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Junk removal in Amherst, NY

Junk removal in Amherst, NY costs a median $100 minimum, based on prices 3 local companies publish (checked November 4, 2026). 93 junk removal companies serve Amherst; 44 are based within 10 miles. Their average Google rating is 4.9 across 71 rated companies.

Bulk trash pickup in Amherst: Amherst allows bulky items such as furniture, mattresses and box springs to be put at the curb with the garbage, up to eight items per week in addition to garbage totes. Exceeding that can bring a $250 clean-out fee. White goods and large metal items such as ovens, washers and dryers are picked up by the Highway Department by appointment only, twice per month, with refrigerator and freezer doors removed.

Cost$250 fee if limit exceeded
LimitsNo more than eight items per week; appliance doors removed
ScheduleWeekly with garbage; appliances twice per month by appointment
How to requestCurbside with garbage; appliances by appointment
Source: amherst.ny.us · 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
93
Based in Amherst
6
Within 10 miles
44
Avg. Google rating
4.9
Publish prices
4
Data as of

Junk removal companies serving Amherst

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Getting rid of junk in Amherst 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 Amherst.

Landfills

  • Pfohl Brothers Landfill · 5 mi
    850 Aero Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225
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  • Tonawanda Landfill · 7 mi
    15 Pirson Pkwy, Tonawanda, NY 14150
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  • Schultz Landfill Inc · 8 mi
    777 Indian Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
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Transfer stations

  • WM - Depew Transfer Station & MRF · 8 mi
    3327 Walden Ave, Depew, NY 14043
    Website
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  • WM - East Side Transfer Station · 9 mi
    793 S Ogden St, Buffalo, NY 14206
    Website
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  • Lockport Transfer and Recycling Station · 11 mi
    178 Oakhurst St, Lockport, NY 14094
    Website
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Donation drop-offs

  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore North · 4 mi
    1030 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda Town, NY 14150
    Website
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  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore - South · 12 mi
    1675 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
    Website
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  • St. Catharines ReStore (Habitat For Humanity Niagara) · 25 mi
    150 Bunting Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2P 3G5, Canada
    Website
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Junk removal prices in Amherst

As published on 4 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 Amherst
ItemMedianRangeCompanies
Minimum charge$100$100–$1493
1/4 truck load2 companies: $195–$239—2
Half truck load2 companies: $239–$395—2
3/4 truck load2 companies: $299–$595—2
Full truck load2 companies: $369–$795—2
Appliance1 company: $100—1

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Dumpster rentals serving Amherst (35)

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 Amherst: questions

How many junk removal companies serve Amherst, NY?

93 junk removal companies serve Amherst, counting companies within their service radius of the city and companies that list Amherst as a service area. 6 are based in Amherst itself, and 44 are based within 10 miles. 5 are franchise locations (1-800-GOT-JUNK?, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling, Junk King and The Junkluggers); the rest are independent.

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

Among companies within 15 miles with at least 20 Google reviews, the highest rated are 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Buffalo (5.0 stars, 2,466 reviews), Rapid Junk Removal (5.0 stars, 602 reviews) and Cleanout Junk Removal (5.0 stars, 166 reviews). Ratings and review counts are Google's, checked on the date shown on this page.

How much does junk removal cost in Amherst?

4 of the companies serving Amherst publish prices on their own websites. Median published prices: $100 minimum charge (3 companies). Final prices depend on volume and access, so get 2–3 quotes.

Can I get same-day junk removal in Amherst?

23 companies serving Amherst 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 Amherst open on Sundays?

64 of the 93 companies list Sunday hours on Google, and 34 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 Amherst donate or recycle?

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

Does Amherst pick up bulk trash?

Amherst allows bulky items such as furniture, mattresses and box springs to be put at the curb with the garbage, up to eight items per week in addition to garbage totes. Exceeding that can bring a $250 clean-out fee. White goods and large metal items such as ovens, washers and dryers are picked up by the Highway Department by appointment only, twice per month, with refrigerator and freezer doors removed. (Source: https://www.amherst.ny.us/content/departments.php?dept_id=dept_11&div_id=div_33&menu_id=menu_34.)

Is junk removal or a dumpster rental better in Amherst?

Junk removal crews do the lifting and haul everything away in one visit; a dumpster rental suits multi-day projects you load yourself. 35 dumpster-rental-only companies also serve Amherst; they're listed separately below.

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