Junk Removal Price List: What Every Item Costs [2026]

Single-item junk removal costs $50 to $250 depending on the item, your location, and the company you use. Here is what the major services charge based on verified 2026 pricing data:

1-800-GOT-JUNK publishes per-item pricing on their website for single-item jobs. A mattress costs $159, a sofa starts at $249, a single appliance starts at $249, and a treadmill is $249. Their minimum fee ranges from $130 to $150+ depending on location. For jobs with more than one item, they switch to volume-based pricing by truck fraction.

LoadUp offers upfront online per-item pricing that varies by location. According to move.org, a sofa averages about $100 and a refrigerator about $130. Treadmill removal starts at $150. A service area fee of $50–$80 applies on top of the item price.

Local junk haulers on Thumbtack average $160–$330 per job. Yelp data shows single-appliance removal at $75–$130 and mattress removal at $50–$100.

Dropcurb charges a flat $79 for any standard curbside item — mattress, couch, appliance, or exercise equipment. Additional items on the same pickup cost $19–$39 depending on size.

A full truckload of junk costs $400 to $800+ from most national companies. HomeGuide reports the average full truckload at $450, with prices ranging from $400 to $570 for standard junk. Premium services charge more:

• •1-800-GOT-JUNK: $700–$1,000+ for a full truckload, average job $240
• •Junk King: $589–$658 for a full truckload
• •College Hunks Hauling Junk: $600–$800+ for a full truckload
• •LoadUp: $150–$350 average job (per-item pricing, not truck-based)

Volume-based pricing works in the company's favor. If you only need one or two items removed, you are paying for truck space you do not use. Per-item services like Dropcurb and LoadUp are cheaper for small loads.

HomeGuide estimates the typical per-cubic-foot cost at $1.50. A standard pickup truck bed holds about 60 cubic feet, which translates to roughly $90 at that rate — but junk removal companies charge far more because their price includes labor, travel, and disposal fees.

The cheapest junk removal method depends on how quickly you need it gone and whether you can transport it yourself:

• •City bulk pickup: Free in most cities, but wait times are 2–9 weeks. Not every city accepts appliances or electronics. Schedule through 311 or your city's public works department.

• •Donation pickup: Free if the item is in usable condition. Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and local charities will pick up furniture and working appliances. Scheduling takes 3–14 days.

• •Self-haul to the dump: $10–$60 depending on local tipping fees. You need a truck and the ability to load the item yourself. Most landfills charge by weight or per item.

• •Scrap metal recyclers: Free or even paid for metal appliances like stoves, washers, and dryers. Many scrap yards will accept old appliances at no charge because the metal has resale value.

• •Curbside pickup services: Dropcurb charges $79 for same-day pickup. This is the cheapest professional option for people who cannot wait weeks or haul items themselves.

Five factors determine what you pay for junk removal:

• •Number and size of items: Single-item pickups cost $50–$250. Multiple items are priced by truck volume at national chains or per-item at marketplace services. Adding items usually reduces the per-item cost.

• •Type of item: Appliances with refrigerants (fridges, AC units) cost more due to EPA-mandated Freon disposal. Electronics may carry e-waste surcharges. Standard furniture is the cheapest to remove.

• •Location: Labor and disposal costs vary by city. Junk removal in New York City or San Francisco costs 20–40% more than in Charlotte or Oklahoma City. Local tipping fees range from $10 to $60+ per load.

• •Service type: Full-service companies send 2-person crews into your home, which costs more than curbside pickup where you place the item outside. Expect to pay 40–60% more for full-service vs. curbside.

• •Urgency: Same-day service is available from some providers including Dropcurb ($79 flat). Rush fees of $25–$75 apply at some companies. City bulk pickup is free but takes the longest.

Junk removal companies use three main pricing models:

Volume-based pricing is the most common model used by 1-800-GOT-JUNK, Junk King, and College Hunks. They charge by how much space your junk takes up in their truck — typically an eighth, quarter, half, or full truckload. This requires an on-site estimate because the price depends on visual assessment. A full truckload ranges from $400 to $1,000+.

Per-item pricing is used by LoadUp, Dropcurb, and some local haulers. You select exactly what you need removed and see the price instantly online. This model is more transparent and usually cheaper for 1–3 item pickups.

Hourly pricing is less common but used by some local operators. Rates typically run $100–$200 per hour with a 1–2 hour minimum. HomeGuide reports the average at $1.50 per cubic foot, which translates to roughly $90 for a pickup truck bed worth of junk.

Six ways to reduce your junk removal bill:

• •Move items to the curb yourself: Curbside services like Dropcurb charge $79 flat vs. $150–$400+ for full-service companies that enter your home. If you can get the item outside, you save 40–60%.

• •Bundle items on one pickup: Most services offer lower per-item rates when you remove multiple items at once. Dropcurb charges $19–$39 for each additional item after the first $79 pickup.

• •Use city bulk pickup for non-urgent items: Free in most cities with a 2–9 week wait. Schedule through your city's 311 line or public works website.

• •Separate metal items: Stoves, washers, dryers, and other metal appliances can often be picked up free by scrap metal recyclers. Post on Craigslist under "free" and it may disappear in hours.

• •Donate usable items: Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and local charities offer free pickup for furniture and working appliances. You may also get a tax deduction.

• •Skip the national franchises for small jobs: 1-800-GOT-JUNK and College Hunks have minimum fees of $130–$150+. For a single item, per-item services are almost always cheaper.