212 Exchange Street LLC
We provide fast, accurate and affordable junk removal services to Connecticut residents and businesses. From junk or debris pickups to complete home or building cleanouts, 212... more
Albreada Refuse & Sweeping LLC
Albreada Refuse & Sweeping LLC believes in making our customers the top priority. We are a family owned and operated dumpster rental company that has... more
USA Hauling & Recycling
Since 1978, USA Recycling has been a leading dumpster rental provider in the Connecticut and Springfield, MA areas. We offer one of the biggest selections of... more
Stump Chompers
Get friendly, reliable and prompt services with Stump Chompers. We do more than just stump grinding; we are equipped and experienced in excavation, demolition, dumpster... more
RNG Cleaning Services LLC
RNG Cleaning Services LLC is a locally owned and operated junk removal provider offering full-service cleaning, janitorial, site cleanup, and light demolition services. We are... more
City Carting and Recycling
City Carting is your local junk removal solution serving Fairfield County and surrounding areas. We offer residential and commercial waste hauling services, as well as... more
My Dumpster CT
My Dumpster CT offers superior service and quality to customers throughout Connecticut. We specialize in compact roll-off dumpster rental in sizes ranging from 5 yards to 18... more
Local Boy's Junk Removal
Licensed, insured, and bonded, Local Boy’s Junk Removal & Contracting is proud to serve the greater Mahopac, NY area as a locally owned and operated... more
CleanPro Restoration
CleanPro Restoration offers full-service junk removal and demolition services for residential and commercial customers throughout Connecticut. We have an experienced team and strive to complete... more
JBM Carting
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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.
What 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 metropolitan areas, like New York City or Los Angeles, can expect to pay more for junk removal than those in less populated areas would for the same size project.
The amount of junk that needs to be removed plays a big role, 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.