Affordable Dumpsters
"We worked with Affordable Dumpsters when we needed to replace our deck and get rid of some household items. They were easy to work with,... more
Menzel’s Construction LLC
Menzel’s Construction LLC is a family-owned company specializing in professional junk removal services for both residential and commercial clients. We pride ourselves on exceptional... more
Anytime Junk Removal
Count on reliable service, efficiency and great customer service with Anytime Junk Removal. We’re available anytime to help with your junk, waste and debris... more
Community Partners in Recycling
Community Partners in Recycling is your local source for secure document destruction, recycling, cleanouts and related services. We can get the job done, small or... more
THK Haul Away LLC
THK Haul Away is a family owned business serving Lackawanna County, PA and surrounding areas. We provide high quality services at an affordable rate. Our... more
D. Hill And Son Container Service
Don Hill General Hauling offers full-service waste hauling services, including dumpster rental and junk removal. From small junk pick-ups to larger-scale construction or demolition cleanups,... more
Full Circle Removal
Full Circle Removal provides full-service demolition & removal services throughout the New Jersey & Pennsylvania areas. Our services are great for your home or business, including offices... more
Nick's Enterprises
Nick's Enterprises is a residential and commercial disposal and container service in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding communities. From office clean outs to appliance recycling,... more
JunkIt 570
JunkIt 570 is a family-owned and operated junk removal service based in the heart of Jessup, PA. As a small business, giving back to our local... more
Meagher’s Cleanout, LLC
Meagher’s Cleanout, LLC is a family owned and operated junk removal and cleaning company offering residential and commercial services. We take pride in offering... more
JC Garbage Removal
JC Garbage Removal empowers its customers by providing them with professional junk removal, dumpster rental, and hauling services in Barre, PA. We have a long... more
A+ Enterprises Junk Removal & Demolition
We are well-equipped and experienced handling everything from hoarding cleanups to couch removal, and everything in between. A+ is Northeast Pennsylvania’s largest junk removal... 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.