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LoadUp Loaders hauling junk, representing fast, reliable Junk Removal and disposal service in Kettering, MD.

*Same-day availability may vary by location.

Serving Kettering, MD

Junk removal in Kettering

Starting at $85. Additional items from +$15.

When junk keeps piling up, it stops being a small chore and starts weighing on your whole week. Book LoadUp in Kettering, see your price upfront, and get it gone fast.

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

Getting rid of junk in Kettering takes longer than it should

You look up the county's rules, call a few haulers, and wait on callbacks that never come. One quote sounds vague, another needs a site visit. Weeks pass, 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

County bulk trash collection can handle a lot, but it usually needs a request ahead of time, has limits on what and how much goes out, and runs on the county's calendar. Everything still has to get to the curb, and you're the one carrying it.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Many haulers want to see the job in person before they give you a number, then price it by how much of the truck it fills. You often don't know the real total until the truck is loaded, and by then it's hard to say no.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Thrift stores and charities have to be careful about what they accept, so stained upholstery, worn mattresses, and broken pieces often get turned away. Even the good stuff usually needs you to load it and drop it off during their hours.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off makes sense for a gut renovation, not a basement cleanout. You may need a permit if it sits on the street, it blocks the driveway for days, neighbors notice, and you still have to lift everything over the side 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 Kettering

How Kettering's options stack up

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

  • From $100

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

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $100

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

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $85

    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 $85

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

    per add-on from +$15
  • From $120

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

    per add-on from +$50
  • From $145

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

    per add-on from +$75
  • From $95

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $95

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $420

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

    per add-on from +$350
  • From $115

    Yard Debris

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

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $115

    Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, cubicle panels, and other office items included.

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $77

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

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Background-checked Loaders who show up ready to lift

Your Loaders carry heavy pieces up narrow basement stairs and out of packed garages, taking care around walls and doorframes. Each is background-checked and rated by real locals in Kettering after every job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Set it by the driveway or leave it where it sits

If you already rolled the old washer or bagged yard debris out to your driveway, curbside is the simpler fit. For anything still in the basement, attic, or a back bedroom, choose full-service and your Loaders will carry it out for you.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Kettering.
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 noon 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.

Verified Reviews

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Neighborhoods Served

Serving Kettering, from the Capital Beltway out through Largo

Most of us here spend our weekdays on the long commute into the DC area, so weekends are precious, and nobody wants to spend one borrowing a truck and making dump runs. Your Loaders handle the lifting, carrying, and loading from garage, basement, or yard. They genuinely enjoy showing up for Kettering neighbors, and it shows.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Bulky items from a Kettering garage or basement rarely belong in one place. Your Loader sorts each piece by condition, so usable things may be donated, worn ones recycled, and the rest disposed of responsibly.

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

Donation Pickup

Furniture, housewares, and equipment in good, clean shape may be donated when possible. Your Loader will set those pieces aside and help find a local option where available, though acceptance is never guaranteed.

  • 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 may be recycled when local options allow. Your Loader separates metal, electronics, and appliances from general debris and helps find a responsible outlet.

  • 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 broken, soiled, or too far gone for reuse go to an appropriate disposal site. Your Loader handles the lifting and loading, and the final destination depends on what local facilities currently accept.

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

The Kettering disposal rules most residents don't know

Leaving the wrong item at the curb can lead to a missed pickup or an illegal dumping case, so know how disposal works in Kettering under Prince George's County rules.

Rule 01

Old tires stay out of the trash cart and bulky pile

Maryland regulates scrap tires closely because piles trap rainwater, breed mosquitoes in humid summers, and feed fires that are hard to put out. Tires are not regular household trash, so they need to go to an approved tire recycling or drop-off location.

Rule 02

Kettering curbs can hold four bulky items on trash day

Kettering is unincorporated, so Prince George's County provides its trash service. Households that get both County trash and recycling collection can set out up to four bulky items with regular trash, with no appointment needed. Residents who pay only for bulky service still schedule through PGC311.

Rule 03

Dried latex paint is trash, but oil-based paint is not

Latex paint is not treated as hazardous, so residents can dry it out with cat litter or sawdust and put the hardened can in regular trash. Oil-based paints, stains, and solvents go to a household hazardous waste drop-off instead.

Rule 04

Refrigerators and AC units need their own pickup appointment

Appliances that contain Freon, such as refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners, are not part of the no-appointment curbside bulky program. Prince George's County collects them separately by appointment through PGC311 so the refrigerant can be recovered before the metal is recycled.

Rule 05

Dumping a cleanout load can bring criminal penalties in Maryland

Maryland's litter control law treats illegal dumping as a crime. Fines and possible jail time go up with the weight of the material dumped, and the harshest penalties apply to large loads and to dumping done for a commercial purpose.

Rule 06

Skip plastic bags when setting out leaves and brush

Prince George's County composts the yard trim it collects, so leaves, grass clippings, and small branches belong in paper yard bags or open reusable containers. Plastic bags contaminate the compost and can leave a pile sitting uncollected at the curb.

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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(844) 239-7711

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(678) 884-4738

Yes, within limits. Prince George's County collects up to four standard bulky items next to your cart on your regular trash day, with no appointment. Put them out no earlier than the night before. Appliances and tires need a PGC311 appointment (dial 3-1-1).

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Kettering starts at $85, and curbside or driveway pickup takes a flat $5 off. The first item includes the base pickup fee and each additional item is a flat add-on. The exact total is confirmed before booking.

Same-day pickup is sometimes possible, depending on Loader availability near Kettering. Enter your address during booking to see which time slots are open. For curbside pickups you generally don't need to be home. For indoor pickups, someone should be there or leave access notes.

Yes, if you can prove you live in the county. Prince George's County residents can drop household trash at Brown Station Road in Upper Marlboro at no charge, Monday through Saturday, in a car, SUV, van or pickup up to 3/4 ton. Larger loads and trailers are charged fees.

Loaders aim to keep usable items out of the landfill. Depending on acceptance, they try to donate furniture and household goods, recycle metal and electronics, and dispose of the rest at the appropriate facility. Outcomes vary by item condition and what local facilities will accept.

You choose your items and enter your Kettering address online. Then you pick a time window and see the full price before you confirm. A Loader typically calls or texts before arriving. The Loader then removes the items and handles hauling and disposal.

The pricing model differs. Traditional haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King usually price by truck volume, often after an on-site estimate. LoadUp prices per item online and shows the total before booking. For a full-house cleanout, a truckload hauler may suit you better.

For a few items, yes. The county's free weekly curbside service is a good fit for up to four bulky items. For a garage or house cleanout, or anything over that limit, you would need several weeks, a self-haul trip, or a paid junk removal service.

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