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Junk removal in Palo Alto, CA

Junk removal in Palo Alto, CA costs a median $130 minimum and $280 for a half truckload, based on prices 6 local companies publish (checked November 4, 2026). 266 junk removal companies serve Palo Alto; 32 are based within 10 miles. Their average Google rating is 4.9 across 208 rated companies.

Bulk trash pickup in Palo Alto: Palo Alto's Clean Up Day service provides curbside collection of bulky items, excess recyclables and yard trimmings.

Source: paloalto.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
266
Based in Palo Alto
5
Within 10 miles
32
Avg. Google rating
4.9
Publish prices
10
Data as of

Junk removal companies serving Palo Alto

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All 266 junk removal companies serving Palo Alto, A–Z

Getting rid of junk in Palo Alto yourself

Bulk pickup rules are at the top of this page. The nearest drop-off sites, each from its own source, with the distance from Palo Alto.

Landfills

  • SMaRT Station · 7 mi
    301 Carl Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
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    Source: google.com · checked
  • GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility: Site 2 · 11 mi
    675 Los Esteros Rd, San Jose, CA 95134
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  • WM Tri Cities · 11 mi
    Newark, CA 94560
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Transfer stations

  • Fremont Recycling & Transfer · 11 mi
    41149 Boyce Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
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    Source: google.com · checked
  • Valley Recycling · 16 mi
    1611 S 7th St, San Jose, CA 95112
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  • GreenWaste Hayward Transfer Station · 16 mi
    3458 Enterprise Ave, Hayward, CA 94545
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Donation drop-offs

  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore San Jose · 15 mi
    1608 Las Plumas Ave, San Jose, CA 95133
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    Source: google.com · checked
  • Habitat For Humanity ReStore Oakland · 24 mi
    9235 San Leandro St, Oakland, CA 94603
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  • Restore Oakland · 27 mi
    1419 34th Ave Ste 121, Oakland, CA 94601
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    Source: google.com · checked

Junk removal prices in Palo Alto

As published on 10 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 Palo Alto
ItemMedianRangeCompanies
Minimum charge$130$99–$2506
Single item1 company: $75—1
1/8 truck load1 company: $149—1
1/4 truck load2 companies: $125–$180—2
Half truck load$280$200–$4413
3/4 truck load$380$300–$5883
Full truck load2 companies: $400–$500—2
Mattress$118$75–$1503
Couch2 companies: $75–$188—2
Refrigerator2 companies: $45–$158—2
Appliance$138$45–$1503
TV1 company: $45—1
Hot tub1 company: $400—1
Piano2 companies: $200–$300—2

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Dumpster rentals serving Palo Alto (72)

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 Palo Alto: questions

How many junk removal companies serve Palo Alto, CA?

266 junk removal companies serve Palo Alto, counting companies within their service radius of the city and companies that list Palo Alto as a service area. 5 are based in Palo Alto itself, and 32 are based within 10 miles. 11 are franchise locations (including 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, Junk King and LoadUp); the rest are independent.

Which junk removal companies near Palo Alto have the best Google ratings?

Among companies within 15 miles with at least 20 Google reviews, the highest rated are College Hunks Hauling Junk San Jose (5.0 stars, 5,182 reviews), 1-800-GOT-JUNK? South Bay (5.0 stars, 4,932 reviews) and Stars Junk Removal (5.0 stars, 1,184 reviews). Ratings and review counts are Google's, checked on the date shown on this page.

How much does junk removal cost in Palo Alto?

10 of the companies serving Palo Alto publish prices on their own websites. Median published prices: $130 minimum charge (6 companies), $280 half truckload (3 companies), $118 mattress removal. Final prices depend on volume and access, so get 2–3 quotes.

Can I get same-day junk removal in Palo Alto?

90 companies serving Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto open on Sundays?

195 of the 266 companies list Sunday hours on Google, and 58 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 Palo Alto donate or recycle?

102 companies serving Palo Alto say they donate usable items or recycle. Use the "Donates / recycles" filter.

Does Palo Alto pick up bulk trash?

Palo Alto's Clean Up Day service provides curbside collection of bulky items, excess recyclables and yard trimmings. (Source: https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Public-Works/Zero-Waste/What-Goes-Where/Curbside-Collection-Services.)

Is junk removal or a dumpster rental better in Palo Alto?

Junk removal crews do the lifting and haul everything away in one visit; a dumpster rental suits multi-day projects you load yourself. 72 dumpster-rental-only companies also serve Palo Alto; they're listed separately below.

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