What junk removal costs in the US
Junk removal in the US typically costs $105 as a minimum charge, $349 for a half truckload and $600 for a full truckload, according to the Compare Junk Removal Price Index, Nov 2026: medians of 5,866 prices that 1,829 junk removal companies publish on their own websites, checked November 4, 2026.
- Minimum charge
- $105
- Half truckload
- $349
- Full truckload
- $600
- Mattress
- $85
- Couch
- $100
- Refrigerator
- $107
Compare Junk Removal Price Index, Nov 2026: prices by item
Median, middle 50% (the 25th to 75th percentile) and the number of companies publishing each price.
| Item | Median | Middle 50% | Companies | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $105 | $95–$146 | 931 | Truck loads (1/8 to full) and minimum charge |
| Single item | $99 | $75–$119 | 469 | Single items |
| 1/8 truck load | $150 | $120–$195 | 185 | Truck loads (1/8 to full) and minimum charge |
| 1/4 truck load | $200 | $150–$250 | 724 | Truck loads (1/8 to full) and minimum charge |
| Half truck load | $349 | $279–$425 | 819 | Truck loads (1/8 to full) and minimum charge |
| 3/4 truck load | $499 | $416–$587 | 550 | Truck loads (1/8 to full) and minimum charge |
| Full truck load | $600 | $500–$749 | 837 | Truck loads (1/8 to full) and minimum charge |
| Mattress | $85 | $75–$100 | 283 | Mattresses |
| Couch | $100 | $80–$130 | 211 | Couches and sofas |
| Refrigerator | $107 | $84–$135 | 192 | Refrigerators and freezers |
| Appliance | $90 | $75–$109 | 274 | Appliances (washers, dryers, stoves) |
| TV | $75 | $50–$85 | 107 | TVs |
| Hot tub | $377 | $300–$450 | 190 | Hot tubs and spas |
| Piano | $300 | $249–$320 | 94 | Pianos |
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Cost guides
- Junk removal cost by truck load $349 median
- Single item junk removal cost $99 median
- Mattress removal cost $85 median
- Couch removal cost $100 median
- Refrigerator removal cost $107 median
- Appliance removal cost $90 median
- Hot tub removal cost $377 median
- Piano removal cost $300 median
- TV disposal cost $75 median
Prices by metro area
88 metro areas where at least 3 companies publish the same kind of price.
- Dallas, TX$300
- Los Angeles, CA$362
- Atlanta, GA$350
- New York, NY$445
- Seattle, WA$385
- Washington, DC$350
- Denver, CO$350
- Houston, TX$300
- Phoenix, AZ$350
- Miami, FL$335
- Portland, OR$350
- Boston, MA$450
- San Diego, CA$350
- Chicago, IL$389
- Riverside, CA$399
- Tampa, FL$400
- Sacramento, CA$347
- Austin, TX$400
- Charlotte, NC$335
- Orlando, FL$324
- San Francisco, CA$364
- Detroit, MI$375
- Minneapolis, MN$449
- Baltimore, MD$302
- San Antonio, TX$322
- Virginia Beach, VA$312
- Providence, RI$350
- Durham, NC$350
- Philadelphia, PA$425
- Las Vegas, NV$314
- All 88 metro areas →
How we got these numbers
We read the pricing pages of junk removal companies and recorded each price exactly as published, with the page address and the date checked. Nothing here is estimated or invented. Each company counts once per item (its lowest published price); "from" prices are starting prices; per-cubic-yard prices are left out because too few companies publish them.
Full details: methodology. To see the companies near you and their own prices, search your address.
Junk removal cost: questions
How much does junk removal cost?
Junk removal in the US typically costs $105 as a minimum charge, $349 for a half truckload and $600 for a full truckload, according to the Compare Junk Removal Price Index, Nov 2026: medians of 5,866 prices that 1,829 junk removal companies publish on their own websites, checked November 4, 2026.
How much does half a truckload of junk removal cost?
The median published price is $349; the middle half of companies charge $279–$425 (819 companies).
Where is junk removal most expensive?
Among metro areas where at least 3 companies publish a half-load price, the highest medians are Santa Rosa ($475), Boston ($450), Ogden ($450), and the lowest are Palm Bay ($200), Huntsville ($225), Greenville ($250).
Why do junk removal prices vary so much?
Most companies price by volume (how much of the truck your items fill), then adjust for heavy material, stairs and long carries, and items that must be recycled, such as appliances with refrigerant, mattresses, tires and electronics. Local landfill and recycling fees differ too, so compare two or three quotes.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 5,866 prices that 1,829 junk removal companies publish on their own websites, each recorded with its page and the date we checked it. Each company counts once per item, at its lowest published price.
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