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LoadUp Loaders hauling junk, representing fast, reliable Junk Removal and disposal service in Tulare, CA.

*Same-day availability may vary by location.

Serving Tulare, CA

Junk removal in Tulare

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

When junk piles up, it gets harder to ignore. Skip the dump runs and book a quick pickup in the Dairy Capital, with your price shown before you commit.

  • Same-day available
  • No surprise charges
  • Curbside option
Approach
Donation-first
Jobs Completed
832,844
Google Reviews
4.8
The Problem

Getting rid of junk in Tulare shouldn't take all month

You search online, call the city to ask what qualifies, leave messages for a few haulers, and wait. One calls back, two never do. Weeks later, 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 handle some big items, but you usually have to request a pickup ahead of time and wait for an open date. Some materials aren't accepted, and you still have to drag everything to the curb yourself.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Many haulers want to come look before they give you a number, then charge by how much of the truck you fill. You can't really know the cost until your stuff is already loaded and it's too late to change your mind.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Thrift stores and charities want items they can resell, so stained, broken, or worn pieces often get turned away. Even when donating is possible, you still have to load it, haul it there, and figure out what to do with whatever they turn down.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A dumpster makes sense for a full remodel, not a few pieces of furniture. You have to plan the delivery and pickup dates, find room in the driveway, check on permits, and still lift every heavy item over the side 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.

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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 Tulare

How Tulare's options stack up

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

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Dependable Loaders who treat your place with care

Your Loaders handle cramped garage rafters, backyard sheds packed tight, and long carries across wide valley lots. Each one is background-checked and rated by real locals in Tulare after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Left at the curb or carried out from inside

Choose curbside if the old recliner or pile of yard trimmings is already in your driveway or by the street, which is easy to set up at a single-story home with a wide driveway. Pick full-service when items are still inside the house, wedged in a back shed, or buried deep in the garage, and your Loaders will carry everything out for you.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Tulare.
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 Tulare, on both sides of Highway 99

Wrestling a busted recliner into a pickup when Tulare hits triple digits in July is a special kind of Central Valley character building. Skip it. Your Loader will handle the lifting, loading, and hauling while you stay in the shade. Showing up for neighbors here is the part of the job your Loader likes best.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Bulky items are hard to move alone, which is why where they end up matters for any Tulare cleanout. Your Loader sorts each item by condition, so donation, recycling, or disposal fits what you have.

Aerial illustration of a LoadUp junk removal truck following a route to a disposal drop-off location
Gently Used

Donation Pickup

Furniture and household items in good, clean condition may be set aside for donation when local options allow. Your Loader checks each piece during loading and keeps usable items out of the disposal pile where possible.

  • 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 donatable may be recycled when possible, such as metal frames or scrap materials. Your Loader separates them as they load, depending on what local options accept.

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

Responsible Disposal

Heavily damaged, soiled, or broken bulky items that can't be reused or recycled are taken for responsible disposal. Your Loader hauls them away so you don't have to make a dump run around Tulare.

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

The Tulare disposal rules most residents don't know

An uncovered load draws a fee at county landfills, and missed drop-off windows can mean months of waiting. Here is how disposal works in Tulare and Tulare County.

Rule 01

Leaf Vac collection runs only during the winter leaf drop

Tulare's Leaf Vac program runs every year from the first Monday after Thanksgiving to the second Friday of January. Homeowners have to call in to get on the pickup list, and addresses are served in the order the calls came in.

Rule 02

Old mattresses and box springs go to the Corporation Yard free

Through California's Bye Bye Mattress program, the City of Tulare takes mattresses and box springs at no cost at its Corporation Yard on Fridays. Appointments are available at other times. Collected units are made into carpet padding, insulation, filters, and mulch.

Rule 03

Uncovered loads and late trailers face limits at county landfills

Tulare County landfills charge a $10 Uncovered Load fee each time, and even bagged waste must be tarped or tied down. After 3:30 p.m., trailers that need manual unloading are turned away, and only trailers with hydraulic lifts are accepted.

Rule 04

Electronics drop-off happens only twice a year for residents

The city's paper shredding and e-waste event accepts computer monitors, CRT screens, laptops, computer towers, smart phones, LCD screens, TVs, and plasma screens. Only Tulare residents can use it, not commercial businesses, and you must show a current water bill at the gate.

Rule 05

Landfill voucher weeks require a recent Tulare utility bill

The City of Tulare holds Landfill Voucher Week three times a year. Residents pick up their voucher at the City's Corporation Yard during a pickup window announced before each event, and they need a recent utility bill to get one.

Rule 06

County landfills now accept appliances and tires free, within limits

Since April 1, 2025, Tulare County landfills have offered free bulky item disposal to county residents under Board Resolution 2025-0210. Each load is capped at two appliances and four passenger car tires, and the program is meant to reduce illegal dumping.

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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Not unless it fits your regular trash service rules. Piles left out without an arranged pickup can be treated as illegal dumping under California law and local code. Check with the City of Tulare's solid waste division about bulky item rules and limits.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Tulare starts at $75 for a single item, and curbside 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.

Same-day or next-day pickup is often available, depending on Loader schedules and your address. Availability shows when you enter your address during booking. For curbside pickups you generally don't need to be home, and you can add access notes.

Hazardous items like paint, chemicals, batteries, and solvents are not allowed in household trash in California. Large or restricted items may also need special handling. Tulare County residents can ask the county or the city about household hazardous waste drop-off options.

Loaders aim to donate usable items to local charities first, then try to recycle what can't be donated. Whatever remains goes to an appropriate disposal facility. Outcomes depend on item condition and what local organizations accept, so nothing is guaranteed.

You book online, choose your items and a pickup window, and see the full price before confirming. Your Loader typically sends a heads-up before arriving, then carries the items out and loads them. Payment is handled after the job is done.

The main difference is the pricing model. Many traditional haulers price by truckload and may confirm the total on site. LoadUp prices per item online and shows the total before you book. For a full-garage cleanout, a truckload hauler can be a better fit.

Often yes, if you have a truck, help lifting, and time. You'll pay dump or transfer station fees and cover fuel. Paying for removal makes sense when you lack a vehicle, have heavy items, or want the work done quickly.

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