Vortex Demolition Inc
Vortex Demolition Inc offers fast, reliable junk removal services across California, specializing in clearing unwanted items from homes and businesses. Fully licensed, insured, and operated... more
Chavez Demolition
Chavez Demolition is a family-owned business with over 25 years of experience in the junk removal, hauling, and demolition industry! We offer a stunning variety of... more
Valdez Company
Valdez Company provides the perfect one-stop shop for all types of different large-scale disposal needs. We provide full-service junk removal, single-item removals, commercial waste management... more
Right Now Dumpster Rentals
Right Now Dumpster Rentals was created because our owner saw a need for fast, reliable, and cost-efficient dumpster rental services in the greater Porterville, CA... more
599 Junk Removal
599 Junk Removal is a full-service, licensed and insured junk removal and hauling company. Our company was founded by Alex Osle; after years of working as... more
Cox General Engineering
With over 10 years experience in the industry, Cox General Engineering brings the high-quality work and attention to detail required for large junk removal projects to... more
Pena's Disposal Service
Since 1949, Peña’s Disposal Service has worked tirelessly to change the waste disposal industry’s standard for quality. They offer residential and commercial services,... more
Central Valley Roll Off & Recycling
Locally owned and operated, Central Valley Roll-Off & Recycling, LLC has been serving Kings, Fresno, and Tulare Counties since 2004. They specialize in quality waste removal, from... more
Steve The Junkman Corporate Recycling
Steve The Junkman Corporate Recycling specializes in eco-friendly disposal, scrap metal recycling, dumpster rental, junk removal, and related services. We make every effort to keep... more
Swift Disposal
At Marathon Junk Removal, our mission is to provide affordable, professional junk removal services to residents and businesses in Bakersfield, California and the surrounding areas.... 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.