Free city pickup is great, when it works
City bulk pickup programs cost nothing, but they come with limits on what they take and how much. You usually have to request a slot and wait for it. Heavy items still need to be dragged to the curb by you.
*Same-day availability may vary by location.
Serving Phenix City, AL
Junk removal in Phenix City
Starting at $75. Additional items from +$15.
When junk piles up, it has a way of becoming everyone's least favorite project. Book a pickup with LoadUp, see your price before you commit, and get your Phenix City space back.
- Same-day available
- No on-site estimates
- In-home removal
- Coverage
- All zip codes
- Approach
- Donation-first
- Jobs Completed
- 832,844
The Problem
Plenty of ways to haul junk, none that fit
You start by searching, then call the city, then request quotes from a few haulers. Some never call back, others hedge on details. Days turn into weeks, and the junk is still sitting right where it started.
Traditional haulers play pricing games
Many haulers want to see the job in person before they give a number. Pricing often depends on how much of the truck you fill, so the final figure can shift. You end up waiting on an estimate before anything gets moved.
Donation centers are picky (rightly)
Donation centers have to be selective, and that's fair. Worn, stained, or broken pieces get turned away, and many won't send anyone to collect. You may load the car, make the drive, and still bring some of it home.
Dumpster rental is overkill for one room
A rented dumpster makes sense for a full renovation, but it's a lot for one room or a single garage. You may need a permit, a place to set it, and a delivery window. Neighbors may not love it sitting out front.
How It Works
From booking to gone in three simple steps
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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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Choose a pickup window
Pick a time that works for your schedule, including same-day availability if you book before 2PM.
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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
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 Phenix City
How Phenix City's options stack up
Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Phenix City residents typically pay, so you know what's fair before you book.
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From $90
Sofas, dressers, bed frames, tables, and more hauled away with ease.
per add-on from +$30 -
From $90
Available in twin, full, queen, king, and California king sizes.
per add-on from +$30 -
From $75
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.
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From $75
TVs, monitors, computers, printers, stereo equipment, and small electronics.
per add-on from +$15 -
From $110
Includes treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, stationary bikes, and home gym systems.
per add-on from +$50 -
From $135
Add a single bulky item like a piano, hot tub, or safe to your booking.
per add-on from +$75 -
From $85
Mixed everyday items including broken goods, old decor, and accumulated clutter.
per add-on from +$25 -
From $85
Bagged trash, loose debris, and general household waste of all kinds.
per add-on from +$25 -
From $410
Covers drywall, lumber, tile, fixtures, and mixed demolition scrap.
per add-on from +$350 -
From $105
Includes branches, brush, grass clippings, leaves, and other organic yard waste.
per add-on from +$45 -
From $105
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 Phenix City's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.
Local Haulers
Background-checked Loaders who show up ready to lift
Your Loaders handle the awkward parts, like a narrow hallway turn or a packed shed behind the house. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Phenix City after each job.
- Local, vetted Loaders
- Licensed & insured
Pickup Options
Set it out front or have it carried from inside
If your home has a driveway or carport and you can stage items there before your Loaders arrive, curbside keeps things simple. Choose full-service when the load is still in a spare bedroom, an attic, or a back porch, and your Loaders will carry it out for you.
- In-home or curbside pickup
- Same-day or scheduled
| Pickup Option | Highlight | Best For | Price |
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| In-home pickup | Full-service | Removal from anywhere inside your home | from $75 |
| Curbside pickup | Save $5.00 | Place items outside, skip the appointment | from $70 |
| Same-day pickup | Add $10.00 | Urgent pickups booked before 2 PM | from $85 |
| Next day pickup | Flexible | Book next-day or up to 90 days ahead | from $75 |
| 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 Phenix City, and all of Russell County
Phenix City keeps Central time while Columbus runs an hour ahead across the river, which means you get an extra hour in the day. Don't spend it wrestling a dresser into a borrowed truck. Your Loaders handle the lifting, carrying, and loading, and they enjoy showing up for the neighbors who make this town what it is.
What Happens to Your Junk
Donation first, recycling second, landfill last
Bulky items are hard to move alone, and what happens after pickup matters as much as the haul itself. In Phenix City, your Loaders sort each item by condition, so usable pieces and recyclables are kept out of landfills when local options allow.
Gently Used
Donation Pickup
Furniture and household goods that are clean and in good shape may be donated when local options allow. Your Loaders set those pieces aside during loading so usable items have a chance at a second home.
- Tax-deductible receipt by request
- Diverts waste from landfill
- Free up your space and help a neighbor
Visible Wear
Recycling
Items that are worn or damaged but not fit for donation may be recycled where available. Metal frames, appliances, and similar materials are the kind of thing your Loaders can separate when local options exist.
- Materials sorted and recovered
- Diverted from landfill where possible
- Compliant with local waste regs
Heavily Damaged
Responsible Disposal
Heavily damaged, soiled, or broken bulky items that can't be reused or recycled go to an appropriate disposal site. Your Loaders handle the lifting and loading, so you don't have to haul anything yourself.
- No logistics or transport to handle
- No sorting or drop-off required on your end
- Local disposal fees covered
Local Disposal Rules
The Phenix City disposal rules most residents don't know
Debris that breaks Phenix City's collection policy may simply be left at the curb uncollected, so these are the rules that apply in Phenix City and Russell County.
Rule 01
Televisions and computers need separate handling from other bulk items
Electronics such as televisions, radios, and computers are not permitted in the Phenix City Landfill. They must be set apart from other curbside debris so the city can arrange special handling, and the city recycles these materials through a third party.
Rule 02
Unincorporated Russell County homes get a twice-monthly drop-off window
Outside city limits, Russell County Sanitation opens its transfer station on the second and fourth Saturday of each month for trash, limbs, and yard debris, but household garbage is not accepted. Current accounts can receive one free landfill permit each month.
Rule 03
Storm limbs removed by a tree contractor are not collected curbside
Phenix City's weekly pickup takes tree trimmings up to 6 feet long and 4 inches in diameter, but only debris from the residence's own property that was not removed or placed by a contractor. Each home is limited to one 20-cubic-yard load per 91 days.
Rule 04
Moving boxes belong at a recycling center, not the garbage cart
Boxes are on the city's list of items excluded from curbside garbage carts. Phenix City runs two recycling drop-off centers that accept cardboard, paper, aluminum, steel, tin, and plastics labeled #1 through #7, though glass is not accepted there.
Rule 05
Renovation debris faces a nearly full landfill and no cart option
Tiles, wood, shingles, and other construction debris are excluded from household garbage carts. The city's construction and demolition landfill is nearing full capacity, and City Council placed a moratorium on debris disposal by the public while the city works to permit a new landfill.
Rule 06
Metal appliances go curbside in their own separate pile
Weekly bulk collection covers furniture, appliances, miscellaneous metals, and yard waste for residences with city garbage service, but metal appliances and miscellaneous metals must be separated from all other waste. Items must sit behind the curb, clear of mailboxes, trees, and overhead power lines.
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(678) 884-4738Partly. Residences with regular sanitary service get one weekly pickup of metals, appliances, furniture and similar bulk items, set behind the curb and clear of obstructions. Metal must be separated from other waste. Contractor-generated debris isn't covered.
LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Phenix City starts at $75, 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, with the exact total confirmed before booking. Truckload haulers usually price by volume.
Same-day slots are sometimes available, depending on the schedule and your address. Enter your zip code during booking to see live availability. Next-day and scheduled windows are the more dependable choice when you need a specific time.
Not for curbside pickups. You can leave items outside with access notes. For items inside the home, someone should be present, or you can give access instructions when you book. Your Loader will usually notify you before arriving.
The city asks that electronics be separated for special handling, since they aren't allowed in the Phenix City Landfill. Vehicle batteries, paint cans and other hazardous items also aren't part of regular bulk collection. Tree trimmings must be under 6 feet long and 4 inches thick.
Loaders aim to donate items in good condition whenever options allow. They try to recycle what can't be donated, and they work to avoid landfill where possible. Outcomes depend on what local charities and recyclers will accept, so nothing is guaranteed.
Choose your items online, get your price, and pick a pickup window. On pickup day, a Loader arrives, loads the junk and hauls it away. The total is confirmed before booking, so there's no estimate visit and no surprise on the day.
The pricing model and booking flow differ. Traditional haulers generally price by truck volume, and the final quote can come at the site. LoadUp prices per item online and confirms the total up front. For a large cleanout, a truckload hauler may suit you better.
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