515 Property Services
515 Property Services offers expert junk removal, light demolition, snow removal, handyman repairs, and more for residential and commercial properties in central Iowa. Contact us today... more
All Junk Solutions
At All Junk Solutions, we are here to offer dumpster service that fits all of your needs. As a local family owned business, we truly... more
Boxes To Go
At Boxes To Go, we are your one-stop-shop waste removal solution. We offer several convenient dumpster sizes that are perfect for residential use or larger... more
Demolishin Derby
When you need junk removal services you can rely on throughout the greater Chariton, IA area, look no further than Demolishin Derby. Our experts can... more
Des Moines Junk
No job is too big or small for Des Moines Junk! We handle residential, commercial and industrial junk removal projects ranging from single-item pickups to... more
Heritage Land Solutions
Since 2016, Heritage Land Solutions has been proudly serving the Midwest from our base in Story City, Iowa. As a fully licensed and insured provider of... more
Iowa Cleanouts Inc
Iowa Cleanouts Inc specializes in residential and commercial junk removal services throughout our great state. We pride ourselves on working hard and getting every job... more
Jermaine’s Hauling & Services, Inc.
At Jermaine’s Hauling And Services, Inc., our team specializes in making your cleanup project as simple, efficient, and stress-free as possible. When you're ready... more
Metro Junk Removal
We are an independently owned junk removal company proudly serving the greater Des Moines area. We’re equipped and experienced in hauling away just about... more
Wrecking Bros
Wrecking Bros is your go-to source for junk removal and demolition services. Our team is highly adaptable and able to accomplish whatever you throw at... 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.