Daggett Container Service
For more than 35 years, Daggett Container Service has been serving the greater Lansing, MI area. They specialize in all aspects of waste disposal. Whether you’... more
Goetz Services
Goetz Services is your locally owned and operated junk removal solution. We do it all from furniture removal to complete estate cleanouts. Our team is... more
Gorski Hauling
In Ingham, Livingston, and Shiawassee Counties in Michigan, Gorski Hauling is the company homeowners and business owners turn to for fast and reliable junk hauling... more
Lansing Junk Removal
Located in Lansing, Michigan and serving surrounding areas, Lansing Junk Removal has been keeping Lansing clean for years. They can assist in all your residential... more
Monroe's Rubbish Removal
Monroe’s Rubbish Removal, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company serving Livingston and surrounding communities. Since 1981, we’ve been providing roll-off dumpster rentals and... more
SpeedyCleans
Customer satisfaction is our number goal at SpeedyCleans! We go the extra mile for our customers and get the job done right. We are equipped... more
Synergy Environmental
Founded in 2001, Synergy Environmental provides waste and debris removal services to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. They specialize in the safe and responsible removal waste,... more
Thurston Rubbish Hauling
As a locally-owned, family-run waste services provider, Thurston Rubbish Hauling is able to provide a level of service unmatched by bigger waste haulers. We are... more
Titan's Trash Service
The friendly, hardworking team at Titan’s Trash Service are equipped to help out with a wide variety of junk removal projects, such as basement... 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.
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 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.