*Same-day availability may vary by location.
Starting at $75. Additional items from +$15.
When junk keeps piling up, it gets harder to ignore. In the Queen City of the Trails, LoadUp makes it easy: book a quick pickup, see your price upfront, and get your space back.
You search online, call the city, request a few hauler quotes, and wait. One company never calls back, another wants to come look first. Weeks pass, and the junk is still sitting in the garage.
Independence residents can use city bulk pickup programs, but you have to request a spot, follow item limits, and haul everything to the curb yourself. Some items aren't accepted at all, and a heavy load from a basement still needs someone strong enough to carry it.
Lots of haulers won't give a price until someone comes out to look. Then the quote is based on a fraction of a truck, which is hard to judge ahead of time, so the final bill can be very different from the number you expected.
Donation drop-offs want clean, working items in good shape, and that makes sense. A worn recliner, a stained mattress, or a broken dresser usually gets turned away, and you still have to load it up and drive it there before you find out.
A dumpster in your driveway means booking delivery and pickup dates, maybe getting a permit, and having a big steel box out front for days. On tighter streets near the Square, neighbors notice. For a single room of stuff, it's way more than you need.
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No waiting on callbacksLocal Loaders arrive at your location, haul away the junk, and dispose of it responsibly when options allow.
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Most companies charge by truck space, and the price often changes on arrival. LoadUp charges by item, based on exactly what you're removing.
Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Independence residents typically pay, so you know what's fair before you book.
Sofas, dressers, bed frames, tables, and more hauled away with ease.
Available in twin, full, queen, king, and California king sizes.
Covers refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, dishwashers, water heaters, and more.
Whole-property cleanouts for moves, estates, evictions, and renovations.
TVs, monitors, computers, printers, stereo equipment, and small electronics.
Includes treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, stationary bikes, and home gym systems.
Add a single bulky item like a couch, dresser, or mattress to your booking.
Mixed everyday items including broken goods, old decor, and accumulated clutter.
Bagged trash, loose debris, and general household waste of all kinds.
Covers drywall, lumber, tile, fixtures, and mixed demolition scrap.
Includes branches, brush, grass clippings, leaves, and other organic yard waste.
Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, cubicle panels, and other office items included.
Moving boxes, shipping cartons, and leftover packing cardboard.
First item includes the pickup fee. Each additional item is a flat add-on. *See Independence's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.
Wrestling a sleeper sofa up steep basement stairs and through a narrow back door is routine for your Loaders, who are background-checked and rated by real locals in Independence after each job.
If the old washer or brush pile is already out on your driveway or by the street, curbside is the simpler pick. For a dresser on the second floor of an older home near the Square or a recliner wedged in a split-level den, choose full-service and your Loaders will carry it out from wherever it sits.
| 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.
Hauling a sofa up Noland Road on a Saturday, or inching along I-70 with a mattress flapping in a borrowed truck bed, is nobody's idea of a good weekend. Your Loaders handle the lifting, carrying, and hauling, so you don't have to. Honestly, they like showing up for Independence neighbors, and it shows.
Bulky items pile up fast in Independence, and where they end up matters as much as getting them out. Your Loaders sort each item by condition, so reusable pieces and recyclables stay out of the landfill when local options allow.
Furniture and household goods that are clean and in good shape may be set aside for donation, when local options allow. Your Loaders will make a best effort, but acceptance depends on the receiving organization.
Items that are worn or damaged but still have usable materials, like metal frames or some appliances and electronics, may be recycled where available. Your Loaders sort what they can, though outcomes vary by item and condition.
Items that are heavily damaged, soiled, or too far gone for reuse are taken for responsible disposal. Your Loaders haul them out of your Independence home, and disposal follows local rules for bulky waste.
Set out the wrong item and it stays on the curb or gets turned away at the landfill, so here is how disposal works in Independence and Jackson County.
For Independence's bulky item pickup, carpet must be rolled up and either longer than 4 feet or heavier than 40 pounds to qualify. Smaller scraps are expected to go out with regular household trash instead.
Missouri law bans major appliances from landfills, which pushes old washers, dryers, and water heaters toward metal recycling. Refrigerators, freezers, and window air conditioners also hold refrigerant that federal rules require be recovered before the unit is scrapped.
The city does not run routine residential trash service, so getting rid of a couch most of the year depends on your private trash subscription. During IndeCleanup, single-family homes and apartments with six or fewer units can book one free pickup of up to five items.
State law has banned yard waste from Missouri landfills since the early 1990s, and Independence also lists yard waste as prohibited for curbside bulky pickup. After spring storms or fall leaf drop, branches and bagged leaves need a composting or yard waste outlet.
Independence excludes loose building materials and masonry from its curbside bulky pickup, and the city says the program is meant for household items, not business, commercial, or demolition waste. Drywall, brick, and broken concrete from a project need a separate disposal plan.
Tires are on the prohibited list for Independence's curbside bulky pickup, and Missouri law bars whole waste tires from landfills. Old tires stacked outdoors also collect rainwater that breeds mosquitoes in humid Missouri summers, so they need a dedicated tire recycling route.
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(678) 884-4738Not unless it fits your regular trash service rules. Bulky items set out without an approved pickup can count as illegal dumping and draw a fine. Check with the City of Independence or your trash hauler for bulky item rules and any fees before setting anything out.
LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Independence starts at $75 for a single item, and curbside or driveway pickup takes $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.
Sometimes, depending on Loader schedules and demand in your area. Same-day and next-day slots often open up for Independence addresses, but they aren't guaranteed. Enter your address during booking to see the live availability for your location.
For curbside or driveway pickups, no. Leave the items out with any access notes. For items inside your home, garage, or basement, someone should be there or you can leave clear access instructions when booking. Your Loader will give notice before arriving.
Items like paint, chemicals, batteries, and other hazardous materials generally can't go in regular trash or bulk pickup. Large furniture and appliances often need special handling or fees too. Check with the City of Independence or Jackson County for approved drop-off options for hazardous items.
Loaders aim to donate usable items to local charities, recycle materials when options allow, and avoid the landfill whenever possible. What actually gets donated or recycled depends on item condition and what each facility accepts. Whatever can't be reused or recycled is disposed of properly.
You book online, choose your items and pickup spot, and see your total before confirming. On pickup day, a Loader arrives in your scheduled window, removes the items, and handles the loading. Curbside items just need to be accessible. Inside pickups need clear paths.
The main difference is the pricing model. Traditional haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King generally price by truckload volume, often confirmed on site. LoadUp prices per item online and confirms your total before booking. For large cleanouts, a truckload hauler can be a better fit.
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