*Same-day availability may vary by location.
Starting at $105. Additional items from +$15.
Junk has a way of piling up faster than anyone in Boston can deal with it. Book LoadUp, see your price upfront, and get a quick pickup so the Hub can breathe again.
You check the city's pickup page, call two haulers for quotes, wait on a callback that never comes, and ask a donation spot if they'll take it. Weeks later, the junk is still blocking your hallway.
City bulk pickup programs work well for standard furniture, as long as you request it ahead and haul everything to the curb yourself. Some items, like mattresses and certain electronics, have their own rules. And when you're three flights up or moving out this weekend, the schedule probably won't fit.
Many haulers want to see the job in person before quoting, then price it by how much of the truck you fill. You won't know the real number until the crew is standing in your living room, and by that point it's hard to say no.
Donation centers have to be choosy. Stains, tears, missing hardware, or older styles can get an item turned away, and most won't come down a narrow walk-up to collect it. That leaves you with the pieces they passed on and no way to move them.
On tight Boston streets, a dumpster usually means getting a street occupancy permit, booking delivery and pickup, and taking up parking your neighbors want back. That's a lot of setup for clearing one bedroom or a basement corner.
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Most companies charge by truck space, and the price often changes on arrival. LoadUp charges by item, based on exactly what you're removing.
Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Boston residents typically pay, so you know what's fair before you book.
Sofas, dressers, bed frames, tables, and more hauled away with ease.
Available in twin, full, queen, king, and California king sizes.
Covers refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, dishwashers, water heaters, and more.
Whole-property cleanouts for moves, estates, evictions, and renovations.
TVs, monitors, computers, printers, stereo equipment, and small electronics.
Includes treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, stationary bikes, and home gym systems.
Add a single bulky item like a couch, dresser, or mattress to your booking.
Mixed everyday items including broken goods, old decor, and accumulated clutter.
Bagged trash, loose debris, and general household waste of all kinds.
Covers drywall, lumber, tile, fixtures, and mixed demolition scrap.
Includes branches, brush, grass clippings, leaves, and other organic yard waste.
Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, cubicle panels, and other office items included.
Moving boxes, shipping cartons, and leftover packing cardboard.
First item includes the pickup fee. Each additional item is a flat add-on. *See Boston's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.
Your Loaders know how to angle a sofa down a tight triple-decker stairwell and through a narrow front door. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Boston after each job.
Curbside works when your items are already out on the sidewalk, in a driveway, or by a back alley. Full-service fits items that are still inside, like a condo in a building that requires an elevator reservation or a cramped basement storage room, and your Loaders will carry them out from where they sit.
| Pickup Option | Highlight | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home pickup | Full-service | Removal from anywhere inside your home | from $105 |
| Curbside pickup | Save $5.00 | Place items outside, skip the appointment | from $100 |
| Same-day pickup | Add $10.00 | Urgent pickups booked before noon | from $115 |
| Next day pickup | Flexible | Book next-day or up to 90 days ahead | from $105 |
| 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.
Hauling a sofa yourself means a rental truck, and every Bostonian knows how that story can end: wedged under a Storrow Drive overpass. The Green Line was never going to take the couch either. Your Loaders like showing up for neighbors here, and a weekend free of stuck trucks is the least you deserve.
Bulky items rarely belong in one place, which is why where a couch, dresser, or mattress ends up matters in Boston. Your Loader sorts by condition, so reusable pieces, recyclable materials, and true trash can be handled separately when local options allow.
Furniture and household goods in good, clean condition may be set aside by your Loader for donation when local options allow. Donation is never guaranteed and does not come with paperwork or a receipt.
Items that are worn but not ready for donation, like scrapped metal frames or old appliances, may be recycled where available. Your Loader works within local program rules, and some items have state handling restrictions.
Heavily damaged or soiled big items, such as broken sofas or waterlogged furniture, are taken to an appropriate disposal site. Your Loader handles the hauling so you skip the truck rental and the dump run.
Boston fines overfilled trash barrels, and illegal dumping can cost up to $10,000. Here is what Boston and Suffolk County residents need to know before a cleanout.
Massachusetts law prohibits putting items containing Freon in the trash. Boston collects fridges, freezers, water coolers, ice makers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers only by special appointment. Fridge and freezer doors must come off and all food must be removed, or the unit stays.
Boston collects leaf and yard waste at the curb only on scheduled weeks between April and December. Use large paper bags or open barrels with a City-issued Yard Waste sticker. Plastic bags are not allowed, and neither are dirt, mulch, or invasive species.
Boston's curbside service accepts furniture with regular trash, but the City will not collect any construction debris or any materials from businesses. Leftovers from a renovation or contractor job need a separate way to be disposed of.
Massachusetts prohibits throwing away items with cathode ray tubes, which contain lead. Boston lists televisions, laptops, and computer monitors for special collection by appointment. Electronics recycling at its Zero Waste Days also accepts computer monitors and TVs.
Boston takes household hazardous waste and certain waste ban items at scheduled Zero Waste Days, but only from residents who show a photo ID, utility bill, or lease. Business waste is refused, and events can be postponed or moved when a nor'easter is expected.
MassDEP has required mattress recycling since November 1, 2022, and Boston only picks up from buildings with six units or fewer. Residents of larger buildings should check with their property manager. Futons and mattress toppers can go out with regular trash.
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(678) 884-4738Not freely. In Boston, regular trash must go out in the right containers on your collection day, and bulky piles left out without a plan can be treated as illegal dumping. Check current rules with Boston 311 or Public Works before putting anything out.
LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Boston starts at $105, 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. The exact total is confirmed before booking. Traditional haulers usually price by truckload instead.
Often, depending on Loader availability in your area and the time you book. Enter your address during booking to see live openings. For curbside pickups you generally don't need to be home. For in-home pickups, someone should be there or you can leave access notes.
Hazardous materials such as paint, solvents, and chemicals generally can't go out with regular trash. Large or restricted items like appliances or construction debris often have special handling rules too. Check Boston Public Works for current guidelines before setting anything out.
Loaders aim to donate usable items to local charities whenever options allow. They try to recycle what they can, depending on acceptance at nearby facilities. Items that can't be donated or recycled go to the appropriate disposal facility. Outcomes depend on the condition of each item.
You book online, choose your item or items, pick a pickup window, and see the exact price before you confirm. Pickup can be from inside your home or from the curb. A Loader arrives in your window, removes the items, and handles the loading for you.
Often yes. Many buildings in neighborhoods like Back Bay, the South End, and Fenway require elevator reservations or loading dock access for hauling. Ask your building manager about move-out rules and note any access details when booking so the Loader can plan ahead.
The main difference is the pricing model. Traditional haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King typically price by truckload, often confirmed on site. LoadUp prices per item online, with the total confirmed before booking. For large cleanouts, a truckload-based hauler can sometimes be the better fit.
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