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

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Serving Encino, CA

Junk removal in Encino

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

Junk has a way of piling up until it takes over your weekend. Book LoadUp for a quick pickup and an upfront quote, and get your Encino space back.

  • Same-day available
  • Full-service
  • Price locked upfront
Approach
Donation-first
Jobs Completed
832,844
Google Reviews
4.8
The Problem

So many ways to clear junk, none of them easy

You look up the city's pickup rules, call a few haulers, and wait for callbacks that never come. One quote sounds vague, another needs a site visit. Weeks go by and the pile in the garage stays put.

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 bulky item, but you usually have to request a slot ahead of time and wait for the scheduled date. Some materials aren't accepted, and you still have to drag everything down your driveway to the curb yourself.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Many haulers want to see the job in person before they'll give you a number, and then quote by fractions of a truckload. What you actually pay often isn't clear until the truck is loaded, which makes planning a remodel cleanup or estate clear-out hard.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Donation centers need items they can actually resell, so they turn away anything stained, broken, or worn. Many won't take large furniture or older appliances at all. Even if a few pieces get accepted, you're left hauling everything else and finding somewhere for it to go.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off container makes sense for a full gut renovation, not a spare room or a cluttered side yard. If it sits on the street, you may need a permit. You also have to time the delivery and pickup, and neighbors stare at a big steel bin 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 Encino

How Encino's options stack up

Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Encino 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 piano, hot tub, or safe 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 Encino's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Vetted Loaders who treat your property with care

Your Loader handles the carry from a detached garage at the far end of a long, sloped driveway. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Encino after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Set it by the curb or leave it where it sits

Curbside works well when remodel leftovers or an old patio set are already staged at the foot of your driveway. If pieces are still in an upstairs bedroom or a backyard shed past a side gate, choose full-service and your Loaders will carry them out.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Encino.
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 2 PM 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 Encino, from Ventura Boulevard up to Mulholland

Anyone who has crossed the 405 and 101 interchange with a loaded truck bed knows a dump run can swallow a whole day. Your Loader lifts the old treadmill, the remodel scraps, and the yard clippings, then hauls them off. Encino neighbors deserve a calmer weekend, and your Loaders like showing up for them.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Bulky items rarely belong in one place after they leave a home, which is why routing matters for junk removal in Encino. Your Loader sorts what they haul by condition, favoring donation or recycling 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, housewares, and equipment in good, clean condition may be set aside by your Loader for donation when possible, depending on what local organizations are currently accepting. No paperwork or receipt is provided.

  • 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 ready for donation, such as scrap metal or broken fixtures, may be recycled by your Loader when local options allow, depending on the material.

  • 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 unusable bulky items are taken by your Loader to an appropriate disposal site serving the Encino area, so nothing is left behind in your garage or driveway.

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

The Encino disposal rules most residents don't know

Putting items out the wrong way can lead to an illegal dumping citation. Encino is part of the City of Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, so these rules apply.

Rule 01

Rainy season turns uncovered debris piles into storm drain pollution

Encino's storm drains carry runoff untreated into the Los Angeles River and out to the ocean. City stormwater law bans letting debris, paint, or yard waste wash into the street or gutter, so cover outdoor cleanout piles before winter storms.

Rule 02

Buying a new mattress means the old one can go back

California law requires mattress retailers to offer to take back a used mattress for no added cost when they deliver a new one. The statewide Bye Bye Mattress program also recycles mattresses and box springs, recovering their steel, foam, and fiber.

Rule 03

Remodel debris must go to a city-certified processing facility

The City of Los Angeles requires mixed construction and demolition waste to go to a City-certified C&D processing facility. These facilities keep materials like concrete, wood, and metal out of landfills. Construction debris does not belong in residential curbside bins.

Rule 04

Curbside furniture needs a MyLA311 appointment before it goes out

LA Sanitation offers free, unlimited bulky item pickup for the homes it serves, booked through the MyLA311 app. Couches or appliances put out without an appointment can be treated as illegal dumping, which the city investigates and can cite.

Rule 05

Brush clearance deadlines bring a spring surge of green waste

Parts of Encino's hillsides are in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. There, the Los Angeles Fire Department requires brush to be cleared around buildings by June 1 each year. Cut vegetation goes in the green bin, not the black trash bin.

Rule 06

Batteries and fluorescent tubes are banned from California trash

California classifies household batteries, fluorescent lamps, and many electronic devices as universal waste, so they cannot go in any curbside bin. Los Angeles residents can drop them off free at the city's S.A.F.E. Centers, which also take solvents and automotive fluids.

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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(678) 884-4738

Only after scheduling a bulky item pickup. Encino is part of the city of Los Angeles, so LA Sanitation offers free curbside bulky item collection through MyLA311 or 1-800-773-2489. Items put out without an appointment can be reported as illegal dumping.

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

Same-day pickup is sometimes available, depending on the schedule and your address. Enter your Encino zip code during booking to see live openings. For curbside jobs you usually don't need to be home. For indoor pickups, someone should be present or leave access instructions.

LA Sanitation's bulky pickup won't take construction materials like concrete, bricks, or dirt. It also excludes automotive parts, used oil, commercial appliances, paints, solvents, and chemicals. Those need special handling, so check what a hauler accepts before booking.

Loaders try to keep usable items out of the landfill. Depending on acceptance, they aim to donate furniture and household goods to local charities and recycle materials like metal and electronics whenever options allow. What can't be donated or recycled goes to the appropriate disposal facility.

You pick your items and a time window online, then see the total before you confirm. On pickup day your Loader arrives, loads everything, and hauls it away. You can book curbside or in-home service. In-home pickups from hillside Encino properties work too, with access notes.

Sometimes, yes. If you can wait for your scheduled date and your items are accepted, the free city pickup costs nothing. A paid service makes more sense when you need a specific time, indoor removal, or items the city won't collect.

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