by item condition and what local partners will take.

Pick your items and your Dayton address online, choose a time window, and see your price upfront. A Loader arrives in that window, handles the lifting and loading, and takes the items away. You pay the quoted total, with no surprise charges for labor.

The main difference is the pricing model. Traditional haulers typically price by truckload and may confirm the final price on site. LoadUp prices per item online and confirms your total before booking. For a few items, per-item pricing often costs less, while full-house cleanouts may suit a truckload hauler.

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