*Same-day availability may vary by location.
Starting at $85. Additional items from +$15.
Junk has a way of piling up until it's one more thing on the to-do list. In this corner of Montgomery County, LoadUp keeps it simple: see your price upfront, book a quick pickup.
You search for options, call the county, request a few hauler quotes, and wait. One never calls back, another wants to visit first. Weeks later, the junk is still sitting in the garage.
Montgomery County bulk pickup programs can handle some large household items at no extra charge, but you have to request a pickup, wait for an open date, and haul everything to the curb yourself. Some items are restricted, and the timing rarely matches a move-out deadline.
Many haulers won't give a firm number until someone walks through your basement in person. Then the price depends on how much of the truck you fill, a measurement you can't check yourself, so the final bill can be a surprise.
Donation centers are careful about what they accept, and that makes sense. Stains, wear, missing parts, or outdated styles can get an item turned away. You'd also still have to load it, drive it there, and deal with whatever they refuse.
A dumpster sits in your driveway for days, may need HOA approval or a permit depending on where you live, and has to be scheduled for drop-off and pickup. On top of that, you're still the one lifting everything over the side.
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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 Derwood 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 Derwood's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.
A treadmill at the bottom of narrow basement stairs takes care, and your Loader carries it up and out. Your Loaders are background-checked and rated by real locals in Derwood after each job.
If the old grill or patio set is already in your driveway or beside the garage, curbside (outdoor) pickup is the simpler choice. For a sofa on a townhome's upper floor or a dresser in a finished basement, choose full-service so your Loaders can carry it out from where it sits.
| Pickup Option | Highlight | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home pickup | Full-service | Removal from anywhere inside your home | from $85 |
| Curbside pickup | Save $5.00 | Place items outside, skip the appointment | from $80 |
| Same-day pickup | Add $10.00 | Urgent pickups booked before 2 PM | from $95 |
| Next day pickup | Flexible | Book next-day or up to 90 days ahead | from $85 |
| 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.
The Red Line will get you downtown from Shady Grove, but it won't carry an old sectional out of your basement, and a weekday commute already takes enough out of you. Your Loaders handle the lifting and loading, because Derwood neighbors who work hard all week deserve a free Saturday.
Bulky items pile up fast in Derwood garages, basements, and side yards, and where they end up matters as much as getting them out. Your Loader sorts each item by condition, favoring reuse and recycling when local options allow.
Furniture, housewares, and other items in good, clean condition may be set aside for donation when local options allow. Your Loader handles the lifting and loading, and availability depends on what nearby charities currently accept.
Items that are worn or damaged but not fit for donation may be recycled where available. Your Loader separates materials such as metal or wood when possible, though acceptance varies by item and by local recycling guidelines.
Heavily damaged, soiled, or broken bulky items that can't be reused or recycled are taken for responsible disposal. Your Loader carries them out of your home or yard and loads them for proper handling.
Miss the 11:59 PM request deadline the night before collection and your bulk items sit at the curb another week. Here is how disposal works in Derwood and Montgomery County.
Montgomery County runs a mattress and box spring recycling program, but it rejects mattresses that are broken, bent, or folded, stained with dirt and mud, or infested with bed bugs. Crib or bassinet mattresses, futons, and fold out sofa beds are excluded entirely.
Montgomery County's five bulk trash collections per calendar year go only to properties receiving County provided trash service. Households served through a private subscription or a homeowner or community association contract are not eligible, so check who actually collects your trash first.
Curbside bulk takes single items from minor home repair, like a wood door or bathroom vanity, but not debris from major remodeling, demolition, or construction. The Shady Grove Transfer Station in Derwood accepts construction and demolition materials, concrete, dirt, and rubble from residents.
County bulk trash covers large non-metal items such as sofas, rugs, and mattresses. Metal items are scheduled separately as scrap metal collections, which are unlimited for properties with County recycling service, so they never use up any of your five yearly bulk pickups.
The Shady Grove Transfer Station accepts tires only from residents and routinely limits each to five per year. Montgomery County periodically hosts free scrap tire drop-off events with a higher limit, paid for by Maryland's recycling fee on every new tire sold.
Items that pose a safety hazard to collection crews are not accepted as bulk trash. Montgomery County only takes mirrors or glass table tops once they are covered with newspaper and taped to prevent breakage, so wrap them before the 7 AM set out time.
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(678) 884-4738Only what your regular trash or bulk pickup covers, on your collection day. Derwood is unincorporated, so Montgomery County's Division of Solid Waste Services sets the rules. Piles left out without a pickup can be treated as illegal dumping and fined.
LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Derwood starts at $85, and curbside or driveway 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. Truck-load haulers usually quote by volume.
Same-day slots are sometimes open, depending on Loader availability near Rockville and Gaithersburg. Enter your address at booking to see live times. For curbside or driveway pickups you don't need to be home. For indoor pickups, someone should be there or leave access notes.
Hazardous items like paint, chemicals, batteries, and some electronics generally can't go in county curbside trash. Montgomery County runs separate drop-off options for household hazardous waste and e-waste. Check the county's Solid Waste Services page for accepted items and hours.
Loaders aim to keep usable items out of the landfill. Depending on acceptance, furniture and household goods may go to local donation centers, and recyclables like metal or electronics go to recyclers. Items that can't be donated or recycled go to an appropriate disposal facility.
Book online, choose your item and a pickup window, and see your total before you confirm. Your Loader typically sends a heads-up before arriving. They load the items and haul them away. The price you were quoted is the price you pay.
The main difference is the pricing model. Traditional haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King usually price by truck volume, often confirmed on site. LoadUp prices per item online, with the total shown before booking. For a full-house cleanout, a truckload quote may fit better.
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