Round Rock, Texas

Junk removal in Round Rock

Old furniture, a garage clear-out, yard debris or a pile after a remodel? Text me photos of the pile. I’ll help you find a local hauler and tell you what the City already picks up.

Text Terry about junk removal

OnHand Home is not a hauler. I help you find one, and you get their business name before you agree to anything. There is no charge for my help. You pay the hauler for the work.

What the work involves

A junk hauler loads the items into a truck, takes them away, and sorts what can be donated, recycled or thrown away. You point at what goes. They do the lifting.

Most haulers quote from photos or a short visit. The quote is based on how much space the pile takes in the truck. Send clear photos of everything, including what is in the back of the garage or attic.

Haulers do not take everything. Paint, chemicals and tires are common refusals. Ask before booking, and ask what happens to anything they leave behind.

Before you pay a hauler, check whether the City already covers some of it. In-city residents get one free bulk pickup per year.

What people ask to have hauled away

Old couches, mattresses, tables and other furniture
Garage or shed contents after a long time of collecting
A broken appliance, such as a washer or an old fridge
Remodel leftovers such as cabinets, flooring and drywall
Yard waste, fence boards or branches after a storm
A clean-out after a move, a death or a sale of the house
Exercise gear, TVs and electronics

Do it with the City, drop it off, or hire a hauler

City bulk pickup. Free once a year for in-city residents. It has limits on the size and kinds of items. Details below.
Drop it off yourself. Fits when you have a truck, a small amount, and an item the City center accepts.
Hire a hauler. Fits when there is a lot, it is heavy or upstairs, you have no truck, or the City does not take the item.
Donate first. Usable furniture and household goods can go to a charity. Ask the charity what it takes and whether it picks up.

What changes the price

Haulers usually price by how much room the pile takes in the truck, not by weight. Here is what moves the quote.

How much space the pile takes, measured in a fraction of a truck load
Where the items are: curb, garage, upstairs, back yard or attic
Heavy items such as a piano, a hot tub, or a safe
Items with a special disposal step, such as mattresses, TVs or appliances with refrigerant
Any minimum or trip charge
Whether the crew sweeps up afterward
Whether you want the crew to take things apart first

Questions to ask the hauler

Use these to compare quotes side by side.

Is your quote based on a photo, and is it firm?Ask whether the price changes if the pile is bigger than the photo.
What do you not take?Paint, chemicals and tires are common refusals. Ask about mattresses and appliances too.
Do you charge extra for stairs, a long carry or heavy items?These are the usual add-ons.
What happens to my items?Ask what goes to donation, recycling, or the landfill.
Will you sweep up when you finish?Check that a clean spot is in the price.
Do you carry insurance for damage to my home?A mistake with a couch on a staircase happens.
When do I pay, and how?Pay for the agreed amount when the work is done, and get a receipt.

What the City of Round Rock picks up

The City says in-city residents (those whose water bill comes directly from the City) can schedule one free bulk pickup per year. Call Republic Services at 512-255-4980 one week before your regular collection day. Set out up to 5 cubic yards, neatly at the curb by 7 a.m. on your pickup day.

The City accepts items such as furniture, scrap metal, mattresses, and lumber 4 feet long or shorter with the nails and staples removed. It does not accept Freon appliances, automotive products, brush and tree limbs, chemicals, construction or demolition debris, paint, tires, or TVs.

Residents in a Municipal Utility District should contact their MUD about cleanup events, according to the City.

Brush, paint and chemicals

Brush and tree limbs go to the City’s Brush Recycling Center at 310 Deepwood Drive, open Monday to Saturday. The City says it is for residents inside the full-purpose city limits who pay City taxes. Bring a current City water bill and a driver’s license. The City lists free drop-off for loads up to 2 cubic yards.

Household hazardous waste, such as paint and cleaning products, goes to the Deepwood Recycling Center at 310 Deepwood Drive. The City lists drop-off Tuesday to Saturday, 12 to 4 p.m. It is free for City residents and voucher holders. Bring a driver’s license and a recent water bill or voucher. The limit is 25 gallons per month, and containers larger than 5 gallons are not accepted. Call 512-218-5554 to check current rules before you go.

The City recycling center also takes non-Freon appliances for recycling during business hours. It cannot accept tires or vehicles.

Round Rock notes

In-city residents can schedule one free bulk pickup per year through Republic Services. The City lists items it does not take, including paint, chemicals, tires and TVs.
The City runs a Brush Recycling Center and a household hazardous waste drop-off, both at 310 Deepwood Drive, with proof of residency required.
City pages change. Call 512-218-5554 to confirm hours and rules before you go.

What happens after you text

You text meSay what is going on, add a photo if you can, and include your ZIP code. The message is already started for you, and you can change it.
I ask a question or twoI check the details a hauler will need and confirm you are in our area. We are starting in Round Rock.
I look for a haulerI check who can take the job. You get the business name before you agree to anything. If I cannot find someone, I tell you.
They quote and do the workThe hauler confirms the time and the price with you. You pay them for the work. I follow up afterward.

Tell me what is going on.

Text me a short description and your ZIP code. A photo helps.