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Meadow Container Inc.
Meadow Container Inc. is a reliable, local waste management company proudly serving residents and businesses across Northeastern Pennsylvania. We offer efficient roll-off dumpster rentals in... more
Affordable Dumpsters
"We worked with Affordable Dumpsters when we needed to replace our deck and get rid of some household items. They were easy to work with,... more
Gary's Dumpster & Hauling Service, LLC
Gary’s Dumpster & Hauling Service, LLC is a locally operated dumpster rental and hauling company based in Wyoming, PA, proudly serving the Wyoming Valley and... more
AMZ Property Preservation
AMZ Property Preservation is a locally licensed contractor based near Wilkes‑Barre/West Wyoming, PA, offering practical dumpster rental and junk removal services for homeowners,... more
G.M. JONES Enterprise
G.M. JONES Enterprise is a locally rooted waste removal and dumpster rental provider operating out of Dunmore in the Scranton‑area of Northeastern Pennsylvania,... more
American Container & Dumpster
American Container & Dumpster is a proud family-owned and operated company serving Luzerne County, PA, since 2010. We offer dependable, high-quality roll-off dumpster rentals in various sizes... more
Big Up Dumpsters
Big Up Dumpsters is a locally owned and operated company that has been providing essential waste management solutions for over a decade in the Scranton... more
Anytime Junk Removal
Count on reliable service, efficiency and great customer service with Anytime Junk Removal. We’re available anytime to help with your junk, waste and debris... more
D. Hill And Son Container Service
Don Hill General Hauling offers full-service waste hauling services, including dumpster rental and junk removal. From small junk pick-ups to larger-scale construction or demolition cleanups,... more
JunkIt 570
JunkIt 570 is a family-owned and operated junk removal service based in the heart of Jessup, PA. As a small business, giving back to our local... 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.