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Junk removal in El Cajon, CA

Junk removal in El Cajon, CA costs a median $89 minimum and $350 for a half truckload, based on prices 14 local companies publish (checked November 4, 2026). 311 junk removal companies serve El Cajon; 123 are based within 10 miles. Their average Google rating is 4.9 across 252 rated companies.

Bulk trash pickup in El Cajon: El Cajon offers bulk item pickup to residential and commercial customers. Service is scheduled through the EDCO customer service call center.

How to requestCall the EDCO Customer Service call center
Source: elcajon.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
311
Based in El Cajon
9
Within 10 miles
123
Avg. Google rating
4.9
Publish prices
34
Data as of

Junk removal companies serving El Cajon

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Getting rid of junk in El Cajon yourself

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Landfills

  • Landfill Santee · 5 mi
    8514 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
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  • Miramar Landfill · 11 mi
    5180 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
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  • Arizona Canyon Landfill · 12 mi
    PVJ5+HV, San Diego, CA 92104
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Transfer stations

  • EDCO Station-Public Disposal Site (hours of operation apply to Transfer Station only) · 4 mi
    8184 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA 91942
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  • EDCO Recovery & Transfer · 12 mi
    3660 Dalbergia St, San Diego, CA 92113
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  • Ramona Disposal Transfer Station (Public Disposal Site - Hours apply to Transfer Stn. only) · 17 mi
    324 Maple St, Ramona, CA 92065
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Donation drop-offs

  • Restore Thrift Store · 36 mi
    1919 Apple St K, Oceanside, CA 92054
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Junk removal prices in El Cajon

As published on 34 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 El Cajon
ItemMedianRangeCompanies
Minimum charge$89$50–$11911
Single item$94$69–$15010
1/8 truck load$125$89–$2173
1/4 truck load$175$125–$3679
Half truck load$350$220–$57914
3/4 truck load$449$349–$6507
Full truck load$650$499–$1,20012
Mattress$89$60–$14011
Couch$92$69–$1258
Refrigerator$99$60–$1507
Appliance$94$55–$1508
TV$64$40–$1454
Hot tub$400$305–$5005
Piano$250$199–$4003

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Dumpster rentals serving El Cajon (19)

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 El Cajon: questions

How many junk removal companies serve El Cajon, CA?

311 junk removal companies serve El Cajon, counting companies within their service radius of the city and companies that list El Cajon as a service area. 9 are based in El Cajon itself, and 123 are based within 10 miles. 15 are franchise locations (including 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, Dropcurb and JDog Junk Removal & Hauling); the rest are independent.

Which junk removal companies near El Cajon have the best Google ratings?

Among companies within 15 miles with at least 20 Google reviews, the highest rated are 1-800-GOT-JUNK? San Diego North (5.0 stars, 3,412 reviews), 1-800-GOT-JUNK? San Diego South (5.0 stars, 1,729 reviews) and Junk King San Diego Downtown (5.0 stars, 1,546 reviews). Ratings and review counts are Google's, checked on the date shown on this page.

How much does junk removal cost in El Cajon?

34 of the companies serving El Cajon publish prices on their own websites. Median published prices: $89 minimum charge (11 companies), $175 quarter truckload (9 companies), $350 half truckload (14 companies), $650 full truckload (12 companies), $89 mattress removal, $92 couch removal, $99 refrigerator removal, $400 hot tub removal. Final prices depend on volume and access, so get 2–3 quotes.

Can I get same-day junk removal in El Cajon?

101 companies serving El Cajon 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 El Cajon open on Sundays?

230 of the 311 companies list Sunday hours on Google, and 82 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 El Cajon donate or recycle?

115 companies serving El Cajon say they donate usable items or recycle. Use the "Donates / recycles" filter.

Does El Cajon pick up bulk trash?

El Cajon offers bulk item pickup to residential and commercial customers. Service is scheduled through the EDCO customer service call center. (Source: https://www.elcajon.gov/your-government/departments/public-works/recycling/more-resources-and-programs/frequently-asked-questions.)

Is junk removal or a dumpster rental better in El Cajon?

Junk removal crews do the lifting and haul everything away in one visit; a dumpster rental suits multi-day projects you load yourself. 19 dumpster-rental-only companies also serve El Cajon; they're listed separately below.

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