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Serving Katy, TX

Junk removal in Katy

Starting at $75. Additional items from +$15.

Junk has a way of piling up until it's all you see. Book a quick pickup in Katy, see your real price upfront, and get your space back without lifting a finger.

  • Same-day available
  • Guaranteed price
  • Multi-item discount
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Donation-first
Jobs Completed
832,844
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The Problem

Katy has junk options, just not easy ones

You search online, call your trash provider, and learn the rules depend on your address. Then you request hauler quotes, wait on callbacks that never come, and another weekend passes with the junk 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

Bulk pickup through your city, MUD, or HOA hauler can work well for small loads, but limits vary by address. Many programs exclude appliances, electronics, or renovation debris, need advance scheduling, and still expect you to drag everything to the curb yourself.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Many haulers want to come out and look before they give you a number. Then the quote is based on a fraction of a truckload, so you don't know your real cost until the crew is in your driveway estimating by eye.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Donation centers want items in good, resellable condition, and they turn down stained mattresses, broken furniture, and outdated electronics. Even when something qualifies, you usually have to load it, haul it there, and hope they have room that day.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A dumpster makes sense for a full remodel, not a single cleared-out bedroom. You still do all the lifting, many HOAs restrict where bins can sit and for how long, and that big container in the driveway rarely wins over the neighbors.

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 Katy

How Katy's options stack up

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

  • From $90

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

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $90

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

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $75

    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 $75

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

    per add-on from +$15
  • From $110

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

    per add-on from +$50
  • From $135

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

    per add-on from +$75
  • From $85

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $85

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $410

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

    per add-on from +$350
  • From $105

    Yard Debris

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

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $105

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

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Background-checked Loaders who show up ready

From a packed two-car garage to a second-story landing with a tight stair turn, your Loader does the lifting. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Katy after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Match the service to where your junk sits

If an old washer or a pile of yard debris is already out on the driveway, curbside keeps things simple, though HOA rules on what can sit out front vary by community. For a treadmill upstairs in a two-story house or a cluttered back bedroom, full-service lets 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 Katy.
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 2 PM 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.

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Neighborhoods Served

Serving Katy, on both sides of the Grand Parkway

Even with all those lanes, the Katy Freeway can turn a quick dump run into your whole Saturday, and a sectional in a hot truck bed is nobody's favorite errand. Your Loaders handle the lifting and hauling instead, and they genuinely like showing up for Katy neighbors who have better things to do.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Bulky items pile up fast in Katy garages, backyards, and spare rooms, and where they end up matters. Your Loader sorts each item by condition, favoring donation or recycling when local options allow, and disposal otherwise.

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

Donation Pickup

Furniture, appliances, and sporting goods in good, clean condition may be set aside for donation when local options allow. Your Loader will carry them out and help point usable pieces toward reuse where available.

  • 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 fit for donation, like broken electronics, metal frames, or old appliances, may go to recycling when possible. Your Loader helps with responsible handling when local options allow.

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

Responsible Disposal

Heavily damaged or contaminated bulky items, such as soaked mattresses or broken furniture, are responsibly disposed of. Your Loader does the lifting and hauling, and disposal sites used can vary by address and county.

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

The Katy disposal rules most residents don't know

Debris that breaks bundling limits or lands on the excluded list can be left at the curb. These rules apply to City of Katy residents in Harris County.

Rule 01

Old refrigerators need a Freon tag before curbside pickup

Katy's heavy trash guidelines require refrigerators and freezers to have their coolant, or Freon, removed and tagged by a licensed repairman before collection. The rule keeps refrigerant from venting into the air when the unit is scrapped.

Rule 02

Torn-out carpet and flooring are banned from Super Heavy Trash

Katy's quarterly bulk collection excludes carpet, flooring, and construction debris. That matters after a flooded room is gutted, since wet carpet and pulled flooring will not qualify for curbside pickup and need another disposal route.

Rule 03

Storm limbs must be cut, bundled, and kept under 40 pounds

After Gulf Coast storms, branches qualify for curbside pickup only if under 2 inches thick, cut to 4-foot lengths, and tied in bundles of 40 pounds or less. The city requires commercial tree services to haul off the limbs they cut.

Rule 04

Leftover paint, fuel, and pesticides stay out of bulk piles

Katy's bulk collection excludes liquid paints, fuels, oils, pesticides, fertilizer, batteries, and other hazardous waste. Hurricane-season stockpiles like gas cans and spare batteries often surface during garage cleanouts and cannot ride along with the bulk pile.

Rule 05

Only three bulky items go out with weekly heavy trash

Each weekly collection takes up to three items such as furniture or appliances, set beside the garbage cart. Larger cleanouts can wait for Super Heavy Trash, which accepts up to 6 cubic yards on the first collection day of March, June, September, and December.

Rule 06

Patio rubble, dirt, and brick are excluded from curbside pickup

Katy's bulk collection list rules out dirt, rocks, brick, and concrete, so leftover pavers or a broken-up slab from a backyard project cannot be set out with heavy trash, regardless of how small the pile is.

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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 fits your trash provider's rules. Katy spans Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties, so pickup rules depend on your address. Bulk piles set out without a scheduled pickup can be treated as illegal dumping. Check with your city, MUD, or hauler first.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Katy starts at $75, 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. Truckload haulers usually price by volume.

Often, depending on Loader schedules and demand in your area. Same-day slots fill fastest on weekends and after storms. Enter your Katy address at booking to see live availability, and next-day times are usually easier to find.

Not for curbside or driveway pickups. Leave the items out with access notes and they can be hauled without you there. For items inside a home or garage, someone should be present or you can leave access instructions at booking.

Hazardous items like paint, chemicals, batteries, and oil are typically not accepted in regular trash or bulk pickup. Large or heavy items may also fall outside your provider's limits. Harris County has household hazardous waste drop-off options, so check current rules before disposing.

Loaders aim to donate usable items and recycle what they can, depending on what local charities and recyclers will accept. Whatever can't be reused or recycled goes to an appropriate disposal facility. Donation and recycling aren't guaranteed for every item.

You pick your items and a time window online, and the price is confirmed before you book. On pickup day, your Loader arrives in the window, confirms the items, carries them out, and loads the truck. You pay after the job is done.

The main differences are pricing model and booking flow. Traditional haulers usually price by truckload and may confirm the cost on site. LoadUp prices per item online and confirms the total before booking. For large cleanouts, a truckload hauler can be a good fit.

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