How much junk removal costs in Massachusetts
Updated September 2026 · by JUNKRUN, Melrose MA
Junk removal in Massachusetts is priced one of three ways: by the hour, by volume (the share of a truck), or by a flat item price. JUNKRUN uses flat prices: $159 minimum, couch $139, mattress $89–$129, appliance $79–$149, and trailer loads from $209 for a ¼ to $519 for a full trailer. We quote your price by text before we arrive.
Junk removal cost: the three ways it is priced
- Hourly. You pay for crew time, plus dump fees. It is simple, but the total depends on how fast the crew works and how much is found behind the first layer.
- By volume. You pay for the share of a truck or trailer your pile fills, usually quoted on site. This is the most common model for full-service haulers.
- Flat item prices. Each item has a fixed price, and bigger piles go by the trailer share. This is what JUNKRUN does, and it means you know the price by photo.
Junk removal prices: our full list (as of November 2026)
Every price includes the two-person crew, the carry-out from any floor, loading, the drive and disposal. The minimum per pickup is $159.
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Couch | $139 | |
| Chair | $69 | |
| Recliner chair | $89 | |
| Loveseat | $89 | |
| Sleeper or recliner sofa | $189 | |
| Sectional piece | $109 | |
| Twin mattress | $89 | Includes MA recycling fee |
| Full mattress | $99 | Includes MA recycling fee |
| Queen mattress | $109 | Includes MA recycling fee |
| King mattress | $129 | Includes MA recycling fee |
| Twin box spring | $59 | Includes MA recycling fee |
| Full box spring | $69 | Includes MA recycling fee |
| Queen box spring | $79 | Includes MA recycling fee |
| King box spring | $99 | Includes MA recycling fee |
| Bed frame | $109 | |
| Bed frame with headboard | $129 | |
| King, bunk or loft bed | $159 | |
| Small dresser | $69 | |
| Regular dresser | $99 | |
| Large dresser | $139 | |
| Armoire or wardrobe | $179 | |
| Small table or desk | $59 | |
| Regular table or desk | $79 | |
| Large table or desk | $109 | |
| Dining or desk chair | $16 | When removed with a table |
| Short bookcase | $49 | |
| Tall bookcase | $79 | |
| Wall unit / entertainment center | $109 | Per section, up to 3 sections |
| Small appliance | $79 | Freon recovery included |
| Standard appliance | $119 | Freon recovery included |
| Large appliance | $149 | Freon recovery included |
| Flat-screen TV / monitor | $59 | |
| Tube (CRT) TV | $99 | Certified e-waste handling |
| Box / bag | $11 | |
| Hot tub | $629 | Cut-up + haul |
| ¼ trailer | $209 | |
| ½ trailer | $319 | |
| ¾ trailer | $409 | |
| Full trailer | $519 |
Cost by trailer load
Bigger piles are priced by how much of the trailer they fill. A full trailer holds about 12 cubic yards.
| Load | About | Flat price |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ trailer | 3 cubic yards | $209 |
| ½ trailer | 6 cubic yards | $319 |
| ¾ trailer | 9 cubic yards | $409 |
| Full trailer | 12 cubic yards | $519 |
The cheapest way to get rid of junk
- One or two items: your town's curbside program is often cheapest, if it picks up your item on a day that works. Fees and limits are on our town guides.
- A car-load you can lift yourself: the town dump or transfer station, if you are a resident. Rules and hours by town are on dump near me.
- A room or more, anything upstairs, or anything heavy: one flat price from us. A ¼ trailer is $209, and one item starts at $159. No rental days, no permit, no loading.
- Weeks of renovation debris: a dumpster rental can fit better. We do not rent them, so see the permit rules by town before you order.
Junk removal cost by job
Find your job below. Each page has the same flat prices with examples for that job.
- Mattress or box spring: $89–$129 and $59–$99, recycling fee included.
- Couch: $139. Loveseat: $89.
- Basement: about a ½ trailer, $319, for a furnished half basement.
- Garage: one-car garages are usually a ½ trailer, $319.
- Appliance with freon recovery: $79–$149.
What raises the cost
- Volume: more stuff means a bigger share of the trailer.
- Special handling: hot tubs need cutting up, and CRT TVs and large appliances are both on MassDEP's banned-from-disposal list, so they go to recyclers. That is why those items have their own prices.
- Multiple loads: a whole house may need two or three trailer loads.
- Access is generally not a price factor with us. We do not charge stair fees or travel fees inside the service area.
What does not change the price with us
- The floor it is on.
- The time of day or the day of the week, including same-day.
- Which town you are in, from Boston to Lowell.
Worked examples
| Job | What is in it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One couch | Any floor | $139 |
| Couch and mattress | Move-out leftovers | $238 |
| A basement | About a ½ trailer | $319 |
| A garage and a basement | About a full trailer | $519 |
| A 3-bedroom house | Example: 2 to 3 full loads | $1038 to $1557 |
Junk removal vs. a dumpster rental
A full JUNKRUN trailer is about 12 cubic yards, in the range of the 10 to 15 cubic yard roll-off dumpsters commonly rented. With a dumpster, you fill it, and the rental has its own terms (days, weight limits, and often a permit if it sits on the street). With junk removal, the crew loads it and it leaves in the same visit. For a multi-week renovation a dumpster can make more sense. For a one-day clear-out, junk removal is usually simpler.
Quick answers
How much does junk removal cost?
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With JUNKRUN it starts at $159. A couch is $139, a mattress $89–$129, an appliance $79–$149. Larger piles go by the trailer: ¼ is $209, ½ is $319, ¾ is $409, and a full trailer is $519.
What is the cheapest way to get rid of junk?
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For one or two items, your town's curbside program or transfer station is usually cheapest. For a room, a basement or anything upstairs, a flat price saves the trips: a ¼ trailer is $209, one item starts at $159, and the crew does the loading.
Is it cheaper to go to the dump or rent a dumpster?
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The town dump is cheaper for a few loads you can carry yourself, but most are resident-only. A dumpster rental fits weeks of renovation debris and may need a street permit. For a one-day clear-out, a trailer load with a crew is simpler than either.
Is junk removal priced by weight?
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Not with us. Prices are flat by item or by trailer share, so weight does not change the number.
Is there a fee for stairs or travel?
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Not with JUNKRUN. No stair fees and no travel fee inside our service area from Boston to Lowell.
Sources
- MassDEP: Waste disposal bans: “Cathode ray tubes”
- MassDEP: Waste disposal bans: “White goods (large appliances)”