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LoadUp Loaders hauling junk, representing fast, reliable Junk Removal and disposal service in Poteet, TX.

*Same-day availability may vary by location.

Serving Poteet, TX

Junk removal in Poteet

Starting at $75. Additional items from +$15.

Junk piles up fast and gets harder to ignore. Here in the Strawberry Capital, LoadUp makes clearing it out simple, with a quick pickup and an upfront price before you book.

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

Getting rid of junk in Poteet takes more than it should

You look up what the city collects, leave a message, call a couple of haulers, and wait on callbacks that may never come. Weeks go by, and the pile in the shed or carport hasn't moved.

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

Free city pickup is great, when it works

Small-town pickup programs can be limited, may run only on certain dates, and often turn away brush piles, tires, or anything with refrigerant. Usually you have to request it ahead and drag everything to the street yourself, which is hard when the load sits at the back of a big lot.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Lots of haulers want to come look before they'll give you a number, and then they quote by fractions of a truckload you can't really picture. Coming out this far can add trip charges, so you still don't know the total until the truck is already in your driveway.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Donation sites want clean, working items in good shape, and that's fair. They won't take a stained mattress, a broken recliner, or half a barn of weathered odds and ends, and the nearest drop-off may mean a long drive with a loaded truck for an uncertain answer.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off sized for a full remodel is a lot for one room or one shed. You plan around delivery and pickup windows, give up part of your driveway or yard for days, and still have to do the lifting and tossing on your own.

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 Poteet

How Poteet's options stack up

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

  • 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.

    Get a free quote
  • 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 couch, dresser, or mattress 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

    Yard Debris

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

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Dependable Loaders who go the extra yards

When the haul sits in a back shed far from the driveway, your Loaders carry it the whole way. Each is background-checked and rated by real locals in Poteet after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Set it by the road or leave it where it sits

If the old mower or rolled-up fencing is already out by the driveway or the road, curbside (outdoor) pickup keeps things simple. For a sofa in an in-town living room or boxes stacked deep in a detached garage, choose full-service and your Loaders will carry everything out from inside.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Poteet.
Pickup Option Highlight Best For Price
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 noon 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 Poteet, from Highway 16 to the Atascosa County line

Anyone who has loaded a truck bed with mesquite limbs, then crawled down a farm road behind a slow tractor, knows a dump run can eat a whole Saturday. Skip it. Your Loader handles the lifting, carrying, and loading, even from the back of the property, and genuinely likes showing up for Poteet folks.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Bulky items pile up fast on a big lot, and Poteet has limited facilities nearby. Where a couch, shed leftovers, or old furniture ends up depends on its condition, and your Loader sorts it with that in mind.

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 in good, clean shape may be set aside for donation when local options allow. Your Loader lifts and loads them separately, though a specific donation outcome can't be 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 but not donatable, like scrap metal or broken fixtures, may be recycled where available. Your Loader keeps them apart when possible, since options near Poteet can be limited.

  • 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, such as ruined mattresses or rotted lumber, are carried out by your Loader and taken to an appropriate disposal site serving the Poteet area.

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

The Poteet disposal rules most residents don't know

Setting piles out in the wrong spot or mixing materials can leave them sitting uncollected at the curb, so know these rules for Poteet and Atascosa County.

Rule 01

Bulky item piles belong at the front curb, clear of utilities

Poteet requires bulk items to sit at the curb in front of the residence, not in the street, alley, or beside the house. Piles near fences, mailboxes, water meters, fire hydrants, or under low-hanging lines cannot be safely picked up by the truck.

Rule 02

Drain fuel from mowers, grills, and small engines first

Poteet's bulk pickup guidance asks residents to remove gasoline, oil, propane, and butane from anything being discarded, including lawn mowers, small engines, barbecue pits, and gas cans. In South Texas heat, an emptied tank also means fewer fumes while the item waits outside.

Rule 03

Backyard burning of household trash is restricted under Texas rules

Texas air quality rules allow burning household waste only where local trash collection is not provided, which rules it out inside Poteet. Plastics, rubber, treated lumber, and non-wood construction debris cannot be burned, and Atascosa County can impose burn bans during dry spells.

Rule 04

Stumps and logs need to clear a four-inch minimum

During Poteet's twice-yearly bulk pickup, stumps and logs must be larger than four inches in diameter and stacked neatly at the curb. Ordinary brush piles are not collected during this event, so smaller limbs and clippings need a different route.

Rule 05

Keep scrap metal and wire apart from everything else

Republic Services, which handles Poteet's bulk collection, will not pick up commingled brush, metal, or bulk objects. The city asks residents to keep scrap iron, wire, and metal at least two feet away from other piles to avoid damaging collection equipment.

Rule 06

Brush has a twice-monthly drop-off option for city residents

Between bulk events, Poteet accepts brush and bulk items at the city public works yard on the first and third Saturday mornings of each month. Residents need to bring a current ID and their water bill to use the drop-off.

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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(844) 239-7711

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(678) 884-4738

Not unless your trash provider or the city has given you a bulk pickup date. Items left out on their own can be treated as illegal dumping in Texas. Call Poteet City Hall to confirm current bulk rules before putting anything out.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Poteet starts at $75 for a single item, 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, and the exact total is confirmed before booking.

Sometimes. Availability depends on Loader schedules near Poteet and how far you are from San Antonio, about 30 miles north. Enter your address during booking to see the open time slots, which can include same-day or next-day.

Not for curbside or driveway pickups. Leave the items out and add access notes at booking. For items inside a home, barn, or shed, someone should be there, or you can leave clear access instructions. Your Loader contacts you before arriving.

Usually yes for furniture, appliances, and general household junk, including items from sheds and barns on ranch or farm property. Hazardous materials like paint, chemicals, and fuel are typically not accepted. Ask your local county or city office about household hazardous waste options.

Loaders aim to donate usable items and recycle what they can, depending on acceptance at nearby facilities. Items that can't be reused or recycled go to a proper disposal facility. Outcomes vary by item condition and what local partners will take.

Pick your items and address online, choose a time window, and see your price before you confirm. On pickup day your Loader arrives, loads the items, and hauls them away. You only pay the total you were quoted at booking.

The pricing model and booking flow differ. Traditional haulers typically charge by truckload and may confirm the price on site. LoadUp prices per item online and confirms your total before booking, which often suits small jobs. For a full-property cleanout, a truckload quote can make sense.

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