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LoadUp Loaders hauling junk, representing fast, reliable Paint Draft and disposal service in Houston, MS.

*Same-day availability may vary by location.

Serving Houston, MS

Junk removal in Houston

Starting at $80. Additional items from +$15.

When junk piles up, it gets harder to ignore. LoadUp makes it simple: book a quick pickup, see your real price up front, and get your space back.

  • Same-day available
  • Flat rate add-ons
  • Donation-first
Approach
Donation-first
Jobs Completed
832,844
Google Reviews
4.8
The Problem

Old paint cans are easy to keep, hard to lose

You look up disposal rules, call around to see who takes paint, and leave a message or two with haulers who never call back. Meanwhile the cans stay on the shed shelf, and another season goes by.

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 usually work well for ordinary household bulk, but liquid paint is often left out because it can count as household hazardous waste. Checking what qualifies, asking for a date, and waiting for that date can leave a garage full of cans for weeks.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Lots of haulers want to see the job in person before they give you a number, then price by how much of the truck you fill. A few paint cans next to an old recliner can turn into a quote that changes once they arrive.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Thrift stores and resale shops need things they can actually sell, so opened, partly used, or aging paint almost never gets accepted. A donation run might take care of a bookshelf or some tools, but the cans usually end up coming back home with you.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

Renting a dumpster means arranging delivery and pickup, finding space on the driveway or lawn, and sometimes dealing with local rules about placement. Plenty of dumpster companies also ban liquid paint outright, which is a lot of hassle for a job that fills a corner of the garage.

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 Houston

How Houston's options stack up

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

  • From $95

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

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $95

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

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $80

    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 $80

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

    per add-on from +$15
  • From $115

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

    per add-on from +$50
  • From $140

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

    per add-on from +$75
  • From $90

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $90

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

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $415

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

    per add-on from +$350
  • From $110

    Yard Debris

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

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $110

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

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $75

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

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Loaders you can count on at the door

Your Loader reaches sealed cans on a high shed shelf or crowded garage corner and keeps them upright. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Houston after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Left by the driveway or carried out for you

If your sealed cans are already sitting near the carport or at the end of the drive, curbside is the simpler fit. For paint still tucked in an older home's utility room or a shed out back, choose full-service and your Loaders will carry it out from where it sits.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Paint Draft pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Houston.
Pickup Option Highlight Best For Price
In-home pickup Full-service Removal from anywhere inside your home from $80
Curbside pickup Save $5.00 Place items outside, skip the appointment from $75
Same-day pickup Add $10.00 Urgent pickups booked before noon from $90
Next day pickup Flexible Book next-day or up to 90 days ahead from $80
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 Houston, out to the edges of Chickasaw County

Out here, a few old paint cans in the shed turn into a Saturday of loading the truck, checking what's accepted, and driving to a drop-off that may be miles away. Your Loader comes to you instead, handling sealed cans and the rest of the pile, because folks in Houston deserve an easier weekend.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Big, bulky items are hard to move alone, and knowing where they end up matters in a small town like Houston. Your Loader sorts each load by condition, keeping usable pieces 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, appliances, and household goods that are clean and in good working shape may be set aside for donation when local options allow. Your Loader will check condition first, and acceptance can vary by organization.

  • 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 fit for donation, like metal frames, old appliances, or scrap wood, may be recycled where available. Your Loader separates materials so recycling stays possible.

  • Materials sorted and recovered
  • Diverted from landfill where possible
  • Compliant with local waste regs
See common questions
Heavily Damaged

Responsible Disposal

Heavily damaged or soiled bulky items that can't be reused or recycled are taken for responsible disposal. Your Loader loads them safely, and they go to an appropriate landfill or transfer facility serving the Houston area.

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

The Houston disposal rules most residents don't know

Chickasaw County has used state grants for a solid waste enforcement officer and illegal dumping cleanups, making roadside dumping a real risk. These rules apply in Houston and Chickasaw County.

Rule 01

Storm-downed limbs and brush cannot ride in the cart

Tree limbs, brush and other yard waste are on the county's list of items banned from household carts. After spring storms and tornado-season damage, this material has to be handled separately rather than stuffed into weekly garbage collection.

Rule 02

Leftover paint cans are barred from county garbage carts

Chickasaw County's collection rules list paint among the hazardous materials that cannot go in household carts, grouped with motor oil and batteries. Those rules cover residences outside city limits, so Houston residents inside town should confirm how the city handles leftover paint.

Rule 03

Furniture, appliances and tires are bulky items, not cart garbage

The county excludes tires, appliances and furniture from weekly collection, and its guidance sends bulky items to a permitted landfill or a private service. Abandoning them along a road is the kind of dumping the county has used state grant money to clean up.

Rule 04

Fireplace and wood stove ashes stay out until fully cold

Chickasaw County lists hot ashes as hazardous material banned from garbage carts. On cold mornings, ashes from a fireplace or wood stove can still hold live embers, so let them cool completely before they go anywhere near a cart.

Rule 05

Old electronics have had a dedicated county collection program

Chickasaw County has used a Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality solid waste assistance grant for an electronic waste collection program. Rather than bagging old devices with household trash, ask the county whether a collection opportunity is currently scheduled.

Rule 06

Renovation lumber, roofing and concrete need a permitted landfill

The county bars construction debris, lumber, roofing and concrete from carts and says this material must go to a permitted landfill or a private service. Prairie Bluff Landfill, operated by Waste Management of Mississippi, is the permitted landfill the state lists in Chickasaw County.

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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(844) 239-7711

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(678) 884-4738

Not safely. Chickasaw County's weekly cart service, which covers homes outside city limits, takes only bagged household garbage, not furniture, appliances, tires or debris. Inside city limits, confirm bulk rules with City Hall first.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Houston starts at $80, 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.

Sometimes. Availability in a small market like Houston depends on Loader schedules and your address, so enter your zip at booking to see live open times. Curbside items don't require anyone to be home, and indoor pickups need access arranged.

The county cart excludes paint, motor oil, batteries, hot ashes, construction debris, roofing, concrete, tires, appliances, furniture and yard waste. Those must go to a permitted landfill or a private hauler. Call the county office at (662) 456-2513 if unsure.

Loaders aim to donate usable items and recycle what they can, depending on acceptance by local options. Anything left over goes to a permitted disposal facility. Donation and recycling aren't guaranteed for every item.

Pick your items online, enter your Houston address, and choose a time window. You see the total before you confirm. On pickup day, a Loader arrives, removes the items from where you've pointed, and hauls them away.

The pricing model differs. Traditional haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK or Junk King often price by truck space and may confirm the cost on site. LoadUp prices per item online and locks in the total before booking. Hauling a full cleanout yourself to the landfill can cost less.

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