Illustration of a LoadUp junk removal crew hauling junk from a farmhouse with a front porch in Franklin, TN
LoadUp Loaders hauling junk, representing fast, reliable Junk Removal and disposal service in Franklin, TN.

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Serving Franklin, TN

Junk removal in Franklin

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

When junk piles up, it gets harder to ignore. Book a quick pickup around Franklin, see your price before you commit, and get your space back without lifting a thing.

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

Getting rid of junk in Franklin takes longer than it should

You look up the city's rules, call to ask what qualifies, request a few hauler quotes, and wait on callbacks that never come. Another weekend goes by, and the junk is still sitting in the garage.

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 handle the right items if you meet the rules, request a pickup, and haul everything to the street yourself. Some items get refused, HOAs may add their own limits, and the schedule doesn't bend around a closing date.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Many haulers want to send someone out to look before they'll give you a number, then charge by how much of the truck you fill. You often don't know the final cost until the job is done, which makes planning around it hard.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Donation centers need things they can actually resell, so stains, wear, or missing parts can get an item turned away. You still have to load it and drive it over yourself, and anything they don't accept comes right back home with you.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A dumpster can make sense for a full gut job, but it's a lot for one cleared-out room. You have to schedule delivery and pickup, may need permission to place it, and could hear from your HOA while it sits in the driveway.

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 Franklin

How Franklin's options stack up

Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Franklin 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 piano, hot tub, or safe 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 Franklin's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Vetted Loaders who handle the heavy part

Your Loader angles a sectional down a narrow bonus room staircase or clears a packed three-car garage. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Franklin after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Set it at the curb or leave it where it sits

If the old patio set or boxed-up clutter is already waiting in your driveway, choose curbside service and your Loader loads it from there. For a dresser up the narrow stairs of an older Hincheyville home or a sectional in a Westhaven bonus room, choose full-service and your Loaders carry it out from wherever it sits.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Franklin.
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 Franklin, inside and outside Mack Hatcher Parkway

Anyone who has tried to cross Franklin on a Saturday knows Highway 96 and the I-65 interchange can swallow an afternoon, and a recliner strapped to a truck bed doesn't help. Your Loader carries it out of your Westhaven sunroom, loads it, and takes it from there. We love showing up for neighbors here.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Bulky items pile up fast in a growing city like Franklin, and where they end up matters as much as getting them out. Your Loader sorts by condition, favoring donation or recycling 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

Sofas, dressers, and other furniture in clean, usable shape may be donated when local options allow. Your Loader will set these items aside, though acceptance varies and you should not expect any paperwork.

  • 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 have reusable materials, such as metal frames or scrap wood, may be recycled where available. Options differ for mattresses, appliances, and electronics, so outcomes are not guaranteed.

  • 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 contaminated bulky items, like a water-ruined sectional or a broken pool table, go to proper disposal. Your Loader handles the lifting and loading, and the destination depends on local facilities.

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

The Franklin disposal rules most residents don't know

Putting the wrong item out can leave it uncollected at the curb or lead to illegal dumping fines. These are the rules that apply in Franklin and Williamson County.

Rule 01

Commercially installed appliances fall outside Franklin's white goods pickup

Franklin's white goods collection covers stoves, refrigerators, freezers, and window air conditioners, but only when they were not installed by a commercial establishment. You have to arrange collection in advance through Sanitation and Environmental Services before setting anything out.

Rule 02

Storm-downed limbs must be cut to size before pickup

Middle Tennessee storms can drop a lot of wood at once, but Franklin brush collection only takes branches up to six feet long. Trunks or limbs six inches or more in diameter must be cut into pieces no longer than two feet.

Rule 03

Extra trash bags need a Buck-A-Bag sticker

Franklin only services City-provided containers and will not empty private trash cans. Bagged household refuse left outside the 96-gallon rollout container is not collected unless each extra bag has a Buck-A-Bag sticker.

Rule 04

After-hours drop-offs at the BOPAE gate count as illegal dumping

The city's BOPAE site takes automotive and rechargeable batteries, motor oil, oil-based paint, antifreeze, and electronics such as computers, printers, and computer components. Leaving items at the gate outside operating hours counts as illegal dumping and may bring fines under City Ordinance FMC 17-104.

Rule 05

Drain the fluids before setting a lawnmower out for pickup

Franklin lists lawnmowers as bulky items along with furniture, small appliances, and mattresses, but only once the fluids are drained. Oil is not allowed in the rollout container, so drained motor oil should go to the city's BOPAE drop-off.

Rule 06

Contractor debris goes to county sites, not the curb

Franklin's sanitation rules do not allow construction materials at the curb. When a remodel or other special project leaves debris behind, the city sends residents to the Williamson County Landfill and the county-run convenience centers, which accept that debris.

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

Only regular household trash in city-approved containers and brush on your normal collection day. Brush must be stacked at the curb, roughly 6 x 4 x 2.5 feet per week, and excess can be billed. For bulk questions, call Franklin Sanitation at 615-794-1516.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Franklin starts at $80, 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 charge, with the exact total confirmed before booking.

Same-day pickup is often possible in the Franklin area, depending on Loader availability and when you book. Enter your address during booking to see live availability for Cool Springs, Westhaven, Berry Farms, or elsewhere. Next-day slots are usually easier to get.

Williamson County residents can use the county's convenience centers at no charge, which is the cheapest route if you have a truck and time. The landfill at 5750 Pinewood Road charges regular tonnage fees, and brush at convenience centers must be 3 feet long or less.

Household hazardous waste like pesticides, pool chemicals, and cleaning fluids should not go in regular garbage. Tennessee runs free mobile collection events for these, and Franklin Sanitation at 615-794-1516 can point you to local options. Loaders can't haul hazardous materials.

Loaders aim to donate usable items to local charities and recycle what they can, depending on acceptance. Items that can't be donated or recycled go to an appropriate disposal facility. Outcomes vary by item condition and what local partners will take.

You choose your items and enter your Franklin address online, pick a time window, and see the exact price before you confirm. Your Loader typically calls or texts ahead of arrival. For curbside pickups you don't need to be home, and in-home jobs need access.

The main difference is the pricing model. Traditional haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King usually price by truckload with an estimate on site, while LoadUp prices per item online and confirms the total before booking. For a full-house cleanout, a truckload hauler may fit better.

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