*Same-day availability may vary by location.
Starting at $105. Additional items from +$15.
Junk piles up fast, and getting rid of it shouldn't eat your weekend. In the Halibut Capital, LoadUp lets you see your price first, then book a quick pickup.
You start with good intentions: look up what the transfer site accepts, call around for a hauler, wait on callbacks that never come. A few weeks later, the pile in the shed is still there, now with snow on the doorstep.
Many small Alaska towns, Homer included, don't run a regular municipal bulk pickup schedule, so the free option often means loading items yourself and driving them to a drop-off site. Hours, accepted items, and fees can change, and some things may be turned away entirely.
Some haulers want to see the job in person before quoting, which can mean days of waiting in a small market. Then the price is based on how much of the truck your stuff fills, and you may not know the final number until loading is done.
Local reuse shops and charities do good work, but they have limited space and have to be choosy. Stained upholstery, broken appliances, and worn-out gear usually get turned down, so you're still left figuring out what to do with everything they can't accept.
A dumpster makes sense for a full remodel, not a single cluttered room. You coordinate delivery and pickup, find a level spot that won't block the driveway or annoy the neighbors, and still do all the heavy lifting yourself before the rental period runs out.
Enter your ZIP code and item details to get a guaranteed upfront price online. No waiting for an onsite estimate.
Avg. 60 secondsPick a time that works for your schedule, including same-day availability if you book before 2PM.
No waiting on callbacksLocal Loaders arrive at your location, haul away the junk, and dispose of it responsibly when options allow.
No in-person charges
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 Homer 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 Homer's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.
Your Loaders carry heavy items from a packed shed up a sloped gravel driveway when access allows. Each is background-checked and rated by real locals in Homer after each job.
Curbside works well if you have already moved items to the end of your driveway or beside the road. If you are opening a seasonal cabin or rental after a long winter and everything is still inside, choose full-service so your Loaders can carry it out from the rooms where it sits.
| 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 2 PM | 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.
Homer weather has a way of rewriting your Saturday plans by lunchtime, and a pile of old shelving or a stubborn freezer does not care. Your Loaders do the lifting, carrying, and loading, when access allows, so you can get on with the season. They like showing up for the people who make this town what it is.
Moving a heavy item out of a Homer garage or cabin is only half the job. Where it ends up matters too, so your Loader sorts by condition, favoring reuse and recycling when local options allow.
Furniture, gear, and household goods that are clean and in good shape may be set aside for donation when local options allow. Availability varies, and donation is never guaranteed or documented.
Items that are worn or damaged but still hold usable material, like metal frames or some appliances and electronics, may be recycled where available. Options near Homer can be limited, so this is not guaranteed.
Heavily damaged, soiled, or contaminated bulky items, such as waterlogged furniture or broken mattresses, are taken for responsible disposal. Your Loader lifts and loads them, and the destination depends on current local site rules.
A load that arrives too close to closing can be turned away at the gate, so here is how disposal works in Homer and the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
Construction and demolition debris is buried on site in Homer, and that cell takes in roughly nine thousand cubic yards a year. The borough has expanded a building material reuse area at the transfer facility to pull lumber and metal out first.
The borough holds hazardous waste collection days at the Homer Transfer Facility four times a year, currently scheduled in January, May, July, and September. Disposal is free to households, those with 55 gallons or more must pre-register, and the waste is shipped out of Alaska.
The Homer Transfer Facility has a scale, but residents disposing of chargeable items are charged by the cubic yard. The borough measures the outermost dimensions of the vehicle plus any trailers, hoppers, or containers, so a half-full trailer counts at its full capacity.
At the Homer Transfer Facility, the brush area closes at 5:30 p.m., earlier than the facility's 5:45 p.m. closing. If the attendant decides there isn't time to unload and leave, the load is turned away. The facility is also closed Sundays from October through April.
Homer's old municipal solid waste landfill closed under a corrective plan with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Household waste dropped at the Homer Transfer Facility is now consolidated and hauled to the Central Peninsula Landfill in Soldotna, while only inert waste stays in Homer.
You don't have to wait for a hazardous waste collection day to get rid of used oil, lead acid batteries, or household batteries. The Kenai Peninsula Borough accepts them daily at the Homer Transfer Facility during its regular operating hours.
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(678) 884-4738No, not safely. Leaving junk on a roadside or vacant lot without arrangements counts as illegal dumping in Alaska and can bring fines. Check with the Kenai Peninsula Borough solid waste office for current drop-off options and fees before you haul anything yourself.
LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Homer starts at $105, and pickup from the curb or driveway takes $5 off. The first item includes the base pickup fee, and each additional item is a flat add-on charge. The exact total is confirmed before booking.
Sometimes, depending on Loader availability in the Homer area. Enter your address during booking to see the real openings for your location. Curbside pickups don't require you to be home, and for in-home pickups you can leave access notes.
Hazardous materials such as paint, fuel, propane tanks, and chemicals usually need special handling and aren't accepted with ordinary junk. Contact the Kenai Peninsula Borough solid waste program about household hazardous waste options. Remote Alaska locations can have limited disposal choices.
Loaders aim to donate usable items and recycle what they can, depending on acceptance by local charities and recyclers. Anything that can't be donated or recycled goes to an appropriate disposal facility. Outcomes vary by item condition and what's available nearby.
You pick your items and enter your Homer address online, then choose a pickup window and see your total upfront. A Loader typically calls or texts before arriving, then removes the items from where you've placed them. You can pay after the job is done.
Often yes, if you have a truck, the time, and a small load. Borough drop-off fees apply, and you'll pay for fuel and your own labor. Paid removal makes more sense for heavy or bulky items, or when you don't have a vehicle.
Many traditional haulers, such as 1-800-GOT-JUNK, price by truckload and may give an estimate on site. LoadUp prices per item online, so you see the total before booking. For small jobs that can be simpler, while a full-house cleanout may suit a truckload model better.
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