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LoadUp Loaders hauling junk, representing fast, reliable Junk Removal and disposal service in Merrimac, VA.

*Same-day availability may vary by location.

Serving Merrimac, VA

Junk removal in Merrimac

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

Junk has a way of piling up until it's one more thing on your list. LoadUp gets it picked up quickly, with a clear price before you book and no truck of your own needed.

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

Plenty of ways to ditch junk here. Few that work.

You search online, call the county, and leave messages with a couple of haulers. One sends a vague quote, and another never calls back. Weeks later, the pile in the garage still 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

Because Merrimac is unincorporated, the town bulk pickup programs in Blacksburg and Christiansburg generally don't reach it. Without a municipal pickup schedule, you're usually loading items yourself and hauling them to a county drop-off site, where what's accepted and when it's open both have limits.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Most haulers want to see the job in person before they'll quote it. Then they price it by how much of the truck you fill. That share gets eyeballed on the day, so the number you heard on the phone can change once the tailgate drops.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Thrift stores and charities need things they can resell, so they turn away scuffed tables, stained upholstery, and appliances that don't work. Many also expect you to drop items off yourself, so you're still wrestling heavy pieces into a borrowed truck.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off container makes sense for a full gut renovation, not a basement cleanout. You plan around delivery and pickup dates, find room on a sloped or gravel driveway, keep neighbors from adding their own junk, and still do all the lifting 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.

    Avg. 60 seconds
  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
Mobile phone showing upfront pricing
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 Merrimac

How Merrimac's options stack up

Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Merrimac 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 Merrimac's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Vetted Loaders who show up ready to lift

Narrow basement stairs and a sloped driveway turn a dead treadmill into a real workout, and your Loaders haul it out carefully. Every one is background-checked and rated by real locals in Merrimac after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Left at the driveway or carried out from inside

If the old lawn mower and scrap lumber are already at the end of your driveway, curbside pickup keeps things simple. For items still in a basement, attached garage, or back shed on a Montgomery County lot, choose full-service and your Loaders will carry everything out from where it sits.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Merrimac.
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 noon 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 Merrimac and the stretch between Blacksburg and Christiansburg

Out here, a dump run means loading a borrowed pickup, strapping it down, and winding along county roads with one eye on the mirror. Nobody has a free Saturday for that, least of all after a storm drops limbs across the yard. Your Loaders do the lifting, and they genuinely like showing up for this community.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Where a pile of junk ends up matters as much as getting it out of your garage. In Merrimac, your Loader sorts items by condition, so usable pieces and recyclables stay out of the landfill 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, tools, and household goods in good, clean shape may go to donation when possible. Your Loader sets aside what looks reusable, though local donation options vary by item type and are 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, such as scrap metal or some appliances, may be recycled where available. Options around Montgomery County vary by material, so recycling is 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 broken bulky pieces, like waterlogged carpet or a collapsed shed door, go to proper disposal. Your Loader handles the lifting and loading, so you never haul it yourself.

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

The Merrimac disposal rules most residents don't know

A refrigerator with food still inside or a box of old paint can be turned away, so know these rules before cleaning out a home in Merrimac, Montgomery County.

Rule 01

Pull the nails before hauling scrap wood as brush

MRSWA accepts clean brush and wood as woody waste, charged by the ton, but nails are not accepted. Fallen limbs from a mountain storm qualify easily, while fence boards or deck lumber still holding nails do not fit this category.

Rule 02

Empty and secure refrigerators before the consolidated site

Montgomery County asks residents to remove refrigerator and freezer doors or tape them shut, strip non-metal parts, and clear out all food first. A refrigerator with food left inside will not be recycled and may not be accepted at all.

Rule 03

Old propane tanks carry a surcharge at MRSWA

MRSWA accepts propane tanks but adds a $19 surcharge per unit. As a workaround, the authority notes that older-style 20 lb tanks can be taken to a local welding and propane supplier for recycling at no charge.

Rule 04

Furniture has its own containers at county consolidated sites

Montgomery County provides containers for large item refuse, such as furniture, at its consolidated sites, which serve county, Blacksburg, and Christiansburg residents. Weekday closing time shifts an hour earlier after the fall time change, so plan winter trips accordingly.

Rule 05

Paint and household chemicals have a single drop-off window

MRSWA's household hazardous waste collection is the only time it can accept household chemicals, paints, and compact and fluorescent bulbs. The event is limited to Montgomery County residents, excludes businesses, and requires an appointment made in advance.

Rule 06

Remodeling debris goes to the MRSWA transfer station

MRSWA's disposal guide states that construction material is disposed of at its Transfer Station, and the authority lists construction waste alongside tires and brush as special waste. Renovation leftovers belong in that stream, separate from everyday household trash and recycling.

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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(678) 884-4738

Not unless a hauler is scheduled to take it. Merrimac is unincorporated, so there is no city crew, and trash service depends on your private hauler or Montgomery County options. Items left out with no pickup can count as illegal dumping, so confirm with your hauler first.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Merrimac starts at $85, and curbside or outdoor 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 booking.

Often yes. Same-day or next-day pickup is offered when you book before noon, depending on Loader availability for your address. Enter your address during booking to see live options for Merrimac, and add access notes if you won't be home for a curbside pickup.

For curbside or driveway pickups, no. Leave items outside with access notes. For items inside the house, someone should be there, or you can leave entry instructions at booking. You'll get a heads-up before your Loader arrives.

Large, bulky, or restricted items like furniture, appliances, paint, and chemicals often fall outside standard household trash service. Rules vary by hauler and county site, so check with your provider before setting anything out. A junk removal service can take many bulky items.

Loaders aim to keep usable items out of the landfill. Depending on acceptance, items may go to donation partners, recyclers, or proper disposal facilities. Condition and local facility rules decide what each item can do, so no outcome is guaranteed.

Pick your items and address online, see the price upfront, then choose a pickup window. On pickup day your Loader arrives, removes the items, and hauls them away. The total is confirmed before booking, so the price doesn't change when the truck arrives.

The pricing model and booking flow. College HUNKS starts each job with a free estimate. LoadUp shows per-item pricing online and confirms it before booking. For a larger full cleanout, an in-person estimate from either company can make sense.

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