1-800-GOT-JUNK costs $129 to $1,000 per load in 2026
1-800-GOT-JUNK charges by how much space your stuff takes in the truck. The minimum load (one eighth of a truck) is $100 to $180. A half truck is $400 to $600. A full truck is $600 to $1,000, and $1,400 or more in high cost cities like the Bay Area. The average job runs about $240. A single sofa or fridge is about $100 to $170. HomeGuide lists minimum fees of $130 to $150 or more, $400 to $600 for a half truck and $700 to $1,000 for a full truck.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages on October 7, 2026. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| HomeGuide | HomeGuide lists minimum fees of $130 to $150 or more, $400 to $600 for a half truck and $700 to $1,000 for a full truck. |
| moveBuddha | moveBuddha lists $600 for a full truck, $400 for a half truck, $240 as the average job and $100 to $150 for the minimum load. |
| AllMovers | AllMovers lists $100 to $180 for the minimum load, $400 to $600 for a half truck, $700 to $1,000 or more for a full truck, and $1,400 to $1,500 for a full truck in the Bay Area. |
What pushes the price up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Truck space | Prices step up in eighths. One eighth, one quarter, one half, three quarters, full. |
| Your city | A full truck is $600 in most markets and $1,400 to $1,500 in the San Francisco area. |
| Heavy material | Dirt, concrete and gravel are priced by volume with a height limit in the truck. |
| Where the items are | Stairs, long carries and tight spaces add labor time. |
| Single items | A loveseat is about $100, a sofa $130 to $170, a fridge about $115 to $130. |
What the price includes
The price covers two crew members, loading from anywhere in your home, sweeping up, hauling, and all dump and recycling fees. You get a firm price on site before they load. FeeGuides.com is not linked to 1-800-GOT-JUNK. It does not include tax or extras the provider adds on the day.
Who charges this and how it is billed
1-800-GOT-JUNK is a franchise brand. Each location is owned by a local operator, so prices change by city. The crew gives you a price on site after they see the pile. The price is based on how much space your items take in the truck. You pay after the work is done. The price covers labor and dump fees. Items like sofas, fridges and mattresses can also be priced one by one. You can say no to the quote and pay nothing. Some jobs, like hot tubs or heavy dirt, may be priced a different way.
How to judge your quote
- Ask for a firm price on site before the crew loads anything.
- Ask if the price covers labor, dump fees and recycling.
- Ask how much truck space your pile will take, in eighths of a truck.
- A fair quote is based on volume and is written down before work starts.
- Compare the total with the range above: $129 to $1,000 per load for most people in 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Move items to the garage or curb first. Less carry time can mean a lower quote.
- Group junk together so the crew can judge the volume fast and quote low.
- Get a quote from a local hauler or a per item service. Single items are often cheaper per item elsewhere.
- Ask about the price before they load. You can say no and pay nothing.
How we got these numbers
The range on this page comes from HomeGuide, moveBuddha and AllMovers. We opened each source page and read every number on it on October 7, 2026. Where the sources disagree, the table above shows each one so you can see the spread. These are planning ranges, not quotes. The written price you are given is the real price.
Common questions
What is the minimum charge for 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
AllMovers lists the minimum load at $100 to $180. HomeGuide lists minimum fees of $130 to $150 or more.
How much is a full truck?
HomeGuide lists $700 to $1,000 for a full truck. AllMovers lists $1,400 to $1,500 in the Bay Area.
Is 1-800-GOT-JUNK worth it?
It is worth it if you want fast, easy pickup with no lifting. A local hauler may cost less for a small job.
How much does it cost to remove one sofa?
AllMovers lists a sofa or couch at $170 to $200. A loveseat is $100 to $150.