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LoadUp Loaders hauling junk, representing fast, reliable Junk Removal and disposal service in Donelson, TN.

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Serving Donelson, TN

Junk removal in Donelson

Starting at $80. Additional items from +$15.

Junk piling up is a hassle nobody has time for, even in Music City. Book a quick pickup in Donelson, see your real price upfront, and get your space back.

  • Same-day available
  • No on-site estimates
  • In-home removal
Approach
Donation-first
Jobs Completed
832,844
Google Reviews
4.8
The Problem

Donelson has junk options. None of them fit.

You search online, call Metro about a pickup, and request quotes from a few haulers. One wants to come look first, another never calls back. Weeks go by, 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

City bulk pickup programs can be a solid deal, but you usually request a spot and wait for an opening. Items typically need to be at the curb, certain materials get turned away, and eligibility can vary by address and property type across Davidson County.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Many traditional haulers want to walk your property before giving a number, then price by how much of the truck you fill. That fraction is their call, made on the spot, so the total you hear at the door may not match what you expected.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Donation centers have to resell what they accept, so stained upholstery, worn mattresses, and broken appliances often get turned away. Even when they say yes, you still need a truck, a helper, and an afternoon to load and drop everything off yourself.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off container makes sense for a gut renovation, not a single spare bedroom. You coordinate delivery and pickup dates, may need permission if it sits on the street, and live with a steel box in the driveway that neighbors notice for days.

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 Donelson

How Donelson's options stack up

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

  • From $95

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

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $95

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

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $80

    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 $80

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

    per add-on from +$15
  • From $115

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

    per add-on from +$50
  • From $140

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

    per add-on from +$75
  • From $90

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $90

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $415

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

    per add-on from +$350
  • From $110

    Yard Debris

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

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $110

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

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $75

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

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Loaders you can trust inside your home

Your Loaders know how to angle a sleeper sofa up a split-level's narrow stairs or out of a packed carport. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Donelson after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Set it by the driveway or leave it where it sits

If the old recliner is already sitting in the driveway of your ranch-style home, curbside is the quick fit. For a condo, an apartment, or a back bedroom full of furniture, choose full-service and your Loaders carry everything out from inside.

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

Verified Reviews

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Neighborhoods Served

Serving Donelson, from Briley Parkway out to Percy Priest Lake

Hauling a busted sofa across town on I-40 at rush hour is nobody's idea of a good Saturday, and a rented truck won't make traffic move any faster. Your Loader does the lifting, carrying, and loading instead. Honestly, we love showing up for Donelson neighbors, and your Loaders take pride in giving you your weekend back.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Big, bulky items are hard to move alone, so where they end up matters as much as getting them out of your Donelson home. Your Loader sorts each item by condition, favoring reuse when local options allow.

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

Donation Pickup

Furniture, appliances, and household goods in good, clean condition may be set aside by your Loader for donation when local options allow. Availability varies, so donation 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 donatable may be recycled where available. Your Loader separates materials such as metal or wood when possible, though recycling options depend on the item and local capacity.

  • Materials sorted and recovered
  • Diverted from landfill where possible
  • Compliant with local waste regs
See common questions
Heavily Damaged

Responsible Disposal

Heavily damaged, soiled, or broken bulky items are loaded by your Loader and taken for responsible disposal at an appropriate facility, so nothing is left behind at your Donelson property.

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

The Donelson disposal rules most residents don't know

Items that Metro's curbside program refuses stay right where you left them at the curb, so know what Donelson and the rest of Davidson County will and won't accept.

Rule 01

Tires go to select convenience centers, never the curb

Tires are on the refused list for Metro's curbside bulk program. Only certain Metro Convenience Centers accept them, and they take tires only after the rims come off, with a monthly limit per household.

Rule 02

Eviction cleanouts are excluded from the curbside bulk program

By law, Metro's curbside bulk program cannot remove items from a property where there was an eviction. Landlords and property managers clearing a Donelson unit after an eviction need to find another way to dispose of what was left behind.

Rule 03

Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners qualify for bulk pickup

Metro's curbside bulk list names refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, water heaters, washers, dryers, and ranges as accepted items. Federal rules require the refrigerant to be recovered before a cooling appliance is scrapped, so never cut refrigerant lines to make the appliance lighter.

Rule 04

Apartment and condo residents must move items to the street

Metro's curbside bulk program, which you request through hubNashville, cannot go onto private property like apartment or condominium complexes. Items are only picked up if they are placed at the complex's main street entrance, and that matters in Donelson's many multifamily communities.

Rule 05

Propane tanks, batteries, and motor oil need hazardous waste drop-off

The curbside bulk program refuses propane or gas tanks, batteries, motor oil, household chemicals, and commercial chemicals. These materials need a household hazardous waste drop-off because they can leak, ignite, or contaminate landfills if they are mixed with ordinary bulk trash.

Rule 06

Drywall, roofing, and insulation are excluded from curbside pickup

The curbside bulk program takes lumber but refuses sheet rock, roofing, insulation, pressed boards, rocks and concrete, and sand or dirt. Debris from a Donelson renovation has to go to a disposal site that accepts construction materials.

Need help navigating these rules?

Common Questions

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Find answers to common questions, pricing details, pickup policies, and service options.

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Not unless it falls under Metro Nashville's regular trash and bulk collection rules. Donelson is part of Nashville-Davidson, so Metro Public Works sets the rules. Piles left out outside those rules can count as illegal dumping and draw a citation. Check your collection day and limits with Metro first.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Donelson starts at $80, and pickup from the curb or driveway 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.

Sometimes. Availability depends on the schedule and your address, so enter your Donelson zip code during booking to see open times. You usually don't need to be home for curbside or driveway pickups if the items are out and accessible.

Hazardous items like paint, chemicals, and batteries generally can't go in regular trash or bulk collection. Large loads of construction debris are often restricted too. Metro Public Works can confirm what it accepts and where to take the rest. Loaders can haul many bulky items, but not hazardous materials.

Loaders aim to keep usable items out of the landfill. Depending on acceptance, good furniture and household goods may go to local donation partners, and recyclable materials go to recyclers whenever possible. Whatever can't be donated or recycled is taken to the appropriate disposal facility.

You pick your items and your Donelson address online, then choose a pickup window. You see your total before you confirm. On pickup day, Loaders arrive in the window, load the items, and haul them away. You can leave items outside with access notes.

The main difference is the pricing model. Many traditional haulers price by truck volume and may confirm the final cost on site. LoadUp prices per item online, so your total is set before booking. For a large cleanout, a truckload hauler can be a better fit.

For small amounts of material that fit Metro's collection rules, the city option is usually cheaper. It works best if you can wait for your collection day and move items to the curb yourself. Paid junk removal makes sense when you want faster scheduling or need items carried out of the house.

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