How Much Does Junk Removal Cost in 2025?

This article was updated using automation technology and thoroughly reviewed for accuracy by HomeAdvisor Editor Ryan Noonan.

Junk removal costs an average of $242, with most homeowners spending between $133 and $372. Understanding these costs can help you budget appropriately if you're planning to declutter your home or manage waste efficiently. Factors like the volume of junk, type of materials, and frequency of removal will influence your total price.

Hiring professional junk removal services ensures the job is done safely and efficiently, saving you time and potential hazards associated with DIY removal. Whether it's a one-time cleanout or regular service, bringing in a pro can make the process hassle-free.

Junk Removal Prices

If you have a full truckload of junk, you can expect to pay between $600 and $800. Removing a single item might cost you between $60 and $150, and each additional item adds $20 to $40. For construction debris, gravel, or dirt removal, you'll spend $100 to $600 per truckload. Considering renting a dumpster? It costs around $380 per week, including haul-away service, dumpster permits, and dumping fees, but it can go up to $800 per week for a large roll-off dumpster.

Cost to Haul Away Junk by Truckload

Hauling away your junk can cost anywhere from $60 to $800, with most homeowners spending between $200 and $300. Since companies charge a minimum of $60 to $150, with each additional item adding $20 to $40, it's most cost-effective if you clean out the whole house at once. Most pros offer bulk pricing by the truckload, but some may itemize the load.

Cost to Remove Junk by Project Type

Junk waste removal usually involves getting rid of large items like appliances, tires, or pianos that require two or more people to haul away to a landfill or other specified location.

Typically, a professional will assess everything you need to remove and determine a final price based on what you have, how far they must haul it, and any dumping fees involved.

Appliance Removal

Appliance removal costs typically range from $50 to $400 per unit, depending on the type of appliance and the difficulty of removal. Refrigerators, freezers, and other large appliances may require special handling due to components like freon gas, which must be disposed of properly to prevent environmental harm.

If your appliances are still in working condition, you might consider donating or recycling them. Many junk removal companies recycle a significant amount of what they pick up, which can reduce your cost. For example, a water heater might have a scrap value, making it less expensive for you to remove it.

Furniture and Large Item Removal

Removing furniture and large items like mattresses and pianos typically costs between $80 and $400 per piece, depending on size, weight, and removal difficulty. Pianos, in particular, can be challenging to remove due to their size and weight, with costs ranging from $200 to $400.

If these items are in good condition, you might consider donating them to organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Goodwill, or the Salvation Army; you might even receive a tax-deductible receipt. For items like pianos, donating to a musical charity could be an option, and moving a piano for donation may cost $250 to $600.

Hot Tub

To remove a hot tub, you’ll pay $200 to $600 depending on size and difficulty. To save yourself a little cash, you can always break it down and move it curbside for easy pickup.

Tire

Tire removal costs $5 to $15 per tire if you drop it off at a recycler or tire shop. If you hire a junk removal company, they’ll charge a minimum of $60. Part of that is a tire disposal fee charged by states ranging from $0.25 to $2 per tire. Almost all tires get recycled, but it never hurts to ask.

• With rims: $10–$15 per tire

• Without rims: $5–$10 per tire

Construction Debris & Shed Removal

Construction debris costs $100 to $800 to remove depending on how much you have. Most landfills take this without any extra charge. It’s a good idea to ask your general contractor if they’ll take care of this as part of your overall project.

Cost to Remove and Haul Away Yard Debris

Yard debris removal costs between $70 and $500, depending on volume. For curbside pickup, where you've already piled it up, expect to pay $50 to $100 per load. Do not burn yard waste unless allowed by your municipality.

Tree Debris

Tree debris removal costs $50 to $100, but it's usually part of total tree removal costs of $400 to $2,000. Unless you want to keep it for firewood, in which case chopping it up adds $75. Never burn trees on your property without contacting your local fire department first.

Cost to Remove Waste

Hazardous waste removal can cost between $250 and $500 per ton if your waste is considered hazardous. It takes a little more time and preparation than regular trash and junk removal because it involves items like dangerous fluorescent bulbs, old latex paint, and other harmful chemicals.

The price of waste removal will vary greatly, depending on which of the following categories it falls into:

• Electronics: $20–$200. This includes items such as computers and outdated TVs, which require special handling.

• Garbage & Solid: $100–$350. Trash, garbage, and household clutter generally fall here.

• Hazardous waste: $150–$300. The professional removal of old latex paint, mercury, or other chemicals will take careful preparation and specialty equipment.

• Universal: This subset of hazardous waste varies in price but includes common items like batteries and fluorescent light bulbs. Some items vary by state, but your landfill attendants or waste removal pros will know what counts.

• Composting: $70–$125. This is anything organic, including yard and food waste.

Electronic Waste

Electronics are considered hazardous waste. Most companies charge a flat fee between $75 and $100 as a trip charge. Larger items, like standalone printers, can cost around $200 to remove.

Trash Pickup and Residential Garbage Collection

Residential trash and garbage collection services cost $25 to $100 per month. You can choose from a 20-gallon container to a 96-gallon bin. This fee is usually included in a larger utility bill that also includes water and sewage.

You may also have to pay a one-time setup fee of $30 to $50 when opting for a private company. Usually, making a trip to the dump to get rid of yard waste, appliances, and smaller garbage loads is no big deal. But sometimes you need help with the bigger stuff.

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste removal runs anywhere from $50 to $500. Most junk removal services don’t take chemicals or hazardous products. You need to call your local garbage or waste collection company to address these.

• Refrigerant or freon removal and disposal: $50–$150. Freon and refrigerants both require special disposal, and some states require licensing to dispose of them properly.

• Paints/solvents: $0.80–$4 per pound. Don’t just toss it in the garbage. You can take it to the landfill yourself where they’ll have a special area specifically for chemicals and paints.

• Lightbulbs: $1–$2 each. They contain mercury, a hazardous waste. If you decide to upgrade your home to LED lighting, have a professional dispose of the old bulbs. Don’t throw them out with your trash.

DIY Junk Removal vs. Hiring a Pro

If you're considering junk removal, you might be wondering whether to tackle the task yourself or hire a professional. Doing it yourself can save you money upfront, but it involves significant time and physical labor and requires proper equipment like trucks or trailers. Plus, you'll need to figure out where to dispose of different types of waste, which can be time-consuming.

On the other hand, hiring a professional junk removal service may cost more initially, but it offers benefits like efficient and safe removal, proper disposal of hazardous materials, and freeing up your time. Pros are equipped to handle heavy or bulky items and know local regulations for waste disposal. We recommend sticking with the pros to simplify this job and save yourself a lot of back strain.

With this information, you're better equipped to make the best decision for your junk removal needs.

How HomeAdvisor Gets Its Cost Data

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