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    Junk Removal Services

    Clear it out. Move on.

    1-800-Got-Junk

    $200-700/load

    Most reliable. Two-person crews. Schedule online. National.

    Best overall.

    College Hunks Hauling Junk

    $200-700

    Same idea. Often slightly cheaper. Donations to charities.

    Best charity-focused.

    LoadUp

    $100-500

    Tech-forward, online quotes, often cheaper.

    Best for online quote.

    Local + Craigslist haulers

    $50-200

    Cheapest if available. Verify insurance + references.

    Best budget.

    Town bulk pickup

    FREE-$50

    Most cities offer 1-2 free bulk pickups/year. Check your city.

    Best free.

    Habitat ReStore

    FREE pickup

    Free pickup of furniture, appliances, building materials. Tax deduction.

    Best for usable items.

    When to use each

    • Few items, lightweight — Town bulk pickup or thrift donation.
    • Furniture in OK condition — Habitat ReStore (free pickup).
    • 1-2 truckloads — Junk removal company.
    • Whole house clean-out — full-service estate sale company OR Junk Removal big crew.
    • Rent dumpster — bigster cleanouts. $300-700 for a roll-off.

    Hazardous items

    • Paint, batteries, electronics — local hazmat day OR Best Buy / Lowes recycling.
    • Mattresses — extra fee, some cities free.
    • Tires — drop at tire shop, $5-10 each.
    • Old TVs — Best Buy charges $30 to recycle.
    • Refrigerators — utility may pay $50 to take old ones (energy efficiency program).

    Senior estate cleanouts

    Many junk removal companies have "senior estate" specialty crews. Lifetime accumulation = bigger emotional weight than just stuff. Find compassionate removers — interview before hiring.

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