*Same-day availability may vary by location.
Starting at $75. Additional items from +$15.
Junk piles up faster than anyone plans for, and getting rid of it shouldn't take over your weekend. Book LoadUp in Dripping Springs, see your price upfront, and get a fast, easy pickup.
You search online, call to ask whether bulk pickup even covers your address, request a few hauler quotes, and wait on callbacks that never come. Weeks later, the junk is still sitting in your garage.
Bulk pickup depends on who handles your trash, and around here that may be a private hauler, the city, or the county. Many programs limit item types, need advance requests, and leave you dragging everything to the curb yourself.
Many haulers want to see the pile in person before quoting, then price by fractions of a truckload you can't easily judge. You often won't know the final number until the truck is loaded and it's too late to compare.
Thrift stores and charities have to turn away worn, stained, or broken items, and most won't touch construction scraps or yard debris. Even good pieces still need loading, a truck, and a trip during drop-off hours.
A dumpster can sit in your driveway for days, scuff the concrete, and draw questions from an HOA or neighbors. You still do all the lifting yourself, and the space usually goes underused for a single room cleanout.
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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.
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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 Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.
Your Loaders handle long driveways on acreage lots and garages packed to the rafters. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Dripping Springs after each job.
If your renovation leftovers are already stacked at the end of your driveway, curbside pickup is the natural fit. For a packed garage in a newer subdivision home or furniture deep inside a larger acreage house, choose full-service and your Loaders will carry everything out for you.
| Pickup Option | Highlight | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home pickup | Full-service | Removal from anywhere inside your home | from $75 |
| Curbside pickup | Save $5.00 | Place items outside, skip the appointment | from $70 |
| Same-day pickup | Add $10.00 | Urgent pickups booked before noon | from $85 |
| Next day pickup | Flexible | Book next-day or up to 90 days ahead | from $75 |
| 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.
Strapping an old swing set into a pickup bed and winding it down a hilly two-lane road is nobody's idea of a free Saturday. Add a long acreage driveway and a run to the drop-off site, and the day is gone. Your Loaders do the carrying and loading, because Dripping Springs neighbors deserve a weekend that stays theirs.
Bulky items rarely belong in one place once they leave your property, which is why disposal routing matters in Dripping Springs. Your Loader sorts what they haul by condition, so usable items can be donated and the rest recycled or disposed of responsibly.
Furniture, housewares, and other items in good, clean condition may be set aside for donation when possible. Your Loader will look for a local channel where available, though acceptance depends on the item and the organization.
Items that are worn or damaged but not donatable, such as scrap metal, old appliances, or some electronics, may be recycled when local options allow. Availability in Hays County can vary by material.
Heavily damaged, soiled, or contaminated bulky items, like waterlogged furniture or broken mattresses, are taken to an appropriate disposal site. Your Loader handles the heavy lifting from your Dripping Springs property so nothing sits behind.
Leaving one couch on a rural roadside can lead to criminal charges under Texas law. These rules apply to cleanouts in Dripping Springs and across Hays County.
When drought sets in, the Hays County Commissioners Court can ban outdoor burning in unincorporated areas, and dry Hill Country summers make that common. While a ban is in place, brush cleared from cedar and oak should be chipped or hauled away.
State law prohibits putting used lead-acid batteries in municipal solid waste because lead and acid can harm soil and water. Texas retailers that sell these batteries must accept used ones, so trading in the old one when you buy a new one is the simplest route.
Under the Texas Litter Abatement Act, dumping more than five pounds of waste, which is less than a kitchen chair weighs, is a Class B misdemeanor. Dumping more than 1,000 pounds, or dumping for a commercial purpose, becomes a state jail felony.
TCEQ guidance says dried latex paint can go in household trash. Oil-based paint, solvents, and pesticides belong at a household hazardous waste collection. Dripping Springs sits on porous limestone, where dumped chemicals can reach the Trinity Aquifer wells many homes depend on.
Texas law requires companies that make desktop computers, laptops, computer monitors, and televisions to offer recycling programs for consumers. TCEQ keeps a list of participating manufacturers, so you can often return an old monitor or TV through the brand's own program.
Even where burning is allowed, TCEQ rules ban burning treated lumber, plastics, electrical insulation, asphaltic materials, items containing rubber, and non-wood construction or demolition debris. Household trash can be burned only where no collection service is available.
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(678) 884-4738Yes, through the city's hauler. Texas Disposal Systems has served the city since July 1, 2025, and offers yard waste and bulk pickup twice a month, on every other trash day. Confirm set-out rules with TDS before leaving anything out.
LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Dripping Springs starts at $75 for a single item, 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, and the exact total is confirmed before booking.
Often, but it depends on the schedule that day. Enter your Dripping Springs address at booking to see live availability for same-day and next-day slots. For curbside pickups you generally don't need to be home. For in-home pickups, someone should be there or leave access instructions.
The Hays County Transfer Station and Citizen Collection Station serves Dripping Springs residents, phone 512-858-9515. The county charges per item and per cubic yard, and its fee schedule lists furniture and appliances. Paint, chemicals and other hazardous waste go to the county's household hazardous waste site in San Marcos.
Loaders aim to donate usable items to local charities and recycle what they can, depending on acceptance. Metal and electronics often go to recyclers when options allow. Items that can't be reused or recycled go to a proper disposal facility, and Loaders try to avoid landfill where possible.
Pick your items and enter your address online, then choose an arrival window and see your total price upfront. Your Loader typically calls before arriving, then removes the items, whether they're inside or at the curb. There's no in-person estimate step.
The main differences are pricing model and booking flow. 1-800-GOT-JUNK gives quotes on the spot at your home, and traditional haulers usually price by truckload. LoadUp prices per item online and confirms the total before booking. For a big cleanout, a truckload quote can suit you better.
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