A&A Haul Away Service
For fast and efficient junk removal services, contact A&A Haul Away for projects large and small. We are a locally owned business committed to... more
A&J General Contractor
A&J General Contractor began with a single vehicle for streamlined junk removal and now provides diverse waste management solutions, including roll-off trucks and dumpsters.... more
Affordable Hauling
Since 2003, Affordable Hauling's locally owned and operated junk removal and hauling company has been providing quick and efficient residential, commercial, and foreclosed/repo property cleanups. more
Calsan Debris Removal
At Calsan Debris Removal, we offer 24/7 services aimed at making waste hauling an affordable option for people of the Bay Area. We offer full-service junk... more
Debris Solutions
At Debris Solutions we are committed to providing top-quality junk removal and dumpster rental services at an affordable price. We are a locally operated business... more
Golden State Hauling and Demolition
Golden State Hauling is the Bay Area’s junk removal solution. We offer residential and commercial junk removal, cleanouts and demolition services. Our company has... more
Got Hauling
Located in San Rafael, California, Got Hauling? is a full-service company serving residential and commercial customers in the area. They offer services, like construction clean... more
Heavy Load Construction
Heavy Load Construction owner/operator, Durval Serafim, began as a construction worker in 1989 and then decided to start his own company. Since then, he has... more
Hurricane Hauling & Demolition Inc
Hurricane is an award-winning junk & debris hauler serving the Bay Area. Our team is dedicated to making sure each customer is satisfied with the job... more
JD Services
JD Services provides personalized one on one service with live representatives answering phones during business hours. We are a family owned and locally operated roll... more
Junk Cleanout Team
Junk Cleanout Team specializes in comprehensive junk removal and light demolition services. Our team is professional to the core and is committed to customer service... more
Junk General
Junk General delivers fast and efficient junk removal service. From appliance removal, estate cleanouts, and construction debris recycling, Junk General does it all. We offer... more
Junk King Alameda
Junk King Alameda is a locally-owned and operated junk removal company. We take almost everything from old furniture to appliances, e-waste, hot tubs, concrete, rocks,... more
Junk King Contra Costa CA
Junk King Contra Costa is a local, family, and minority-owned and operated junk removal company. We specialize in fast, affordable full-service junk hauling. We take... more
Junk King San Francisco
Junk King San Francisco is a locally-owned and operated junk removal and light demolition company. We specialize in fast, affordable full-service junk hauling and light... more
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How much does junk removal cost?
With Hometown, getting a no-obligation quote is always free, but hiring a junk removal service to remove your unwanted items always comes at a cost.
It's relatively common for companies to charge a minimum of $75 to $100 for any removal, no matter how minimal it may be. If you have an entire house worth of debris, then you can expect to pay upwards of $500 to $1,000, though this number can be much higher in a hoarding situation or other large volume cleanup project.
Some companies quote a price based on the expected volume of the debris in the truck, e.g., a full truckload, 1/2 truckload, or 1/4 truckload, while others quote by the hour.
Which factors affect junk removal cost?
There are a number of factors that can influence the cost of junk removal, like:
- Location of the job site as well as its proximity to the company and/or landfill/recycling center
- Size and complexity of the job, e.g. how accessible the junk is
- Type of waste, junk, or debris to be removed
The cost to haul junk varies by location. Customers in Los Angeles or New York City can expect to pay more for junk removal than those in Fort Wayne, Indiana would pay for the same size project.
The amount of junk that needs to be removed is a big factor, too. For example, large cleanups will require a bigger truck or container with a large loading capacity, as well as more labor hours to complete the job. The same is true for complex cleanups, like having to carry items down multiple flights of stairs or removing an old heavy piano that needs to be disassembled in order to remove it safely, or other situations that require more time and/or manpower.
Certain types of waste, junk, and debris cost more to dispose of than others. For example, hazardous materials cost more due to environmental laws, safety concerns, and disposal requirements.