Find Local Junk Removal Companies in Tempe, AZ
6 junk removal companies are listed below from OpenStreetMap data, with Tempe's own pickup rules, drop-off sites and typical costs further down.
Bulk trash and green organics collection every other month by area.
For a self-haul, the closest transfer station mapped near Tempe is 3.8 miles northwest of the city center, at 2618 West 1st Street, Tempe.
Junk Removal companies near Tempe
D&D Tear Off & Removal
Street address not mapped
1.1 mi southwest of the Tempe city center
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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VR Junkies
Street address not mapped
2.6 mi north of the Tempe city center
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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Dustless Tile Removal
Street address not mapped
2.9 mi northwest of the Tempe city center
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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Arizona Home Floors Dustless Tile Removal
Street address not mapped
3.3 mi northwest of the Tempe city center
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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Adrenaline Junkee
1000 North Hamilton Street, Chandler, AZ
7.3 mi southeast of the Tempe city center
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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Bin There Dump That East Valley Residential Dumpster Rentals
625 West Guadalupe Road, Gilbert, AZ 85233
7.6 mi east of the Tempe city center
Phone: +1-480-999-1399
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): dumpster and roll-off rental
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Company data © OpenStreetMap contributors, retrieved October 19, 2026. No ratings or reviews; the order is by distance from the city center.
How to choose a junk removal company in Tempe
- Check the city option first. In Tempe: bulk trash and green organics collection every other month by area. The rules are summarized below.
- Shortlist two or three of the 6 companies listed above and check on their websites that they take junk and household clutter.
- Ask each one for a written, all-in price: labor, disposal fees, stairs, minimum charges and any extra for heavy items.
- Ask where your items will end up, and whether usable pieces are donated or recycled.
- Agree on the pickup window and what you need to do first: group everything in one spot, such as the garage or driveway.
Typical cost of junk removal
Most homeowners pay $150 to $350 per truck load, within a typical range of $70 to $570 (about $1.50 per cubic foot of space in the truck).
Source: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates). National ranges, not local quotes.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is the quote a fixed price or based on volume, and what happens if the load is bigger than expected?
- Are disposal and dump fees included?
- Do you carry liability insurance in case something in the home is damaged?
- How many people will come, and will they carry items down stairs?
- Which items won't you take?
- Can I pay only for the part of the truck I fill?
Junk and household clutter: what Tempe takes
Accepted
- Furniture that can't be donated
- Mattresses
- Bagged trash
- Small appliances without freon
- Washers and microwaves
- Tree trimmings, palm fronds, leaves (boxed or in compostable bags)
Not accepted
- Appliances with freon (fridges, freezers, dehumidifiers, AC units)
- Tires
- Glass or mirrors
- Paint, oil, cleaners and other hazardous items
- Car parts and railroad ties
- Dirt, rocks, concrete, bricks and asphalt
- Drywall, plaster, scrap lumber, flooring, carpet, padding and roofing
Local rules that apply to junk and household clutter
- The Household Products Collection Center, 1320 E. University Drive, takes household hazardous waste from Tempe and Guadalupe residents on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a driver's license or current utility bill, carry items in cardboard boxes in the trunk or truck bed, and stay in your vehicle. Usable paint and cleaning supplies are given away free. Source
How pickup works in Tempe
Tempe collects bulk trash and green organics every other month by area, with a 10 cubic yard cap. Have the piles out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your week, and no sooner than 10 days before. Between rounds you can book a paid call-in pickup, or use your free monthly 1,000-pound visit to the regional transfer station.
Program: Bulk trash and green organics collection every other month by area.
Schedule: Every other month on your area's week (see the city's 2026 schedule and map). Holidays don't change the schedule.
Setting items out: Have items out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week and no earlier than 10 days before. Curbside homes: at the property line, in the street or at the front edge of the driveway, not blocking the sidewalk. Alley homes: along your fence line. Keep trash and green organics in two piles 4 feet apart, and 4 feet from containers, hydrants, meters and utility boxes.
Limits: Up to 10 cubic yards (about the size of a small SUV). Tree trimmings up to 4 feet long and 19 inches across. Landscapers may not set out green waste.
Phone: 480-350-4311 (Tempe 311)
Population: about 190,571 (Census 2025 estimate)
The city holds Zero Waste Day drop-off events four times a year.
City fees
- Regular bulk collection is part of residential service.
- Off-schedule call-in pickups cost extra; call 480-350-4311 for pricing.
- Residents can take up to 1,000 pounds once a month to the Sky Harbor Regional Transfer Station at no additional charge.
Where to take junk and household clutter near Tempe
Drop-off sites listed by the city
- Sky Harbor Regional Transfer Station. Tempe residents may drop up to 1,000 pounds once a month at no additional charge (no soil or dirt).
- Household Products Collection Center (city). Takes household hazardous waste and items such as refrigerators.
Transfer stations for junk and household clutter
For a mixed load of household junk, a transfer station is usually the quickest self-haul stop; fees are by weight or load. (12 within 15 miles.)
- Transfer station · 2618 West 1st Street, Tempe (3.8 mi northwest of the city center, map)
- Transfer station · 2425 South 40th Street, Phoenix (4.4 mi northwest of the city center, map)
- Transfer station · 3612 South 36th Street, Phoenix (4.5 mi northwest of the city center, map)
Landfills for junk and household clutter
Landfills take mixed junk that can't be recycled, but some only accept commercial haulers. (7 within 15 miles.)
- Landfill · 1564 N. Alma School Road, Mesa (5.4 mi northeast of the city center, map)
- Landfill · 3000 South 7th Avenue, Phoenix (9.0 mi west of the city center, map)
Recycling and drop-off centers for junk and household clutter
Sort out metal, cardboard and electronics first; drop-off centers take what the curb won't. (38 within 15 miles.)
- Recycling or drop-off center (1.2 mi northwest of the city center, map)
- Recycling or drop-off center · 2631 South Roosevelt Street, Tempe (1.2 mi northwest of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Donation options in Tempe
Before the rest goes to the curb, usable household goods can be donated. 14 charity thrift stores are mapped in and around Tempe.
- Charity thrift store · 1546 East Southern Avenue, Tempe (1.2 mi east of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 3210 South McClintock Drive, Tempe (1.3 mi east of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 805 East Guadalupe Road, Tempe (1.8 mi south of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store (2.7 mi west of the city center, map)
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Areas served around Tempe
Tempe is in Maricopa County, Arizona. This page covers the 4 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284.
Other cities we cover nearby: Abilene, TX (710 mi), Boise, ID (742 mi), Lawton, OK (778 mi).
Frequently asked questions
Does Tempe pick up junk and household clutter?
Bulk trash and green organics collection every other month by area.
How do I schedule bulk pickup in Tempe?
Every other month on your area's week (see the city's 2026 schedule and map). Holidays don't change the schedule. City contact: 480-350-4311 (Tempe 311).
What does it cost to get rid of junk and household clutter in Tempe?
Regular bulk collection is part of residential service. Off-schedule call-in pickups cost extra; call 480-350-4311 for pricing. Residents can take up to 1,000 pounds once a month to the Sky Harbor Regional Transfer Station at no additional charge. Private junk removal nationally: Most homeowners pay $150 to $350 per truck load, within a typical range of $70 to $570 (about $1.50 per cubic foot of space in the truck).
Where do paint, chemicals and other hazardous items go in Tempe?
The Household Products Collection Center, 1320 E. University Drive, takes household hazardous waste from Tempe and Guadalupe residents on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a driver's license or current utility bill, carry items in cardboard boxes in the trunk or truck bed, and stay in your vehicle. Usable paint and cleaning supplies are given away free.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Tempe city center, or with an address in Tempe, whose name or tags match junk removal. We don't rank them, take payment for placement or publish ratings or reviews. Owners can claim or update a listing.
Does Removal Services Near Me do the removal in Tempe?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.