*Same-day availability may vary by location.
Starting at $95. Additional items from +$15.
Junk has a way of piling up until it's one more thing on your list. In Lakewood, LoadUp keeps it simple: see your price upfront, book a pickup, and get your space back.
You search online, call the hauler that serves your street, ask a few junk companies for quotes, and wait. Some call back. Some never do. Weeks later, everything is still sitting in the garage.
City bulk pickup programs are worth checking first, but they usually run on a set schedule, limit how many items you can put out, and turn away things like appliances or hazardous materials. If your move-out date is close, waiting for the next pickup window rarely works.
Many haulers want to see the job in person before they'll give you a number, then price by how much of the truck you fill. You often won't know what you're paying until the work is done, and the estimate can shift once the truck pulls up.
Donation centers have to be choosy. Stained upholstery, broken frames, and worn-out appliances usually get turned away. And even when something qualifies, you still have to load it, drive it there, and hope they have room that day.
A dumpster makes sense for a full remodel, not a single bedroom. You'll coordinate drop-off and pickup dates, may need a permit if it sits on the street, and the neighbors on your block may not love a steel container sitting there for a week.
Enter your ZIP code and item details to get a guaranteed upfront price online. No waiting for an onsite estimate.
Avg. 60 secondsPick a time that works for your schedule, including same-day availability if you book before 2PM.
No waiting on callbacksLocal Loaders arrive at your location, haul away the junk, and dispose of it responsibly when options allow.
No in-person charges
Most companies charge by truck space, and the price often changes on arrival. LoadUp charges by item, based on exactly what you're removing.
Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Lakewood residents typically pay, so you know what's fair before you book.
Sofas, dressers, bed frames, tables, and more hauled away with ease.
Available in twin, full, queen, king, and California king sizes.
Covers refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, dishwashers, water heaters, and more.
Whole-property cleanouts for moves, estates, evictions, and renovations.
TVs, monitors, computers, printers, stereo equipment, and small electronics.
Includes treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, stationary bikes, and home gym systems.
Add a single bulky item like a piano, hot tub, or safe to your booking.
Mixed everyday items including broken goods, old decor, and accumulated clutter.
Bagged trash, loose debris, and general household waste of all kinds.
Covers drywall, lumber, tile, fixtures, and mixed demolition scrap.
Includes branches, brush, grass clippings, leaves, and other organic yard waste.
Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, cubicle panels, and other office items included.
Moving boxes, shipping cartons, and leftover packing cardboard.
First item includes the pickup fee. Each additional item is a flat add-on. *See Lakewood's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.
Your Loaders work dressers down tight split-level stairs and out narrow basement doorways. Each one is background-checked and rated by real locals in Lakewood after each job.
If the broken patio set and old grill are already out on your driveway or by the garage, curbside is the simpler choice. For a treadmill in a daylight basement or a dresser at the top of apartment stairs, full-service means your Loaders carry it out from wherever it sits.
| 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 2 PM | 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.
Anyone who has crept along I-5 near the JBLM exits knows a weekend dump run can vanish into brake lights. Skip it. Your Loaders lift, carry, and load from the garage, yard, or rental, then handle the drive. Lakewood has earned its Saturdays back, and your Loaders like being the reason it gets them.
Bulky items pile up fast in Lakewood, and where they end up matters as much as getting them out. Your Loader looks at each item's condition, then sends it toward donation, recycling, or disposal when local options allow.
Furniture, housewares, and equipment in good, clean condition may be donated when possible and where local options allow. Your Loader sets those items aside during loading so usable pieces have a chance at a second home.
Items that are damaged but not suited for donation may be recycled where available, such as scrap metal or certain materials. Availability varies, so recycling is never guaranteed for any specific item.
Heavily damaged, soiled, or contaminated bulky items, like a water-ruined sofa or a broken-down mattress, are handled through responsible disposal. Your Loader lifts and loads them so you never make a dump run from Lakewood.
Bring a refused item to Lakewood's free cleanup and you will haul it home again, and unsafe vehicles can be cited. These rules apply in Lakewood and Pierce County.
Remodel leftovers do not qualify for Lakewood's free Community Cleanup. Construction waste, concrete, and lumber longer than 8 feet are all on the refused list, along with commercial waste, so project debris has to go through a regular transfer station.
Tires are accepted free during Lakewood's Community Cleanup weekends, but only when they have been removed from the rims. Auto parts are refused outright, so a tire still mounted on a wheel needs a different disposal route.
Lakewood says paint should not be included in regular garbage and lists it among the items that must go to a transfer station or special waste location. The city directs residents to PaintCare WA, which offers a locator for paint drop-off sites.
Lakewood's spring and fall Community Cleanup at the Lakewood Transfer Station accepts furniture, but mattresses are on the not accepted list. An old mattress needs to go to a transfer station rather than waiting for the free event.
The City of Lakewood specifically notes that glass should not be included in regular recycling. Residents can check the Pierce County Recycling Menu, which the city references for unusual waste items, to find where glass can go instead.
The city requires large items to be brought to a transfer station. During the spring and fall cleanups, residents showing a utility bill or ID can drop furniture free, but box vans, vehicles taller than 7 feet, and trailers over 4 by 8 feet are prohibited.
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(678) 884-4738Not unless it fits your regular garbage service or a scheduled pickup. Items left at the curb without an arrangement can count as illegal dumping under Washington litter law and may bring fines. Check with your garbage hauler about bulky item options.
LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Lakewood starts at $95, 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.
Often, depending on Loader availability for your address and the time you book. Enter your Lakewood zip during booking to see live same-day and next-day openings. Curbside pickups don't require you to be home if you leave access notes.
Hazardous materials like paint, solvents, pesticides, and propane tanks generally aren't accepted in household trash or by most haulers. Pierce County residents typically use household hazardous waste drop-off programs for these, so confirm accepted items and hours with the county first.
Loaders aim to donate usable items to local charities and recycle what they can, depending on acceptance. Items that can't be donated or recycled go to an appropriate disposal facility. Outcomes vary by item condition and what local partners will take.
Pick your items online, choose a time window, and see your total before you confirm. Your Loader typically calls or texts before arriving, then carries the items out, loads them, and hauls them away. You don't need to move anything yourself.
For a few items, a hauler can be cheaper once you count truck rental, fuel, disposal fees, and your time. For a full load of mixed debris you can carry yourself, a self-haul to a transfer station may cost less, though fees vary by facility.
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