Find Local Junk Removal Companies in Tallahassee, FL

1 junk removal company is listed below from OpenStreetMap data, with Tallahassee's own pickup rules, drop-off sites and typical costs further down.

Bulky items collected every other week on your Red or Blue week pickup day.

For a self-haul, the closest transfer station mapped near Tallahassee is 13.8 miles northeast of the city center.

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Junk Removal companies near Tallahassee

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 Tallahassee

  1. Check the city option first. In Tallahassee: bulky items collected every other week on your Red or Blue week pickup day. The rules are summarized below.
  2. Shortlist two or three local companies and check on their websites that they take junk and household clutter.
  3. Ask each one for a written, all-in price: labor, disposal fees, stairs, minimum charges and any extra for heavy items.
  4. Ask where your items will end up, and whether usable pieces are donated or recycled.
  5. 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

Junk and household clutter: what Tallahassee takes

Accepted

  • Appliances
  • Small furniture and chairs, tables and lamps
  • Mattresses
  • Bikes, barbecue grills and plastic pools
  • Swing sets (taken apart)

Not accepted

  • Items larger than 6 x 4 x 4 feet (special pickup)

Local rules that apply to junk and household clutter

How pickup works in Tallahassee

Tallahassee picks up bulky items and yard waste every other week on your Red or Blue day. Put them out no sooner than the weekend before. Anything over 6 x 4 x 4 feet, and any large clean-out, becomes a timed special pickup at $110.46 per quarter hour plus disposal by the ton.

Program: Bulky items collected every other week on your Red or Blue week pickup day.

Schedule: Bulky items and yard waste are picked up every other week (Red or Blue week) on your set day, such as Red Monday or Blue Friday. Look up your day with the city's schedule tool.

Setting items out: Put bulky items and yard waste at the curb no sooner than the weekend before your pickup date.

Limits: Bulky items must be 6 feet long by 4 feet wide by 4 feet high or smaller. Larger items need a paid special pickup.

Population: about 204,902 (Census 2025 estimate)

Bulky items that can't go to the curb can be brought to the city's twice-yearly Cash for Trash events.

City fees

Where to take junk and household clutter near Tallahassee

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.)

From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Before the rest goes to the curb, usable household goods can be donated. 10 charity thrift stores are mapped in and around Tallahassee.

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    Areas served around Tallahassee

    Tallahassee is in Leon County, Florida. This page covers the 12 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 32301, 32303, 32304, 32305, 32307, 32308, 32309, 32310, 32311, 32312, 32317, 32399.

    Other cities we cover nearby: Gainesville, FL (126 mi).

    See all junk removal cities in Florida.

    Frequently asked questions

    Does Tallahassee pick up junk and household clutter?

    Bulky items collected every other week on your Red or Blue week pickup day.

    How do I schedule bulk pickup in Tallahassee?

    Bulky items and yard waste are picked up every other week (Red or Blue week) on your set day, such as Red Monday or Blue Friday. Look up your day with the city's schedule tool.

    What does it cost to get rid of junk and household clutter in Tallahassee?

    Special pickup (residential): $110.46 per quarter hour, minimum $110.46 (timed rate, travel time not included), plus disposal: garbage $78.91 per ton, clean yard waste $50.18 per ton, mixed bulk $78.91 per ton, tires $180 per ton. Allow 3 to 5 business days. 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 Tallahassee?

    Leon County's Hazardous Waste Center, 7550 Apalachee Parkway, takes household hazardous waste and electronics free from Leon County households, Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Paint and gasoline are limited to 15 gallons each, and pool chemicals are accepted.

    How are the companies on this page chosen?

    They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Tallahassee city center, or with an address in Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee?

    No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.

    Sources: Bulky Items; Residential solid waste services; Request for a Special Pickup - Residential (checked October 17, 2026). Item rules: cms.leoncountyfl.gov. Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (October 17, 2026). Census population. Census ZCTAs. Census Geocoder.