Quick answer
- US: a full truckload (360-480 cubic feet) typically runs $400-$800 and a half load $175-$375.4 Angi puts the average job at $241.1
- Minimums: about $100-$175 for an eighth of a truck.3
- Canada: one national company lists $148 CAD for an eighth, $398 for half and $538 for a full load, plus HST.7 Another starts at $99 and tops out at $649 for a 16-yard truck.9
Prices by truckload
| Load | US (USD) | Canada (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum / one-eighth | $100-$1753 | $148 + HST7; from $999 |
| Quarter | $150-$3003 | $80 average8 |
| Half | $175-$3754; $250-$5503 | $210 average8; $398 + HST7 |
| Three-quarters | - | $290 average8 |
| Full truck | $400-$8004 | $538 + HST7; $649 for 16 yards9 |
Truck sizes differ, so "half a load" from one company isn't the same volume as another's. Know your truck's capacity in cubic yards and price by the fraction you fill - that's how customers can compare you fairly.
What should your minimum charge be?
Every job costs you a drive, loading time and a dump run, even if it's one chair. That's why most companies set a minimum - published minimums run about $100-$175 for an eighth of a truck in the US3 and around $99-$148 in Canada.97 Single-item pickups usually cost the minimum or a set per-item price: one Florida company lists $119 for a single couch, mattress or appliance.6
How to quote a junk removal job
- Get photos. Volume is the main price driver, and photos let you estimate it before you drive out.
- Estimate the fraction of your truck it will fill, and price from your load chart.
- Add heavy or special items: hot tubs, pianos, safes and anything over about 150 lb take extra people and time.
- Add disposal surcharges for items your landfill charges extra for - mattresses, tires, paint, electronics and appliances with refrigerant often cost more to dispose of.
- Account for access: stairs, long carries and tight spaces take longer.
- Confirm on site. Quote a range from photos and give the final price once you see the pile.
Dump fees and your real costs
Disposal is the cost most new junk haulers underestimate. Tipping fees vary a lot by city and by material - in Edmonton, for example, a half-tonne truckload of mixed waste at a city Eco Station costs $31-$51.12 Check your local landfill or transfer station rates, then add fuel, truck costs, insurance and labor. A full load has to cover all of that and still pay you.
What most jobs come to
Most jobs fall between $75 and $800,2 from $59 curbside pickups to $800+ full-service loads.5 At the top end, full estate cleanouts can reach $3,500+ in one Florida company's pricing,6 and Vancouver companies quote $650-$1,500+ for large estate or construction jobs.11
Junk removal prices in Canada
- National company price list: $98 for a sixteenth, $148 for an eighth, $398 for half, $538 for a full truck, plus HST.7
- Load-based range: from $99 for a minimum load to $649 for a full 16-yard truck.9
- Averages: $80-$350 per job; $80 quarter, $210 half, $290 three-quarter loads.8
- Vancouver: $250-$650 for medium residential cleanouts.11
- Marketplace hourly: about $44 an hour on Taskrabbit.10
Canadian price lists often show "+ HST" - quoting before tax is normal. Register for GST/HST once your taxable revenue passes $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters.
Common questions
How do I price a junk removal job?
Estimate what fraction of your truck the junk will fill and price from a load chart - for example, $175-$375 for half a truck and $400-$800 for a full one in the US - then add heavy items, disposal surcharges and access.
What is the minimum charge for junk removal?
Published US minimums run about $100-$175 for an eighth of a truck. Canadian companies list minimums around $99-$148 CAD.
How much should I charge for a single item?
Usually your minimum or a set per-item price - one company lists $119 for a single couch, mattress or appliance.
How do I cover dump fees?
Build your local tipping fees into your load prices, and add surcharges for items that cost extra to dispose of, like mattresses, tires and appliances.
How much does junk removal cost in Canada?
One national company lists $148 CAD for an eighth of a truck, $398 for half and $538 for a full load plus HST; other Canadian companies range from $99 to $649.
Let customers pick a load size and book
On 1MinuteBooking, customers choose a load size, add bulky items like mattresses or a hot tub, and book a pickup - with the address and photos for bigger jobs. Free plan, no time limit.
See the junk removal booking pageSources
- Angi, How Much Does Junk Removal Cost? [2026 Data] - Angi
- Extra Space Storage, How Much Does Junk Removal Cost?
- QuoteIQ, Free Junk Removal Cost Calculator
- Jobber, How to Price a Junk Removal Job: Step-by-Step Guide
- Dropcurb, How Much Does Junk Removal Cost? Real Prices [2026]
- Umuve (South Florida), How Much Does Junk Removal Cost in South Florida? (2026 Price (one company's pricing)
- Canada Junk, Junk Removal Pricing (one company's published prices)
- Bark Canada, 2025 Cost Of Junk Removal | Prices List
- Quick Junk Pro (Canada), How Much Does Junk Removal Cost in Canada? (2026 (one company's pricing)
- Taskrabbit Canada, Junk removal costs and price factors
- Trash Bandits (Vancouver), Junk Removal Cost Vancouver: 2026 Pricing Guide
- Spartan Enhanced (Edmonton), How Much Does Junk Removal Cost Edmonton
Prices are what these sources published as of September-October 2026. Rates vary by city, season and the job itself - use them as a starting point, not a rule.