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

*Same-day availability may vary by location.

Serving Tiburon, CA

Junk removal in Tiburon

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

Junk has a way of piling up until it's one more thing on your list. Book LoadUp, see your price upfront, and get a quick pickup across the Tiburon peninsula.

  • Same-day available
  • No on-site estimates
  • In-home removal
Approach
Donation-first
Jobs Completed
832,844
Google Reviews
4.8
The Problem

Tiburon has junk options, just not good ones

You search online, call the town's hauler, then request quotes. One company wants to visit first, another never calls back. Two weekends pass, and the junk 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

Your trash service may include bulky item collection, but that usually means booking ahead, waiting for an open date and dragging everything out yourself. That's a lot to ask on a steep driveway, and things like paint, chemicals or some electronics often get turned away.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Many haulers want to see the job in person before they'll quote, so you schedule a visit just to get a number. The price then depends on how much of the truck you fill, so the final total can change once loading starts.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Donating works for items in good shape, but thrift stores and charities screen carefully. Worn upholstery, stained mattresses and broken furniture get declined, and many won't pick up from homes with tight stairs. Whatever they turn down is still yours to deal with.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off makes sense for a full remodel, not for clearing out a spare room. Putting one on a narrow street may need a town permit, it can block neighbors and shared parking for days, and you still do all the lifting yourself.

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 Tiburon

How Tiburon's options stack up

Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Tiburon 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 Tiburon's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Background-checked Loaders who treat your home with care

Your Loaders carry a dresser down steep exterior stairs or ease a sofa through a tight condo hallway. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Tiburon after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Set it at the curb or have it carried out

Curbside works well when an old patio set or boxed-up clutter is already waiting in your driveway or by the street. If items are still upstairs, in a shared condo storage area or at the bottom of a steep drive, choose full-service so your Loaders carry them out from inside.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Tiburon.
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 Tiburon, from the Highway 101 exit to the water's edge

Carrying an old dresser down a flight of stairs, then wedging it into a car on a tight, winding street, is a Tiburon Saturday nobody asked for. Your Loaders handle the lifting, carrying and hauling wherever access allows, so your weekend stays yours. Helping neighbors here genuinely feels good.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Tiburon homes tend to produce bulky pieces, from old sofas to remodel leftovers, and where they end up depends on their condition. Your Loader sorts each item toward donation, recycling or disposal when local options allow.

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

Donation Pickup

Furniture, outdoor gear and household goods that are clean and in good shape may be donated when possible. Your Loader can set them aside for local donation channels where available, but don't expect paperwork.

  • 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 ready for donation may be recycled when local options allow. Metal frames, wood and some appliances are the usual candidates, though what's accepted varies.

  • 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 broken bulky items that can't be donated or recycled are hauled by your Loader for responsible disposal at an appropriate facility serving the Tiburon area.

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

The Tiburon disposal rules most residents don't know

A heavily contaminated cart gets skipped with a violation notice, and overweight carts can draw a special pickup charge, so here is how disposal works in Tiburon and Marin County.

Rule 01

Construction debris, dirt, and rock stay out of garbage carts

Construction material, cement, dirt, and rocks are all excluded from Tiburon garbage carts, and their weight would quickly overload a cart anyway. For larger remodel or landscaping loads, Mill Valley Refuse Service offers debris box rentals.

Rule 02

Lithium-ion batteries are banned from every Tiburon cart

Mill Valley Refuse Service holds Tiburon's franchise and bans batteries from all carts. Lithium-ion cells are flammable hazardous waste that can start fires during collection and processing. Take them to the Marin Household Hazardous Waste Facility in San Rafael or request a free hazardous waste pickup.

Rule 03

State law requires cardboard and yard waste in separate carts

Under California's SB 1383, Tiburon households, including two- to four-unit buildings, must put paper and cardboard in the recycling cart. Yard waste, food waste, and food-soiled paper go in the organics cart. Heavily contaminated carts are left unemptied with a violation notice.

Rule 04

Hillside streets mean a strict 60-pound limit per cart

Narrow streets and hills across Southern Marin mean Tiburon carts are still emptied by hand, as they have been since 1906. Each cart has a 60-pound weight limit, and extra weight may be subject to a special pickup charge.

Rule 05

Old light bulbs and CFLs follow very different rules

Ordinary light bulbs go in the Tiburon garbage cart, along with glass mirrors and window glass. Compact fluorescent bulbs are the exception because they are hazardous waste. They belong at the Marin Household Hazardous Waste Facility in San Rafael, not in any cart.

Rule 06

Furniture, mattresses, and appliances never go in the garbage cart

Mill Valley Refuse Service lists furniture, mattresses, and appliances among the items excluded from Tiburon garbage carts. Instead of forcing them into a cart, residents can ask for a free estimate on a special pickup of many of these items.

Need help navigating these rules?

Common Questions

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Find answers to common questions, pricing details, pickup policies, and service options.

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Not unless it's part of a scheduled collection. Tiburon's trash franchise is held by Mill Valley Refuse Service, so ask them what bulky items they take and how to arrange it. Items left out without an arrangement can be treated as illegal dumping.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Tiburon starts at $75 for a single item, 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, and the exact total is confirmed before booking.

Sometimes. Availability depends on Loader schedules in Marin County and your address, so enter your zip code when booking to see live slots. Next-day and later times are usually easier to get, especially on weekends.

For curbside or driveway pickups, no. Leave the items outside with any access notes. For items inside, someone should be there or you can give entry instructions at booking, which helps with Tiburon's hillside homes and shared stairways.

Household hazardous waste like paint, propane, and chemicals can't go in your garbage or in a junk load. Marin's Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 565 Jacoby St. in San Rafael takes them, and you can call (415) 485-6806 for residential details.

Loaders aim to donate usable items to local charities and recycle what they can, depending on acceptance. Whatever can't be reused or recycled goes to a licensed disposal site. Donation and recycling outcomes vary by item and condition.

Choose your items and a time slot online, then see your total before you confirm. On pickup day your Loader checks the items, does the lifting and loading, and hauls everything away. You can place items curbside for the $5 discount.

The main difference is the pricing model. Traditional haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King generally price by truck volume, often with an estimate on site. LoadUp prices per item online and confirms your total before booking, which tends to suit small jobs. Large cleanouts may suit truckload pricing.

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