Junk removal in Los Angeles

Junk removal means a local business comes to your home, loads the items you point at onto a truck and takes them away. You do not carry anything to the curb or the dump. Most businesses quote by how much space your items fill in the truck, so the price follows the size of the job.

You can ask for quotes on this site. We pass your request to independent local businesses. They contact you, and you choose who to hire, or nobody.

The pages below cover the jobs people ask about most. Each one explains what is involved and what changes the price.

• Same-day junk removal, and what decides whether a business can come today
• Furniture removal, from a single couch to a whole room
• Mattress removal, including free recycling options in California
• Hot tub removal, which needs extra care with power and water
• House clean out, for moves, estates and full garages
• Appliance removal, including fridges and other items with refrigerant

How does junk hauling work?

A business gives you an in-person estimate, or works from photos. They give you a price, and if you agree they book a time, load the truck and haul everything away. Good businesses sort what can be donated or recycled, rather than sending it all to landfill.

Ask whether the quote covers loading, hauling and disposal fees, or only some of them. A written quote avoids surprises.

Why do some junk removal companies cost more than others?

Price depends on how much space the load takes, how heavy it is and how hard it is to reach. Stairs, long carries and items such as hot tubs, pianos or appliances cost more. Disposal fees at the dump or recycling center also vary. Large national brands often charge more than small local operators for the same load.

Our junk removal pricing guide shows published ranges and what moves them. Treat them as a guide. The business that quotes the job sets the real price.

What should you do before the truck arrives?

Decide what is going and what stays, and group the items where the crew can reach them. Clear a path to the truck and tell the business about stairs, tight access or parking. Take photos of large or awkward items.

Set aside anything the business will not take, such as paint, solvents and other hazardous household items. These usually go to a separate collection site. Ask what a business refuses before you book.

What will junk removal not take?

Most businesses will not take hazardous waste, such as paint, solvents, pesticides, batteries and certain chemicals. Many also refuse medical waste, asbestos and some propane tanks. Rules differ between businesses, so ask what they refuse when you request the quote.

Household hazardous waste has its own drop-off sites in Los Angeles County. The house clean out page explains what that means in practice.

What is the difference between junk removal and a dumpster?

With junk removal, a crew does the loading and hauling. With a dumpster rental, a container is dropped at your address and you load it yourself over several days. Junk removal costs more per load but saves your time and back. A dumpster suits long projects with a lot of debris.

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Questions people ask

What is the minimum price for junk removal?

Most businesses set a minimum charge for a small load, and it varies by business and area. Published guides put small single-item jobs at the low end of the ranges on our pricing page. A business can only give you the real minimum when it knows what you need removed.

How long does a junk removal visit take?

A small load can take under an hour once the crew arrives. A full house clean out can take most of a day. Time depends on how much there is, how far items must be carried and whether anything needs sorting. The business can give you a window when it quotes.

Do you have to be home?

Not always. For items left at the curb or in a garage, some businesses will collect without you present. For anything inside the home, you usually need to be there to point out what goes. Agree this with the business before the day.

Can items be donated or recycled instead of dumped?

Often, yes. Furniture in good condition, working appliances and many other items can be donated, and mattresses, metal and electronics can be recycled. Ask a business how it handles them. Not every business sorts items, and the price may reflect that.

What should you check before hiring?

Ask for a written quote and what it includes. Check that the business has insurance for the work and ask for references or reviews you can look up yourself. Our how it works page explains how this site passes requests to businesses and how it is paid.