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Junk removal in Chelmsford, MA

By Tyler BornsteinJune 9, 20268 min read
TL;DR

We haul junk from Chelmsford homes. Text photos of what needs to go, we send back a flat price within 24 hours. Most jobs run $90 to $650 depending on how much space it takes in the trailer. We show up in a 2-hour window, load everything, sweep the area, and you pay after the job is done. Same-day and next-day slots are usually open.

Chelmsford has a mix of colonials from the seventies, newer builds off Route 129, and a lot of garages that have been collecting things since the town voted to stop accepting bulky items at the transfer station for free. If you are staring at a pile that needs to leave, you probably want to know what it costs and how fast it can happen.

We are a Billerica-based crew that covers Chelmsford daily — about ten minutes from North Chelmsford to our yard. You text us photos, we text back one flat price. No walkthrough, no pressure, no surprise charges on the bill.

Photos in. Price back. Gone by next week.

The process takes about two minutes of your time. Snap a few photos of what needs to go, text them to us with your Chelmsford address, and we send back one flat price within 24 hours. That price covers loading, hauling, disposal, and a sweep of the area when we are done.

You pick a 2-hour arrival window — morning or afternoon, Monday through Saturday. Most Chelmsford jobs are scheduled same or next day. If we say 9 to 11, we are there by 10. We are not going to give you a four-hour window and then show up at the end of it.

On site, the crew loads everything into the trailer. Most Chelmsford jobs take one to three hours. You pay after the job is done, only when you are happy. Cash, check, Venmo, Zelle, or card. No deposit up front.

What we take from Chelmsford homes

Furniture, appliances, mattresses, box springs, electronics, yard waste, construction debris, and general clutter. If it is not hazardous waste and a human can lift it, we will haul it.

Common Chelmsford jobs include basement cleanouts in the older colonials along Route 4, furniture removal after a move, appliance swaps when the old fridge or washer finally dies, and full estate cleanouts when a family member's place needs to be cleared.

We handle full property cleanouts for estates and foreclosures. If you just need a single couch or a washer gone, furniture and appliance removal is the faster option.

  • Old couches, mattresses, dressers, tables, and bed frames
  • Refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, and dishwashers
  • Boxes, bins, and general basement or attic clutter
  • Yard waste, brush, and storm debris
  • Construction scraps, drywall, lumber, and tile

What junk removal costs in Chelmsford

Most Chelmsford jobs run between $90 and $650. The price depends on how much space your stuff takes in the trailer. A couple of items is usually $90. A full truckload is around $250. A half trailer runs $425, and a full trailer is $650.

Heavy stuff like concrete, dirt, or tile costs more because of dump fees — we apply a weight multiplier before the job, not after. Stairs add a bit too. One flight adds $40. Two or more flights adds $80.

The number we text you is the price you pay. No fuel surcharges, no disposal fees added at the end. Quotes carry roughly plus or minus 15 percent until we see the job in person — we say that out loud instead of lowballing the photos and surprising you on the day.

Chelmsford junk removal prices — 2026
Load sizeWhat fitsBase price
1–2 itemsA couch, a mattress, a few boxes$90
Truck loadPickup truck bed, fully loaded$250
Half trailerAbout 8 cubic yards$425
Full trailerAbout 16 cubic yards$650

Chelmsford has its own quirks

Chelmsford is mostly residential, with older neighborhoods near the center and newer subdivisions off Route 129 and near the Westford line. Most driveways are standard — our truck fits fine. If you are on one of the narrower streets near Chelmsford Center or along the older parts of North Road, let us know when you text the photos and we will plan for it.

The Chelmsford transfer station on Richardson Road accepts some bulky items, but you need a sticker and you need to transport them yourself. For most people, paying us $90 to $150 to handle it is cheaper than borrowing a truck, getting the sticker, and making the dump run yourself.

Chelmsford does not offer free curbside bulky-item pickup for most residents. If you have something large that cannot go in the regular trash, your options are the transfer station or hiring a crew. We are the crew that sends the price before we show up.

A Saturday morning, gone by Tuesday

A customer in Billerica texted us photos of her basement on a Saturday morning. She had a flat quote back within the hour, and the whole thing was gone by Tuesday. That is the normal pace. Photos take two minutes. We send a number. You pick a day. The crew shows up and handles it.

Chelmsford jobs work the same way. Text us photos on a Monday afternoon, you will have a price by Tuesday morning, and the stuff can be out of your house by Wednesday.

When you should not hire us

If you have a truck, a strong back, and a Saturday morning free, a single dump run will cost you less than our $90 minimum. The Chelmsford transfer station on Richardson Road charges a fee per load. If it is one truckload of regular junk, that route might be cheaper.

We will tell you that if your job is small enough to handle yourself. We would rather lose the job than charge you for something you could do for less. Rule of thumb: if it fits in a pickup truck and you have the vehicle, the dump run wins on price.

Hazardous waste is another reason not to call us. Wet paint, asbestos, chemicals, medical waste, propane tanks — we cannot take those. They need a specialist. If you are not sure whether your stuff counts, text us the photos and we will tell you.

Hourly haulers are paid to be slow

Most junk removal companies charge by the hour. A slow crew with a meter running is their whole business model. We charge by volume — how much space your stuff takes in the trailer. Whether the crew finishes in one hour or three, the price is the same.

A truck load of junk is $250 whether it takes our crew 45 minutes or two hours. A full trailer is $650 whether the basement was organized or buried under ten years of boxes. You know the number before we start, and a slow afternoon costs us, not you.

We are not the cheapest option in Chelmsford. If you have a truck and a free Saturday, the dump run is cheaper. What we offer is a flat price before we show up, a crew that loads and sweeps, and payment at the end only when you are happy. You can also read more about how junk removal pricing works on our blog.

Where your stuff goes after we leave

Hauling it does not mean dumping it. Usable items get donated locally — Goodwill, Savers, Habitat ReStore in the Billerica and Chelmsford area. Metal and electronics go to licensed recyclers. Only true waste heads to the transfer station.

If there are items in good condition, we will ask if you want them donated. We do not charge extra for donation runs. Some people want everything gone. Others want us to set aside a few things. Both are fine.

Massachusetts has strict disposal bans on certain materials — mattresses, electronics, and yard waste cannot go in the regular trash. We handle all of that. If you have a mattress to get rid of, we wrote a separate guide on how to dispose of a mattress in Massachusetts.

05 — FAQ

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answers.

The questions people ask before they book. Can’t find yours? Text us a photo and ask.

Most jobs run $90 to $650 depending on volume. A few items is usually $90. A full truckload is around $250. A half trailer is $425. A full trailer is $650. Text us photos for an exact flat price. Quotes carry roughly plus or minus 15 percent until we see the job.
Yes. Text us before noon and we can usually get to you the same day. After noon, next-day is almost always available. There is no extra charge for same-day service.
Furniture, appliances, mattresses, electronics, yard waste, construction debris, and general clutter. We do not take hazardous waste, paint, chemicals, asbestos, or propane tanks.
Someone needs to be there to show us what goes and to pay at the end. But you do not need to lift anything. We do all the loading.
Text photos of what you need gone and your Chelmsford address to (978) 330-8980. We send back a flat price within 24 hours. No walkthrough needed.
Yes. Stairs are factored into the price upfront. One flight adds $40. Two or more flights adds $80. We deal with Chelmsford basements and attics regularly.
Our minimum is $90 for one to two items. That covers loading, hauling, and disposal. If you have a truck and the item is small, a dump run might be cheaper — we will tell you that.
04 — GET A QUOTE

Send photos.
Get a price.

The fastest way to book us. Upload photos of what needs to go, tell us where, and we'll reply with a flat quote — usually within a few hours.

01Flat, all-in pricing

Labor, loading, hauling, disposal — one number.

02Same-week scheduling

Most jobs booked within 48 hours. Emergencies welcome.

03Locally owned

You're hiring your neighbors. We answer the phone ourselves.

04We donate & recycle

Anything usable goes to local charities & recyclers.

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