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LoadUp Loaders hauling junk, representing fast, reliable Junk Removal and disposal service in Kent, CT.

*Same-day availability may vary by location.

Serving Kent, CT

Junk removal in Kent

Starting at $80. Additional items from +$15.

Junk has a way of piling up until it feels like one more chore you keep putting off. Book a quick pickup, see your real price upfront, and get your space back.

  • Same-day available
  • Guaranteed price
  • Multi-item discount
Approach
Donation-first
Jobs Completed
832,844
Google Reviews
4.8
The Problem

Kent has junk options. None of them do the lifting.

You check the town's drop-off rules, call a couple of haulers, wait on callbacks that never come, and price out a trailer. Weeks later, the pile in the garage or barn is still sitting exactly where it was.

LoadUp junk removal truck parked outside a home with Loaders hauling items to the truck

Free city pickup is great, when it works

Small towns like this one often lean on resident drop-off rather than a pickup truck at your door. That usually means rules on what's accepted, limited hours, and possible permits or item fees. And you still have to load the heavy stuff and drive it there yourself.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Out here, a hauler may need to drive a long way just to look at your pile and give an estimate. Pricing by fractions of a truckload leaves room for surprises, and the number you hear on the phone isn't always the number you pay.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Donation is worth trying for things in good shape, but nearby options are limited and most screen for condition. Worn upholstery, broken pieces, and outdated electronics usually get turned away, and pickup service, where offered, can book out for weeks.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off box needs a level spot a delivery truck can reach, which isn't a given on a narrow or sloped driveway. Then come rental windows, possible permits, and a big container parked in view on a quiet road. And you still do the loading.

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 Kent

How Kent's options stack up

Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Kent residents typically pay, so you know what's fair before you book.

  • From $95

    Sofas, dressers, bed frames, tables, and more hauled away with ease.

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $95

    Available in twin, full, queen, king, and California king sizes.

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $80

    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 $80

    TVs, monitors, computers, printers, stereo equipment, and small electronics.

    per add-on from +$15
  • From $115

    Includes treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, stationary bikes, and home gym systems.

    per add-on from +$50
  • From $140

    Add a single bulky item like a couch, dresser, or mattress to your booking.

    per add-on from +$75
  • From $90

    Mixed everyday items including broken goods, old decor, and accumulated clutter.

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $90

    Bagged trash, loose debris, and general household waste of all kinds.

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $415

    Covers drywall, lumber, tile, fixtures, and mixed demolition scrap.

    per add-on from +$350
  • From $110

    Yard Debris

    Includes branches, brush, grass clippings, leaves, and other organic yard waste.

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $110

    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 Kent's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Loaders who treat a country property with care

Your Loaders can haul heavy pieces up steep basement stairs or out of a cluttered barn loft. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Kent after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Set it outside or leave it where it sits

If your load is already staged by the garage or at the end of the driveway, curbside keeps things simple. For pieces still tucked inside an older house, shed, or workshop, or a long way up a rural drive, full-service lets your Loaders carry everything out for you.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Kent.
Pickup Option Highlight Best For Price
In-home pickup Full-service Removal from anywhere inside your home from $80
Curbside pickup Save $5.00 Place items outside, skip the appointment from $75
Same-day pickup Add $10.00 Urgent pickups booked before noon from $90
Next day pickup Flexible Book next-day or up to 90 days ahead from $80
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 Kent, from the Housatonic to the hilltops

Anyone who has wrestled a rusted woodstove down a steep gravel driveway, then faced a winding back road in January, knows a simple errand can swallow a weekend. Your Loader handles the lifting, carrying, and loading, with access and weather permitting. LoadUp and your Loaders like showing up for Kent neighbors, and we mean it.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Bulky items pile up fast in a rural town like Kent, and where they end up matters. Your Loader sorts each pickup by condition, aiming for donation or recycling when local options allow, and disposal when needed.

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

Donation Pickup

Furniture and household goods in good, clean condition may be set aside for donation when possible. Your Loader does the lifting and loading, and the outcome depends on what local options are accepting.

  • 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 may be recycled where available, such as scrap metal or appliances. Your Loader separates what can be diverted from what cannot.

  • Materials sorted and recovered
  • Diverted from landfill where possible
  • Compliant with local waste regs
See common questions
Heavily Damaged

Responsible Disposal

Heavily damaged or contaminated bulky items go to proper disposal under local rules. Your Loader carries them out and loads them, so you don't have to haul them to a drop-off yourself.

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

The Kent disposal rules most residents don't know

Showing up without a permit tag or with banned items can mean a wasted trip to a station open only on weekends. These rules apply in Kent, Litchfield County.

Rule 01

Leaf burning is banned statewide and brush needs permits

Connecticut prohibits burning leaves, and burning brush requires a permit from the local open burning official. Leaves are also a state designated recyclable, so the piles left by fall cleanup or storm damage belong in composting rather than the trash.

Rule 02

Transfer station permits cover one Kent household only

Using the Kent Transfer Station requires a permit issued to one household only, and sharing is not allowed. The tag must hang from the rearview mirror where attendants can see it, and replacing a lost or damaged tag carries a fee.

Rule 03

Connecticut keeps covered electronics out of household trash

Connecticut bans throwing out covered electronics, including desktop and laptop computers, computer monitors, televisions, and printers, with the trash. Manufacturers pay for the state recycling program, so residents can recycle these devices for free instead of paying to dispose of them.

Rule 04

Bulky waste costs extra beyond the annual permit

A Kent permit covers basic access, but bulky waste carries additional fees listed on the town's transfer station price list. Since the station opens only Saturday and Sunday, sorting large items ahead of time keeps a cleanout from stretching across several weekends.

Rule 05

Propane and gas cylinders need separate handling in Kent

Kent publishes separate guidance on recycling gas cylinders responsibly, since pressurized tanks hidden in trash or scrap can rupture or ignite during handling. Grill tanks and camping canisters from a garage or shed cleanout should be set aside, not tossed.

Rule 06

Kent trash bags are sold in person, not online

Kent residents can pay for a transfer station permit online, but the town's bags must be paid for and picked up in person at the Selectmen's Office or the transfer station. Stocking up before a large cleanout avoids a midproject trip.

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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Not as a free pickup. Kent's transfer station on Maple Street (Route 341) is permit only, open Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Some residents use private curbside haulers instead. Dumping items outside the station is illegal dumping.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Kent starts at $80, and curbside or outdoor 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.

Same-day or next-day slots are sometimes open, depending on crew availability near Kent, Flanders, and South Kent. Enter your address during booking to see live openings. For curbside pickups you generally don't need to be home. For indoor pickups, someone should be there or leave access notes.

Household hazardous waste such as paint thinners and solvents can't be dropped off at Kent's transfer station at all. Bulky waste is accepted only for a fee, and you must see an attendant first. Hazardous waste goes to regional collection days held by HRRA member towns.

Loaders aim to keep usable items out of the landfill by donating them to local charities or thrift partners when options allow. They try to recycle metal, cardboard, and e-waste whenever possible. Anything that can't be donated or recycled goes to an appropriate disposal facility. Outcomes depend on acceptance.

Pick your items online, see the total price, and choose a time window. On pickup day your Loader calls or texts before arriving, then carries the items out and loads them. You pay the confirmed price, so there's no surprise charge on the driveway.

The main difference is how pricing works. College HUNKS offers free estimates and quotes by the job, while LoadUp prices per item online and locks the total before anyone arrives. For a full-house cleanout, a truckload hauler may suit you better.

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