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

*Same-day availability may vary by location.

Serving Brea, CA

Junk removal in Brea

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

Junk has a way of piling up until it becomes one more thing on the list. Book a quick LoadUp pickup in Brea, see your price upfront, and get your space back.

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

Brea has junk options, just not easy ones

You search online, call about a city pickup, request a few hauler quotes, and wait. One company sends a number, another never calls back. Weeks later, the pile is still sitting 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

City bulk pickup programs work well for a couple of curb-ready items. They usually need advance scheduling, set limits on what qualifies, and leave hazardous materials and some debris out. And you still have to drag everything to the curb yourself.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Many haulers want to see the job in person before quoting, then price by how much of the truck you fill. That fraction is their call, made on the spot, so the price you finally hear can be very different from what you expected.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Donation centers need items they can actually resell, so stained upholstery, worn mattresses, and broken appliances often get turned away. Most won't send anyone to carry things out of a hillside home or upstairs unit, so you still have to load and haul everything yourself.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A dumpster makes sense for a full tear-out, not a single cluttered room. You plan around delivery and pickup windows, may need approval to put it on the street, and could hear from your HOA or neighbors while it takes up the driveway 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 Brea

How Brea's options stack up

Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Brea 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 couch, dresser, or mattress 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 Brea'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 to work

Easing a sectional down a hillside home's split-level stairs takes patience and a plan, and your Loaders bring both. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Brea after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Set it at the curb or leave it where it sits

If an old treadmill is already out on the driveway of your older single-story home, curbside keeps things simple. In a newer townhome or apartment community, where items may sit upstairs and some HOAs discourage leaving things outside, full-service has your Loaders carry everything out from wherever it rests.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Brea.
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 noon 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 Brea, from the 57 to Carbon Canyon

Let's be honest, a Saturday dump run means crawling along Imperial Highway or the 91 with a recliner bungeed to your hatchback, and nobody wants that. Your Loaders like showing up for Brea neighbors instead: they carry it out from the garage or down the stairs, load it, and leave your weekend yours.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Bulky items rarely belong in one place after they leave your home, which is why sorting by condition matters in Brea. Your Loader separates what can be reused from what can't, so less ends up as waste.

Aerial illustration of a LoadUp junk removal truck following a route to a disposal drop-off location
Gently Used

Donation Pickup

Furniture, exercise equipment, and other items in good, clean condition may be donated when local options allow. Your Loader sets these aside during loading so usable pieces 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 fit for donation, like broken appliances or old electronics, may be recycled where available. Availability varies, so nothing is guaranteed for every item.

  • 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 contaminated bulky items, such as ruined mattresses or water-damaged sofas, are disposed of responsibly. Your Loader handles the lifting, and household hazardous waste like paint stays out of the load.

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

The Brea disposal rules most residents don't know

Putting items at the curb early or trashing banned materials can bring a violation notice or illegal dumping citation. Here is what applies in Brea and Orange County.

Rule 01

Refrigerators and freezers need refrigerant removed before scrapping

California law requires refrigerants, mercury switches, and other materials needing special handling to be removed from major appliances before they are crushed or recycled. Federal rules also bar knowingly venting refrigerant, which damages the ozone layer and warms the climate.

Rule 02

Old mattresses have free routes that skip the landfill

Brea encourages keeping mattresses out of the landfill. Many retailers take back an old mattress free when delivering a new one, so ask ahead. California's statewide Bye Bye Mattress program also runs free collection sites for residents.

Rule 03

Bulky curbside pickups are capped at three per year

Brea residents get three bulky item collections a year through Republic Services, with up to 20 items each. Items must stay off the curb until the scheduled pickup day, so plan bigger cleanouts around that limited allowance.

Rule 04

Batteries, bulbs, and electronics are banned from California trash

California classifies household batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and electronic devices as universal waste, illegal to throw in the trash. Orange County residents can drop them off free at the county's household hazardous waste collection centers, which also take paint and chemicals.

Rule 05

Flocked holiday trees cannot go in green waste recycling

Republic Services, Brea's residential provider, cannot recycle flocked Christmas trees because the artificial snow coating contaminates organics. Under California's SB 1383, unflocked trees and brush cleared ahead of dry Santa Ana fire season belong in the green organics container instead.

Rule 06

Building materials are excluded from Brea's bulky item program

The city's bulky item program does not take building materials. For permitted projects, California's CALGreen building code requires diverting at least 65 percent of nonhazardous construction and demolition debris from landfills, so remodel leftovers need a separate disposal plan.

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

Text our team

(678) 884-4738

Only on your scheduled bulky pickup date. Republic Services, Brea's contracted hauler, allows three bulky pickups per year, up to 20 items each, with no building materials or hazardous waste. Call 714-238-2444 to schedule. Items put out early risk being treated as illegal dumping.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Brea starts at $75, 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 charge, and the exact total is confirmed before booking. Brea's Republic Services bulky pickup is included in your city bill for up to three pickups a year.

Same-day pickup is sometimes available in Brea, depending on Loader schedules and your timing. Enter your address during booking to see live availability for your date. For curbside or driveway pickups you don't need to be home. For indoor pickups, someone should be there or leave access notes.

Republic Services' Brea bulky pickup excludes building materials and hazardous waste. Paint, batteries, motor oil, pesticides and cleaners are hazardous and can't go in regular trash. Orange County's Household Hazardous Waste Center at 1071 N. Blue Gum St. in Anaheim takes many of them, open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Loaders aim to keep usable items out of the landfill. Depending on acceptance, furniture and household goods may go to local donation partners, and recyclable materials to recycling facilities. Items that can't be donated or recycled are taken to an appropriate disposal facility.

Choose your items online, enter your Brea address, and pick a time window. You see the total before you confirm. On pickup day your Loader typically contacts you before arriving, then removes the items from where they sit, whether that's inside, the garage, or the curb.

The main difference is the pricing model. Traditional haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King usually price by truck volume, often confirmed on site. LoadUp prices per item online, with the total locked in before booking. For large cleanouts, a truckload hauler can be a reasonable fit.

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