Find Local Junk Removal Companies in Gainesville, FL
1 junk removal company is listed below from OpenStreetMap data, with Gainesville's own pickup rules, drop-off sites and typical costs further down.
Weekly bulk pickup on your garbage day, no appointment and no additional cost.
For a self-haul, the closest transfer station mapped near Gainesville is 8.5 miles northeast of the city center, at 9920 Northeast Waldo Road, Gainesville.
Junk Removal companies near Gainesville
Biological Nutrient Removal Basins
1103 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611
2.5 mi south of the Gainesville city center
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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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 Gainesville
- Check the city option first. In Gainesville: weekly bulk pickup on your garbage day, no appointment and no additional cost. The rules are summarized below.
- Shortlist two or three local companies 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 Gainesville takes
Accepted
- Sofas, couches, chairs, dressers, tables, mattresses, box springs and bed frames
- Exercise equipment
- Patio furniture, trampolines and swing sets (taken apart)
- Metal grills (no gas tank or ashes)
- Toilets, sinks, cabinets, carpet and other DIY interior remodeling debris (limits apply)
Not accepted
- Hot tubs, spas, above-ground pools, pool tables, pianos and organs
- Storage sheds, outbuildings, fencing, deck boards, pallets and pressure-treated wood
- Concrete, bricks, shingles and exterior drywall
- Lawn mowers, power tools, car parts and tires
- Paint, propane tanks, car batteries and fluorescent tubes
- Loose or bagged garbage
- Contractor-generated waste
Local rules that apply to junk and household clutter
- Alachua County's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, 5125 NE 63rd Avenue, is open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Source
How pickup works in Gainesville
Gainesville takes bulk items every week on your garbage day at no extra cost, and crews may come any time until noon the next day. Appliances and electronics are the exception and need an appointment. The not-accepted list is long, covering hot tubs, pianos, sheds, fencing and decking, so check it before you drag anything out.
Program: Weekly bulk pickup on your garbage day, no appointment and no additional cost.
Schedule: Bulk is collected on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, the same day as your garbage, for homes in the city's Residential Curbside Service Program. Crews may come any time until noon the next day. Appliances and electronics need a collection appointment.
Setting items out: Have items at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day, within 4 feet of the curb or road edge and at least 4 feet from your garbage cart.
Limits: Do-it-yourself interior remodeling debris: up to 2 cubic yards a week, no piece longer than 5 feet or heavier than 40 pounds, small pieces in reusable containers. Carpet in rolls up to 5 feet and 40 pounds. Contractor debris must be hauled by the contractor.
Phone: 352-334-2330
Population: about 148,671 (Census 2025 estimate)
The city encourages donating furniture in good condition to local reuse outlets.
City fees
- No additional cost for weekly bulk collection.
Where to take junk and household clutter near Gainesville
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. (1 within 15 miles.)
- Solid Waste and Recycling Center · 9920 Northeast Waldo Road, Gainesville (8.5 mi northeast of the city center, map)
- Transfer station (16.6 mi southwest 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. (2 within 15 miles.)
- Recycling or drop-off center (2.8 mi southeast of the city center, map)
- ARC of Alachua County (5.0 mi west of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Donation options in Gainesville
Before the rest goes to the curb, usable household goods can be donated. 4 charity thrift stores are mapped in and around Gainesville.
- Charity thrift store · 1223 Northwest 23rd Avenue, Gainesville (0.7 mi southeast of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 300 Northwest 8th Avenue, Gainesville (1.8 mi southeast of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store (2.9 mi northwest of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 3520 Southwest 34th Street, Gainesville (4.3 mi south of the city center, map)
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Areas served around Gainesville
Gainesville is in Alachua County, Florida. This page covers the 9 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 32601, 32603, 32605, 32607, 32608, 32609, 32612, 32641, 32653.
Other cities we cover nearby: Tallahassee, FL (126 mi).
See all junk removal cities in Florida.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gainesville pick up junk and household clutter?
Weekly bulk pickup on your garbage day, no appointment and no additional cost.
How do I schedule bulk pickup in Gainesville?
Bulk is collected on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, the same day as your garbage, for homes in the city's Residential Curbside Service Program. Crews may come any time until noon the next day. Appliances and electronics need a collection appointment. City contact: 352-334-2330.
What does it cost to get rid of junk and household clutter in Gainesville?
No additional cost for weekly bulk collection. 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 Gainesville?
Alachua County's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, 5125 NE 63rd Avenue, is open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Gainesville city center, or with an address in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.