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
Napa Valley Hauling
At Napa Valley Hauling, we take pride in providing exceptional residential and commercial junk removal in Napa, CA. We go the extra mile to ensure... more
Yeni's Hauling
Yeni's Hauling has been providing the greater San Jose, CA area with high-quality, reliable dumpster rental services for years. Our trailer dumpsters come in 10, 15, and 20... 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
Junk King South San Francisco
Junk King South San Francisco is a locally-owned and operated junk removal and light demolition company. We specialize in fast, affordable full-service junk hauling and... 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
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 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
The Ark Hauling & Junk Removal
"They even do hot tub removals!! Very professional and on time. Showed up to the job site ready to work with all their equipment. They... 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
Santa Rosa Junk Hauling & Removal Service
Santa Rosa Junk Hauling & Removal Service is proud to provide junk removal for residential and commercial customers. We provide fast, friendly service that is always... more
MAVCO Deconstruction
MAVCO Deconstruction is licensed, bonded, and insured for junk removal and small to large-scale demolition. We specialize in a wide range of junk removal and... more
Sena Hauling
At Sena Hauling, our team of experienced contractors will help you get rid of the junk that you no longer want cluttering up your home.... more
New Generation Demolition & Junk Removal
New Generation Demolition & Junk Removal is a local Sonoma County business with extensive knowledge and experience in the services we offer. We are dedicated to... more
Napa Strong Hauling and Junk Removal
Napa Strong Hauling offers comprehensive junk removal services for residential and commercial customers in the Napa area. We are fully licensed and insured. We can... 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.