How to Prepare for Junk Removal in Dothan (Curbside Rules That Actually Matter)

You don't need to do much before we arrive — that's the point of hiring it out. But a few minutes of prep, borrowed straight from how the City of Dothan runs its own bulk collection, makes any pickup faster.

Leave access for a "boom truck"

The city's own collection guidelines specifically call for keeping space clear for boom truck access when setting out bulk items. It's good advice regardless of who's hauling: a clear path from the item to the driveway or street — no parked cars, low branches, or narrow side-gate squeezes — is the single biggest thing that speeds up a job.

Group items in one area

Dothan's rule of "one pile per residence" exists because scattered items are slower to collect and easier to miss. Even though a private pickup doesn't have that limit, grouping everything in one spot before we arrive (garage, driveway, or a single room) still cuts the time — and often the cost — of the job.

Know what won't go curbside anyway

Some things the city won't take curbside at all — appliances with refrigerant require special handling, and construction debris beyond small quantities isn't part of standard bulk pickup. If that's what you're dealing with, see our guide on what can and can't be hauled, or just call and ask.

Unplug appliances the night before

If we're taking a refrigerator or freezer, unplug it and prop the door open ahead of time — it makes handling safer and avoids a musty surprise mid-move.

Questions before your appointment? Call (334) 555-0142 — happy to walk you through it.