Junk Removal Pricing in San Diego: A Guide

There is no single price for junk removal. The same couch can cost different amounts depending on how a company prices the job, how hard the items are to reach, and where they have to go. This guide explains how pricing works in San Diego so you can compare offers fairly. We don't print price ranges here because we only publish numbers we can source.

Most companies price by space or by the job

Many junk removal companies price by how much room your items take up in the truck. One national company's San Diego page describes "simple pricing based on truck volume" and offers in-person estimates. Other providers quote a flat price for the job you describe. Either way, the more accurately you describe the job, the closer the price will be to the final bill.

What can change the price

• Volume: how much you want removed.
• Item type: heavy or bulky items such as appliances and mattresses can be handled differently.
• Access: stairs, long carries, tight parking or gated entrances can add time.
• Timing: same-day or urgent jobs can cost differently from flexible ones.
• Disposal: items that must be recycled or taken to a specific facility can change the cost.

Items that need special handling

The City of San Diego's Miramar Landfill says that TVs, appliances, electronic waste and household hazardous materials must be properly disposed of before they enter the landfill. Ask every provider whether they take these items. For household hazardous waste, the City's Environmental Services Department has its own resource, and its customer service line is 858-694-7000.

If you haul it yourself

The City's Miramar Landfill fee page lists a $50 fee for uncovered loads. Cover and secure anything you carry to the landfill.

How to get offers you can compare

• List everything and add photos.
• Say where the items are: garage, curb, upstairs or inside a gate.
• Say when you need the work done.
• Ask what the price includes: loading, hauling, disposal and any fees.
• Compare the same job across offers, not just the lowest number.

On Zipply you post your job once and providers send you offers, up to 5 per job. You choose the one you want. It is free to post. Post a junk removal job.

Questions to ask before you accept

• Does the price include loading and disposal?
• Is there an extra charge for stairs or heavy items?
• Is this a fixed price or an estimate, and what could change it on arrival?
• What happens to items that can be donated or recycled?
• When will you arrive?

Sources

• City of San Diego, Miramar Landfill fees: sandiego.gov/environmental-services/miramar/fees
• 1-800-GOT-JUNK, San Diego trash pickup: 1800gotjunk.com/us_en/locations/junk-removal-sandiego/trash-pickup