Find Local Junk Removal Companies in Temple, TX
No junk removal companies near Temple are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own options.
Scheduled pickups by request: one brush pickup and one bulky item pickup every month.
Junk Removal companies near Temple
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How to choose a junk removal company in Temple
- Check the city option first. In Temple: scheduled pickups by request: one brush pickup and one bulky item pickup every month. 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 Temple takes
Accepted
- Bulky household items (scheduled bulky pickup)
- Brush and tree trimmings (scheduled brush pickup)
Not accepted
- Bags, boxes or trash in brush piles
- Mixed brush and bulky piles
Local rules that apply to junk and household clutter
- The next household hazardous waste collection is Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Solid Waste Complex, 2611 E. Ave. H. It is a drive-through event that takes paint, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, automotive fluids, batteries, propane and tires (the first four tires up to 17 inches are free). Motor oil, cooking oil and water-based paint are taken at the Solid Waste Complex year-round. Source
How pickup works in Temple
In Temple you book each pickup. Every month you can book one bulky pickup and one brush pickup through ttxconnect.com or by phone. They're two separate trips, so keep the piles apart. Up to 6 cubic yards is included in your garbage bill. Between 6 and 12 cubic yards costs $65, and anything bigger needs a roll-off container from the city.
Program: Scheduled pickups by request: one brush pickup and one bulky item pickup every month.
Schedule: Book through ttxconnect.com or by calling 254-298-5000 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Cancel at least a week ahead to keep that month's pickup credit. Brush and bulky are two separate pickups and the trucks may come on different days.
Setting items out: Put items at the front curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled day, only after booking. Keep brush and bulky items in separate piles; mixed piles are not collected.
Limits: Up to 6 cubic yards per pickup (about one full-size pickup truck bed) is included. Over 6 and up to 12 cubic yards is collected for a fee. Piles over 12 cubic yards are not collected; request a roll-off container instead.
Phone: 254-298-5000
Population: about 98,412 (Census 2025 estimate)
The city also holds Bulky Disposal Days twice a year and a yearly household hazardous waste event.
City fees
- Residential garbage service: $24.50 a month from October 1, 2026, on the water bill. Monthly brush and bulky pickups up to 6 cubic yards each are included.
- $65 added to the utility bill for more than 6 and up to 12 cubic yards.
Where to take junk and household clutter near Temple
Drop-off sites listed by the city
- City of Temple Solid Waste Complex. Year-round brush drop-off during normal business hours.
- Temple landfill (city). One drop-off of household refuse per month with a current City of Temple utility bill.
No transfer station or landfill or recycling or drop-off center sites are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 40 miles of Temple yet.
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Donation options in Temple
No charity thrift stores are mapped in OpenStreetMap near Temple yet. Local charities and places of worship sometimes accept usable junk and household clutter.
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Areas served around Temple
Temple is in Bell County, Texas. This page covers the 4 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 76501, 76502, 76504, 76513.
Neighborhoods and districts mapped in OpenStreetMap include Lakewood Ranch and Wyndham Hill.
Other cities we cover nearby: Killeen, TX (20 mi), Waco, TX (33 mi), Round Rock, TX (43 mi), College Station, TX (74 mi), San Antonio, TX (132 mi), Tyler, TX (148 mi).
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Frequently asked questions
Does Temple pick up junk and household clutter?
Scheduled pickups by request: one brush pickup and one bulky item pickup every month.
How do I schedule bulk pickup in Temple?
Book through ttxconnect.com or by calling 254-298-5000 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Cancel at least a week ahead to keep that month's pickup credit. Brush and bulky are two separate pickups and the trucks may come on different days. City contact: 254-298-5000.
What does it cost to get rid of junk and household clutter in Temple?
Residential garbage service: $24.50 a month from October 1, 2026, on the water bill. Monthly brush and bulky pickups up to 6 cubic yards each are included. $65 added to the utility bill for more than 6 and up to 12 cubic yards. 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 Temple?
The next household hazardous waste collection is Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Solid Waste Complex, 2611 E. Ave. H. It is a drive-through event that takes paint, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, automotive fluids, batteries, propane and tires (the first four tires up to 17 inches are free). Motor oil, cooking oil and water-based paint are taken at the Solid Waste Complex year-round.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Temple city center, or with an address in Temple, 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 Temple?
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