Furniture, appliance and debris hauling, plus full property cleanouts.
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Junk removal covers hauling away furniture, appliances, yard debris, renovation waste and general household clutter. Crews usually price by volume -- how much of the truck the load fills -- rather than by the hour. Larger jobs such as estate or hoarder cleanouts are priced separately and take longer. This page explains typical costs, what crews will and will not take, and how to choose a reliable hauler.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Typical junk removal job | $150-$600 (avg $300) | Most common jobs, priced by truck volume |
| Cleanout | Avg $640 | Average cost for a property cleanout |
| Estate / hoarder cleanout | $2,500-$15,000 | Large cleanouts, priced by size and volume |
Typical US ranges based on published HomeAdvisor / Angi / Thumbtack cost guides, checked November 2026. Your quote will vary by city, load size and job scope -- always get 2-3 written quotes.
Labour is the biggest variable. These are broad levels, not quotes — the national ranges above are the starting point, and the direction below tells you which way your city usually moves them.
| City | Typical price level vs US average |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | Higher — big-city labour runs well above the US average |
| Los Angeles, CA | About average for a big US city |
| Chicago, IL | About average for a big US city |
| Houston, TX | About average for a big US city |
| Phoenix, AZ | About average for a big US city |
| Dallas, TX | About average for a big US city |
| San Antonio, TX | About average for a big US city |
| San Diego, CA | About average for a big US city |
| Austin, TX | About average for a big US city |
| San Jose, CA | Higher — big-city labour runs well above the US average |
A typical job costs $150-$600, averaging around $300. A property cleanout averages about $640, while a large estate or hoarder cleanout can run $2,500-$15,000. Most companies price by how much of the truck the load fills.
Most take furniture, appliances, mattresses, yard debris, renovation waste and general household junk. Hazardous items such as paint, chemicals, asbestos and some electronics are usually not accepted. Ask before booking if you have anything unusual.
They are typical US ranges from published cost guides (HomeAdvisor, Angi, Thumbtack), checked November 2026. They are planning figures, not quotes — your actual price depends on your city, your home and the job. Always get two or three written quotes.