Most homes in Monroe, Michigan have a full basement, and a lot of them have a narrow staircase and a turn at the landing. That is why most junk removal calls here are really carry-out jobs. We haul furniture, appliances, mattresses, hot tubs, sheds and whole-house cleanouts out of Monroe homes and businesses, for a flat price quoted before anything moves.
What the City of Monroe picks up, and what it doesn’t
The city sets its curbside rules on its own garbage, recycling and yard waste page. As of October 2026, for bulk items:
- Two bulk items per week per residential property. The items the city accepts are listed in its residential brochure.
- You have to schedule it. Call the Department of Public Services at 734-384-9125 no later than noon on Thursday. Bulk items are collected on Fridays, or Saturdays in the six holiday weeks.
- Residential properties only. The city’s bulk collection is not for businesses.
- Mattresses must be completely wrapped in plastic and taped shut.
- No loose bags. Regular trash goes in the 96-gallon cart, and loose bags have not been allowed since August 31, 2023.
Rules like these change, so confirm with the city before you set anything out. The township areas around Monroe have their own arrangements, so the city’s page only covers the City of Monroe.
Want it gone this week?
Monroe & Toledo Junk Removal hauls furniture, appliances, hot tubs, cleanouts and construction debris across Monroe County, Michigan and Lucas County, Ohio — flat price quoted before we start, and we carry it out of wherever it sits. Call (419) 848-2258 for a free quote.
City bulk pickup vs. calling us
| City of Monroe bulk pickup | Our crew | |
|---|---|---|
| How many items | 2 per week | One item to a whole house |
| Scheduling | Call by noon Thursday, collected Friday | Same-day and next-day slots, 7 days a week |
| Where it comes from | The curb, which you set out yourself | Basement, attic, garage or wherever it sits |
| Mattresses | Wrapped in plastic and taped shut by you | We bag them before they leave the room |
| Appliances and hot tubs | Check the city’s brochure for the accepted list | Taken, with refrigerant appliances sent for certified recovery |
| Cost | No fee is listed on the city’s page | Flat price quoted before we load |
If you only have one or two light items and can wait for a Friday, the city route is free or close to it. It stops working when there is more than that, when it is heavy or in the basement, or when the date matters.
When it makes more sense to call us
- More than two items. Spreading a cleanout over three weeks of Friday pickups rarely happens in practice.
- It is upstairs or in the basement. See our basement cleanout services and guide.
- There is a deadline. A closing, a showing or a move-out, including a rental turnover.
- It is a hot tub, shed, deck or pool. That is its own job, covered on our hot tub and shed removal page.
- It is a house. See estate and property cleanouts and the estate cleanout checklist.
- It is a business. Our commercial junk removal guide covers offices, retail and warehouses.
Paint, chemicals and other hazardous waste
None of that can go in a junk removal load, and it can’t go in the city’s bulk pickup either. Monroe County runs four household hazardous waste collection events a year. They are free, open to Monroe County residents only, limited to households (no business waste), and items must come in their original containers. If you are clearing a garage, set that pile aside for the next event. Our garage cleanout guide has the full list of what goes where.
What junk removal costs in Monroe
| Load | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Single item (couch, mattress, fridge) | $95 – $175 |
| 1/4 truck | $180 – $275 |
| 1/2 truck (a packed one-car garage) | $300 – $425 |
| Full 15-yard truck | $500 – $650 |
| Whole-house cleanout | $800 – $3,500 |
Pricing is by truck volume, not weight or hours. The full cost guide explains what moves a quote up, and the one thing that does most often in Monroe is a staircase.
Towns around Monroe we cover
We run Monroe County, Michigan as one service area: Monroe, Temperance, Lambertville, Bedford Township, Dundee, Newport, Carleton, South Rockwood, Luna Pier, Erie, Ida, and Petersburg. Details on each are on our areas served page.