Find Local Junk Removal Companies in Topeka, KS
No junk removal companies near Topeka are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own options.
One free large item pickup per week (trash service is run by Shawnee County Solid Waste).
For a self-haul, the closest landfill mapped near Topeka is 10.2 miles north of the city center, at 7351 Northwest US 75 Highway, Topeka.
Junk Removal companies near Topeka
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How to choose a junk removal company in Topeka
- Check the city option first. In Topeka: one free large item pickup per week (trash service is run by Shawnee County Solid Waste). 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 Topeka takes
Accepted
- Mattresses and box springs
- Couches and sofas (remove sleeper-sofa springs)
- Household furniture
- Up to 15 bags of leaves or grass
- Bundled limbs and carpet
Not accepted
- Tires, dirt, rock and concrete in refuse carts
- Construction and demolition material
- Paint, motor oil, car batteries and acids
Local rules that apply to junk and household clutter
- Shawnee County's Household Hazardous Waste facility, 131 NE 46th Street, is open Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are special Saturday collections on the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to noon (not in January or July). Paints, stains, pool chemicals and pesticides are accepted. Source
How pickup works in Topeka
In Topeka the county runs trash service, and each home can set out one large item a week on refuse day for free. That covers a couch, a mattress, 15 bags of leaves or a bundle of limbs. Metal items such as appliances are different: they must be booked by phone and cost at least $65.
Program: One free large item pickup per week (trash service is run by Shawnee County Solid Waste).
Schedule: Set one large item out with your weekly refuse pickup. Use the county's service lookup map for your day.
Setting items out: Place it out on your regular pickup day.
Limits: One large item per week. Bundled limbs and carpet up to 4 feet long and 18 inches across. Up to fifteen bags of leaves or grass under 45 pounds each.
Phone: 785-233-4774 (Shawnee County Solid Waste)
Population: about 125,795 (Census 2025 estimate)
City fees
- Free with refuse service (base rate $22 a month for City of Topeka water customers).
- Metal items must be scheduled and cost at least $65.
Where to take junk and household clutter near Topeka
Drop-off sites listed by the city
- Shawnee County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 131 NE 46th St, Topeka, KS. Takes household hazardous waste and electronics (CRT TVs and monitors $40).
Landfills for junk and household clutter
Landfills take mixed junk that can't be recycled, but some only accept commercial haulers. (1 within 15 miles.)
- Landfill · 7351 Northwest US 75 Highway, Topeka (10.2 mi north of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Donation options in Topeka
Before the rest goes to the curb, usable household goods can be donated. 4 charity thrift stores are mapped in and around Topeka.
- Charity thrift store · 5515 Southwest 21st Street, Topeka (2.8 mi west of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 2111 Southwest Chelsea Drive, Topeka (2.9 mi west of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 1312 North Kansas Avenue, Topeka (3.2 mi northeast of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 2020 Northwest Topeka Boulevard, Topeka (4.0 mi northeast of the city center, map)
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Areas served around Topeka
Topeka is in Shawnee County, Kansas. This page covers the 13 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 66603, 66604, 66605, 66606, 66607, 66608, 66609, 66610, 66611, 66612, 66614, 66616, 66618.
Other cities we cover nearby: Columbia, MO (181 mi), Broken Arrow, OK (207 mi), Norman, OK (277 mi), Cedar Rapids, IA (292 mi).
Frequently asked questions
Does Topeka pick up junk and household clutter?
One free large item pickup per week (trash service is run by Shawnee County Solid Waste).
How do I schedule bulk pickup in Topeka?
Set one large item out with your weekly refuse pickup. Use the county's service lookup map for your day. City contact: 785-233-4774 (Shawnee County Solid Waste).
What does it cost to get rid of junk and household clutter in Topeka?
Free with refuse service (base rate $22 a month for City of Topeka water customers). Metal items must be scheduled and cost at least $65. 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 Topeka?
Shawnee County's Household Hazardous Waste facility, 131 NE 46th Street, is open Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are special Saturday collections on the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to noon (not in January or July). Paints, stains, pool chemicals and pesticides are accepted.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Topeka city center, or with an address in Topeka, 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 Topeka?
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