How much does junk removal cost in New York?
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Most New York half-truck junk removal jobs cost $325–$580 to load and haul half a truck of furniture, boxes and clutter. Expect $525 for a typical load; a full truck runs $700–$1,250.
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- $525
- Low end
- $230
- High end
- $770
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New York's price band
New York is pricier than 99% of the 195 US metros we price for junk removal work.
A half truckload of junk in New York costs $325–$580, typically $525. Smaller jobs cost less: $190–$420 for a quarter truck and $75–$200 for one bulky item. Bigger jobs, like a whole-house cleanout, run $1,300–$2,850.
New York's Sanitation Department picks up furniture and mattresses at the curb for free, but mattresses and box springs must be sealed in a plastic bag first, or you risk a fine of up to $300. One local hauler says big franchises often charge 10–20% more in Manhattan than in Brooklyn or Queens, and some add $25 to $75 when there's no elevator, more the higher the floor.
Get two or three quotes for anything bigger than a few items. Most haulers give a free on-site estimate and do the job right then if you say yes. Send photos for a faster quote, but expect the final price to be set when the crew sees the pile.
Comparing cities, or after the US-wide picture? See the national guide: Junk removal cost in the USA.
$325–$580 for a half truckload of junk in New York, with $525 typical. One bulky item costs $75–$200, a full truck $700–$1,250, and a garage cleanout $320–$680. Verified November 2026. Get free New York quotes →
- Half truckload: $325–$580 ($525 typical)
- Eighth of a truck $120–$290, quarter $190–$420, full truck $700–$1,250
- One bulky item $75–$200; couch $95–$280; mattress $70–$170
- Two-car garage cleanout: $320–$680
- Whole-house or estate cleanout: $1,300–$2,850
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 53+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Crew, loading, the drive and normal disposal included unless the row says otherwise. New York metro, re-verified November 2026. Dumpster and bag rows are do-it-yourself prices.
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eighth truckload (about 2 cubic yards)per load | $120per load | $160 | $290 |
| Quarter truckload (about 3–4 cubic yards)per load | $190per load | $290 | $420 |
| Half truckload of mixed junk (about 7–8 cubic yards)per load | $325per load | $525 | $580 |
| Three-quarter truckload (about 11–13 cubic yards)per load | $510per load | $740 | $940 |
| Full truckload (about 15–17 cubic yards)per load | $700per load | $960 | $1,250 |
| Single bulky item pickup (minimum charge)per item | $75per item | $140 | $200 |
| Couch or sofa removalper item | $95per item | $160 | $280 |
| Sectional sofa removalper item | $160per item | $300 | $420 |
| Mattress or box spring removalper item | $70per item | $130 | $170 |
| Refrigerator or freezer removal (refrigerant handled)per item | $90per item | $160 | $240 |
| Washer or dryer removalper item | $65per item | $130 | $200 |
| TV or computer (e-waste) removalper item | $55per item | $110 | $170 |
| Upright piano removalper item | $250per item | $540 | $680 |
| Hot tub removal (cut up and hauled away)per job | $250per job | $510 | $910 |
| Tire disposalper tire | $5per tire | $10 | $25 |
| Yard waste and brush haul-awayper load | $190per load | $350 | $570 |
| Construction or remodel debrisper truckload | $380per truckload | $690 | $1,000 |
| Garage cleanout (two-car garage)per job | $320per job | $540 | $680 |
| Whole-house or estate cleanout (3-bedroom home)per job | $1,300per job | $2,250 | $2,850 |
| Hoarder house cleanout (about 1,000–2,000 sq ft)per job | $1,300per job | $2,900 | $4,550 |
| Dumpster rental, 10–20 yard, one week (you load it)per week | $290per week | $490 | $750 |
| Dumpster bag, bag plus pickup (you load it)per bag | $160per bag | $260 | $300 |
| Labor-only loading help, per workerper hour | $35per hour | $55 | $65 |
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Prices are for the New York metro: the city and its close suburbs. Dense blocks in Manhattan — Midtown & Chelsea run higher because of stairs and parking; areas with driveways, like New Jersey side & Long Island, usually run lower.
Junk removal prices across New York
Same city, four price bands. Prices run highest in Manhattan — Midtown & Chelsea and lowest in New Jersey side & Long Island, mostly because of access and parking rather than the junk itself.
Manhattan — Midtown & Chelsea
- Half load
- $500–$840 per load
- Single item
- $75–$250 / single bulky item
The priciest part of the city to haul from. Crews may need a loading zone or a building's freight elevator, and some charge extra for each floor without one.
Brooklyn — Bushwick & Williamsburg
- Half load
- $470–$790 per load
- Single item
- $70–$230 / single bulky item
Expect quotes near the city typical. Narrow lots and porches add a little time, so send photos and say which floor the junk is on.
Queens, Harlem & the Bronx
- Half load
- $450–$760 per load
- Single item
- $70–$220 / single bulky item
Close to the city typical. Check the city's own bulky pickup first if you only have one or two big pieces and can wait.
New Jersey side & Long Island
- Half load
- $390–$680 per load
- Single item
- $65–$200 / single bulky item
Easy access and open driveways keep prices a little under the city typical. Sheds, hot tubs and yard debris are common add-ons.
Real-world junk removal costs in New York
Here's what common junk removal jobs cost in New York in 2026, crew, loading and disposal included.
One old couch or mattress
A single couch costs $95–$280 and a mattress $70–$170. Most haulers have a minimum charge of $75–$200, so adding a second small item often costs little more.
Clear out a two-car garage
Expect $320–$680 for a two-car garage, and closer to the top if it's packed or holds tires or a fridge, which cost extra to dump. Old paint and chemicals usually go to a county drop-off instead.
Kitchen or bathroom remodel debris
Drywall, cabinets and tile are heavy, so haulers price debris by the truckload at $380–$1,000. A dumpster at $290–$750 a week can be cheaper if you'll fill it over several days.
Old hot tub out of the backyard
The crew cuts the tub into pieces and hauls it away for $250–$910. Ask whether cutting the power and any deck or concrete work are in the price.
Whole-house or estate cleanout
Clearing a full 3-bedroom house usually takes several truckloads, at $1,300–$2,850 in all. Ask for donation drop-offs and a sweep-up to be in the price.
How much does junk removal cost in New York?
$325–$580 for a half truck of junk, and $525 is what most New York homeowners pay. Load size sets the price: a quarter truck runs $190–$420, three-quarters $510–$940 and a full truck $700–$1,250. That's about $70 a cubic yard at the typical half-load price.
Small jobs cost less. One couch runs $95–$280, a mattress $70–$170 and a refrigerator $90–$240. For bigger jobs, a two-car garage cleanout costs $320–$680 and a whole 3-bedroom house $1,300–$2,850. Prices re-checked against 53 sources in November 2026.
Junk removal prices in New York (2026) by load and item
A half truckload runs $325–$580, a full truck $700–$1,250, and one bulky item $75–$200.
| Line on the quote | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eighth truckload (about 2 cu yd) | $120 | $160 | $290 |
| Quarter truckload (3–4 cu yd) | $190 | $290 | $420 |
| Half truckload (7–8 cu yd) | $325 | $525 | $580 |
| Three-quarter truckload (11–13 cu yd) | $510 | $740 | $940 |
| Full truckload (15–17 cu yd) | $700 | $960 | $1,250 |
| Couch or sofa | $95 | $160 | $280 |
| Mattress or box spring | $70 | $130 | $170 |
| Refrigerator or freezer | $90 | $160 | $240 |
Per item or by the load? A couch, a mattress and a fridge priced one by one come to about $450 at typical New York prices. A quarter truck that holds all three is $290.
What moves a junk removal quote in New York:
- How much of the truck you fill: from $120–$290 for an eighth to $700–$1,250 for a full load.
- Weight: dirt, concrete, roofing and drywall cost more to dump than furniture, so heavy loads are priced higher.
- Special items: fridges, mattresses and tires carry disposal fees; a fridge alone runs $90–$240.
- Access: stairs, long carries and no elevator add labor time, and some haulers add a charge for each floor.
- Timing: same-day and after-hours jobs can cost more; booking a few days ahead is usually cheaper.
Ask every New York hauler for one all-in price that covers loading, the drive, disposal and any item fees. Compare that number, not the advertised minimum. Get a quote for your junk job →
Junk removal cost in New York by load size
An eighth of a truck is about $120–$290, a half truck $325–$580, and a full truck $700–$1,250 in New York, loading and disposal included.
Worked example: two quarter loads at $290 each come to $580. One half load holding the same junk is $525, so splitting a job into two trips costs you about $55 more.
The bigger the load, the less you pay per cubic yard. A full truck at $960 costs less than two half trucks at $525 each ($1,050), because the crew, the drive and the trip to the dump happen once.
Ways to get rid of junk in New York compared
| Way to get rid of it | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Hauler, eighth of a truck (they load it) | $120–$290 per load | One or two bulky pieces, like a couch or a washer and dryer |
| Hauler, quarter truck | $190–$420 per load | A bedroom set or a corner of the garage |
| Hauler, half truck | $325–$580 per load | Several rooms, a crowded garage, or anything heavy you can't carry |
| Hauler, full truck | $700–$1,250 per load | Moves, big garage or basement cleanouts |
| Dumpster rental (you load it) | $290–$750 per week | Remodels and cleanouts that take several days |
| Dumpster bag (you load it) | $160–$300 per bag | Small projects with room on the driveway |
| Whole-house cleanout crew | $1,300–$2,850 per 3-bedroom home | Estates, move-outs and downsizing |
| City bulky item pickup | Often free for eligible homes | One or two big items you can carry to the curb and wait for |
Per-item price vs load price in New York
Per-item pricing works for one or two things. A couch at $160, a mattress at $130 and a fridge at $160 add up to $450. A quarter truck, which holds all three, is $290. Once you have three or more bulky pieces, ask for a load price.
Doing it yourself? A 10–20 yard dumpster costs $290–$750 a week and a dumpster bag $160–$300, but you do all the lifting. A half truckload with a crew is $525, loaded and gone the same day.
What's included in a New York junk removal quote (and what costs extra)
A standard quote covers the crew, loading from anywhere on the property, the truck, the drive, and dump or recycling fees for normal household junk. It usually leaves out:
- Refrigerant removal for fridges, freezers and AC units, part of why a fridge runs $90–$240
- Tire and mattress fees: tires $5–$25 each at many haulers, mattresses $70–$170
- Stairs and long carries: some haulers add a charge per floor without an elevator
- Tear-down work: hot tubs ($250–$910) are priced as their own job, and so are sheds
Hazardous waste like paint, chemicals, propane tanks and asbestos is usually not taken; ask your county about drop-off days.
How much of the truck you fill
Volume is the main price driver. An eighth of a truck costs $120–$290 in New York, a half $325–$580 and a full truck $700–$1,250.
Weight and material
Heavy loads cost more to dump. Remodel debris runs $380–$1,000 a truckload, and some haulers cap how much dirt, concrete or roofing they'll take in one load.
Items with disposal fees
Refrigerators and freezers need their refrigerant removed ($90–$240 each), mattresses and tires cost extra at many dumps, and TVs and computers often go to an electronics recycler ($55–$170).
Stairs and carrying distance
Crews price the work, not just the junk. Upper floors without an elevator, long hallways and tight basements add labor time, and some haulers charge per floor.
Local dump fees
Landfill fees vary a lot by region: about $84 a ton on average in the Northeast against $43 in the Southeast (EREF, 2023 data). Haulers pass those costs on.
Timing
Same-day and after-hours jobs can cost more. Spring and early summer are busy, so prices can run a little higher then. Booking a few days ahead is usually cheaper.
Local labor
New York laborers and movers earn a median of about $20.81 an hour (BLS, May 2025), against $19.35 nationally. Junk removal is mostly labor and truck time, so the typical New York half load is $525, above the $400 national typical.
- Check the city's bulky pickup first.Many cities pick up couches, mattresses and other big items at the curb for free or a small fee. You carry it out and wait, but it can cost nothing.
- Fill one load instead of two.A full truck ($960 typical) costs less than two half loads ($1,050). Save it up and do it in one trip.
- Get a load price for three or more items.Item-by-item prices add up fast: three bulky pieces can cost $450 one by one, against $290 for a quarter truck.
- Donate or sell what still works.Charities and resale groups often pick up good furniture for free. Every piece they take is one you don't pay to haul.
- Move it to the curb or garage.Some haulers knock a little off for curbside pickup because the crew doesn't have to carry it out. Ask when you book.
- Book ahead, not same-day.Same-day jobs can cost more. If it can wait a few days, book ahead and compare two or three quotes.
Get these answers from any New York hauler before the crew starts loading:
- One all-in price, not just the minimum or a per-yard rate
- How much of the truck the price covers, and what happens if it's more
- Disposal, dump and recycling fees for everything on the list
- Extra fees for fridges, mattresses, tires or electronics
- Stairs, long carries or tear-down work, and what they cost
- What they donate or recycle, and what goes to the landfill
- The arrival window and how long the job will take
- Proof of insurance in case something in the house gets damaged
How much does junk removal cost in New York?
$325–$580 for a half truckload, with $525 typical. One bulky item costs $75–$200, and a full truck $700–$1,250.
How much does a full truckload of junk removal cost in New York?
$700–$1,250, typically $960. That's about 15–17 cubic yards, enough for a big garage or the leftovers of a whole-house move.
How much does it cost to get rid of a couch in New York?
$95–$280 for a regular couch and $160–$420 for a sectional. Check whether the city's bulky item pickup takes it for free first.
How much is mattress removal in New York?
$70–$170 per mattress or box spring. Some haulers add a disposal fee, because many dumps charge extra for mattresses.
How much does it cost to haul away a refrigerator in New York?
$90–$240. Federal rules say the refrigerant has to be removed before a fridge is scrapped, which is part of the cost.
How much does a garage cleanout cost in New York?
$320–$680 for a two-car garage. Expect the top of the range if it's packed to the ceiling or holds heavy items.
How much does an estate cleanout cost in New York?
$1,300–$2,850 for a 3-bedroom home. A hoarder house runs $1,300–$4,550 because the work is slower and may need protective gear.
Is it cheaper to rent a dumpster than hire junk removal in New York?
Sometimes. A dumpster costs $290–$750 a week but you load it. For a few rooms of furniture, a $525 half load with a crew is often the better deal.
How do junk removal companies in New York price a job?
Mostly by volume: how much of the truck your stuff fills, in eighths. Heavy materials, stairs and items with disposal fees can add to that.
Should I tip junk removal workers in New York?
It's not required. For a hard or heavy job, many people give $20–$50, or 15–20% of the bill.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 53+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Prices for the New York metro area, November 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.
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