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Illinois Selective Demolition LLC
Illinois Selective Demolition LLC specializes in demolition and also offers debris and junk removal services. We recycle all metal and steel, as well as concrete,... more
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GM Consulting
Ready to say goodbye to the clutter? We’re here to help you take your space back in the 815! From old furniture and broken appliances... more
Illinois Selective Demolition LLC
Illinois Selective Demolition LLC specializes in demolition and also offers debris and junk removal services. We recycle all metal and steel, as well as concrete,... more
Bin There Dump That Chicagoland
The expert team at Bin There Dump That is your Chicagoland source for fast and reliable junk removal service. Our services are great for bulky... more
Unhitched Dumpster Rental
Unhitched Dumpster Rental takes service to the next level by offering responsive service, convenient payment options and exceptional customer service. We are the ideal solution... more
Mobility Disposal Services
"I hired this company to clean out an apartment that had a lot of junk left behind, and the whole process was very easy on... more
Hi Tech Builders
At Hi Tech Builders, we believe junk/debris removal should be stress free and a pleasant experience. For more than 15 years, our licensed and insured... more
Junk Bunker
Junk removal in Illinois just got a lot easier with Junk Bunker! We provide full-service junk removal that customers have come to expect from us.... more
Royal Demolition LLC
Royal Demolition LLC is a small, locally-owned company with more than a decade of junk removal experience serving customers in the greater Chicago area. We... more
Kenosha County Construction LLC
Kenosha County Construction LLC offers a wide range of services tailored to meet your needs, including junk and debris removal. We handle projects of all... more
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How much does junk removal cost?
With Hometown, getting a no-obligation quote is always free, but hiring a junk removal service to remove your unwanted items always comes at a cost.
It's relatively common for companies to charge a minimum of $75 to $100 for any removal, no matter how minimal it may be. If you have an entire house worth of debris, then you can expect to pay upwards of $500 to $1,000, though this number can be much higher in a hoarding situation or other large volume cleanup project.
Some companies quote a price based on the expected volume of the debris in the truck, e.g., a full truckload, 1/2 truckload, or 1/4 truckload, while others quote by the hour.
Which factors affect junk removal cost?
There are a number of factors that can influence the cost of junk removal, like:
- Location of the job site as well as its proximity to the company and/or landfill/recycling center
- Size and complexity of the job, e.g. how accessible the junk is
- Type of waste, junk, or debris to be removed
The cost to haul junk varies by location. Customers in Los Angeles or New York City can expect to pay more for junk removal than those in Fort Wayne, Indiana would pay for the same size project.
The amount of junk that needs to be removed is a big factor, too. For example, large cleanups will require a bigger truck or container with a large loading capacity, as well as more labor hours to complete the job. The same is true for complex cleanups, like having to carry items down multiple flights of stairs or removing an old heavy piano that needs to be disassembled in order to remove it safely, or other situations that require more time and/or manpower.
Certain types of waste, junk, and debris cost more to dispose of than others. For example, hazardous materials cost more due to environmental laws, safety concerns, and disposal requirements.