Pricing

Simple Junk Removal Pricing

Priced by how much space your junk takes up in the truck, plus weight and access where they matter — and you get the number before anything is loaded.

Start with how much you have

Volume is the main input, so this is the fastest way to get close to a real figure before you speak to anyone.

  1. Diagram: Single item, about 8 percent of a full trailer

    Single item

    One bulky thing that will not fit in a car and cannot go out with the trash.

    • A sofa
    • A mattress and box spring
    • A refrigerator
    • A treadmill

    Starting at $110

    0.75 cu yd

  2. Diagram: Small load, about 15 percent of a full trailer

    Small load

    A few items, or one corner of a room cleared out.

    • A bedroom set
    • Eight to ten bags and boxes
    • A patio set and a grill
    • Two or three appliances

    Starting at $175

    1.5 cu yd

  3. Diagram: Quarter load, about 25 percent of a full trailer

    Quarter load

    About a quarter of the trailer. One small room, or a modest yard cleanup.

    • A cleared home office
    • A pile of branches and trimmings
    • The contents of a small shed
    • A dozen boxes plus a couple of pieces of furniture

    Starting at $250

    2.25 cu yd

  4. Diagram: Half load, about 50 percent of a full trailer

    Half load

    Half the trailer. A one-car garage, or a full room of furniture and boxes.

    • A single-car garage cleared out
    • A living room and a bedroom
    • Debris from a bathroom remodel
    • A tenant move-out from a one-bedroom unit

    Starting at $350

    4.5 cu yd

  5. Diagram: Three-quarter load, about 75 percent of a full trailer

    Three-quarter load

    Most of the trailer. A two-car garage, or several rooms at once.

    • A packed two-car garage
    • Most of a two-bedroom apartment
    • An office suite of desks and chairs
    • A hot tub plus surrounding decking

    Starting at $450

    6.75 cu yd

  6. Diagram: Full load, about 100 percent of a full trailer

    Full load

    The trailer filled to the rails. Bigger jobs than this are planned as several trips and quoted together.

    • A packed garage plus a room of furniture
    • A one-bedroom apartment cleared completely
    • A large yard and shed clearance
    • One load of a multi-load estate cleanout

    Starting at $550

    9 cu yd

These are starting prices. A full load means our 9 cubic yard open utility trailer filled to the rails. The final price depends on volume, material, access and labour, and it is confirmed on site before anything is loaded.

Jobs larger than a single trailer are planned as multiple trips and quoted together, rather than discovered halfway through the day.

Everything that moves the number

Volume first, then weight, then how much carrying is involved. The rest are smaller adjustments, and none of them are a surprise on the day.

What the price is based on

How much space it takes
The main input for most jobs. Price is based on the share of the truck your items fill, which is why the load scale above is the fastest way to get close to a real number.
How heavy it is
Disposal facilities charge by weight. A small pile of concrete, tile, or dirt can weigh more than an entire truck of furniture, so dense material is priced differently from bulky material.
How much carrying is involved
Items already at the curb load fastest. Items upstairs, at the back of a property, or a long way from where the truck can park take more time and more hands.

What else changes it

Whether it has to be taken apart
Hot tubs, sheds, playsets, and some oversized furniture are cut down or dismantled on site before they can be loaded. That is work in its own right.
How many people it takes
Most jobs run with a standard crew. Extremely heavy items, multi-floor carries, and large cleanouts need more people, which is factored into the quote.
Where the material has to go
Different material takes different routes, and those routes cost different amounts. Electronics, refrigerant-containing appliances, and heavy debris all carry their own handling costs.
When you need it done
Standard scheduling fits your job into an existing route. Same-day and outside-hours work depends on what is already booked that day.
Where the property is
Jobs across the East Valley are priced the same way. Properties well outside the regular service area may carry a travel consideration, which is discussed before booking rather than added afterwards.

Access, and why we ask about it

Two identical sofas cost different amounts to remove if one is at the curb and the other is up two flights at the back of a gated complex. Telling us up front is what keeps a quote accurate.

  • StairsHow many flights, and whether the stairs turn or are narrow.
  • Elevator buildingsWhether the elevator needs booking, and what the building requires from vendors.
  • Long carryRoughly how far from the door to where a truck can park.
  • Tight accessGate width and any doorway an oversized item has to pass through.
  • Apartments and condosFloor, parking situation, and any building rules for vendors.
  • Heavy or oversized itemsWhat the item is, rough dimensions, and whether it is bolted or built in.
  • Disassembly requiredWhat needs taking apart, and whether it is anchored or set in concrete.
  • Outside business hoursThe window that works, and any building access limits during it.

What counts as a load

One full load
Our open utility trailer filled to the rails, about 9 cubic yards. The load size scale above shows what each fraction of that looks like.
Heavy material
Dense debris like concrete, tile, brick and soil goes in the dump trailer, about 6 cubic yards. It holds less volume but is built to carry the weight, and these loads are quoted on weight rather than on the space they take.
Bigger than one load
Jobs larger than a single trailer are planned as multiple trips and quoted together, rather than discovered halfway through the day. One tow vehicle, so one trailer is hitched at a time.
Minimum
Every job has a floor that covers getting a crew and trailer to the property, even for a single item. If you only have one thing to move, it is worth checking whether anything else can go at the same time.

What gets added on top

Mattress or box spring$25 each
Mattresses cannot be compressed and most facilities charge a separate fee to take them, so this is a pass-through rather than a markup.
Fridge, freezer or air conditioner$35 each
Anything containing refrigerant has to be handled separately from the general load and taken to a facility set up for it.
Concrete, tile, brick, soil and roofingquoted from photos
Dense debris is limited by weight rather than by space, and disposal is charged by the ton locally. A small pile can weigh more than a whole trailer of furniture, so these are quoted from photos rather than off the volume scale.

How the number is agreed

  • You get the price before anything is loaded
  • The quote is based on what the crew can actually see, not an estimate over the phone
  • Nothing is loaded until you agree to the number
  • Photos sent ahead of time get you a closer estimate before the crew arrives
  • The range covers normal access. Stairs, long carries and tight gates are discussed before we book, not after we arrive

Two jobs, end to end

The same detail you get on a quote: how much space it took, how many people, how long, and where the material went.

Representative example

Yard cleared after a monsoon and a palm trim

Yard Waste Removal in Chandler, AZ

Situation
Yard cleanup
Load size
Quarter load
Volume
about 2.25 cu yd
Crew
2 people
Time on site
1 hr

What came out

Palm fronds · Branches and limbs · Leaves and clippings

Where it went

  • Green waste

Everything was clean green waste with no trash mixed in, so the entire load went to a green waste facility rather than to disposal.

Representative example

Two-car garage cleared before a listing

Garage Cleanouts in Gilbert, AZ

Situation
Getting a house listed
Load size
Three-quarter load
Volume
about 6.75 cu yd
Crew
2 people
Time on site
2 hr 30 min

What came out

Shelving · Boxes and totes · Exercise equipment · Tools · Sports gear · Patio furniture

Where it went

  • Transfer station
  • Donation
  • Recycling

Old paint cans found at the back had to be left behind, since liquid paint cannot go in a general load. The homeowner was pointed to a county collection event for them.

Is it cheaper to do it yourself?

Often it looks that way until the truck rental, the dump fees and the Saturday are added up. Sometimes it genuinely is, and here is when.

Plenty of junk removal jobs are worth doing yourself. The question is whether the time, the lifting, and the dump run add up to less hassle than paying someone to handle it.

Doing it yourselfLoad Logic
TimeDoing it yourselfMost of a day once you count the rental, the loading, the drive, and the return.Load LogicA scheduled window. You point at what goes and the crew handles the rest.
VehicleDoing it yourselfA rental truck or a borrowed trailer, plus fuel and a deposit.Load LogicIncluded. Nothing to rent, book, or return.
LoadingDoing it yourselfYou and whoever you can talk into helping.Load LogicA crew who does this daily and knows how to get a sofa around a corner.
Heavy itemsDoing it yourselfAppliances and furniture on stairs are where most injuries happen.Load LogicHandled with dollies, straps, and enough people to do it safely.
Dump feesDoing it yourselfPaid separately at the facility, usually by weight, often more than expected.Load LogicIncluded in the quoted price.
SortingDoing it yourselfYou work out what can be donated or recycled and where each goes.Load LogicUsable items separated during loading and routed for reuse.
Number of tripsDoing it yourselfOften two, because the first load never fits everything.Load LogicSized at the quote. Multiple loads are planned rather than discovered.
CleanupDoing it yourselfYours.Load LogicThe area is swept before the crew leaves.
RiskDoing it yourselfStrained backs, scratched floors, and damaged door frames are common.Load LogicThe crew carries the risk, not your weekend.

Choose doing it yourself when

  • You have one or two light items and a vehicle that fits them
  • You already have help and a free afternoon
  • The material is clean, sorted, and going to one place
  • You are close to a facility that accepts what you have

Call us when

  • The items are heavy, awkward, or upstairs
  • You do not have a truck or anyone to help lift
  • You want it gone today rather than next weekend
  • The load is mixed and would need several different drop-offs
  • You are working to a deadline like a closing, listing, or lease end

Pricing questions

How is junk removal priced?

Most jobs are priced by how much space your items take up in the truck, plus any unusual labor, access, or disposal needs. You approve the price before loading starts.

Can you give me a price over the phone?

We can give you a close estimate from photos and a description, which is usually enough to decide. The firm price is confirmed when the crew sees the job, because access and volume are hard to judge from a description alone. Nothing gets loaded until you agree to the number.

Why does concrete or dirt cost more than furniture?

Disposal facilities charge by weight. A small pile of concrete, tile, or soil can weigh more than a truck full of furniture, so dense material is quoted on weight rather than on the space it takes up.

Is there a minimum charge?

Yes. Every job has a minimum that covers bringing a crew and truck to the property, even for a single item. For one small item it is often worth checking whether you have anything else to add while we are there.

Does it cost more if the items are upstairs?

Sometimes. Stairs, long carries from the door to the truck, and tight access all add time and often need an extra pair of hands. Mentioning them when you request a quote is what keeps the estimate accurate.

How do I get an estimate?

Send photos of what needs to go, along with your ZIP code and roughly when you need it done. Photos let us judge volume and access, which is most of the estimate. You can also call if you would rather talk it through.

Can I just send photos?

Yes, and it is the fastest way to get a real number. Take a few shots from far enough back to show the whole pile, plus one of the path from the item to where a truck can park.

The fastest way to a real number

Send photos of the pile and the path to it. Most quotes come back the same day, and the figure you get is the one the crew works to.

  1. We review your photos and details and confirm we cover your area
  2. You get an estimate back with the soonest available windows
  3. If it works, we schedule the pickup
  4. The crew confirms the final price on site before anything is loaded
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