Junk Removal Cost in 2026: What You'll Pay and What Haulers Take

Junk removal is priced by volume, not by weight or by the hour. Here is what the tiers actually mean in 2026 and where the fees hide.

2026 junk removal pricing

• Single item (couch, mattress, appliance): from $99
• Quarter truckload: $150–$250
• Half truckload: $300–$450
• Full truckload: $500–$750
• Standard truck rental fee: $150, applied to junk removal jobs
• Disposal or dump fees: often billed separately by other companies — always ask

Majestic Mover's junk removal starts at $99 plus a standard $150 truck rental fee, across Lehigh County PA, North and Central NJ, and the NY metro.

What haulers will take

• Furniture, mattresses, and box springs
• Appliances, including refrigerators and washers
• Electronics, e-waste, and office equipment
• Construction debris and yard waste in reasonable volumes
• Full garage, attic, basement, and estate cleanouts

What haulers will not take

• Hazardous chemicals, solvents, and pesticides
• Paint (unless fully dried out) and motor oil
• Asbestos and other regulated materials
• Propane tanks and other pressurized cylinders
• Medical or biohazard waste

How to pay less

• Consolidate everything into one spot before the crew arrives — volume is priced by the truck, not the trip
• Sell or donate anything still usable first; a smaller pile is a smaller tier
• Combine junk removal with a move on the same day and skip a second dispatch
• Break down bulky furniture so it packs tighter into the truck

Junk removal during a move

The cheapest time to clear junk is on move day. The crew is already on site with a truck, so you avoid a second scheduling window. Add junk removal to your booking and it is quoted as its own line item on your estimate.