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

*Same-day availability may vary by location.

Serving Olympia, WA

Junk removal in Olympia

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

When junk piles up, it weighs on your whole week. Book a quick pickup in Oly, see your real price before you commit, and get your space back.

  • Same-day available
  • Full-service
  • Price locked upfront
Approach
Donation-first
Jobs Completed
832,844
Google Reviews
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The Problem

Olympia has junk options. Few of them actually fit.

You search for answers, call the city or county, request a few hauler quotes, and wait on callbacks that never come. Meanwhile the junk stays parked in the garage, through another wet weekend.

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

Free city pickup is great, when it works

Municipal pickup schedules can help, but they usually mean requesting a slot ahead of time, waiting for your date, and dragging everything to the curb yourself. Item lists are limited, rules differ between Olympia, Lacey, and unincorporated Thurston County, and nobody carries anything down a tight driveway for you.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Many local haulers want to see the job in person before quoting, then price by fractions of a truckload you can't really picture. The number can shift once the truck shows up, and between the walkthrough and pickup day, you've lost two afternoons.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Thrift stores and charities around town need items they can resell, so stained upholstery, scuffed particleboard, and older appliances often get turned away. You still have to load and drive everything yourself, and whatever they decline rides right back home with you.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off sized for a remodel is a lot of container for one spare room. You'll juggle delivery and pickup windows, may need a permit if it sits on the street, and on close-set blocks near downtown, it takes up parking for days.

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 Olympia

How Olympia's options stack up

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

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Vetted Loaders who show up and do the heavy lifting

Your Loader can work a dresser up a steep basement stairwell in an older bungalow or down a sloped hillside driveway. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Olympia after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Curbside handoff or a full carry-out from inside

Choose curbside if your items are already outside, like a recliner under the carport or a pile at the end of the driveway. If you're moving out of a second-floor apartment at the end of a lease or the junk is buried in a packed garage, choose full-service and your Loaders carry it all 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 Olympia.
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 Olympia, from Budd Inlet to the Nisqually River

A couch left on the porch in an Olympia November never dries out, it just gets heavier. Between the drizzle, the moss, and the hills, a dump run is a soggy chore. Your Loader lifts it, carries it, and hauls it away, because LoadUp and your Loaders like showing up for this town.

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. In Olympia, your Loader sorts each pickup by condition, so reusable pieces are kept out of the landfill when possible.

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

Donation Pickup

Furniture and household goods that are clean and in good shape may be donated when local options allow. Your Loader sets them aside for that route, though no paperwork or receipt comes with the pickup.

  • 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 still hold usable materials, like metal frames or some appliances, may be recycled where available. Your Loader separates them from the rest of the load when possible.

  • 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 sofa or a broken mattress, go to responsible disposal. Your Loader hauls them away so you never make a dump run.

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

The Olympia disposal rules most residents don't know

Leaving a mattress in an apartment waste area can damage compactors, and an untied load breaks Washington law, so here is what applies in Olympia and Thurston County.

Rule 01

Tires and rims are on Olympia's bulky item pickup list

Olympia Waste ReSources offers bulky item pickup for a fee, and its list specifically includes tires and rims, alongside sofas, chairs, and rolls of carpet. Pickups are scheduled through Waste ReSources Dispatch, and items should sit where they will not block regular waste containers.

Rule 02

Asbestos questions in Thurston County go to the clean air agency

Thurston County's garbage guidance points residents to the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency for asbestos details. Check with that agency before tearing out old flooring, siding, or insulation during an Olympia remodel or cleanout, since asbestos falls outside ordinary garbage disposal.

Rule 03

Mattresses and box springs damage apartment compactors when left out

The City of Olympia asks multifamily property managers to keep tenants from putting mattresses and furniture in waste areas, since these items fill dumpsters fast and can damage compactors. Instead, request a city bulky item pickup or self-haul to the county Waste and Recovery Center.

Rule 04

Self-hauled loads must be tied down and covered under state law

Washington law (RCW 46.61.655) requires drivers to cover and secure loads. Thurston County advises placing lighter items beneath heavier ones, strapping large pieces to the vehicle, and tying a tarp over the load. Uncover at the Waste and Recovery Center's un-tarping area before the scales.

Rule 05

Washers and dryers qualify for pickup, but refrigerators are not listed

Olympia's bulky item pickup list names washers and dryers, microwaves, and non-refrigerated appliances. Refrigerators and freezers are not covered by that wording, and appliances holding refrigerant generally require separate handling, so confirm options with Waste ReSources before setting one out.

Rule 06

Apartment enclosures cannot double as storage for pallets or kegs

Olympia's engineering design standards state that solid waste enclosures may not be used to store any material, naming pallets, beer kegs, and furniture specifically. Leftover pallets from a move or delivery need their own disposal plan instead of sitting beside the dumpster.

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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Not without arranging pickup first. Thurston County says the City of Olympia and LeMay Enterprises both collect large bulky items for an extra fee, so it has to be scheduled. Items left out unscheduled can be treated as illegal dumping.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Olympia starts at $95, 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 booking.

Same-day and next-day pickup are often available in Olympia, depending on Loader schedules and your address. Availability changes daily, so the booking page shows what is open for your zip code. For curbside pickups you generally don't need to be home.

The Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center on Hogum Bay Rd NE takes household garbage and has a HazoHouse for hazardous waste like paint and chemicals. Hazardous materials can't go in regular trash. Self-hauling is open to county residents and charges fees.

Loaders try to keep usable items out of the landfill. Depending on acceptance, furniture and household goods may go to local donation options such as Habitat for Humanity ReStore or Goodwill, and recyclables go to recyclers. Items that can't be reused or recycled are disposed of properly.

Choose your items online, enter your Olympia address, and pick a pickup window. You see the total before you confirm. On pickup day, Loaders arrive, load the items, and haul them away, and you can leave curbside items out with access notes.

The main difference is the pricing model. Traditional haulers such as Junk King and 1-800-GOT-JUNK usually price by truckload, often after an estimate. LoadUp prices per item online, so your total is set before booking. For large cleanouts, a truckload hauler may suit better.

The city option can be cheaper if you can wait and your items qualify. Olympia's bulky pickup costs an extra fee and has to be scheduled ahead. A hauler is usually faster when you're on a deadline, such as a move or a cleanout.

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