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Junk removal in Berkeley, CA

Junk removal in Berkeley, CA costs a median $100 minimum and $387 for a half truckload, based on prices 12 local companies publish (checked November 4, 2026). 383 junk removal companies serve Berkeley; 129 are based within 10 miles. Their average Google rating is 4.9 across 306 rated companies.

Bulk trash pickup in Berkeley: Berkeley property owners of 1-4 unit residential buildings can schedule one free bulky waste pickup per calendar year, up to 3 cubic yards. Pickups happen on Wednesdays by advance appointment, and the account holder must have a current refuse account. Large appliances, refrigerated appliances, electronic waste and programmable appliances are not accepted.

CostFirst pickup each year free; $46.06 per additional cubic yard
LimitsUp to 3 cubic yards; one pickup per calendar year; set out by 7 a.m. on pickup day, no more than 1 day early; no large or refrigerated appliances, e-waste or programmable appliances
ScheduleWednesdays by appointment
How to requestCall (510) 981-7270 to schedule an upcoming Wednesday
Source: berkeleyca.gov · checked · AI-assisted summary of the city's page; confirm details with the city
Data as of · Sources: Google Maps listings (ratings, review counts, hours), company websites (prices, services) · Methodology
Companies serving
383
Based in Berkeley
12
Within 10 miles
129
Avg. Google rating
4.9
Publish prices
22
Data as of

Junk removal companies serving Berkeley

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Getting rid of junk in Berkeley yourself

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Landfills

  • Republic Services West Contra Costa Landfill · 8 mi
    1 Parr Blvd, Richmond, CA 94801
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  • Waste Management · 12 mi
    Transfer Station, 2615 Davis St, San Leandro, CA 94577
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  • Recology San Francisco · 12 mi
    501 Tunnel Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Transfer stations

  • The City Of Berkeley Transfer Station · 1 mi
    1201 Second St, Berkeley, CA 94710
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  • Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility - Oakland · 7 mi
    2100 E 7th St, Oakland, CA 94606
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  • Davis Street Transfer Station · 12 mi
    2615 Davis St, San Leandro, CA 94577
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Donation drop-offs

  • Restore Oakland · 7 mi
    1419 34th Ave Ste 121, Oakland, CA 94601
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  • Habitat For Humanity ReStore Oakland · 11 mi
    9235 San Leandro St, Oakland, CA 94603
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  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore Concord · 15 mi
    2080 Diamond Blvd, Concord, CA 94520
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Junk removal prices in Berkeley

As published on 22 companies' own websites, checked November 4, 2026. Medians need at least 3 companies; final prices depend on volume and access.

Published junk removal prices in Berkeley
ItemMedianRangeCompanies
Minimum charge$100$59–$25012
Single item$94$69–$1494
1/8 truck load$165$99–$1994
1/4 truck load$237$180–$4008
Half truck load$387$249–$72512
3/4 truck load$582$380–$1,08810
Full truck load$722$599–$1,4508
Mattress$89$45–$1506
Couch1 company: $129—1
Refrigerator$109$109–$1354
Appliance$109$95–$1505
TV1 company: $39—1
Hot tub2 companies: $400–$600—2
Piano1 company: $299—1

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Dumpster rentals serving Berkeley (65)

These companies rent roll-off dumpsters you load yourself; they don't haul junk away for you, so they aren't in the list above.

Junk removal in Berkeley: questions

How many junk removal companies serve Berkeley, CA?

383 junk removal companies serve Berkeley, counting companies within their service radius of the city and companies that list Berkeley as a service area. 12 are based in Berkeley itself, and 129 are based within 10 miles. 10 are franchise locations (including Dropcurb, Junk King, Junk Shot and LoadUp); the rest are independent.

Which junk removal companies near Berkeley have the best Google ratings?

Among companies within 15 miles with at least 20 Google reviews, the highest rated are Eco 1st Hauling (5.0 stars, 297 reviews), JUNK180 (5.0 stars, 281 reviews) and Castro’s Hauling (5.0 stars, 271 reviews). Ratings and review counts are Google's, checked on the date shown on this page.

How much does junk removal cost in Berkeley?

22 of the companies serving Berkeley publish prices on their own websites. Median published prices: $100 minimum charge (12 companies), $237 quarter truckload (8 companies), $387 half truckload (12 companies), $722 full truckload (8 companies), $89 mattress removal, $109 refrigerator removal. Final prices depend on volume and access, so get 2–3 quotes.

Can I get same-day junk removal in Berkeley?

109 companies serving Berkeley say on their website that they offer same-day service. Use the "Same-day" filter above to see them.

Are any junk removal companies in Berkeley open on Sundays?

272 of the 383 companies list Sunday hours on Google, and 88 list themselves as open 24 hours (often meaning phones are answered around the clock). Use the "Open now" filter to see who is open right now.

Which junk removal companies in Berkeley donate or recycle?

136 companies serving Berkeley say they donate usable items or recycle. Use the "Donates / recycles" filter.

Does Berkeley pick up bulk trash?

Berkeley property owners of 1-4 unit residential buildings can schedule one free bulky waste pickup per calendar year, up to 3 cubic yards. Pickups happen on Wednesdays by advance appointment, and the account holder must have a current refuse account. Large appliances, refrigerated appliances, electronic waste and programmable appliances are not accepted. (Source: https://berkeleyca.gov/city-services/trash-recycling/pre-paid-bags-bulky-waste-and-mattress-recycling.)

Is junk removal or a dumpster rental better in Berkeley?

Junk removal crews do the lifting and haul everything away in one visit; a dumpster rental suits multi-day projects you load yourself. 65 dumpster-rental-only companies also serve Berkeley; they're listed separately below.

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