Junk removal guide
How Junk Removal Pricing Works
Every job gets a free quote, in writing, before anything is loaded. The fixed numbers are a $100 minimum and a $28 fee per mattress. Everything else depends on the job, and this page explains what moves the price.
The fixed things
- The quote is free. Send photos and the address and you usually hear back the same day, depending on the size of the job. There is no trip charge for a quote, and the quote is good for 30 days.
- There is a $100 minimum for any job, including a single item.
- Mattresses are $28 each. TVs, electronics and other non-hazardous items carry no extra charge.
You get one price for the whole job, in writing. The price you agree to is the price you pay. You pay when the job is done, by cash, check, card or any payment app. You don't need to be home if there's a lockbox or a code lock; you can pay afterward by card or app.
What drives the price
Volume. The biggest factor is how much there is. A recliner takes a corner of the truck; a full basement takes the whole thing, sometimes more than one trip.
Access. A ground-floor garage with the truck backed up to the door is quick. Second-floor bedrooms, basement stairs, long carries from the back of a property, tight hallways and townhouse parking all add time.
Item types. Heavy and awkward items take more effort, like full-size appliances and solid wood furniture. Dense material like drywall, tile and roofing weighs far more than the same space full of furniture.
Disposal fees. The landfill charges by weight, with separate rates for household trash and construction debris, and some items carry their own fees. Those fees are built into our quote, so you don't see a separate dump charge later. You can see how the county charges in our landfill guide.
Disassembly. Some things have to come apart before they come out: a shed, a deck, a play set, a bed that was built in the room, a sectional that won't clear the door. Teardown time is part of the price, and so is the cleanup after.
Items with added fees
- Refrigerant, tires, bed bugs and mold. Items with refrigerant (refrigerators, freezers, AC units, dehumidifiers), tires, and jobs with bed bugs or mold carry an added fee. The amount is shown on your written quote.
- Heavy materials. Concrete, brick, dirt and roofing shingles carry a higher disposal (tipping) charge. It is built into the quote.
- Specialty items. Pianos, safes and hot tubs are priced per job, depending on the situation.
- No extra charge for TVs, electronics and other non-hazardous items.
How to get an accurate quote
- Take photos from a few angles, including the path out: stairs, doorways, the driveway.
- Mention anything heavy, anything that has to come apart, and anything that might have fuel, paint or chemicals in it.
- Say whether everything goes or some of it stays.
- For big jobs, we can come look in person before quoting.
Ways to keep the cost down
- Sell or give away anything usable before the job, so it never takes truck space.
- Have everything that goes in one spot, like the garage or the driveway, if you are able to move it safely.
- Combine jobs. A garage and a shed in one visit costs less than two separate trips.
- Some items can go to the county recycling drop-off at no charge, like many appliances and scrap metal. The bulk trash guide covers what is free and where.
Questions
How much does junk removal cost?
It depends on how much there is, how hard it is to get out, what it is, and what it costs to dispose of. The quote is free, there is a $100 minimum, and you get the full price in writing before anything is loaded.
Are dump fees extra?
No. Disposal fees are included in the quoted price. Heavy materials like concrete, brick, dirt and roofing shingles carry a higher tipping charge, and that is built into the quote too.
Do mattresses or TVs cost extra?
Mattresses are $28 each. TVs, electronics and other non-hazardous items carry no extra charge.
How long is the quote good for?
30 days from the date on the written quote.
How do I pay?
When the job is done, by cash, check, card or any payment app.
Get a written price
Call or text 240-315-7030 with the address and a few photos, or use the quote form. The quote is free, usually the same day.
Jay's Property Management LLC, 5738 Jefferson Pike, Frederick, MD 21703. Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM. info@jayspropertymanagement.com