Mr Demolition
With over 30 years of combined experience in the industry, the professional and friendly crew at Mr Demolition is the team to call when you have... 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
AQG Dumpster Services
AQG Dumpster Services wants to make booking a dumpster easy for you. Visit our website to book online. We’re a family-owned company offering driveway-friendly... more
Arts Haul Away
We’re a locally owned and operated junk removal business dedicated to responsive, affordable junk hauling. Arts Haul Away can eliminate the junk, debris and... more
ASAP Junk Haulers & Demolition
Serving the greater Chicago area, ASAP Haulers and Demolition offers fast, accurate junk removal and residential demo. We are equipped to do it all from... more
Bin There Dump That Chicagoland
The expert team at Bin There Dump That is your Chicagoland source for fast and reliable junk removal service. Our services are great for bulky... more
C & D Recycling
C&D Recycling is a recycling and waste management company serving the Chicago area. They recycle metals, asphalt shingles, concrete and more. more
Camo Crew Junk Removal
Camo Crew Junk Removal is a veteran owned and operated business committed to employing fellow veterans. It’s also our mission to divert 80% or more... more
D & M Rolloff Services
Since 1994, D & M Rolloff has been a family owned and operated company based out of Palatine, Illinois and serving Chicago Southwest Suburbs. They can provide ... more
D.A.M Industries
D.A.M Industries does everything from stripping out interiors, drywall and plaster removal, tile, carpeting, and hardwood removal, chimney removal, sidewalks and driveways, demolition... more
Expert Removal Services
Get cost-effective and responsive junk removal services from a company that specializes in residential and commercial junk hauling, Expert Removal Services. We do it all... 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.