*Same-day availability may vary by location.
Starting at $90. Additional items from +$15.
Junk has a way of piling up until it becomes one more thing on your list. Book a quick pickup in Kensington, see your price first, and get your space back.
You check the village website and call about pickup rules. Then you request hauler quotes and wait on callbacks that never come. Weeks later, the basement is still full and the garage still won't fit a car.
Municipal pickup schedules can work for a single worn chair. They get harder when you have a whole room to clear. You usually have to request a date, follow item limits, and carry everything out yourself. Things like renovation debris or old appliances often need separate handling.
Many haulers want to come out and see the job before they'll give you a number. Then the price depends on how much of the truck your load fills, so the final total can change once loading starts. You set aside a morning and still don't know what you'll pay.
Donation centers want items in good, sellable condition, so a scuffed dresser or a recliner with a torn seam can get turned away. Most won't take broken electronics or mixed boxes from an attic. Even when they do accept something, getting it there is still up to you.
A rented container can sit in your driveway for days and block parking. On a quiet residential street, neighbors will notice it. Small villages may also require permits for placement. And after all that, you still do all the lifting yourself, often for less junk than the bin holds.
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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 Kensington 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 Kensington's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.
Winding basement stairs in an older home can slow any haul, and your Loaders plan for them. Every one is background-checked and rated by real locals in Kensington after each job.
If everything is already set out in your driveway or beside the garage, curbside keeps the visit short and simple. If pieces are still in an attic, a sunroom, or an upstairs bedroom, full-service has your Loaders carry them out from inside, minding floors and doorways on the way.
| Pickup Option | Highlight | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home pickup | Full-service | Removal from anywhere inside your home | from $90 |
| Curbside pickup | Save $5.00 | Place items outside, skip the appointment | from $85 |
| Same-day pickup | Add $10.00 | Urgent pickups booked before 2 PM | from $100 |
| Next day pickup | Flexible | Book next-day or up to 90 days ahead | from $90 |
| 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.
Anyone who has tried to cross Nassau County on the Long Island Expressway with a loaded trunk knows a dump run can swallow a Saturday. Skip it. Your Loaders carry out whatever you point to in the basement, garage, or yard, and they genuinely enjoy showing up for Kensington neighbors.
Large items from a Kensington home rarely end up in the same place, and where each one goes depends on its condition. Your Loader sorts as they work, aiming to keep usable pieces out of the landfill when local options allow.
Items that are clean and in good working shape may be donated when possible. Your Loader will set these aside for a donation channel. If you need a receipt for taxes, arrange the donation yourself.
Pieces that are worn or damaged but not fit for donation may be recycled where available. Your Loader separates materials like metal, cardboard, and wood when local recycling options allow, though outcomes vary by item.
Heavily damaged, soiled, or contaminated bulky items from your Kensington home are taken for responsible disposal at an appropriate facility. Your Loader handles the hauling so nothing is left behind.
A wrong item at the curb can be refused or bring a state violation, so here is what applies to cleanouts in Kensington and Nassau County.
New York prohibits knowingly tossing rechargeable batteries, including lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium types, in the trash. Retailers that sell them must take used ones back free, which keeps fire-prone cells from power tools and old laptops out of collection trucks.
New York regulates construction and demolition debris under its Part 360 solid waste rules, which the state tightened after illegal fill dumping scandals on Long Island. Drywall, lumber and tile must reach an authorized facility, and illegal dumping brings state enforcement.
Since 2024, New York's paint stewardship program, run by PaintCare, lets residents return leftover architectural paint, including primers, stains and varnishes, at participating retailers at no charge. Aerosol spray paint is not covered, so those cans need a different route.
Under the federal Clean Air Act, which applies in New York, refrigerant in fridges, freezers, dehumidifiers and window air conditioners must be recovered before the appliance is scrapped. Intentionally venting it is illegal, a point that matters each fall when window units get replaced.
Kensington sits within the Town of North Hempstead, whose S.T.O.P. program, short for Stop Throwing Out Pollutants, holds collection events for household hazardous waste. That covers products like pesticides and pool chemicals, which matter here because Long Island draws its drinking water from underground aquifers.
Since 2015, state law has barred residents from putting computers, computer peripherals, televisions, small-scale servers and small electronic equipment in the garbage. Manufacturers must fund free recycling for these items, so a basement full of outdated electronics has a no-cost outlet.
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(678) 884-4738Not unless it falls under the village's regular refuse collection rules. Kensington handles sanitation through the village, and Village Hall at (516) 482-4409 can confirm what is collected and when. Anything left out otherwise risks a dumping violation.
LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Kensington starts at $90, and curbside or driveway pickup takes a flat $5 off. The first item includes the base pickup fee, each additional item is a flat add-on charge, and the exact total is confirmed before booking.
Often, depending on Loader availability near the Great Neck peninsula. Enter your address during booking to see live same-day and next-day options. Curbside pickups do not require anyone to be home, while in-home pickups need someone present or access instructions.
Household hazardous waste such as paint, solvents, pesticides, and batteries generally needs special handling in Nassau County and should not go in regular trash. Check with Village Hall or the county for drop-off options. LoadUp does not haul hazardous materials.
Loaders aim to donate usable items to local charities and recycle what they can, depending on acceptance. Items that cannot be reused or recycled go to an appropriate disposal facility. Donation and recycling outcomes are not guaranteed for every item.
Book online, choose your items and a time window, and see the total before confirming. Your Loader typically gives notice before arriving, then removes the items from your home, driveway, or curb. Narrow driveways and gated entrances are worth noting at booking.
The main difference is the pricing model. Traditional haulers like College HUNKS and 1-800-GOT-JUNK generally price by truck volume, often confirmed on site. LoadUp prices per item online, with the total confirmed before booking. For large cleanouts, a truckload hauler may suit you better.
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