Junk removal

Get rid of your junk in a snap

From clearing out your garage to getting rid of your sofas, we'll find a local junk hauler and schedule a pickup.

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Our services

Downstream is a vetted marketplace connecting you with the best local haulers for frictionless, affordable waste management.

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Residential cleanouts
Rent a temporary dumpster with delivery, disposal, and hauling included in the price.  Or, hire a scrapper to help with the job.
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Office cleanouts
Office and commercial spaces often come with large, bulky furniture and storage. Get rid of it quick with a dumpster or scrapper service.
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Moving
Book scrappers to help remove junk and load boxes into your moving truck.
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Foreclosure
Manage foreclosure properties more efficiently by removing junk quickly and easily.
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Commodity brokers
Set up a recurring dumpster service with a local company that is tailored to your schedule.
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Recycling
Find a recycling center, scrap yard, or compost facility near you with just a few clicks.
Sizes plans

Find the right size for the job

Less than 1/8 truck load
One eighth of a truck load measures approximately 1.25 cubic yards or 2.5 times a curbside bin.
Great for:
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One small appliance like a clothes dryer
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6-8 large moving boxes
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1 recliner or small love seat
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1/2 truck load
Half a truckload measures approximately 8 cubic yards or one 5 x 5 storage unit.
Great for:
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4 standard refrigerators
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40 large moving boxes
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4 full size couches
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Full truck load
A full truckload measures approximately 16 cubic yards or one 5 x 10 storage unit.
Great for:
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8 standard refrigerators
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6 full pickup truck loads
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2 standard hot tubs
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All junk removal services include:

Labor, sorting, loading, unloading
Clean from the job
Responsible disposal
Items covered

Items we can take

Household items
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  • Couches
  • Chairs
  • Desks
  • Sofas
  • Tables
  • File cabinet
  • Sofa beds
  • Bookcases
  • Boxes
  • Mattresses
  • Carpets
  • Armories
  • Box springs
  • Rugs
  • Bagged trash
Appliances
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  • Air conditioners
  • Lawnmowers
  • Stoves/microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Water heaters
  • Ovens
  • Trash compactors
  • Refrigerators
  • Washing machines
  • Dryers
  • Freezers
Electronices
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  • Computer units
  • Copy machines
  • Flat screen TV
  • Monitors
  • Shredders
  • Printers
  • Laptops
  • Lamps
Miscellaneous
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  • BBQ & grills
  • Trampoline
  • Excercise equipment
  • Bicycles
  • Tires and rubber
  • Hot tubs
  • Cubicles
Yard waste
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  • Branches
  • Clippings
  • Stumps
  • Soil
  • Sod
  • Landscaping debris
Items covered

Items we can't take

We don't take
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  • Ammonia
  • Aerosol cans
  • Batteries
  • Antifreeze
  • Motor oil
  • Rediator cleaner
  • Gasoline
  • Bookcases
  • Freon
  • Brake fluid
  • Medical wastes
  • Explosives
  • Paint
  • Asbestos
  • Ammuniation
  • Propane
  • Kerosene
  • Paint thinner
  • Herbicides
  • Fertilizers
  • Pool chemicals
  • Pesticides
  • Rodent killer
  • Drain cleaners
  • Bleach
  • Oven cleaner
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We also offer

Junk pickup

You can count on our haulers to handle it all with care, including labor, sorting, loading, unloading, and transportation to the donation center. We only work with the best, so you can rest assured our junk professionals take every precaution necessary and to protect your property at all times.

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Temporary fencing at your fingertips

Downstream is a marketplace for waste and job site services connecting customers with local haulers and equipment locations.

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Reach new customers

Reach new customers by promoting your services and equipment on Downstream. Increase your revenue and brand loyalty. Have complete control of your pricing and availability. No upfront costs are required to start selling.

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Book junk removal anytime, anywhere

Download our app to book waste removal services from a local service provider in minutes with the tap of a button.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Downstream price junk removal?
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We price based on how much space your items take up in the service providers truck. Downstream standardizes pricing of all sellers by sizing in total cubic yardage. This providers transparent price comparisons. We break it down into 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 of a truck load, all the way up to a full truck load. The average junk seller truck holds the equivalent of six pickup trucks or 15-16 cubic yards. Select haulers trucks can hold a "Mega" load which is equivalent to 20 cubic yards.

All prices vary based on location, season, local disposal fees and day scheduled. Many junk companies will provide a minimum charge for their teams to remove your item.

Downstream's Scrapper network of individual gig workers provides single item collection services for certain items such as mattresses or TVs and tend to be less than a standard junk company minimum charge.

For materials that have a heavy cubic weight like dirt, concrete, and gravel, pricing is based on the total volume that the material takes up in the truck, up to a maximum of one foot in height for a full truck. You may hear this referred to as a "heavy" or "bed" load.
How do I cancel or change my appointment?
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You can cancel or change your junk service appointment at anytime.
Can you remove large or bulky items?
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Yes! Our junk haulers will remove large or bulky items as long as they are not on the prohibited items list. Additional fees may apply for extra heavy items which require more than 2 workers to lift such as a pool table, hot tub, or exercise equipment.
Can I have an exact price before you arrive?
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Unfortunately, we can’t give you an exact price until your service provider arrives. Since the price is based on the space used in the back of the truck, they must see the items in person before confirming the quoted price.

For select single item removals, we can provide more accurate estimates before the appointment, but the final price will always be confirmed onsite with the junk hauler. The junk hauler is responsible for communicating updates to pricing while onsite with the customer and directly in the Downstream app.
Can you remove my junk if I am not present?
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It mostly depends on where the junk is located. If the items are easily accessible and your payment method is on file, we do not require you to be present in order to remove your junk.
Are you licensed and insured?
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Yes, Downstream is a compliant vendor on numerous credentialing programs such as net vendor, real page, and RMIS. We carry multiple insurance policies, background check contractors in our Scrapper network, and work with only the most reliable local junk removal companies in every market.
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