Landmark Demolition
With more than 20 years of experience, Landmark Demolition provides expert junk removal and light demolition services with a focus on safety, quality, and professionalism. From... more
Mobility Disposal Services
"I hired this company to clean out an apartment that had a lot of junk left behind, and the whole process was very easy on... more
Votis & Sons Dumpster Rentals
We are a small, family-owned business with many years of experience. Votis & Sons is fully insured, professional, and affordable! Votis & Sons has 12 and 16 yard dumpsters... more
Moring Disposal
When speedy, reliable dumpster and trash hauling services matters, Moring Disposal is the company to call. We've provided the community with full-service waste hauling services... more
Junk King Chicago North
Junk King will load up and haul away all types of non-hazardous junk and waste from your residential or commercial locations. Furniture, appliances, yard waste,... more
Gino's Junk Removal Services
Serving the Chicagoland area, Gino’s Junk Removal Services is a full-service junk and debris removal company committed to providing our clients with the highest... more
Ace Junk Removal Pros
For nearly a decade, Ace Junk Removal Pros has been the Naperville, IL area's number one choice for full service junk removal. We can handle... more
Able Industrial Recycling
With more than three decades in service, Able Industrial Recycling has the skills, tools and infrastructure necessary to complete the job in an accurate and... more
Mold Squad Restoration & Contracting LLC
Mold Squad is a Chicago-area junk removal company committed to quality service and competitive rates. We get the job done right! In addition to junk... more
A Team Junk Removal
A Team Junk Removal is your locally-owned, complete source for junk hauling services. Our uniformed team works efficiently to get the job done quickly and... more
Groot Industries, Inc
Since 1914, Groot Industries, LLC has provided quality junk removal services to all types of customers. They are family owned and operated, so you can trust... 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.