Find Local Junk Removal Companies in Dayton, OH

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

Scheduled bulk pickup on one Friday each month.

For a self-haul, the closest landfill mapped near Dayton is 2.5 miles east of the city center.

junk removal in Dayton, OH
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Junk Removal companies near Dayton

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 Dayton

  1. Check the city option first. In Dayton: scheduled bulk pickup on one Friday each month. 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 Dayton takes

Accepted

  • Furniture
  • Metal appliances
  • Mattresses and box springs (wrapped)
  • Rolled and tied carpet

Not accepted

  • Some items the city cannot collect; it refers these to private haulers

Local rules that apply to junk and household clutter

How pickup works in Dayton

Dayton gives each home one bulk Friday a month, and you must book it in advance by phone or online. Each pickup takes up to 5 large items and/or 25 bags or boxes. Metal goes on a separate truck, so keep it apart. Mattresses and box springs have to be wrapped.

Program: Scheduled bulk pickup on one Friday each month.

Schedule: Your bulk Friday is listed in Dayton Collects. You must book in advance by calling 937-333-4800 or online through Dayton Delivers. To add new kinds of waste (such as metal or tires) to a booked pickup, call before 2 p.m.

Setting items out: Have items out by 6:30 a.m. Curb customers: in front of your home away from obstructions. Alley customers: at the edge of your property on the alley line. Keep metal items apart from other bulk; they go on a separate truck.

Limits: Up to 5 large items and/or 25 small bags or boxes. Roll carpet into bundles 4 feet long and 2 feet across and tie them. Leave furniture assembled. Wrap mattresses and box springs.

Phone: 937-333-4800

Population: about 136,688 (Census 2025 estimate)

City fees

Where to take junk and household clutter near Dayton

Landfills for junk and household clutter

Landfills take mixed junk that can't be recycled, but some only accept commercial haulers. (10 within 15 miles.)

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. (3 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. 8 charity thrift stores are mapped in and around Dayton.

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    Areas served around Dayton

    Dayton is in Montgomery County, Ohio. This page covers the 14 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 45377, 45402, 45403, 45404, 45405, 45406, 45409, 45410, 45414, 45417, 45420, 45424, 45426, 45428.

    Other cities we cover nearby: Akron, OH (167 mi), Ann Arbor, MI (174 mi), Peoria, IL (293 mi).

    See all junk removal cities in Ohio.

    Frequently asked questions

    Does Dayton pick up junk and household clutter?

    Scheduled bulk pickup on one Friday each month.

    How do I schedule bulk pickup in Dayton?

    Your bulk Friday is listed in Dayton Collects. You must book in advance by calling 937-333-4800 or online through Dayton Delivers. To add new kinds of waste (such as metal or tires) to a booked pickup, call before 2 p.m. City contact: 937-333-4800.

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

    The city's bulk page does not list a fee for scheduled bulk pickup. 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 Dayton?

    Montgomery County residents can drop household hazardous waste free at the Transfer and Recycling Facility, 1001 Encrete Lane, Moraine: every Tuesday 1 to 7 p.m. from March to October, and the first Tuesday of the month from November to February. Pool chemicals, paint, propane tanks and pesticides are accepted. Single items over 25 pounds or 15 gallons are not.

    How are the companies on this page chosen?

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

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

    Sources: Bulk Waste Collection; Waste, Recycling, and Bulk Guidelines (checked October 17, 2026). Item rules: mcohio.org. Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (October 17, 2026). Census population. Census ZCTAs. Census Geocoder.