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

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Serving Malibu, CA

Junk removal in Malibu

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

Junk has a way of piling up until it takes over your weekend. LoadUp makes clearing it out easy for the 'Bu, with a quick pickup and your price shown before you book.

  • Same-day available
  • Flat rate add-ons
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The Problem

Getting rid of junk in Malibu takes more than it should

You read the trash hauler's rules, call about a pickup date, request a few quotes, and wait on callbacks that never come. Weeks later, the old furniture and remodel scraps are 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

Municipal pickup schedules can help with a few bulky items, but you usually have to request a date ahead of time and stay within item limits. Remodel debris and hazardous materials are often excluded, and you still have to get everything to the street yourself.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Many haulers want to come out and see the pile before they give you a number, and on a long coastal stretch that can mean waiting days. Then you get a price based on how full the truck is that can shift once loading starts.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Thrift stores and charities have good reason to turn down stained cushions, broken frames, and worn mattresses. Even when your items are in good shape, you still need a vehicle that fits them, some help lifting, and a backup plan for anything they refuse.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off container needs a flat place to sit, and narrow hillside roads and tight shared driveways rarely have one. You also have to coordinate delivery and pickup, possibly deal with permits, and keep neighbors happy, all to clear out a single room.

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 Malibu

How Malibu's options stack up

Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Malibu 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 Malibu'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 climb

Your Loaders carry sofas and remodel debris up steep hillside driveways and narrow exterior stairs from beach-level homes. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Malibu after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Set it out front or leave it where it sits

Curbside fits when your items are already in an open garage or at the top of the driveway, ready for your Loaders to load. Choose full-service for hillside homes with long stair runs or furniture still inside, and add any gate code or access details when you book.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Malibu.
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.

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Neighborhoods Served

Serving Malibu, from Topanga to the County Line

Anyone in Malibu knows PCH is the one road everybody shares, and a mattress strapped to your roof makes every slow stretch feel longer. A dump run can swallow an afternoon. Your Loaders handle the lifting and hauling, down steep driveways and out to the truck, because the people who live here deserve their weekends back.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Getting rid of bulky items in Malibu is only half the job, because where they end up matters too. Your Loader sorts each item by condition, favoring donation or recycling when local options allow before disposal.

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

Donation Pickup

Furniture, household goods, and clothing in good, clean condition may be taken by your Loader to donation partners when possible. If you want a receipt, arrange a donation 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 donatable may be recycled where available, such as scrap metal, cardboard, or wood. Your Loaders separate materials when local options allow, though no outcome is guaranteed.

  • 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, like ruined mattresses or broken sofas, go to a licensed disposal site. Your Loaders handle the lifting and loading so you don't have to.

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

The Malibu disposal rules most residents don't know

Miss Malibu's single annual bulky pickup appointment and that old sofa has no free curbside option until next year. Here is how disposal works in Malibu and Los Angeles County.

Rule 01

Demolition debris in Malibu must meet a 65 percent recycling target

Demolitions and additions that enlarge a home must show in a Recycling Report, backed by haul tickets, that at least 65 percent of the debris was recycled or reused. Fire-caused demolitions and remodels that add no size need only the signed affidavit.

Rule 02

City paint drop-offs take water-based paint only and cancel for rain

Malibu's household hazardous waste events at City Hall accept paint only if it is water-based. They also take used motor oil, anti-freeze, and unbroken compact fluorescent bulbs. Events usually fall on the third Saturday of February, April, June, August, and October, and rain cancels them.

Rule 03

Malibu's free bulky item pickup happens only once a year

The City partners with Waste Management on an annual curbside bulky item day. It is by appointment only and limited to seven items per household. Universal Waste Systems customers are pointed to separate bulky disposal options, and the City asks residents to donate gently used items first.

Rule 04

Organic waste recycling has been mandatory for Malibu households since 2022

Malibu started a mandatory organic waste recycling program, and residents were enrolled automatically on January 1, 2022. Yard trimmings and other green waste go in the green waste bin set out next to the trash and recycling carts, not in the trash.

Rule 05

County electronics roundups run rain or shine for every resident

Los Angeles County Public Works and the Sanitation Districts hold free drive-through collection days for electronic waste and household hazardous waste. Any county resident can come, and no appointment is needed. For a permanent option, residents can use the City of Los Angeles S.A.F.E. Centers.

Rule 06

Spas and cast-iron bathtubs are excluded from curbside bulky collection

The annual pickup does not take spas, camper shells, cast-iron bathtubs, tires, or anything that needs more than two people to handle safely. Items longer than eight feet, wider than four feet, or heavier than 150 pounds are not accepted either.

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Not unless it's part of a scheduled pickup with your hauler. Items left out on their own can count as illegal dumping. Malibu's municipal code treats violations as infractions, with fines up to $100 for a first offense and higher for repeats within a year.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Malibu 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.

Sometimes. Availability depends on the schedule in your area, and Malibu's long, canyon-lined coastline can affect timing. Enter your address during booking to see real-time slots. Same-day openings are not guaranteed, so booking a day or more ahead is safer.

Not for curbside or driveway pickups, since items can be left out with access notes. For items inside, someone should be there or you can leave entry instructions at booking, which helps with gated Malibu properties. Your Loader calls before arriving.

Hazardous materials such as paint, motor oil, pesticides, pool chemicals and batteries generally can't go in a regular junk load. Los Angeles County runs free household hazardous waste collection events and sites for these items. Check the county's schedule for dates near Malibu.

Loaders aim to keep usable items out of the landfill by donating to local charities when options allow. They try to recycle materials such as metal and electronics where facilities accept them. Anything that can't be donated or recycled goes to the proper disposal facility.

Pick your items and your address online, choose a time window, and see your price before you confirm. A Loader calls before arriving, removes the items, and takes them away. You don't need to haul anything to the curb if the items are inside.

The main difference is the pricing model. Traditional haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King usually price by truck space and often confirm the total on site. LoadUp prices per item online, so the total is confirmed before booking. For big full-house cleanouts, a truckload hauler may fit better.

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