Dumpster Divers LLC is a small dumpster rental, junk removal, and demolition company in the greater Grand Rapids, MI area. We specialize in meeting the needs of residential customers. We offer a 24-hour rental period, which is a convenient option... more
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S2 Services & Rent-a-Bin Michigan
S2 Services & Rent-a-Bin Michigan is Grand Rapids and all of West Michigan's go-to source for residential dumpster rental and junk removal services. The crew at S2 is committed to our customers, working hard to deliver dumpsters as well as our... more
Black Barn Dumpsters
Black Barn Dumpsters is a small, family owned and operated business offering dumpster rental and junk removal services for residential and commercial customers in the Grand Rapids area. We strive to go above and beyond for our customers! We offer... more
Junk Knights, Inc.
Through our prompt, prepared, and professional services, it is our mission at Junk Knights, Inc. to keep West Michigan clean and green with our environmentally-friendly junk removal services. Speak with us today to get a free project estimate! more
Advanced Disposal Service
Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. serves Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, and Muskegon Counties in Michigan. They provide exceptional waste disposal services, like roll-off container rentals, recycling, compactors, and junk removal services. more
Crusader Container
Crusader Container is a locally-owned, veteran-owned dumpster rental company offering quality 15 yard roll-off dumpsters throughout Kalamazoo, Van Bren, and Saint Joseph County for $375 for up to 3 days and $425 for a week. When you hire us, you can expect the cleanest,... more
Plummer's Disposal
At Plummers, we've been proudly serving the community since 1957, making us one of the most experienced dumpster rental companies in the area. We're a locally-owned company that is able to provide a more personalized service compared to the 'big' nationwide... 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.