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LoadUp Loaders hauling junk, representing fast, reliable Junk Removal and disposal service in Ottawa, KS.

*Same-day availability may vary by location.

Serving Ottawa, KS

Junk removal in Ottawa

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

When junk piles up in Ottawa, it stops being a small chore and starts weighing on your week. Book a quick LoadUp pickup, see your price upfront, and get your space back.

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

Getting rid of junk in Ottawa takes longer than it should

You look up what the city will take, call around for quotes, and wait on a few callbacks that never come. A week goes by, then another, and the junk is still sitting 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

City bulk pickup programs can save you money, but they usually come with limits on what gets taken, how much you can set out, and when. You often have to request it ahead of time, and someone still has to drag everything out to the street.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Lots of haulers want to see the job in person before they'll give you a number, and then they price by the fraction of a truckload. You won't know the real cost until the truck is already in your driveway.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Donation centers need items they can actually resell, so stained cushions, broken drawers, and older appliances often get turned away. You still have to load and drive whatever they accept, and you're stuck with everything they don't want.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off sits in your driveway or yard for days, may need permission if it goes on the street, and takes up space your neighbors will notice. It also does nothing about the lifting. You still carry every piece out and toss it in 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 Ottawa

How Ottawa's options stack up

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

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Loaders you can count on, start to finish

Getting a dresser up narrow basement stairs or out from behind a packed garage takes care and muscle. Your Loaders are background-checked and rated by real locals in Ottawa after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Set it at the curb or leave it where it sits

If the old washer or brush pile is already out by the driveway, curbside is a simple fit. For items still in a basement, an upstairs bedroom, or a rural outbuilding somewhere in Franklin County, full-service means your Loaders carry it all out for you.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Ottawa.
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 Ottawa, on both sides of the Marais des Cygnes

Anyone who has tried to strap a recliner into a pickup bed in a Kansas wind knows how that goes, and nobody wants a loveseat sailing toward I-35. Skip the gamble. Your Loaders do the lifting, carrying, and loading at your Ottawa address, and they like showing up for neighbors here.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Where a couch, dresser, or old washer ends up matters as much as getting it out of your Ottawa home. Your Loader sorts each item by condition, so reusable pieces and recyclable materials stay out of the landfill 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 and household goods that are clean and in good shape may be set aside for donation when local options allow. Your Loader will pursue it where available, but please don't count on 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, like a broken bed frame or scrap metal, may be recycled when possible. Your Loader will look for local recycling options where available.

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

Responsible Disposal

Bulky pieces that are heavily damaged, soiled, or contaminated, such as a ruined sofa or a water-logged mattress, are taken for responsible disposal. Your Loader handles the lifting, loading, and hauling out of Ottawa.

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

The Ottawa disposal rules most residents don't know

Latex paint gets turned away and brush mixed into trash pays a higher weighed rate, so here is how disposal actually works in Ottawa and Franklin County.

Rule 01

Storm brush gets its own cheaper rate at the transfer station

Branches brought down by Kansas spring storms can go to the brush pile at the Franklin County Transfer Station, which charges a lower per-ton rate than household trash. Its minimum charge covers loads up to 700 pounds, and the Saturday gate closes at noon.

Rule 02

Freon appliances are priced by the unit, not by weight

The Franklin County Transfer Station weighs trash, brush and construction debris by the ton, but Freon appliances carry a flat per-unit fee. That means a compact unit costs the same to drop off as a full-size one.

Rule 03

Latex paint is turned away at the county hazardous waste site

Franklin County's household hazardous waste facility accepts paint only if it is oil based or aerosol, and its posted list states plainly that latex paint is not accepted. Stains and wood preservatives from garage or shed cleanouts are on the accepted list.

Rule 04

Noxious weeds on private land are not the county's job

Franklin County controls noxious weeds on county right-of-ways only, so musk thistle, Johnson grass, sericea lespedeza and field bindweed on an overgrown lot are left to the owner. The county sells herbicides for noxious weed control, for use only on Franklin County land.

Rule 05

Remodeling debris has a separate landfill and rate in Franklin County

The county runs a construction and demolition landfill alongside its transfer station, and C&D loads are weighed at a lower per-ton rate than general household waste. Keeping remodeling tear-out separate from household trash can keep you from paying the higher solid waste rate.

Rule 06

Leftover farm and pool chemicals belong at the county hazardous waste site

Franklin County's household hazardous waste facility accepts farm chemicals and pool chemicals, along with oil, antifreeze and transmission fluid. Kansas designed its household hazardous waste program to protect groundwater by diverting these products from the regular waste stream.

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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Generally no. Items set out without a scheduled pickup can be treated as illegal dumping, and regular trash service usually covers only bagged household waste in your cart. Check with your trash hauler or the City of Ottawa about bulk item rules before setting anything out.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Ottawa starts at $75 for a single item, and curbside or outdoor pickup takes $5 off. The first item includes the base pickup fee, and each additional item is a flat add-on charge, with the exact total confirmed before booking. Traditional haulers often charge by truckload.

Sometimes, depending on Loader availability for your address. Enter your Ottawa zip code during booking to see live openings, including same-day or next-day slots. Booking earlier in the day improves your odds of getting a same-day window.

Hazardous items like paint, chemicals, batteries, and some appliances or tires usually need special handling and are not accepted in standard curbside trash. Large bulky loads may also require a landfill or transfer station. Confirm accepted items with Franklin County or your hauler before disposal.

Loaders aim to donate usable items and recycle materials whenever possible, depending on what local charities and recyclers will accept. Items that can't be reused or recycled go to an appropriate disposal facility. Outcomes vary by item condition and acceptance.

You book online, choose your items and a time window, and see your price before confirming. On pickup day, your Loader arrives in that window, removes the items, and handles the loading. For curbside pickups you don't need to be home.

Not for curbside or driveway pickups, since items can be left out with access notes. For pickups inside your home, garage, or basement, someone should be there or you can leave access instructions when booking.

LoadUp prices per item online and confirms your total before anyone arrives. Many traditional haulers, such as 1-800-GOT-JUNK or Junk King, price by truckload and may quote on site. For a full-property cleanout, a truckload-based hauler can sometimes be a better fit.

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