Your garage hasn’t fit a car since 2021. The spare bedroom? Storage unit. And your partner’s been giving you that look about the pile in the basement for six months.

First question’s always the same: what’s this gonna cost me?

Here’s the straight answer. Jobs start at $99. The price we quote is the price you pay — loading, hauling, disposal, all included. No hidden fees, no surprise charges at the curb.

But every job is different. The best way to know YOUR number is a free onsite estimate — we pull up, look at what you’ve got, and give you a firm price before we touch a thing.

Here’s how pricing actually works. From a crew that’s been hauling Seattle’s junk since 1989.

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How Junk Removal Pricing Works

Most companies price by how much space your stuff takes up in the truck. Not by the hour. Not by the item.

Think of it like a moving truck you don’t have to load yourself.

Here’s roughly how load sizes break down:

Load Size	What That Looks Like
Single item	That old couch, a dead appliance, a mattress
Quarter truck	A room’s worth of stuff
Half truck	Bedroom or office cleanout
Three-quarter truck	Garage cleanout or multi-room job
Full truck	Estate cleanout, whole-apartment job, the works

The price covers everything: pickup, loading, hauling, labor, and disposal. One number. That’s the deal.

Now here’s where it gets interesting — five things affect what that number actually is.

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What Affects the Price?

Five things. The first one’s obvious. The last one surprises people.

1. Volume

The single biggest factor.

A couch and a coffee table? Small load. Three rooms of furniture, boxes, and old appliances? Closer to a full truck. Last month we cleared a 3-bedroom Wallingford bungalow — two truckloads of furniture, boxes, and a hot tub in the backyard. Family had been putting it off for over a year. Done by 2pm.

This is why we always recommend a free onsite estimate instead of guessing over the phone. We’d rather give you the right number than a wrong one.

2. Weight

A truck full of cardboard weighs a lot less than a truck full of concrete.

Transfer stations charge by weight, so heavier loads cost more. Construction debris, dirt, rocks, and heavy appliances all push the price up compared to regular household stuff. One full truck of concrete can weigh three times what a full truck of furniture weighs.

3. Item Type

Most household junk falls into standard pricing. But some items cost more because of how they have to be disposed of:

• Mattresses — transfer stations charge a separate mattress fee
• Fridges, freezers, AC units — certified refrigerant recovery required
• CRT TVs and monitors — e-waste handling requirements
• Hot tubs — a job unto themselves (learn more about hot tub removal)

4. Accessibility

Ground floor with a clear path to the truck? Easy.

Fourth-floor walk-up with narrow stairs? Different story. Last month we cleared an office on the 8th floor of The Central Building downtown — beautiful old building, tight freight elevator. Way different job than a ground-floor garage.

5. Location

We serve a wide area — from Everett down to Tacoma and east to Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond. Where you’re located in our service area can factor into the estimate.

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Junk Removal vs. Dumpster Rental

This is one of the most common questions we hear. Here’s the honest comparison:

	Junk Removal Service	Dumpster Rental
Best for	One-time cleanout, done today	Multi-week renovation project
You do the work?	No — our crew loads everything	Yes — you fill it yourself
Turnaround	Same day or next day	Delivery + rental period + pickup
Permits needed?	No	Sometimes (if placed on the street)
Items sorted?	Yes — we recycle and donate	No — everything goes to the landfill

For most homeowners doing a one-time cleanout, junk removal is faster and usually more affordable once you factor in your time, your labor, and permit costs. You don’t lift a finger, and usable items get donated instead of trashed.

Multi-week renovation generating debris daily? A dumpster rental might make more sense. Call us — we’ll give you an honest answer, even if it means recommending a dumpster instead.

But the comparison only matters if you know what you’re hauling. Here’s what we take.

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What We Haul

Short answer: almost everything. Here’s the quick rundown.

What we can’t take: Hazardous materials — asbestos, chemicals, medical waste, certain paints. Not sure about something? Just ask when you call. We’ll tell you straight.

See our full list of what we haul

Now for the part that saves you real money.

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How to Get the Most Value

A few ways to keep costs down without cutting corners.

1. Pile everything in one spot. Garage, driveway, one room — doesn’t matter. Less time locating and carrying means a faster job and a better price for you.

2. Get a free estimate first. Never book junk removal sight-unseen. A reputable company will come out, look at the job, and give you a price before starting. If they won’t? Red flag.

3. Know what’s going and what’s staying. Sort before the crew arrives. Sounds obvious, but you’d be surprised how often we’re standing in a garage while someone decides which ski boots to keep.

4. Bundle your items. Room to clean out PLUS some yard waste? One trip beats two separate visits.

5. Ask about recycling and donation. We sort everything we haul. Usable items get donated to Second Spark and local nonprofits. Recyclables get recycled. You keep more out of the landfill — and that’s better for everyone.

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Why Seattle Homeowners Call Us

We’ve been doing this since 1989. Over 35 years, a few things set us apart.

624+ five-star Google reviews. Our track record speaks for itself.

All-inclusive pricing. The price we quote is the price you pay. Period.

We recycle and donate. We sort everything and keep what we can out of the landfill. It’s been part of how we operate for decades.

Same-day service available. Call by noon, we’ll be there today.

Big trucks, fair prices. Our trucks hold nearly twice what most junk removal trucks carry. Fewer trips, lower cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What’s the minimum cost for junk removal in Seattle?

Jobs start at $99. That covers a small load — a single item or a couple pieces. Best way to get your exact price is a free onsite estimate. Takes a few minutes, zero obligation.

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Is junk removal cheaper than renting a dumpster?

For one-time cleanouts, often yes — especially when you factor in the rental fee, your time filling it, and potential permit costs. Plus you don’t lift a finger.

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Do you charge extra for stairs?

We factor accessibility into our onsite estimate. Stairs, long hallways, and tight spaces may affect pricing, but we’ll tell you upfront. No surprises.

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Can you give me an exact price over the phone?

We can give a general idea, but the most accurate way is a free onsite estimate. Every job is different. Quick visit, no obligation.

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Do you haul construction debris?

Yes. Lumber, drywall, concrete, roofing, tile, carpet — we handle it all. Construction debris is heavier, so it factors into the quote differently than household junk. Learn more about construction debris removal

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What happens to my junk after you take it?

We sort everything. Usable items get donated to local nonprofits. Recyclables go to recycling centers. The rest goes to the transfer station. We’ve been keeping stuff out of the landfill for over three decades — it’s just how we operate.

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Junk B Gone has been Seattle’s trusted junk removal crew since 1989. Locally owned. 624+ five-star reviews. Still hauling strong.