Find Local Junk Removal Companies in Ann Arbor, MI
No junk removal companies near Ann Arbor are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own options.
The city does not collect large items at the curb, so a bulky item has to be dropped off, taken to a county cleanup day, or hauled by a private company.
For a self-haul, the closest transfer station mapped near Ann Arbor is 2.5 miles west of the city center, at 2463 West Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor.
Junk Removal companies near Ann Arbor
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How to choose a junk removal company in Ann Arbor
- Check the city option first. In Ann Arbor: no curbside bulky pickup. Large items go to the city's Drop-Off Station or a county cleanup day. 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 Ann Arbor takes
Accepted
- At the Drop-Off Station: oversized recyclables, large items and special materials (see its list)
Not accepted
- At the curb: furniture, mattresses, appliances and other large items
- Freon appliances and tires in carts
Local rules that apply to junk and household clutter
- Washtenaw County residents can drop household hazardous waste free, by appointment: Saturday collections at the Home Toxics Center, 705 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, and weekday drop-offs at the HHW Center in Northville (734-222-3950). Source
- County Cleanup Days, held several times a year at different sites, take bulky waste, appliances, electronics, household hazardous waste and scrap tires from Washtenaw County residents. Registration is required. Source
How pickup works in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor has no curbside bulky pickup at all, and leaving a couch or mattress at the curb can get you fined. You have three options: the city's Drop-Off Station (residents can get a pass that waives the gate fee), a Washtenaw County cleanup day, or a private hauler.
Program: No curbside bulky pickup. Large items go to the city's Drop-Off Station or a county cleanup day.
Schedule: Washtenaw County holds several Cleanup Days a year at different sites (registration required, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) that take bulky waste, appliances, electronics and scrap tires.
Setting items out: Do not leave furniture, mattresses or appliances at the curb. They will not be picked up and you could be fined.
Limits: Weekly curbside service covers carts only.
Phone: 734-994-7336 (city customer service)
Population: about 122,233 (Census 2025 estimate)
City fees
- City residents can apply for a pass that waives the Drop-Off Station gate fee (currently $3). Disposal fees still apply for large items and some hard-to-recycle materials.
- Freon removal is offered for a fee at the Drop-Off Station.
Where to take junk and household clutter near Ann Arbor
Drop-off sites listed by the city
- Ann Arbor Drop-Off Station (run by a local nonprofit for the city), 2950 East Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Free entry with a city resident pass; disposal fees apply for large items.
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.)
- Ann Arbor Dumpster Rentals · 2463 West Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor (2.5 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. (2 within 15 miles.)
- Recycling or drop-off center · 2950 East Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor (3.5 mi southeast of the city center, map)
- PADNOS Ann Arbor Recycling Center · 5455 South State Road, Ann Arbor (4.6 mi south of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Donation options in Ann Arbor
Before the rest goes to the curb, usable household goods can be donated. 4 charity thrift stores are mapped in and around Ann Arbor.
- Charity thrift store · 1621 South State Street, Ann Arbor (1.2 mi south of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 2280 South Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor (1.6 mi south of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 3500 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor (2.6 mi southeast of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 3782 Carpenter Road (3.8 mi southeast of the city center, map)
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Areas served around Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is in Washtenaw County, Michigan. This page covers the 5 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 48103, 48104, 48105, 48108, 48109.
Other cities we cover nearby: Akron, OH (141 mi), Dayton, OH (174 mi), Rockford, IL (273 mi).
Frequently asked questions
Does Ann Arbor pick up junk and household clutter?
The city does not collect large items at the curb, so a bulky item has to be dropped off, taken to a county cleanup day, or hauled by a private company.
How do I schedule bulk pickup in Ann Arbor?
Washtenaw County holds several Cleanup Days a year at different sites (registration required, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) that take bulky waste, appliances, electronics and scrap tires. City contact: 734-994-7336 (city customer service).
What does it cost to get rid of junk and household clutter in Ann Arbor?
City residents can apply for a pass that waives the Drop-Off Station gate fee (currently $3). Disposal fees still apply for large items and some hard-to-recycle materials. Freon removal is offered for a fee at the Drop-Off Station. 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 Ann Arbor?
Washtenaw County residents can drop household hazardous waste free, by appointment: Saturday collections at the Home Toxics Center, 705 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, and weekday drop-offs at the HHW Center in Northville (734-222-3950).
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Ann Arbor city center, or with an address in Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.