412 Dumpster & Demo
If you find yourself in need of extra space for your unwanted items, turn to 412 Dumpsters & Demo for an easy and affordable solution. We offer... more
Cameron's Clean Outs & More
"I was trying to sell a property and it was full of furniture, belongings, and carpet that needed to be hauled out. When I searched... more
Henry's Hauling
Serving Western Pennsylvania, Henry’s Hauling is a family owned and operated dumpster rental provider offering fast service and inexpensive pricing. We offer dumpsters ranging... more
Junk King Cranberry Township
Junk King Cranberry Township is a locally-owned and operated junk removal and light demolition company. We take almost everything from old furniture to appliances, e-waste,... more
Junk King Pittsburgh
"I contacted Junk King of Pittsburgh, PA because we had household items and trash from a clean out that had been sitting around the house... more
Junk Removal and Demo
Junk Removal and Demo is a family-owned business that was built from the ground up by grit and teamwork. You can count on us to... more
Jurassic Junk Removal
If you’re in the Western Pennsylvania area and you’re in need of competitively priced junk disposal services, look no further than Jurassic Junk.... more
PHiLL It Up, LLC
Fast, efficient, and honest, PHiLL It Up, LLC has become a reputable and well-known disposal company. Whether you are cleaning up a job site or... more
Pro Style Construction Inc
Pro Style Construction Inc specializes in a wide range of key services, including construction, demolition, and junk removal. We offer a high level of professionalism... 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.