Junk Removal Services
Clear it out. Move on.
1-800-Got-Junk
$200-700/loadMost reliable. Two-person crews. Schedule online. National.
Best overall.
College Hunks Hauling Junk
$200-700Same idea. Often slightly cheaper. Donations to charities.
Best charity-focused.
LoadUp
$100-500Tech-forward, online quotes, often cheaper.
Best for online quote.
Local + Craigslist haulers
$50-200Cheapest if available. Verify insurance + references.
Best budget.
Town bulk pickup
FREE-$50Most cities offer 1-2 free bulk pickups/year. Check your city.
Best free.
Habitat ReStore
FREE pickupFree 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.