*Prices shown are estimates for the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Final pricing depends on the actual volume loaded on the truck, disposal fees, and item types. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Our free junk removal cost calculator prices your haul-away by truck load. In the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area, junk removal starts at a $95 minimum for a single item and runs to about $580 for a full truck (roughly 15 cubic yards). Most pickups — a garage cleanout, a few pieces of furniture — land between $185 and $320.
Junk removal is priced by volume: how much of the truck your stuff fills. Heavy or awkward items like hot tubs, pianos, and appliances carry surcharges because of extra labor and disposal fees.
| Load Size | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Minimum / single item | $95 |
| 1/8 truck | $130 |
| 1/4 truck | $185 |
| 1/2 truck | $320 |
| 3/4 truck | $440 |
| Full truck (~15 cu yd) | $580 |
| Hot tub removal | +$300 |
| Piano removal | +$250 |
Most junk removal jobs cost $95–$580 depending on volume. A quarter-truck load — about what a small bedroom cleanout produces — runs around $185 in the DMV area.
Almost always by volume — the fraction of the truck your items fill — plus surcharges for heavy items, difficult access, and disposal fees. Crews typically confirm the final price on-site before loading.
Hazardous materials: paint, chemicals, asbestos, fuel, and most liquids. Some companies also decline wet garbage and medical waste. Electronics and appliances are usually accepted with a disposal surcharge.
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