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LoadUp Loaders hauling junk, representing fast, reliable Junk Removal and disposal service in Essex, MA.

*Same-day availability may vary by location.

Serving Essex, MA

Junk removal in Essex

Starting at $105. Additional items from +$15.

Junk has a way of piling up until it's one more thing on the list. Book a pickup around Cape Ann's Essex, see your price upfront, and get your space back.

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

Getting rid of junk in Essex takes more than it should

You read the town website, call the transfer station, leave messages with a couple of haulers, and wait on callbacks that never come. Weeks go by, and the pile in the barn is still sitting there.

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

Free city pickup is great, when it works

Town programs can help, but they usually come with set schedules, item limits, and steps you have to arrange ahead of time. Bulky pieces often need to be hauled out by you, and the timing rarely matches a closing date or the start of the season.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Many haulers want to come out and look before they give you a number, then price by how much of the truck you fill. You won't know what you owe until the job is done, and that number can grow as they load.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Charities have to be careful about what they accept, so stained upholstery, worn mattresses, and anything with wear or damage often gets turned away. You end up loading it yourself, driving it over, and driving most of it back home.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off container takes up a driveway, may need a permit if it sits on the street, and stays for days. On a narrow lane with older homes close together, that much steel is a lot to ask for one cleared-out attic or garage.

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 Essex

How Essex's options stack up

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

  • From $120

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

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $120

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

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $105

    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 $105

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

    per add-on from +$15
  • From $140

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

    per add-on from +$50
  • From $165

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

    per add-on from +$75
  • From $115

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $115

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $440

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

    per add-on from +$350
  • From $135

    Yard Debris

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

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $135

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

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $97

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

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Steady, vetted hands on every job

Your Loaders work patiently down the steep, narrow staircase of an older colonial or out of a crowded barn loft. Each one is background-checked and rated by real locals in Essex after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Set it by the driveway or leave it where it sits

If the old rowboat, porch furniture, or boxed-up odds and ends are already out by the driveway, curbside keeps things simple. For pieces still upstairs, down in a damp fieldstone basement, or tucked in a shed at the back of a tight lot, choose full-service and your Loaders will carry everything out from where it sits.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Essex.
Pickup Option Highlight Best For Price
In-home pickup Full-service Removal from anywhere inside your home from $105
Curbside pickup Save $5.00 Place items outside, skip the appointment from $100
Same-day pickup Add $10.00 Urgent pickups booked before noon from $115
Next day pickup Flexible Book next-day or up to 90 days ahead from $105
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 Essex, from the Gloucester line to the Ipswich line

Anyone who has tried to cross town on a July weekend knows how the traffic crawls, and nobody wants to wedge an old dresser into a hatchback in the middle of it. Your Loaders handle the stairs, the tight driveways, and the hauling, and they like showing up for neighbors who keep these old houses going.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Older homes and seasonal properties in Essex tend to hold bulky pieces that are hard to move alone. Where each item ends up depends on its condition, and your Loader sorts with that in mind.

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 be set aside for donation when local options allow. Your Loader handles the lifting and loading, so you don't have to arrange a drop-off yourself.

  • 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 fit for donation may be recycled when possible, such as metal, cardboard, or certain electronics where available. Your Loader separates these from general debris during loading.

  • 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 broken bulky items that can't be reused or recycled are taken for responsible disposal. Your Loader carries them out from basements, garages, or outbuildings and handles the hauling.

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

The Essex disposal rules most residents don't know

In Essex, breaking Transfer Station rules can cost a household its sticker with no refund, so these Essex County town rules are worth knowing before a cleanout.

Rule 01

Unwanted textiles are banned from the trash statewide

Since November 2022, a MassDEP waste ban has kept textiles out of the trash. The town notes that roughly 230,000 tons are disposed each year that could be reused or recycled. The Essex Transfer Station still accepts textiles in its donation containers.

Rule 02

Clearing a relative's home elsewhere? That trash cannot come here

Essex rules bar residents from depositing any trash or rubbish at the Transfer Station that originated outside the Town of Essex. Loads judged inappropriate or not from Essex can be turned away, so debris from an out-of-town cleanout needs a disposal plan where it originated.

Rule 03

Household trash goes only in Essex approved yellow bags

Only household trash inside Essex approved bags is accepted. Bags cost $4 for the large 33-gallon size and $2 for the small 15-gallon size, sold in rolls of five. Commercially generated rubbish is not allowed at all.

Rule 04

Mattresses and box springs no longer go in the trash

A MassDEP waste ban took effect November 1, 2022, and the Essex Transfer Station stopped accepting mattresses and box springs. The town suggests asking the retailer to take the old one when you buy a new one, or scheduling drop-off with a mattress recycling vendor.

Rule 05

Seasonal and renting residents need proof of an Essex street address

Transfer Station stickers go only to bona fide residents living at a street address in town, and P.O. boxes do not qualify. If your vehicle is registered elsewhere, the town requires a valid tax bill or lease agreement instead.

Rule 06

Refrigerators and air conditioners need a separate bulk item sticker

Special recycling items such as air conditioners, televisions, computer monitors, and refrigerators are handled with a bulk item sticker purchased at the DPW Office. Plan ahead, since the Transfer Station opens only Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday and closes on holidays.

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

Essex residents mainly use the town Transfer Station at 30 Landing Road, which needs a sticker and uses pay-per-bag trash bags. It is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 am to 3 pm. Call 978-768-6262 before bringing anything bulky.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Essex starts at $105, and curbside or driveway pickup takes a flat $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.

Same-day pickup is sometimes available, depending on Loader schedules near Cape Ann. Enter your address at booking to see the live openings. Someone doesn't need to be home for curbside pickups, but indoor jobs need access arranged.

Mattresses, box springs and textiles are banned from the trash under the MassDEP waste ban. The Essex Transfer Station stopped taking mattresses as trash on November 1, 2022. They have to be recycled through a mattress recycler or removed by a hauler.

Loaders aim to donate usable items and recycle what they can, depending on acceptance at nearby facilities. Whatever can't be reused or recycled goes to proper disposal. Outcomes vary by item condition, so nothing is guaranteed.

You pick your items and enter your Essex address online, then choose a pickup window and see your total upfront. A Loader arrives in that window, loads everything, and handles the hauling. For curbside jobs, leave items outside with access notes.

The pricing model differs. Traditional haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King typically price by truckload, often confirmed on site. LoadUp prices per item online, with the total locked before booking. For large cleanouts, a truckload quote may suit you better.

Often yes, if you have a few bags and can haul it yourself. Town trash bags cost $4 for a 33-gallon size, plus the annual sticker. Hiring a service makes sense for heavy or bulky items, or when you have no truck or time to make the trip.

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