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Serving Fairfax, VA

Junk removal in Fairfax

Starting at $85. Additional items from +$15.

Junk has a way of piling up until it's one more thing on your list. Book a quick pickup in the City of Fairfax, see your price upfront, and get your space back.

  • Same-day available
  • Flat rate add-ons
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The Problem

Getting rid of junk in Fairfax shouldn't take weeks

You check the city's website, call a couple of haulers, and wait for callbacks that never come. One quote arrives vague, another wants a site visit. Meanwhile 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 work well for a single item set out on your collection day. They usually need a request ahead of time, put limits on volume and materials, and expect you to drag everything out to the curb yourself, heavy stuff included.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Lots of haulers want to come out and look before they'll give you a price, then charge by how much of the truck you fill, which is hard to guess ahead of time. The number you heard on the phone can change once the job starts.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Donation centers sort what comes in for good reason. Stained upholstery, worn mattresses, and anything broken often get turned away, and you still have to load it, drive it there, and bring home whatever they won't take.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

For one basement or bedroom, a roll-off is more container than you need. It means coordinating delivery and pickup, checking HOA rules or street permits, and losing a parking space or a patch of lawn for days while you load it yourself.

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 Fairfax

How Fairfax's options stack up

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

  • From $100

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

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $100

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

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $85

    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 $85

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

    per add-on from +$15
  • From $120

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

    per add-on from +$50
  • From $145

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

    per add-on from +$75
  • From $95

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $95

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $420

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

    per add-on from +$350
  • From $115

    Yard Debris

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

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $115

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

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $77

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

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Dependable Loaders who handle the heavy lifting

Your Loaders carry a treadmill up narrow basement stairs or angle a dresser around a tight townhome landing. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Fairfax after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Set it at the curb or have it carried out

Curbside works well when an old grill or patio set is already sitting in your driveway or beside the garage. Full-service is often the easier choice for condo and HOA communities that limit what can be left outside, or when something heavy is in an upstairs bedroom, because 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 Fairfax.
Pickup Option Highlight Best For Price
In-home pickup Full-service Removal from anywhere inside your home from $85
Curbside pickup Save $5.00 Place items outside, skip the appointment from $80
Same-day pickup Add $10.00 Urgent pickups booked before 2 PM from $95
Next day pickup Flexible Book next-day or up to 90 days ahead from $85
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 Fairfax, from Route 50 to Route 236 and every street in between

Strapping a busted treadmill into the hatchback and creeping along I-66 is nobody's idea of a Saturday, and the Beltway backup only adds insult. Your Loaders do the lifting, carrying, and loading instead, from a townhome stairwell or a packed garage. Fairfax neighbors keep this place friendly, and your Loaders genuinely like showing up for them.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Bulky items are hard to move alone, and where they end up matters as much as getting them out of your Fairfax home. Your Loader sorts each load 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

Furniture, housewares, and other items in good, clean condition may be set aside for donation when possible and when local options allow. Your Loader handles the lifting and loading, so you don't have to.

  • 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 suited for donation may be taken to recycling where available. Metal frames, appliances, and some scrap materials are common candidates, depending on local rules and your Loader's judgment.

  • 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 that can't be donated or recycled are disposed of responsibly. Your Loader carries them out and loads them for disposal, following the rules that apply to your Fairfax address.

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

The Fairfax disposal rules most residents don't know

Yard waste set out in plastic bags or debris left by a contractor stays at the curb uncollected, so these are the rules that apply in the City of Fairfax and Fairfax County.

Rule 01

Lighters, e-cigarettes, and unbroken LED bulbs count as hazardous waste

Fairfax City lists lighters, e-cigarettes, unbroken LED and fluorescent bulbs, pool chemicals, and moth balls as household hazardous waste. None of these should go in the trash or down the drain. The city sends residents to Fairfax County's collection sites at I-66 and I-95.

Rule 02

Bulky items should go out no more than a day early

The city picks up furniture, water heaters, storm doors, and windows that are too large for a container. Set them behind the curb no more than 24 hours before collection day, away from parked vehicles, low-hanging limbs, and wires.

Rule 03

The city does not collect debris left by a contractor

The City of Fairfax will not collect contractor work or any waste a contractor produces. Cleaning up after a hired renovation is the contractor's job. Fairfax County rules also keep waste from renovation firms and tree removal companies out of regular trash.

Rule 04

Refrigerators and dehumidifiers need their refrigerant removed before recycling

Refrigerators, freezers, and dehumidifiers contain refrigerants, which are potent greenhouse gases. Fairfax County's I-66 Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill Complex remove the refrigerant onsite for a fee. The county also suggests asking your retailer about free haul-away when you buy a new unit.

Rule 05

Yard waste in plastic bags gets red-tagged and left behind

Put out cut grass, shrub clippings, acorns, and limbs in paper bags or reusable containers labeled Yard Waste. Branches can be cut to 4 feet or less and tied with natural fiber twine. Plastic bags get a red violation tag and are not collected.

Rule 06

Virginia law gives you a free way to return computer equipment

Manufacturers that sell more than 500 units of computer equipment in Virginia must let customers return or recycle it at no charge. Fairfax County's e-cycling stations take up to ten large items per visit, refuse businesses, and may require proof of county residency.

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 fits the city's collection rules. City of Fairfax single-family homes and townhomes get curbside service through their annual tax assessment, but large items need separate handling. Check the city's Solid Waste Service Guide before setting anything out, since unscheduled piles can be treated as illegal dumping.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Fairfax starts at $85, 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. The exact total is confirmed before you book.

Same-day slots are sometimes available, depending on the schedule in your area that day. Enter your address at booking to see live availability for Fairfax. For curbside items you usually don't need to be home, but for pickups inside the house someone should be there or leave access instructions.

Hazardous and restricted materials generally can't go in regular trash. In the surrounding Fairfax County, curbside trash excludes refrigerant-containing appliances, scrap metal, household hazardous waste, asbestos, liquids, and renovation debris. Large or bulky items typically need a separate collection. Confirm the City of Fairfax's current rules for your address.

Loaders aim to keep as much out of the landfill as possible. Usable items may go to local donation partners when they accept them, and recyclable materials like scrap metal or electronics are sent to recyclers whenever possible. Anything that can't be donated or recycled goes to a proper disposal facility.

You book online, list your items, and see the total price before confirming. Then you pick a time window, and your Loader heads to your Fairfax address. Loaders carry the items out from inside or from the curb, load the truck, and haul everything away, so you don't lift anything.

The main difference is the pricing model. Traditional haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King typically price by how much of the truck your load fills, often confirmed on site. LoadUp prices per item online, with the total confirmed before booking. For large cleanouts, a truckload quote can be a better fit.

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