*Same-day availability may vary by location.
Starting at $80. Additional items from +$15.
Junk has a way of piling up until it's one more thing on your list. Book LoadUp for a quick pickup and an upfront quote, and get your Swarthmore space back.
You start with a quick search, then a call to the borough office, then a few hauler quote requests. One calls back, two never do. Weeks later, the junk is still sitting right where it was.
Municipal pickup schedules can handle some bulky items, but they usually come with limits on item types, quantities, and timing, and you may need to request a pickup ahead of time. You still have to get everything to the curb yourself, and the date may not match yours.
Many haulers want to come out for an in-person estimate first, then price by how much of the truck you fill. That makes it hard to know your total before they start loading, and the number you hear on the phone can change once they arrive.
Local thrift stores and charities can only take what they can resell, so stained upholstery, worn mattresses, and broken pieces often get turned away. Many also expect you to drop items off, which still leaves you hauling heavy things out of the house.
A roll-off dumpster makes sense for a full renovation, not for clearing out a basement or a spare room. You may need a permit, the container takes up your driveway or street for days, and neighbors on narrow residential blocks tend to notice.
Enter your ZIP code and item details to get a guaranteed upfront price online. No waiting for an onsite estimate.
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No waiting on callbacksLocal Loaders arrive at your location, haul away the junk, and dispose of it responsibly when options allow.
No in-person charges
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 Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.
Your Loader carries items down a steep, winding attic stairway in an older house one careful step at a time. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Swarthmore after each job.
Choose curbside if the old dresser or boxes are already at the end of your driveway or next to a detached garage. Full-service fits better when things are still in a basement down narrow steps or in an upstairs bedroom, because your Loaders carry everything out from where it sits.
| Pickup Option | Highlight | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home pickup | Full-service | Removal from anywhere inside your home | from $80 |
| Curbside pickup | Save $5.00 | Place items outside, skip the appointment | from $75 |
| Same-day pickup | Add $10.00 | Urgent pickups booked before 2 PM | from $90 |
| Next day pickup | Flexible | Book next-day or up to 90 days ahead | from $80 |
| 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.
Swarthmore is a walk-to-the-train kind of town, which is lovely until you're staring down a sleeper sofa and a basement full of things you swore you'd sort someday. No SEPTA train is built for that. Your Loaders handle the stairs and the hauling, and they genuinely like showing up for neighbors here.
Bulky items pile up in older Swarthmore basements and attics, and where they end up matters as much as getting them out. Your Loader sorts each load by condition, favoring reuse when possible and responsible disposal otherwise.
Furniture and household goods that are clean and in good shape may be donated when local options allow. Your Loader can set them aside, and you can contact the charity directly if you need paperwork.
Items that are worn or damaged but not fit for donation may be recycled where available, such as metal frames or certain electronics. Your Loader separates what can be diverted from what cannot.
Heavily damaged, soiled, or broken bulky items like ruined mattresses or collapsed furniture go to responsible disposal. Your Loader handles the lifting and loading, and local facility rules in the Swarthmore area determine the rest.
Tossing a television in the trash breaks Pennsylvania law, and other items face their own limits, so here is what applies in Swarthmore and Delaware County.
The Borough caps each bulk item at fifty pounds, which rules out many solid wood dressers, sleeper sofas, pianos and older appliances. Breaking an item down may bring pieces under the limit, but anything heavier needs another disposal route.
Items containing Freon, such as refrigerators and window air conditioners, are excluded from bulk pickup unless the owner certifies the Freon was removed in a manner consistent with applicable laws. Plan for proper refrigerant recovery before the appliance goes out.
Residents who pay for Borough trash removal get bulk pickup at no charge on the third Thursday of each month. Requests close at noon Wednesday, and you must submit a list of the specific items you plan to set out.
Swarthmore's monthly bulk pickup specifically excludes house clean-outs prior to moving, and each scheduled pickup is capped at ten items. Residents emptying a home before a sale or relocation need a separate disposal plan beyond the Borough collection.
Pennsylvania's Covered Device Recycling Act keeps televisions, computers, laptops and computer peripherals out of regular trash, and Swarthmore's bulk pickup excludes them too. The Borough posts household hazardous waste and electronics recycling events where these devices can be dropped off.
Large quantities of construction material from repairs and renovations to the premises are not accepted in Swarthmore's bulk pickup. A remodel's worth of drywall, cabinets, flooring and lumber needs a separate disposal arrangement instead of the third Thursday collection.
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(678) 884-4738Not unless your trash hauler or the borough has approved it. Items put out without an arranged pickup can be treated as illegal dumping and may bring a fine. Check the Swarthmore Borough office for current bulk trash rules before setting anything out.
LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Swarthmore starts at $80, 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.
Sometimes, depending on Loader availability for your address and the time you book. Enter your address during booking to see open slots. For curbside pickups you usually don't need to be home, and for in-home jobs someone should be there or leave access notes.
Hazardous items such as paint, chemicals, and batteries generally can't go in regular trash or bulk pickup in Pennsylvania. Delaware County runs household hazardous waste options, so check current collection details with the county. Loaders can't haul hazardous materials.
Loaders aim to donate usable items to local charities and recycle what they can, depending on acceptance. Anything that can't be donated or recycled goes to an appropriate disposal facility. Outcomes vary by item and condition, so none of it is guaranteed.
You pick your items and address online, see the price, and choose a time window. Your Loader typically gives notice before arriving, then removes the items and takes them away. The price you were quoted is confirmed before booking, so nothing changes at the door.
The main difference is the pricing model. Traditional haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King usually price by truckload, often after an estimate. LoadUp prices per item online and confirms the total before booking. For a full-house cleanout, a truckload hauler may suit you better.
It can be, especially when the borough's regular pickup won't take bulky items and you're on a deadline. Move-out periods can book up, so scheduling early helps. For a few small items, a charity pickup or drop-off may cost less.
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