Find Local Junk Removal Companies in Columbia, MO
No junk removal companies near Columbia are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own options.
Scheduled large item and major appliance pickup for curbside homes; one bulky item free each fiscal year.
For a self-haul, the closest landfill mapped near Columbia is 6.4 miles northeast of the city center.
Junk Removal companies near Columbia
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How to choose a junk removal company in Columbia
- Check the city option first. In Columbia: scheduled large item and major appliance pickup for curbside homes; one bulky item free each fiscal year. 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 Columbia takes
Accepted
- Furniture and other household items too large for a roll cart
- Washers, dryers, ranges, stoves, dishwashers, water heaters, freezers, refrigerators, dehumidifiers and AC units
Not accepted
- Building, remodeling or demolition materials
- Felled trees
- Large automobile parts
- Hazardous materials
- Items that two people can't handle
Local rules that apply to junk and household clutter
- Columbia's household hazardous waste facility, 1313 Lakeview Avenue, is open to Columbia and Boone County residents on the first and third Saturdays from April to October, 8 a.m. to noon. Source
How pickup works in Columbia
Columbia picks up large items only when you ask, through the CoMo Recycle and Trash app or by phone. One bulky item is free each fiscal year, and after that it's $21.50 for the first item plus $5 for each extra one. Major appliances cost $21.50 to $29 each and are collected on your trash day.
Program: Scheduled large item and major appliance pickup for curbside homes; one bulky item free each fiscal year.
Schedule: Request through the CoMo Recycle and Trash app (Large Item Collection) or by calling 573-874-2489. Major appliances are picked up on your regular trash day; request at least 24 hours before. If the item is gone before pickup, call to cancel and avoid the fee.
Setting items out: Have the item at the curb by 7:30 a.m., not in the street, with 8 feet of clearance from other objects and 3 feet from your roll cart.
Limits: Multi-family homes are not eligible (ask your landlord).
Phone: 573-874-2489
Population: about 130,851 (Census 2025 estimate)
City fees
- One bulky item free each fiscal year (October 1 to September 30).
- Additional bulky collections: $21.50 for the first item, plus $5 for each additional item in the same collection.
- Major appliances: $29 each with refrigerant, $21.50 each without. Appliances do not count toward the free item.
- Fees are added to your monthly utility bill.
Where to take junk and household clutter near Columbia
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.)
- Columbia Sanitary Landfill (6.4 mi northeast 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 · 3601 South Providence Road, Columbia (2.5 mi south of the city center, map)
- Recycling or drop-off center (13.1 mi south of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Donation options in Columbia
Before the rest goes to the curb, usable household goods can be donated. 2 charity thrift stores are mapped in and around Columbia.
- Charity thrift store (1.0 mi northeast of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store (1.6 mi northwest of the city center, map)
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Areas served around Columbia
Columbia is in Boone County, Missouri. This page covers the 3 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 65201, 65202, 65203.
Other cities we cover nearby: Topeka, KS (181 mi), Peoria, IL (190 mi), Cedar Rapids, IA (211 mi), Broken Arrow, OK (276 mi), Rockford, IL (286 mi).
Frequently asked questions
Does Columbia pick up junk and household clutter?
Scheduled large item and major appliance pickup for curbside homes; one bulky item free each fiscal year.
How do I schedule bulk pickup in Columbia?
Request through the CoMo Recycle and Trash app (Large Item Collection) or by calling 573-874-2489. Major appliances are picked up on your regular trash day; request at least 24 hours before. If the item is gone before pickup, call to cancel and avoid the fee. City contact: 573-874-2489.
What does it cost to get rid of junk and household clutter in Columbia?
One bulky item free each fiscal year (October 1 to September 30). Additional bulky collections: $21.50 for the first item, plus $5 for each additional item in the same collection. Major appliances: $29 each with refrigerant, $21.50 each without. Appliances do not count toward the free item. Fees are added to your monthly utility bill. 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 Columbia?
Columbia's household hazardous waste facility, 1313 Lakeview Avenue, is open to Columbia and Boone County residents on the first and third Saturdays from April to October, 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 Columbia city center, or with an address in Columbia, 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 Columbia?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.