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LoadUp Loaders hauling junk, representing fast, reliable Junk Removal and disposal service in Franconia, VA.

*Same-day availability may vary by location.

Serving Franconia, VA

Junk removal in Franconia

Starting at $85. Additional items from +$15.

Junk has a way of piling up until dealing with it feels like a chore of its own. Book with LoadUp, see your price upfront, and get it gone fast.

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

Getting rid of junk around here takes longer than it should

You look up county rules, check what your HOA allows, and ask a few haulers for quotes. One never calls back, another wants to stop by first. Weeks go by, and the junk is still in the garage.

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

Free city pickup is great, when it works

Fairfax County municipal pickup schedules and HOA-contracted haulers can handle some bulky items, but you usually have to request it ahead of time and wait for a set day. Rules vary by community, and many items still need to be dragged out to the curb.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Lots of haulers want to come out and size up the job in person before they'll give you a number. Then the price depends on how much of the truck your junk fills, so you don't really know what you'll pay until the work is done.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Local donation centers want items in good, resellable shape, and that's fair. A stained mattress, a worn-out recliner, or a broken appliance usually gets turned away. You still have to load it and drive it there yourself, and you may come back with half of it.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off container sounds simple until you're arranging drop-off and pickup dates, checking whether your community allows one in the driveway, and filling it on your own. For a basement or one room of clutter, that's a lot of steel and hassle for a little junk.

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 Franconia

How Franconia's options stack up

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

  • From $100

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

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $100

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

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $85

    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 $85

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

    per add-on from +$15
  • From $120

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

    per add-on from +$50
  • From $145

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

    per add-on from +$75
  • From $95

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $95

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $420

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

    per add-on from +$350
  • From $115

    Yard Debris

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

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $115

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

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $77

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

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Vetted Loaders who show up ready for the heavy lifting

Your Loader carries bulky furniture up narrow basement stairs and around tight townhome landings so you never have to. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Franconia after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Left in the driveway or carried out from inside

If the old grill or bagged garage clutter is already sitting in your driveway, curbside keeps things quick and simple. For a sectional stuck in a townhome basement or a dresser upstairs in a single-family home, choose full-service and your Loader will carry it out from wherever it sits.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Franconia.
Pickup Option Highlight Best For Price
In-home pickup Full-service Removal from anywhere inside your home from $85
Curbside pickup Save $5.00 Place items outside, skip the appointment from $80
Same-day pickup Add $10.00 Urgent pickups booked before noon from $95
Next day pickup Flexible Book next-day or up to 90 days ahead from $85
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 Franconia, Virginia Hills, and the rest of southeastern Fairfax County

Hauling a busted sofa onto I-95 or the Beltway at rush hour is nobody's idea of a Saturday, and the Metro was never meant to carry a dresser. Your Loader handles the stairs, the basement, and the tight townhome turns, because the commuters and neighbors here have earned a weekend that isn't spent in traffic.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Bulky furniture and appliances pile up fast in Franconia homes, so where they end up matters. Your Loader sorts each item by condition, aiming to keep reusable pieces in circulation and limit what reaches a landfill.

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 pieces in good, clean condition may be donated when local options allow. Your Loader sets those items aside during pickup so they have a chance at a second home.

  • 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 broken appliances, may be recycled where available. Your Loader separates them during loading, since local recycling options vary by material.

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

Responsible Disposal

Heavily damaged or contaminated bulky items, such as soaked mattresses or broken furniture, are handled through proper disposal. Your Loader carries them out and they are taken to an appropriate facility serving Fairfax County.

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

The Franconia disposal rules most residents don't know

A lithium-ion battery in household trash can spark a fire, and plastic yard bags violate county ordinance, so these Franconia and Fairfax County rules matter before any cleanout.

Rule 01

Only alkaline and carbon zinc batteries belong in the trash

Fairfax County calls rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes, vapes, and power tools a serious fire risk. Any battery not labeled alkaline or carbon zinc goes to household hazardous waste, and if it will not come out of the device, bring the whole item.

Rule 02

Tree stumps, pallets, and sod are not yard waste

Fairfax County limits yard waste to routine maintenance material like leaves, grass, and branches under 4 feet long. Leftovers from tree removal, land clearing, or renovation projects, including stumps, lumber, pallets, dirt, and sod, fall outside that definition.

Rule 03

County bulk pickup covers only about one in ten homes

Roughly 90 percent of Fairfax County residents and businesses use private collection companies, so curbside bulk options vary. County collection customers get five free scheduled special pickups each fiscal year, each limited to 2 cubic yards, with charges for larger piles.

Rule 04

Refrigerant and oxygen tanks go back to the supplier

Pressurized canisters do not belong in household trash. County household hazardous waste areas accept helium tanks under 20 pounds, nitrogen cartridges, and camping-size propane canisters, but refrigerant and oxygen tanks should be returned to the supplier or equipment provider.

Rule 05

Yard waste bags must be paper, never plastic

Since 2021, Fairfax County's solid waste ordinance has banned plastic bags for curbside yard waste. Use paper lawn bags, reusable containers, or tie branches with string. The county made the change because shredded plastic was ending up in finished compost spread on gardens.

Rule 06

Electronics drop-off caps residents at ten large items

E-cycling stations at the I-66 Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill Complex accept televisions, monitors, and computers from residents only, up to ten large items per drop-off. Virginia law also makes manufacturers selling over 500 computer units statewide offer free return or recycling.

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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Only with a scheduled special pickup. Fairfax County collection customers get 5 free special pickups per fiscal year, and they must be booked ahead. Only about 10% of county residents use county collection, so many Franconia homes need to check with their private hauler.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Franconia starts at $85, with $5 off for curbside or driveway pickup. 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 slots are sometimes open in the Franconia area, depending on Loader availability that day. Next-day is more common. Enter your address during booking to see live availability. Curbside or driveway pickups don't need anyone home, but indoor jobs need access.

County special pickups are limited to 2 cubic yards, about 6 feet long by 3 wide by 3 high. Larger piles carry a charge. Items must be out by 6 a.m. on the collection day, and county customers can use 5 free special pickups per fiscal year.

Yes, residents can use the I-66 Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill with proof of residency. Fees are by weight, about $98 per ton under the FY 2027 schedule, with minimum charges. Most recyclables are free. You'll need a truck and the time to load and unload.

Loaders aim to donate usable items and recycle what they can, depending on acceptance at local facilities. Whatever can't be donated or recycled goes to the appropriate disposal site. Outcomes vary by item condition, so none of it is guaranteed.

You choose your items online and see the price upfront. Then you pick a time window, and your Loader updates you before arriving. On pickup day the Loader removes the items and loads them. The confirmed total doesn't change, as long as the items match what you booked.

The pricing model is the main difference. Traditional haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junkluggers often price by truck volume, with an estimate at the home. LoadUp prices per item online and confirms the total before booking. For full-home cleanouts, a truckload hauler may fit better.

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