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

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Serving Temple, TX

Junk removal in Temple

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

When junk piles up, it gets harder to ignore. Book a quick pickup with a real price upfront, and let LoadUp clear it out so Temple feels like home again.

  • Same-day available
  • Guaranteed price
  • Multi-item discount
Approach
Donation-first
Jobs Completed
832,844
Google Reviews
4.8
The Problem

Getting rid of junk in Temple takes more than it should

You read up on the city's rules, leave a voicemail or two, and request hauler quotes that never come back. Another weekend goes by, and the junk is still sitting in the garage.

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

Free city pickup is great, when it works

City bulk pickup programs can be a solid deal when your items qualify and you can wait for the next municipal pickup schedule. Limits on volume and item types change, and the city crew won't lift anything from inside your home. You still have to get it to the curb.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Many old-school haulers want to come out and look before they'll name a price. Then the quote is based on how much of the truck you fill, a guess you can't check. You end up taking time off for an estimate, not knowing the final number until the job is done.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Thrift stores and charities have to be choosy. Stains, tears, missing parts, or worn mattresses often get turned away, and some places won't take bulky pieces at all. You're left loading things up, driving across town, and maybe hauling half of it back home.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off container makes sense for a full gut job, not for a spare room or a garage corner. You're booking delivery and pickup, checking whether you need a permit or HOA approval, and leaving a big steel bin in the driveway for days while you fill it yourself.

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.

    Avg. 60 seconds
  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 Temple

How Temple's options stack up

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

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Vetted Loaders who show up ready to lift

A sleeper sofa stuck in an upstairs bedroom or a treadmill buried in a packed garage won't slow your Loaders down. Each is background-checked and rated by real locals in Temple after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Set it at the curb or leave it where it sits

If the brush pile or old patio set is already on your driveway, curbside pickup is the simple fit. If a dresser is still upstairs in a two-story house, or you'd rather not drag things outside in a Central Texas summer, choose full-service and your Loaders will carry it out from inside.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Temple.
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.

Verified Reviews

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Neighborhoods Served

Serving Temple, inside and outside Loop 363

Hauling a busted recliner yourself in a Central Texas August, when the truck bed is hot enough to fry an egg, is nobody's idea of a weekend well spent. Your Loaders lift it, carry it, and load it while you stay in the AC, because folks in Temple deserve better than that.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Bulky items pile up fast after a move or a renovation, and where they end up matters as much as getting them out. In Temple, your Loader sorts each item by condition, favoring reuse 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 other household items in good, clean condition may be donated when possible and local options allow. Your Loader can set these aside for reuse instead of sending them straight to disposal.

  • 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 old appliances or metal exercise equipment, may be recycled where available. Your Loader separates what local recycling options can accept.

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

Responsible Disposal

Heavily damaged or contaminated bulky items, such as soaked mattresses or broken furniture, are taken for responsible disposal. Your Loader handles the lifting and loading, and the final destination depends on what Bell County facilities currently accept.

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

The Temple disposal rules most residents don't know

A pile that's mixed or that nobody scheduled can be skipped and left at the curb. These are the disposal rules that apply to cleanouts in Temple, Bell County.

Rule 01

Storm cleanup piles go curbside, never in the alley

Severe spring storms in Central Texas can leave Temple with heavy debris. The city's cleanup guidelines say piles must not block streets or sidewalks and must stay clear of water meters, gas lines, fire hydrants and mailboxes. The city does not pick up from alleys.

Rule 02

Residents get one landfill drop-off a month with a utility bill

Besides curbside service, Temple residents can take garbage and refuse items to the Temple landfill once a month if they bring their utility bill. Waste Management runs the landfill and sets its own rules for public drop-offs.

Rule 03

Texas requires manufacturers to take back old computers and TVs

Under Texas recycling laws overseen by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, computer and television makers must give consumers a way to recycle equipment sold under their brand. Before throwing out an old computer, monitor or TV, check the brand's take-back program.

Rule 04

Unbagged brush becomes mulch, but bagged leaves count as bulk

Temple sends brush to the Temple-Belton Wastewater Treatment Plant instead of the landfill, where it's recycled into compost and mulch. Only unbagged trees, bushes and other plant material count as brush. Bagged grass and leaves count as bulk. You can drop off brush at the Solid Waste Complex on weekdays all year.

Rule 05

Bulky items are picked up only when you schedule it

Temple switched to pickup by request in 2025 because crews were driving full routes with few pickups. Bulky items are collected only when someone books a pickup. Each home gets one bulky item pickup per month through the city's TTX Connect portal or by phone.

Rule 06

Keep construction scraps and brush in separate curbside piles

Temple counts construction and demolition materials, fencing, and scrap wood with nails or metal as bulk, not brush. The city has warned that it won't collect piles that mix these materials with brush, so keeping them apart helps make sure the pickup isn't skipped.

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

Yes. Temple moved to on-demand brush and bulk pickup, where residents call the city's Customer Care Team, say whether the pile is brush, bulk or both, and get a date, up to once a month. Piles must follow the city's separation rules, and unscheduled piles left out can be cited as illegal dumping.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Temple starts at $75, 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, with the exact total confirmed before booking. City bulk pickup is the cheaper route when your timing is flexible.

Same-day slots are sometimes open in Temple, depending on crew availability and when you book. Enter your address during booking to see live availability. Next-day and scheduled windows are usually easier to get, and you can pick a time that fits your week.

Not for curbside or driveway pickups. You can leave the junk outside with access notes and confirm the details at booking. For items inside a home, garage or storage unit, someone should be present or you can leave clear access instructions beforehand.

City bulk collection in Temple requires you to separate brush from bulk items, and pickups are limited to about once a month by appointment. Large mixed cleanouts, renovation debris or piles that miss the schedule are often easier to handle with a private hauler. Hazardous materials like paint and chemicals generally need a dedicated disposal site.

Loaders aim to keep usable items out of the landfill by donating them to local charities when options allow. They try to recycle metal, cardboard and other materials, depending on acceptance. Whatever can't be donated or recycled goes to the appropriate disposal facility.

You choose your items and a time window online, and the price is confirmed before you book. On pickup day your Loader arrives in the window, usually after a heads-up call or text. Loaders handle all the lifting and loading, so you only point out what goes.

The main difference is the pricing model. Traditional haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King typically price by truckload, often with an estimate at the door. LoadUp prices per item online and confirms the total before booking. For a big full-house cleanout, a truckload rate can sometimes fit better.

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