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Serving Lakes by the Bay, FL

Junk removal in Lakes by the Bay

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

Junk piles up fast, and hauling it off is the last thing you want on your weekend. Book LoadUp, see your price upfront, and get it gone around the Bay.

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

Getting junk out in Lakes by the Bay takes longer than it should

You look up the county's pickup rules, request a couple of hauler quotes, and wait. One company calls back, another never does. A few weekends go by, and the pile in the garage hasn't moved.

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

Free city pickup is great, when it works

Miami-Dade County's bulky waste pickup can work well for some households, but you have to request it ahead of time and wait for a slot. Some items have limits or aren't accepted at all, 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 they give you a price, and then they quote by fractions of a truckload. You won't know the real price until the truck is loaded, so a clear-out that looked simple can end up costing more than you expected.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Thrift stores and charities can only take what they can resell. Stained upholstery, worn mattresses, and older appliances often get turned away. Even if they accept part of your load, you're the one loading it up and driving it over, and the rest is still sitting at home.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off container sized for a whole renovation is a lot for one spare room or a patio of broken furniture. You have to plan the delivery and pickup, it may need a permit, and it takes over your driveway for days while the neighbors look at it.

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 Lakes by the Bay

How Lakes by the Bay's options stack up

Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Lakes by the Bay 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 piano, hot tub, or safe 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 Lakes by the Bay's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Background-checked Loaders, reviewed by your neighbors

Your Loader may be working a treadmill out from behind stacked boxes in a crowded garage. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Lakes by the Bay after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Left on the driveway or carried out from inside

Choose curbside when your items are already out on the driveway, like a broken washer or bagged palm fronds from weekend yard work. Pick full-service when a dresser is still in a back bedroom or old furniture is stuck behind a screened patio door, and your Loaders will carry it out from where it sits.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Lakes by the Bay.
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 2 PM 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.

Verified Reviews

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Neighborhoods Served

Proudly serving Lakes by the Bay and all of South Dade

Hauling a broken treadmill to the dump in a South Florida August, with the heat index brutal and a downpour due by 3 p.m., is nobody's idea of a weekend. Your Loaders carry it out and load it so you can stay in the A/C, because neighbors in Lakes by the Bay deserve a break from the heat.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Bulky items pile up fast in suburban garages, which is why sorting by condition matters in Lakes by the Bay. Your Loader checks what can be reused, what can be recycled, and what must be disposed of.

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

Donation Pickup

Furniture, sporting goods, and working appliances in clean, usable shape may be donated when local options allow. Your Loader sets those items aside during loading so they have a chance at a second life.

  • 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 broken but still hold useful materials, like metal frames, old electronics, or scrap lumber, may be recycled where available. Your Loader separates them from general debris when possible.

  • 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 water-ruined bulky items, such as warped cabinets or collapsed patio furniture, are taken for responsible disposal. Your Loader loads them out of your Lakes by the Bay property and handles the rest.

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

The Lakes by the Bay disposal rules most residents don't know

Mistimed curbside piles can draw a violation notice, and Florida treats large-scale dumping as a felony. Here is what applies in Lakes by the Bay, Miami-Dade County.

Rule 01

Stop setting out bulk piles once a hurricane watch begins

Miami-Dade County asks residents not to place bulky waste or tree trimmings at the curb once a hurricane watch is issued. Loose furniture and branches can become dangerous projectiles in high winds, so plan cleanouts before storms threaten.

Rule 02

Refrigerators and air conditioners need refrigerant recovered first

Florida keeps white goods such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners out of landfill disposal, so they are typically sent for metal recycling. Federal rules also require certified technicians to recover refrigerant before these appliances are scrapped, because released refrigerants damage the ozone layer.

Rule 03

Two free bulky waste pickups come with county service

Lakes by the Bay is part of Cutler Bay, which gets its waste service from Miami-Dade's Department of Solid Waste Management. Each household gets two free bulky waste pickups per year, up to 25 cubic yards each, scheduled ahead through Miami-Dade 311 or online.

Rule 04

Florida keeps whole waste tires out of landfills

Florida law bars disposing of whole waste tires in landfills. Old tires that hold rainwater become mosquito breeding sites in South Florida's heat. Anyone hauling larger loads of waste tires must be registered with the state as a waste tire collector.

Rule 05

Pool chemicals and paint go to home chemical collection centers

Miami-Dade County runs Home Chemical Collection Centers where residents can drop off household hazardous products such as pool chemicals, paint, pesticides and used motor oil for free. Keep these products out of household garbage and bulky waste piles.

Rule 06

Sort post-storm debris into separate piles at the curb

After a hurricane, Miami-Dade storm debris collection runs more smoothly when you keep vegetation, construction debris, appliances and household hazardous items in separate piles. Keep piles away from power lines, fire hydrants, water meters and storm drains so collection trucks can reach them safely.

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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Only with a scheduled bulky waste appointment through Miami-Dade 311 or the county's Solid Waste app. Piles can go out no more than 3 days before your date, and earlier setouts can bring a warning or a civil citation.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Lakes by the Bay starts at $80, with $5 off for curbside or driveway pickup. 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 slots are sometimes open, depending on Loader availability for your address. Enter your zip code when booking to see live times. For curbside pickups you usually don't need to be home, and you can leave access notes for in-home jobs.

Each eligible household gets two bulky waste pickups per year, up to 25 cubic yards each. Combining both for a bigger pile uses up your next available pickup. Once you've used them, or if you need a pickup sooner, a private hauler is the other option.

Household chemicals like oil-based paint, pesticides, solvents and pool chemicals shouldn't go out with regular trash. Miami-Dade's Home Chemical Collection Center takes them from residents at no commercial level. Call (305) 468-5900 for hours and locations.

Loaders aim to donate usable items and recycle what they can, depending on acceptance by local charities and recycling facilities. Items that can't be donated or recycled go to an appropriate disposal facility, and diversion is never guaranteed.

You pick your items and zip code online, choose a time, and see your total before confirming. On pickup day, your Loader arrives in the scheduled window, handles the lifting and loading from inside or outside, and takes the items away.

Pricing model and booking flow. Traditional haulers usually price by truckload and may confirm the cost on-site after an estimate. LoadUp prices per item online, with the total confirmed before anyone arrives. Truckload pricing can suit very large cleanouts.

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