How Much Does Junk Removal Cost

As homeowners, we do our monthly general cleaning to make our homes feel cleaner and more comfortable to live. And as we tidy up our houses, we tend to dispose of the collected junk or things that are no longer useful or valuable to us. Although they are less toxic than other types of rubbish, they are generally big bric-a-bracs (like appliances, tires, and furniture) that can be an eyesore if they are not immediately removed from our properties.

Well, good news for all homeowners. We have no more reasons to store our junk for a long time because we have the option to hire a junk removal service. It usually requires, at least, two persons to load the junk to a truck and be driven to a landfill, which means you have to pay for the services.

But a junk removal service is not only useful after your general cleaning. It also comes in handy when you are remodeling your house, landscaping, cleaning an after-party, or other activities that produce high volumes of junk. This type of paid service is a cheaper alternative of a dumpster rental. But how much does junk removal cost?

Cost of a Junk Removal Service

Let’s make a clear distinction between a junk removal service and a trash removal service first. According to Fixr, a junk removal service is a one-time job that takes away household objects such as home appliances, toys, bikes, exercise equipment, furniture pieces, and other large materials that are no longer needed in the house. In some cases, construction debris and detritus from landscaping are also hauled away from your property.

Meanwhile, the trash removal service is scheduled either on a weekly or a monthly basis. It is usually done by the local government, but there some private companies that offer trash removal services. And as the name implies, they only collect household trash, excluding toxic materials like animal wastes, medical wastes, and wastes from the sewer.

Now that we have clearly distinguished the two types of services, let’s get to know their respective costs as well.

Junk Removal

The national average cost to remove garbage or junk ranges from $165 to $215, depending on the type of client, the type of junk needed to be disposed of, the volume of the load, and the service policies. The companies offering this service use a large truck with a 10’ by 8’ container. They charge around $200 for a single family house, $250 for an apartment, and $400 for business clients. Here are the average prices based on the volume of the junk.

– The minimum volume is 60 cubic feet, and the cost runs from $70 to $100. It consumes less than 10 square feet of the container.

For the information of all homeowners, here are the average junk removal prices based on specific items. Take note that the list contains objects that are commonly hauled away.

For those who want to have the debris be removed, companies offer prices per item or by bulk, depending on the type of waste you have. In most cases, the service providers will check everything, and then give you the final cost based on the following factors:

– the junk involved

– the mode of rates (is it per item or per truckload?)

– your location, and the distance between the service provider and the landfill

If, in any case, you find the costs beyond your budget, try to organize the junk before the workers arrive for the pickup. It saves time and a few dollars. You also have the option to send the junk to the dumpsite yourself.

Trash Removal

According to HomeAdvisor, the average trash removal fee ranges $10 to $40 for a monthly service, while an annual trash removal service is around $140 to $250. However, there is an additional one-time setup fee that costs $30 to $50. A little piece of advice, if you want to know the actual trash removal cost in your city, it is best to speak with your local city department or the private service providers.

Additional Costs to Take Note

• Landfill Fees

Companies that offer junk removal services usually include the landfill payments in their service rates. But providers that exclude the landfill fees will ask for the payment after removing the junk from your property. With that said, the typical landfill cost can range from $20 to $50 per ton.

• Permits

If you put your junk on a public road for the pickup, you’ll have to secure a permit from your city or town government. The average cost of this particular permit is around $40 to $75, but the fees significantly vary based on the city or state of residence.

• Far Delivery Locations

Apparently, the farther you are from the service provider and/or the landfill, the higher the price you pay.