1-800-GOT-JUNK Cost

Updated on October 2, 2026 | Written by Alec Pow
This article was researched using 11 sources. See our methodology and corrections policy.

1-800-GOT-JUNK typically costs about $107 to $1,099 for volume-based junk removal, based on the company’s latest published averages. Small loads from the minimum charge through roughly one-quarter of a truck average $107 to $396, medium loads from one-quarter to one-half of a truck run about $396 to $600, and larger loads from one-half to a full truck average $600 to $1,099.

Single-item removals use separate pricing. A mattress, refrigerator, sofa, TV, or other single bulky item may cost less than the minimum volume charge, but the exact amount depends on the local franchise and ZIP code. For multiple items, 1-800-GOT-JUNK generally prices the job by how much of its 400-cubic-foot truck your junk occupies.

Article Highlights

• Current company-published averages range from about $107 to $1,099 (at $30 per hour, earning that amount would take about 0.4 to 4.6 full-time workdays, before taxes).
• Small loads average $107–$396.
• Medium loads average $396–$600.
• Large loads average $600–$1,099.
• A full truck holds approximately 400 cubic feet, or about seven pickup-truck loads.
• Single-item prices are available for items such as mattresses, refrigerators, sofas, and TVs.
• The quoted price generally includes the crew, lifting, loading, fuel, disposal, recycling, and cleanup.
• You do not have to move ordinary junk to the curb before the crew arrives.

How Much Does 1-800-GOT-JUNK Cost?

1-800-GOT-JUNK now publishes much more useful pricing guidance than it did several years ago. Its current 2026 junk-removal pricing guide groups average volume jobs into three broad ranges:

Load Size	Approximate Average Price	Typical Volume
Small load	$107–$396 (about 0.4 to 1.7 full-time workdays at $30 per hour)	Minimum through 1/4 truck
Medium load	$396–$600	1/4 through 1/2 truck
Large load	$600–$1,099	1/2 through full truck

These are averages rather than a national rate card. The company says prices vary by location because local disposal charges, recycling costs, labor conditions, and the type of material being removed differ from market to market.

The old idea that a full 1-800-GOT-JUNK truck universally costs $700 or $930 is therefore too rigid. A current large-load job can approach $1,099, while some local quotes may come in lower.

Truck Size

A full 1-800-GOT-JUNK load is approximately 400 cubic feet. The company describes its truck capacity as roughly the equivalent of seven pickup trucks.

Its current volume-pricing explanation breaks that capacity down approximately like this:

• Minimum to 1/4 truck: about 50–100 cubic feet
• 1/4 to 1/2 truck: about 100–200 cubic feet
• 1/2 to full truck: about 200–400 cubic feet

A small load might consist of a few pieces of furniture or a washer and dryer. A medium load can handle a room or storage-area cleanout. A near-full or full load can cover a major garage cleanout, move-out, renovation cleanup, or furniture from several rooms.

Single Item Prices

You do not necessarily pay a $107 (about 3.6 hours of work at $30 per hour) minimum just to remove one item.

1-800-GOT-JUNK offers single-item pricing for certain common bulky items, including mattresses, sofas, appliances, and televisions. In many areas, you can enter your ZIP code online and see a starting price before booking.

Independent 2026 estimates vary. moveBuddha’s review puts typical single-item examples around $100 for a loveseat, $115 for a refrigerator, and $170 for a sofa, while noting that prices differ by market.

Move.org’s current comparison gives examples around $129 for a sofa or refrigerator and roughly $400 for a half truck.

These figures are useful for scale, but the local quote is what matters. A sectional sofa, commercial refrigerator, heavy safe, or item requiring unusual handling can price differently from an ordinary household item.

Worked Example

Suppose a garage cleanout fills roughly half of a 1-800-GOT-JUNK truck.

The company’s published medium-load range is approximately $396 to $600. Using the midpoint:

($396 + $600) ÷ 2 = $498

A reasonable planning figure for a half-truck-sized ordinary household cleanout is therefore roughly $500, while recognizing that the actual local quote could be lower or higher.

Now compare that with a full truck averaging as much as $1,099. Doubling the physical volume from 200 cubic feet to 400 cubic feet could increase the bill by roughly another $500–$600, depending on the market and contents.

What’s Included?

1-800-GOT-JUNK is a full-service hauler, which is a major reason its price can be higher than renting a dumpster and doing all the work yourself.

The company’s current pricing FAQ says the quoted price generally includes:

• Pickup from where the items are located
• Two-person crew
• Lifting and loading
• Truck and transportation
• Fuel
• Disposal costs
• Recycling or donation handling where applicable
• Sweeping the area after removal

That corrects an important claim in the old version of this article: you do not ordinarily need to move everything to the curb to avoid a labor surcharge. The crew is specifically marketed as handling items from inside basements, garages, bedrooms, offices, storage rooms, and other accessible parts of the property.

Extra Labor

Although ordinary lifting and loading are included, unusually labor-intensive projects can cost more.

In a September 2026 company guide, 1-800-GOT-JUNK explains that standard labor is included but says additional labor charges can apply in rare situations after roughly an hour on site with two crew members. The company gives a more involved project such as dismantling an entire shed and hauling its contents as an example.

The key protection is that any extra labor should be identified before the customer accepts the final quote. The company says the onsite price is presented before the job begins.

Heavy Debris

Dirt, concrete, gravel, and similar materials are treated differently because the truck can hit its safe weight limit long before its 400 cubic feet of space are full.

1-800-GOT-JUNK’s commercial pricing guidance states that heavy materials are still priced by the space they occupy, but a full heavy-material load is limited to approximately one foot in height across the truck.

This matters for renovation work. A pile of cabinets, drywall, carpet, and packaging may be light enough to fill much of the truck. The same apparent volume of concrete or soil can exceed the usable weight much sooner.

Hidden Price

The most important hidden cost is underestimating how much truck space your junk actually occupies.

Furniture that looks compact inside a room can consume considerable truck volume. Mattresses, couches, upholstered chairs, shelving, boxed household goods, and awkwardly shaped materials do not always stack efficiently.

For example, someone expecting a quarter-truck charge near the lower end might discover that the load actually fills closer to half the truck. Using the company’s current ranges, that can move the expected bill from perhaps $300–$400 toward $500–$600.

This is why the company generally does not give an exact multi-item quote over the phone. Its customer-service guidance says the final price is normally determined after the crew sees the items onsite.

The estimate itself is free and non-obligatory. If the price is too high, you can decline and the team leaves without performing the job.

What They Take

The company says it can generally remove almost any non-hazardous item that two people can safely lift and load.

Common examples include:

• Mattresses and box springs
• Sofas and furniture
• Refrigerators and appliances
• Televisions and electronics
• Carpets
• Exercise equipment
• Barbecues
• Yard waste
• Office furniture
• Construction debris
• Storage-unit contents

That makes the service useful for household moves, estate cleanouts, apartment turnovers, renovation cleanup, offices, and storage unit cleanouts.

What They Won’t Take

Hazardous materials are the main exclusion.

The company’s current FAQ says locations generally cannot accept materials such as chemicals, solvents, oils, asbestos, certain storage drums, and oil or waste-storage tanks. Exact restrictions can vary because franchises must follow local disposal regulations.

Customers should disclose questionable materials before booking rather than assume the crew can haul them away. Hazardous-waste disposal often requires a specialized municipal or private service.

How Fast Is Service?

1-800-GOT-JUNK advertises same-day appointments in many markets, subject to local availability.

Its current home junk-removal service says customers can book according to their schedule, and crews generally call or text approximately 15 to 30 minutes before arrival.

Most ordinary jobs are completed during the same visit once the customer accepts the price. There is no need to schedule a second hauling appointment after receiving the quote.

How It Compares

1-800-GOT-JUNK is not always the cheapest way to dispose of material because its price includes labor and convenience.

Angi’s 2026 national junk-removal estimates put generic professional hauling at approximately $75–$125 for one-eighth of a truck, $200–$400 for half a truck, and $600–$800 for a full truck.

That means 1-800-GOT-JUNK can land above the broad market average at the high end, particularly when comparing its published large-load ceiling of $1,099 with a generic $600–$800 full-truck range.

This Old House’s 2026 review reaches a similar conclusion: customers pay for the convenience of an insured crew, same-day availability in many markets, removal from inside the property, and immediate hauling rather than doing the labor themselves.

Dumpster Alternative

A dumpster or Bagster-style product can be cheaper when you have a large amount of junk and are willing to load it yourself.

The trade-off is labor and timing. With 1-800-GOT-JUNK, the team enters the property, carries items out, loads the truck, and hauls everything away. With a dumpster, you generally do all of that work yourself and may need space for the container during the rental period.

For smaller projects, compare our guide to Bagster pickup costs. For ongoing waste rather than a one-time cleanout, see what a monthly household garbage service typically costs.

Ways to Spend Less

Donate usable items first. If a charity will collect furniture or appliances for free, removing those items before the paid junk pickup reduces truck volume.

Sell valuable pieces. Furniture, tools, electronics, appliances, and exercise equipment can sometimes be sold locally instead of paying to haul them away.

Separate municipal items. Some cities offer free or inexpensive bulk-trash days, appliance recycling, electronics events, or yard-waste collection.

Get the onsite quote before committing. The 1-800-GOT-JUNK estimate is free. You can compare the final quote against another hauler or a dumpster before authorizing the work.

Estimate volume realistically. A full truck is 400 cubic feet. Measuring or grouping your items before the appointment can help you recognize whether the crew’s volume estimate is reasonable.

What We Verified

We checked the company’s current 2026 pricing material rather than carrying forward years-old Yelp quotes. 1-800-GOT-JUNK now publishes average volume pricing of roughly $107–$396 for small loads, $396–$600 for medium loads, and $600–$1,099 for large loads.

We also verified that a full truck is roughly 400 cubic feet and equivalent to around seven pickup-truck loads, that multi-item jobs are normally quoted onsite, and that single-item pricing is available separately.

We also verified the company’s current scale. Its company profile says 1-800-GOT-JUNK now operates approximately 150 locations and more than 1,000 trucks across the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Answers to Common Questions

What is the minimum 1-800-GOT-JUNK charge?

The company says its minimum volume charge currently averages around $107, but the exact minimum differs by local franchise. Certain single-item removals may cost less.

How much is a full 1-800-GOT-JUNK truck?

Current company-published averages place a large load between approximately $600 and $1,099. The exact full-truck price depends on location and material.

How big is a 1-800-GOT-JUNK truck?

The usable junk compartment is approximately 400 cubic feet and holds roughly as much as seven pickup-truck loads.

Do I have to move everything outside?

No. Standard service includes removing items from where they are located, along with lifting and loading. Unusually complex labor can affect the quote, but ordinary indoor removal is part of the service.

Does 1-800-GOT-JUNK charge by weight?

Most household jobs are priced by truck volume. Heavy materials such as dirt, concrete, and gravel have additional loading limitations because weight becomes the constraint before the truck is physically full.

Is the quote free?

Yes. For multi-item jobs, the crew inspects the load onsite and gives you a no-obligation price before doing the work. You can decline the quote without having the junk removed.

Is tipping required?

No. 1-800-GOT-JUNK says tips are not expected or obligatory, although customers may tip the crew if they choose.