Find Local Junk Removal Companies in Waco, TX
2 junk removal companies are listed below from OpenStreetMap data, with Waco's own pickup rules, drop-off sites and typical costs further down.
One bulky waste pickup a month by request for curbside customers, at no extra charge.
For a self-haul, the closest transfer station mapped near Waco is 3.2 miles north of the city center.
Junk Removal companies near Waco
College HUNKS Hauling Junk
120 West Loop 340, Waco, TX 76712
3.2 mi south of the Waco city center
Phone: +1-254-233-9967
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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The Junky Monkey
1715 La Salle Avenue, Waco, TX 76706
4.3 mi southeast of the Waco city center
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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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 Waco
- Check the city option first. In Waco: one bulky waste pickup a month by request for curbside customers, at no extra charge. The rules are summarized below.
- Shortlist two or three of the 2 companies listed above 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 Waco takes
Accepted
- Furniture and other bulky household items
- Wood, carpet or drywall from home repairs, if the pile fits the size limit
Not accepted
- Appliances containing freon (drop off at Cobbs or the landfill for a fee)
- Basketball goals
- Glass, such as tabletops and mirrors (Cobbs takes them)
- Tires (Cobbs or the landfill, for a fee)
- Bricks, concrete or tile
- Chemicals, liquids or hazardous materials
- Paint (Cobbs takes it)
Local rules that apply to junk and household clutter
- Waco residents get four trips a year of bulky and brush waste at Cobbs Recycling Center (4201 Trice Ave., Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), up to 8 cubic yards per visit, about a full-size pickup load. Bring a water bill from the last 30 days and a photo ID with the same address. Loose loads must be tarped. Source
- Cobbs does not take household hazardous waste. Residents can drop off up to 5 gallons of latex paint, and up to 5 gallons of used motor oil, antifreeze and oil filters, each month. Source
How pickup works in Waco
Waco curbside customers book a bulky pickup each time, once a month at no extra charge, plus up to two brush or leaf pickups a month. Crews check each pile against the 6 x 6 x 6 foot limit and tell you the fee if it's over. Freon appliances, tires and glass aren't taken at the curb and go to Cobbs Recycling Center or the landfill.
Program: One bulky waste pickup a month by request for curbside customers, at no extra charge.
Schedule: Request the pickup each time (online or by phone). Brush and leaf-bag pickups can be scheduled up to twice a month.
Setting items out: Place items at the curb at least 5 feet from trees, mailboxes, water meters, fences and other obstructions, not under low branches and not on sprinkler heads or meters. Keep bulky and brush piles at least 2 feet apart. Crews check the pile; if it doesn't meet the rules you are told the estimated fee.
Limits: Bulky piles up to 6 x 6 x 6 feet; larger piles cost extra. Brush piles up to 4 x 4 x 4 feet, no limbs over 3 inches across, no stumps, and up to 20 paper bags of leaves.
Phone: 254-299-2489
Population: about 147,788 (Census 2025 estimate)
City fees
- Monthly curbside cart service starts at $22.34; the monthly bulky pickup is included.
- Piles over 6 x 6 x 6 feet carry an extra charge.
- Brush or yard waste can be taken to Cobbs Recycling Center or the City of Waco Landfill up to four times a year at no additional cost.
Where to take junk and household clutter near Waco
Drop-off sites listed by the city
- Cobbs Recycling Center (city). Takes glass items, paint, and for a fee tires and freon appliances; free brush and yard waste drop-off up to four times a year.
- City of Waco Landfill. Takes tires and freon appliances for a fee; free brush and yard waste drop-off up to four times a year.
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.)
- Transfer station (3.2 mi north of the city center, map)
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.)
- Waco Landfill (6.9 mi southwest 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. (3 within 15 miles.)
- Recycling or drop-off center · 4201 Trice Avenue, Waco (0.8 mi south of the city center, map)
- Recycling or drop-off center · 2025 Webster Ave, Waco (3.0 mi east of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Donation options in Waco
Before the rest goes to the curb, usable household goods can be donated. 4 charity thrift stores are mapped in and around Waco.
- Charity thrift store · 4721 West Waco Drive, Waco (2.5 mi south of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 1700 South New Road, Waco (3.8 mi southeast of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 916 East Waco Drive, Waco (3.8 mi east of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 1508 North Hewitt Drive, Waco (5.2 mi south of the city center, map)
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Areas served around Waco
Waco is in McLennan County, Texas. This page covers the 11 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 76633, 76657, 76701, 76704, 76705, 76706, 76707, 76708, 76710, 76711, 76712.
Other cities we cover nearby: Temple, TX (33 mi), Killeen, TX (46 mi), Round Rock, TX (77 mi), College Station, TX (86 mi), Tyler, TX (122 mi), Abilene, TX (162 mi).
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Frequently asked questions
Does Waco pick up junk and household clutter?
One bulky waste pickup a month by request for curbside customers, at no extra charge.
How do I schedule bulk pickup in Waco?
Request the pickup each time (online or by phone). Brush and leaf-bag pickups can be scheduled up to twice a month. City contact: 254-299-2489.
What does it cost to get rid of junk and household clutter in Waco?
Monthly curbside cart service starts at $22.34; the monthly bulky pickup is included. Piles over 6 x 6 x 6 feet carry an extra charge. Brush or yard waste can be taken to Cobbs Recycling Center or the City of Waco Landfill up to four times a year at no additional cost. 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 Waco?
Cobbs does not take household hazardous waste. Residents can drop off up to 5 gallons of latex paint, and up to 5 gallons of used motor oil, antifreeze and oil filters, each month.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Waco city center, or with an address in Waco, 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 Waco?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.