How Much Does Junk Removal Cost in the Phillipsburg & Easton Area?
Short answer: most junk removal jobs in the Phillipsburg and Easton area run between about $90 and $225, depending on how much you have. A single item like a couch or a fridge starts around $90, roughly half a truck load runs around $150, and a full pickup load runs around $225. For comparison, industry data puts the national average junk removal job at about $241, so pricing around here lands right in that range.
The trouble with most junk removal pricing is that you cannot see it. A lot of companies make you book an in-person estimate before they will tell you a number, and the number can climb once they show up. We do it the opposite way: you text a photo, we text back an exact price, and that price is what you pay. This guide walks through what junk removal actually costs in our area, what makes the number go up or down, and how to get a real quote in a couple of minutes.
Day’s junk removal pricing at a glance
- Single item (one couch, fridge, or a few bags) from $90
- Half load (about half the truck bed) from $150
- Full load (a packed 5-foot bed) from $225
- Delivery or hauling (first 10 miles) from $75
- Each mile after the first 10 $2
What is included in the price
When we quote a junk removal job, that one number covers everything: the labor to carry it out, the drive, and the disposal fee at the dump. You are not billed separately for our time or for the trip to the transfer station. You point, we lift, we load, we haul it off, and we sweep up the spot. The only things that ever get added are the specific fees the dump charges us for certain items, which we pass straight through at cost, and those are listed up front before we start.
What actually changes the price
Junk removal is not one flat rate for every job, because no two loads are the same. Here is what moves the number, in order of how much it matters:
- How much you have. Volume is the biggest factor. A single chair is a single-item price. A garage full of stuff is a full load, and a big cleanout may take more than one trip.
- Weight and material. The transfer station charges by the ton, roughly $90 to $120 per ton in our area, so heavy, dense material like concrete, dirt, brick, and roofing shingles is priced by weight rather than by volume. A small pile of concrete can weigh more than a whole room of furniture.
- Certain items cost more to dump. Mattresses carry an extra fee at the transfer station (around $30 each). Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners contain refrigerant that legally has to be handled by a certified tech before disposal, so those run a bit more. TVs and electronics have their own recycling fee.
- Access. A ground-floor grab is quick. Narrow stairs, a long carry from a back shed, or an item that has to be taken apart first all add labor, so a tricky spot can bump the price.
- Distance. Most local towns are covered in the base price. If you are well outside the immediate area, there is a small travel fee, which we tell you when we quote.
What it costs to get rid of common items
Here are typical national price ranges for single items, alongside how we handle them locally. For most single pieces, the honest answer is that it is cheaper to combine them into one small load than to pay a separate charge for each.
| Item | Typical national range | How we price it |
|---|---|---|
| Couch or sofa | $100 to $200 | Usually a single-item or half-load job |
| Mattress | $75 to $150 | Rolled into your load, plus the +$30 dump fee |
| Refrigerator or freezer | $50 to $150 | Single item, +$35 for certified freon handling |
| Washer or dryer | $75 to $150 | Single item or part of a load |
| Hot tub | $200 to $600 | Quoted per job (disassembly and weight) |
| Piano | $200 to $400 | Quoted per job |
How local pricing compares
The national average junk removal job is about $241, with prices ranging from around $60 for a single small item to $700 or more for a big cleanout. The national franchises that quote by the “truckload” are usually talking about a large 20-yard dump truck, where a full truck runs $600 to $800. A pickup is a smaller, nimbler truck, which is exactly why it is a better deal for the small-to-medium jobs most people actually have: a few pieces of furniture, one room, a garage, or a single big item. You get a fair local rate without paying a big-truck minimum for a job that does not need a big truck.
Why we quote by text
You should not have to schedule a visit just to hear a price. Text us a photo of what you need gone, tell us your town, and we send back an exact number, usually within the hour. No in-person estimate, no pressure, no mystery fees at the end. Our prices assume normal ground-level access, and if a job needs stairs, a long carry, or heavy disassembly, we tell you that in the quote so the number you hear is the number you pay. Whether you are in Phillipsburg, Easton, Lopatcong, or Stewartsville, the process is the same.
Want an exact number for your junk?
Text us a photo and we’ll send a price right back, usually within the hour.
Text us for a quoteFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to remove a single item?
Single items like a couch, a mattress, or a refrigerator start around $90. If you have a few items, it is usually cheaper to combine them into one small load than to pay a separate charge for each piece.
Is labor included in the price?
Yes. For junk removal, the price covers our labor to carry it out, the haul, and the disposal fee. You are not billed separately for the lifting or the trip to the dump.
Why do mattresses and appliances cost extra?
Those are fees the dump charges us that we pass straight through at cost. The transfer station charges an extra fee per mattress (around $30), and refrigerators, freezers, and AC units need certified refrigerant handling before disposal.
How do I get an exact quote?
Text a photo of what you need gone to (908) 836-5006, along with your town. We send back an exact price, usually within the hour, with no in-person estimate needed.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Phillipsburg, Easton, Lopatcong, Stewartsville, and the nearby towns on both sides of the Delaware. We travel a bit further for a small added fee.
