College Hunks Prices: What They Actually Charge [2026 Data]

College Hunks junk removal costs $150 to $750 depending on volume, item types, and your location, according to their own FAQ page. HomeGuide puts the average at $350 to $500 for a half truckload and $600 to $800+ for a full truckload.

College Hunks uses volume-based pricing — they charge by how much space your junk takes up in their truck. The problem is you won't know the exact cost until their crew arrives at your home and gives you an on-site quote. Their website has three pricing pages and none list a single dollar amount.

Their franchise FAQ page mentions the average homeowner spends $150 to $350 on junk removal, with a broader range of $70 to $570. That lower range likely reflects small single-item pickups in cheaper markets.

Here is what third-party sources report for common items:

• •Single furniture item (couch, dresser): $150 to $350+ depending on location and access
• •Mattress removal: $100 to $200 based on comparable franchise pricing
• •Appliance removal (washer, dryer, fridge): $100 to $250+ depending on weight and location
• •Full garage cleanout: $600 to $800+ for a truckload of mixed items
• •Small cleanout (quarter to half load): $200 to $500 per a rental property example on The Startup Story

College Hunks moving prices average $900 to $1,500 for a 1- or 2-bedroom home and $1,500 to $4,000+ for a 3- or 4-bedroom home, according to HomeGuide. Today's Homeowner reports most franchises charge $35 to $45 per mover for labor-only assistance, or $110 to $140 per hour for a truck with two movers.

Every franchise enforces a 2- to 3-hour minimum, and time is prorated in 15- to 30-minute increments after that minimum, according to Move.org. The clock starts when movers begin work at your pickup location and stops when they finish at the drop-off.

U.S. News reports College Hunks requires a $99 deposit to book a move. Massachusetts state tariff filings show a $149 prepayment for 2-mover jobs and $250 for 3 or more movers.

Additional costs for moving include:

• •Packing and unpacking services at extra hourly rates
• •Assembly and disassembly of furniture
• •Long-distance surcharges based on mileage
• •Stairs, elevators, and long-carry fees for difficult access
• •Storage solutions if you need temporary holding

A Reddit user in Grand Rapids was quoted $915 for 3 hours of moving. Another in the r/MovingToUSA subreddit paid $600 to move a small table, a few boxes, and a couch just 15 minutes away.

College Hunks claims "no hidden fees" on their pricing page, but BBB complaints and customer reviews tell a different story.

A BBB complaint from Carrollton, Texas describes a $99 non-disclosed fee added to a $264.45 bill. The customer agreed to $159 plus tax for one hour of service and was charged an extra $99 without warning. A Tampa BBB complaint reports being charged $746.98 after College Hunks ignored a $99 deposit already paid. A San Antonio BBB complaint accuses the company of "fraudulently attempting to double the agreed price with hidden charges."

Reddit users report similar experiences. A Washington, D.C. commenter said College Hunks "hit me with a ton of extra fees." A Boston poster wrote that their crew "purposely moved slowly (they're paid by the hour), overcharged us before unloading — effectively holding our items as ransom." A Seattle user was quoted $1,200 to remove a cabinet and two tables, then received five follow-up calls after declining.

Fees to watch for:

• •On-site estimate adjustment — the final price can exceed the phone or online estimate after the crew sees your items
• •Hourly billing padding — since movers are paid by the hour, some customers report crews working slowly
• •Deposit and cancellation fees — $99 deposit required, refund requires 24 hours notice (some locations require 7 days for interstate moves)
• •Damage valuation at $0.60 per pound — a broken 50-pound TV worth $900 would only be reimbursed $30 under their basic coverage

College Hunks operates as a franchise with roughly 200 locations across 38+ states. Every franchise pays ongoing fees that get built into customer pricing.

According to SharpSheets' analysis of their Franchise Disclosure Document, College Hunks franchisees pay a 7% royalty on gross sales, a 2% brand development fee, and must allocate at least 8% of gross sales toward local advertising. That is 17% or more of every dollar going to corporate and marketing before a single worker gets paid or a truck fills up with gas.

This franchise fee structure creates a pricing floor. A College Hunks franchise owner physically cannot charge less than a certain amount and still cover their overhead. Independent operators and marketplace platforms like Dropcurb have no such floor.

College Hunks also sends uniformed W-2 employee crews with branded trucks for every job — including curbside items that one person with a pickup truck could handle in ten minutes. You are paying for two workers, a large truck, branded uniforms, and the full-service labor model whether you need it or not.

College Hunks provides basic damage coverage at $0.60 per pound per item, confirmed in BBB complaints, Massachusetts state tariff filings, and This Old House's review. This means a 50-pound TV worth $900 would be covered for just $30 if damaged.

A BBB complaint from West Chester, Pennsylvania describes a customer whose table was damaged during a move. The repair was quoted at $800. College Hunks offered $80 based on the $0.60 per pound valuation.

Upgraded coverage at $1 to $5 per pound per article is available for an additional fee, according to This Old House. But even at the highest tier, that same 50-pound TV would only be covered for $250 — still less than a third of its value.

For junk removal specifically, damage coverage matters less since items are being discarded. But if College Hunks crews damage your home (walls, floors, doorframes) while carrying items out, the valuation framework applies to any disputes.

Booking College Hunks requires multiple steps before you know what you will pay.

If your items are already at the curb — or you can get them there — College Hunks is significant overkill. You are paying for two uniformed workers with a large branded truck to pick up items that one person with a pickup could handle.

College Hunks makes sense when you need someone to enter your home, carry heavy items down stairs, or handle a full estate cleanout. Their full-service model includes the labor to haul items from anywhere in your home.

Dropcurb is purpose-built for curbside removal. You book online in 60 seconds, see your exact price immediately ($79 per item), and a local hauler picks it up — often same day. No phone calls, no estimates, no deposits, no surprises.

The price difference is dramatic. A single couch costs $150 to $350+ with College Hunks versus $79 with Dropcurb. A mattress plus box spring runs $200 to $400+ versus $108. Three items could easily cost $350 to $600+ with College Hunks versus $127 with Dropcurb.