JunkRabbit vs Dropcurb
in Providence
Third floor of a triple-decker? JunkRabbit carries it down.
At a glance in Providence
| JunkRabbit Providence | Dropcurb | |
|---|---|---|
| Who carries items out | JunkRabbit crews, from inside, any floor | You move items outside first |
| Arrival time | 2-hour arrival window | Scheduled for a day; text when on the way |
| Same-day pickup | Book by 4 PM | Book by 2 PM, where available |
| Hours | 7 days a week, 8am to midnight | Not listed |
| Stairs, elevators, basements | Included, no stairs fee | Not offered (items must be outside) |
| Certificates of insurance | Free, within 1 hour | Not mentioned |
Triple-decker stairs
Much of Providence is triple-deckers, one apartment per floor, with narrow rear stairs. Dropcurb picks up what's already at the curb. JunkRabbit crews carry it down from any floor, with no stairs fee.
Mattresses the City won't take
The City's free bulky pickup excludes mattresses. With JunkRabbit the crew takes the mattress straight from the bedroom, with no bagging and nothing left on the sidewalk.
College Hill move-out week
When Brown, RISD, Providence College and Johnson & Wales finish in mid-May, apartments turn over at once. JunkRabbit books a 2-hour arrival window, 7 days a week from 8am to midnight, with same-day pickup when you book by 4 PM. Dropcurb schedules pickup for a day, with a 2 PM same-day cutoff.
Common questions
Does Dropcurb carry items down triple-decker stairs?
Dropcurb's model is curbside: you move items outside first. JunkRabbit crews carry items down from upper floors and up from basements, with no stairs fee.
Which is better for a mattress in Providence, JunkRabbit or Dropcurb?
JunkRabbit takes it from the bedroom, so you don't carry or bag it.
Can JunkRabbit come during move-out week?
Yes, 7 days a week from 8am to midnight.
Does JunkRabbit serve Cranston and Pawtucket?
Yes, along with Warwick, East Providence, North Providence and Newport.
Get your price
See exact JunkRabbit prices for Providence and book a 2-hour arrival window online at providence.getjunkrabbit.com, or text (401) 252-8677. Compare nationally: JunkRabbit vs Dropcurb.
Dropcurb information is from Dropcurb's public website as of October 2026 and may change. Dropcurb is a trademark of its owner; JunkRabbit is not affiliated with Dropcurb.