Junk King Chicago Downtown
Junk King Barrington is a locally-owned and operated junk removal and light demolition company. We specialize in fast, affordable full-service junk hauling and light demolition... more
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
White Arc Services
At White Arc Services, we have expanded our services to meet the needs of our customers. We can demolish porches, haul away debris, and leave... more
Mark Interior Demolition
Mark Interior Demolition has been providing affordable junk removal management services throughout Chicagoland for over 20 years! Our specialized equipment and professional crew can easily accommodate... more
Junk Bunker
Junk removal in Illinois just got a lot easier with Junk Bunker! We provide full-service junk removal that customers have come to expect from us.... more
Bye Bye Junk Removal & Outdoor Services
Bye Bye Junk Removal & Outdoor Services provides professional debris removal, junk removal, dumpster rental, and landscape services throughout Illinois and St. Louis, MO. Our clients... more
Turner Demolition Cleanup Service
Turner Demolition Cleanup Service has the experience, equipment, and knowledge needed to quickly and safely complete projects of all shapes and sizes. We specialize in... more
Owney Logistics
Owney Logistics specializes in comprehensive junk removal and demolition services. Our team strives to provide professional, reliable, and efficient services. We provide technically superior services... more
Royal Demolition LLC
Royal Demolition LLC is a small, locally-owned company with more than a decade of junk removal experience serving customers in the greater Chicago area. We... more
GDI Land Management
GDI Land Management is a small, locally-owned and operated business that services the Will County area and surrounding towns. We offer professional demolition and junk... more
23rd Visions Junk Removal Demolitions
We’re a locally owned small business committed to meeting our customer’s needs through prompt, efficient and affordable services. We offer junk removal 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
Ms Rich Affordable Housekeeping & Lawn Service
For expert junk removal and cleaning services, count on Ms. Rich Affordable Housekeeping & Lawn Service. We’re your local source for affordable debris removal, junk... 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
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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.