Near-me guide

Junk removal near me: what to look for and what it costs

By Tyler BornsteinJuly 10, 20268 min read
TL;DR

We serve 16 towns around Billerica, MA. 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. Same-day and next-day slots are usually open. You pay after the job, only when you are happy.

When you search "junk removal near me," the first few results are usually national call centers. They dispatch a crew from wherever, quote you over the phone without seeing the pile, and then adjust the number once the truck is loaded. The price you agreed to is not the price you pay.

We are based in Billerica and serve 16 towns across the area. You text us photos, we text back one flat price. No call center, no walkthrough, no surprise charges. That is the whole pitch.

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 town, 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 jobs are scheduled same or next day. If we say 9 to 11, we are there by 10.

On site, the crew loads everything into the trailer. Most 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 for standard residential work.

What we take

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 jobs include basement cleanouts, furniture removal after a move or renovation, appliance swaps, and full estate cleanouts. 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 near you

Most 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, no "oh by the way" once the truck is full. 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.

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

The 16 towns we serve

We are based in Billerica and cover 16 towns within a short drive: Billerica, Chelmsford, Tewksbury, Bedford, Burlington, Lowell, Wilmington, Lexington, Andover, Woburn, Westford, Reading, North Reading, Carlisle, Acton, and Concord.

If you are not sure whether we come to your area, text us your address and we will let you know. If we cannot get to you, we will say so instead of driving an hour and charging you for the commute.

Saturday photos, quote in an hour, 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 kind of timeline that works for most people. Not "we will get to you next week sometime," but a real date in a real window.

The basement was not a disaster. It was just ten years of stuff that had accumulated in a house where the kids moved out and the spare room became a dumping ground. That is a Tuesday job for us. Text the photos, get the number, pick the window. We show up, load it, sweep, and leave.

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. Most towns in our service area have a transfer station that accepts bulky items for a fee. 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.

You can read more about how junk removal pricing works or see our full pricing guide for more detail on what affects the number.

Where your stuff goes after we leave

Hauling it does not mean dumping it. Usable items get donated locally. Goodwill, Savers, Habitat ReStore. Metal and electronics go to licensed recyclers. Only true waste heads to the transfer station. The landfill is the last resort, not the default.

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.

05 — FAQ

Straight
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.
We serve 16 towns around Billerica, MA: Billerica, Chelmsford, Tewksbury, Bedford, Burlington, Lowell, Wilmington, Lexington, Andover, Woburn, Westford, Reading, North Reading, Carlisle, Acton, and Concord.
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 town to (978) 330-8980. We send back a flat price within 24 hours. No walkthrough needed.
It depends on the job. If you want to load it yourself and have the space for a dumpster, that can be cheaper. If you want someone else to do the loading, hauling, and disposal, junk removal is usually the better deal. We wrote a full comparison at /blog/junk-removal-vs-dumpster-rental/.
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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