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Junk Removal & Hauling

Junk Removal in San Diego County

Point at it and it goes. Pacific Haul & Wash removes furniture, mattresses, appliances, yard waste, construction debris and everyday clutter from homes, rentals and businesses across San Diego County. We do the lifting, loading and hauling, then leave the area swept and clear.

Balcony piled with lumber and bagged debris before a Pacific Haul & Wash haul-off

How does junk removal work in San Diego?

Junk removal in San Diego works in three steps with Pacific Haul & Wash: text photos to (619) 972-3798, get a clear estimate based on load size, then our crew lifts, loads and hauls everything away. Usable items are donated or recycled when possible, and the rest goes to licensed San Diego County facilities.

Does the City of San Diego pick up bulky items?

Not right now. The City of San Diego says its planned curbside bulky item pickup is paused until further notice. Residents can self-haul to the Miramar Landfill, which charges per load, or hire a hauler. Pacific Haul & Wash picks items up from inside your home, so nothing has to go to the curb.

Full-service junk hauling, not just a pickup

You don't have to drag anything to the curb. We pick items up from wherever they are, whether that's a garage, a back bedroom, a balcony, a side yard or an upstairs unit, and carry them out ourselves.

Most jobs are a mix: an old couch, a few bags, some lumber from a project and a mattress nobody wanted to deal with. Send it all in one request and we'll quote the whole load.

Who we work with

Homeowners and renters clearing out a room or a garage. Landlords and property managers turning over a unit. HOAs dealing with items dumped in common areas. Contractors and DIYers left with renovation debris. Small businesses getting rid of old fixtures, furniture or inventory.

Where your junk goes

When an item is still usable, we try to keep it out of the landfill by donating or recycling it when possible. The rest goes to licensed disposal and transfer facilities in San Diego County.

How junk removal is priced

  • Volume: how much of the trailer your items fill is the biggest factor.
  • Weight and material: concrete, dirt, tile and roofing are heavy and priced differently from furniture.
  • Item type: mattresses, appliances with refrigerant, tires and electronics have their own disposal or recycling rules.
  • Access: stairs, long carries, tight hallways and disassembly add labor.
  • You get the estimate before any work starts, based on your photos.
San Diego junk removal cost guide

What we can't take

  • Paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, fuel, motor oil and propane tanks (household hazardous waste programs take these)
  • Asbestos or suspected asbestos materials (these need a certified abatement contractor)
  • Medical waste, sharps and biohazard material
  • Loose household batteries (all batteries are hazardous waste in California)

How junk removal works

  1. 01

    Text a few photos

    Send pictures of what needs to go to (619) 972-3798, or use the quote form. A rough description works too.

  2. 02

    Get a clear estimate

    We price by how much space your items take up and what they are, and tell you the estimate before any work starts.

  3. 03

    We load and haul

    We carry everything out, load the trailer, and leave the area swept and clear.

Real jobs

Our work

  • After: the same balcony cleared of all lumber and debris, with patio furniture back in useBefore: balcony in San Diego County piled with broken lumber, boards and black bags of debrisBeforeAfter

    Balcony debris haul-off

    Lumber, broken boards and bags of debris were piled wall to wall on this balcony. We loaded it all and hauled it out.

    Construction debris removal
  • After: the same wall and walkway with the mattress goneBefore: an old white mattress propped against a wall outside a San Diego County homeBeforeAfter

    Single mattress pickup

    An old mattress left against the wall, picked up and hauled away in one trip.

    Mattress removal
  • Bagged yard waste and debris

    Bagged yard waste, old panels and bulky leftovers from a weekend project, ready for us to load and haul.

    Yard waste removal
  • Recent jobs around San Diego County

    A few of our recent haul-outs and cleanups, all real jobs from our crew.

    Junk removal
  • Our hauling trailer

    This is what shows up to haul your stuff: furniture, mattresses, yard waste and cleanout debris.

    Junk removal

Local drop-off and disposal options

If you would rather haul it yourself, these are the public facilities and programs that apply. Hours and rules change, so confirm with the source before you go.

  • Landfill

    Miramar Landfill (City of San Diego)

    5180 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111

    The City of San Diego's only active landfill. Open Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sundays. Fees are charged per load or per ton, and appliances, TVs, electronics, universal waste and household hazardous waste must be properly disposed of before a load enters.

    Official source (opens in a new tab)
  • Landfill

    Otay Landfill

    1700 Maxwell Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91911

    The main landfill serving the South Bay. It is also a Bye Bye Mattress drop-off site for mattresses and box springs.

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  • Landfill

    Sycamore Landfill

    8514 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071

    The main landfill serving East County. It is also a Bye Bye Mattress drop-off site.

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  • Transfer station

    Palomar Transfer Station

    5960 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

    The main transfer station for North County coastal cities. It is also a Bye Bye Mattress drop-off site.

    Official source (opens in a new tab)
  • Transfer station

    Escondido Resource Recovery

    1044 W Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

    Transfer and recycling station serving the inland North County cities.

    Official source (opens in a new tab)
  • Mattress recycling

    City of San Diego mattress recycling (Bye Bye Mattress)

    5161 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111

    Free drop-off for mattresses and box springs, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed weekends, through the Mattress Recycling Council's Bye Bye Mattress program. Items must not be wet, severely damaged, soiled or infested with bedbugs. Recycled mattresses are broken into steel, foam, fibers and wood.

    Official source (opens in a new tab)

Facility details checked against official sources in October 2026.

Full county breakdown: San Diego junk disposal guide.

FAQ

Junk Removal questions

All FAQs

How much does junk removal cost in San Diego?

Junk removal pricing depends on how much space your items take up in the trailer, what the items are, and how easy they are to reach. A single mattress costs far less than a full garage, and heavy material like concrete, dirt or tile is priced differently than furniture. Stairs, long carries and disposal fees for certain items also factor in. The fastest way to get an exact number is to text photos to (619) 972-3798 and we'll send you a clear estimate before any work starts.

What items do you take?

We take most household and business junk: furniture, mattresses, appliances, electronics, yard waste, construction and renovation debris, boxes, bags and general clutter. If you can point at it and it isn't hazardous, we can usually haul it. Not sure about something? Text us a photo and ask.

What can't you take?

We can't take hazardous materials, including paint, solvents, chemicals, pesticides, motor oil, fuel, propane tanks, asbestos, medical waste or anything that might be contaminated. San Diego County runs household hazardous waste drop-off programs for those items. If you're unsure, send a photo and we'll let you know.

Do I need to be home for the pickup?

Not always. If the items are accessible, for example in a driveway, a side yard or an unlocked garage, and we've agreed on exactly what goes, we can often handle the pickup without you there. Just tell us when you book.

Do you donate or recycle what you haul?

Yes, when possible. Usable furniture and items in good condition can go to donation, and materials like metal and cardboard can be recycled. Anything that can't be reused goes to licensed disposal facilities.

Prefer texting? Send photos to (619) 972-3798. Otherwise, fill this out and we'll get back to you with a free estimate.

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