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LoadUp Loaders hauling junk, representing fast, reliable Junk Removal and disposal service in Burien, WA.

*Same-day availability may vary by location.

Serving Burien, WA

Junk removal in Burien

Starting at $95. Additional items from +$15.

When junk keeps piling up, it starts to run your week. Book LoadUp for a quick pickup in Burien, see your price before you commit, and get your space back.

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

Burien has junk options, just not easy ones

You search online, call your garbage hauler, request a few quotes, and wait on callbacks that never come. Weeks go by and the junk stays put in the basement, the carport, or along the side yard.

LoadUp junk removal truck parked outside a home with Loaders hauling items to the truck

Free city pickup is great, when it works

Bulky item pickup through municipal pickup schedules can help, but it usually means booking ahead, following item limits, and getting everything to the curb yourself. That's a lot to ask on a steep Burien driveway or with a hide-a-bed coming up from the basement.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

A lot of haulers want to send someone to look before giving you a number, then charge by how much of the truck you fill. You won't know the final cost until the work is done, and that leaves you guessing and second-guessing the whole time.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Thrift stores and donation drop-offs want items they can resell, so stained upholstery, worn mattresses, and broken furniture often get turned away. You still have to load it, drive it there, and haul home whatever they won't take.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A dumpster sitting in your driveway for days is a lot for one cluttered room. You may need a permit if it goes on the street, the delivery and pickup dates have to line up, and on a tight residential street your neighbors will probably notice.

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 Burien

How Burien's options stack up

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

  • From $110

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

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $110

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

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $95

    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 $95

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

    per add-on from +$15
  • From $130

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

    per add-on from +$50
  • From $155

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

    per add-on from +$75
  • From $105

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $105

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $430

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

    per add-on from +$350
  • From $125

    Yard Debris

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

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $125

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

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $87

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

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Vetted Loaders who treat your home with care

Getting a sleeper sofa up from a basement and down steep hillside stairs takes skill, and your Loader handles it. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Burien after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Left at the curb or carried out from inside

Choose curbside, also called outdoor pickup, when your items are already outside on the driveway or at the street, which works for many single-family lots. If you have a dresser upstairs in an older bungalow or a couch inside an apartment or condo unit, choose full-service and your Loaders will 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 Burien.
Pickup Option Highlight Best For Price
In-home pickup Full-service Removal from anywhere inside your home from $95
Curbside pickup Save $5.00 Place items outside, skip the appointment from $90
Same-day pickup Add $10.00 Urgent pickups booked before noon from $105
Next day pickup Flexible Book next-day or up to 90 days ahead from $95
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 Burien, from the Puget Sound shoreline to Highway 509

Anyone who has wrestled a soggy sofa down a steep, drizzly driveway knows Burien's hills and Pacific Northwest rain don't make hauling any easier. Your Loader handles the stairs, the slope, and the lifting, so you don't have to. Helping neighbors win back their basements, yards, and Saturdays is the part your Loaders like best.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Bulky items rarely fit in a car or a standard trash bin, so where they end up matters as much as getting them out. In Burien, your Loader sorts each item by condition: donation, recycling, or disposal.

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

Donation Pickup

Furniture, housewares, and equipment in good, clean condition may be set aside for donation when possible and when local options allow. Your Loader carries these items out separately, with no paperwork promised.

  • 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, like old appliances, electronics, or metal frames, may go to recycling where available. Options in King County depend on item type and condition.

  • 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, such as a soaked mattress or a broken sectional, are disposed of responsibly. Your Loader handles the lifting and loading, so you never haul them yourself.

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

The Burien disposal rules most residents don't know

Using the wrong Burien cart can mean paying for disposal that was free or sending toxics to a landfill. These rules apply across Burien and King County.

Rule 01

Bulbs, batteries, and motor oil ride on top of the cart

Burien's Special Item Recycling program collects fluorescent tubes and bulbs, household batteries, used motor oil, and used cooking oil at the curb. Schedule the collection first, then set items next to or on top of the cart, never inside it.

Rule 02

Old TVs and computer monitors recycle free statewide

Through E-Cycle Washington, households can recycle televisions, computer monitors, computers, laptops, tablets, e-readers, and portable DVD players at no charge at participating collection sites across the state, so these items never need to take up garbage cart space.

Rule 03

Styrofoam blocks get free on-call curbside pickup in Burien

Recology CleanScapes collects Styrofoam block from Burien single-family and multi-family residential customers at no charge, on an on-call basis. Residents can also drop the blocks off at The Recology Store, which keeps bulky packing foam out of the garbage cart.

Rule 04

Storm-downed branches belong in yard waste, not garbage

King County bans yard waste from the garbage, which matters after Puget Sound windstorms scatter limbs across Burien lawns. Branches, leaves, and clippings go in the yard waste cart, where they are composted instead of landfilled.

Rule 05

Household hazardous waste is never allowed in the garbage

Hazardous waste items are not allowed in Burien garbage carts. Leftover chemicals can go to King County Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Centers or the Wastemobile, both funded by a monthly King County Hazardous Waste Fee residents already pay.

Rule 06

Furniture and large appliances need a scheduled bulky item request

Oversized furniture and appliances are handled outside regular Burien cart service. Recology CleanScapes removes them on an on-call basis for a fee, and residents start the process by submitting a Bulky Item Request Form.

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 is part of your regular garbage service or a pickup you have arranged. Items left curbside with no scheduled collection can be treated as illegal dumping in King County. Check your hauler's bulky item rules before setting anything out.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Burien starts at $95, and curbside or driveway pickup takes $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.

Same-day slots are often available, but it depends on Loader schedules in your area that day. Enter your address during booking to see live availability. For curbside items you don't need to be home, and for in-home pickups someone should be there or leave access notes.

Hazardous items such as paint, solvents, pesticides, and chemicals generally can't go in household garbage or be hauled as ordinary junk. King County runs hazardous waste programs for these. Oversized or heavy items often need special handling or a separate bulky pickup.

Loaders aim to keep usable items out of the landfill by donating them to local charities when options allow. They also try to recycle materials like metal and cardboard, depending on acceptance. Whatever can't be donated or recycled goes to an appropriate disposal facility.

You pick the items you want removed, choose a time window, and see your total before you confirm. Loaders typically message you ahead of arrival, then carry out and load everything. You don't need to move items yourself, even from inside the house or garage.

The main difference is the pricing model and booking flow. Traditional haulers often price by truck volume and may confirm the price on site. LoadUp prices by item online, so the total is set before anyone arrives. For large cleanouts, a truckload hauler may suit you better.

Yes, King County transfer stations accept self-hauled household junk for a disposal fee, and fees are usually based on load weight or size. It's often the cheapest route if you have a truck and time. Hauling service makes sense when you lack a vehicle or need heavy lifting.

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