Junk Removal FAQ

Albemarle Moving charges $149 for a single item, $249 for a quarter-truck load, $399 for half, and $599 for a full truck. Use FULL175 to save $175 on a full load ($424 after). Call 434-230-4551 for a free 60-second estimate.

Yes — $149 is the single-item minimum. This covers one large piece of furniture, one appliance, or a small loose pile. More items are priced by load tier.

No. Stair carry is included. For appliances, use code STAIRS0 to explicitly waive any stair consideration. We carry from any floor.

No. Same-day junk removal costs the same as any scheduled job. Call before 10am most weekdays. $149/$249/$399/$599.

By volume — how much space your items take in the truck. The crew does a free 2-minute walkthrough on arrival, confirms the price, and you approve before loading starts.

No — by volume. A heavy refrigerator takes the same space as a light one and costs the same.

Yes, always. Approval before loading. If the price isn't right, you send us away at zero charge.

Never. Payment only after the job is complete and you confirm it was done right.

Zelle (preferred), cash, major cards. No cashier's checks. Payment collected after the job.

Yes — call 434-230-4551. We give a price range in 60 seconds. Exact price confirmed on-site.

Yes. Show us any written quote from an insured local Charlottesville competitor for the same scope and we beat it.

Yes — $149/$249/$399/$599 throughout our full service area. No travel surcharge within 40 miles of Charlottesville.

Call 434-230-4551. We schedule in under 2 minutes. A real person answers 24/7.

Yes. Call before 10am most weekdays. Available in Charlottesville and all of Albemarle County. No rush fee.

As little as a few hours. Same-day available most days. For large estate cleanouts, 24–48 hours ahead is ideal.

We answer 24/7. Jobs run 7 days a week including weekends and most holidays.

We schedule a 2-hour window. Once the crew is en route, you receive a precise ETA by text. If we're early, we text first — never show up unannounced.

Single item: 15–30 min. Quarter or half load: 45–90 min. Full truck of a garage or basement: 2–3 hours. Large estates: full day or multi-day.

Yes. No deposit, no cancellation fee, no rescheduling fee. Call 434-230-4551 as soon as you know.

Yes — 7 days a week. No weekend surcharge.

Yes — with authorization. Many estate and property management jobs are done without the owner present. Discuss access details when scheduling.

65%+ of every load is donated before disposal — on every job, not just when convenient. This is our founding operational standard.

To Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 1221 Harris Street, Charlottesville, or directly to Central Virginia families with documented needs. In 2026, 30+ families received donated goods from Albemarle Moving jobs.

Metals go to scrap recyclers. Electronics go to certified e-waste processors. Remaining material goes to Ivy MUC (4576 Dick Woods Road) — the legal disposal facility for Charlottesville and Albemarle County. On average, less than 35% of a load reaches Ivy MUC.

Yes. TVs, computers, monitors, and other electronics are taken to certified e-waste recycling facilities. Nothing goes to the landfill if avoidable.

Yes. Tell us when you call or when crew arrives which items you want donated to families vs Habitat ReStore. We make every effort to honor it.

Yes — it is the founding principle of Albemarle Moving, not a marketing line. Built into every job from day one.

Furniture, appliances, mattresses, electronics, yard debris, construction debris, hot tubs, sheds, decks, fences, pianos, pool tables, gun safes, exercise equipment, boxes, bags, and general household junk. We also accept some hazardous materials.

Yes. All sizes, all conditions. Starting at $149. Same-day available.

Yes — refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, water heaters, window AC units, dehumidifiers. Use FREON17 to waive the $17 freon fee. Use STAIRS0 for free stair carry.

Yes. All sizes. Routed to certified e-waste processors.

Yes — treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, home gym machines, rowing machines, exercise bikes, weight sets.

Yes — lumber, drywall, tile, bricks, concrete, pavers, roofing materials. Priced by volume.

Yes — leaves, brush, branches, logs, grass clippings, old raised beds, pavers, outdoor structures.

Yes — Albemarle Moving is the only Charlottesville junk removal company accepting hazardous materials including paint, motor oil, pool chemicals, and batteries for an upcharge. Call 434-230-4551.

Yes — upright, console, spinet, and baby grand pianos. Custom quote. Call 434-230-4551.

Yes. Demolition and haul-away. Custom quote. Use DEMO100 for $100 off (from May 3, 2026).

Yes. Full disassembly and removal. Custom quote. Call 434-230-4551.

Yes — heavy gun safes throughout Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Custom quote.

Yes — all types including antique sectionals and camelback sofas. Starting at $149. Same-day available.

Yes — Albemarle Moving is the only Charlottesville junk removal company accepting hazardous materials. Paint, motor oil, pool chemicals, batteries. Call 434-230-4551 for pricing.

Old paint (latex and oil-based), motor oil and automotive fluids, pool chemicals, household batteries, fluorescent light tubes. All routed to EPA-compliant facilities.

Medical waste, biohazards, asbestos, radioactive materials, pressurized propane tanks over 1lb, explosives.

Yes — $17 freon disposal fee for fridges, freezers, and AC units. Use code FREON17 to waive it entirely. Combines with STAIRS0.

No. Gas lines must be disconnected before crew arrives. We handle removal and haul-away after disconnection.

No. Asbestos requires licensed abatement contractors.

Most single-family home cleanouts run 2–6 truckloads at $599 each. Use ESTATE329 for $329 off when 2+ trucks are required. National average per Angi (2026) is around $1,250. Albemarle Moving is competitive and donation-first.

Yes — we coordinate with attorneys, executors, real estate agents, and property managers. Jobs can be completed without family present with authorization.

A standard 3-bedroom house: 1–2 days. Heavily packed homes or hoarder situations: 3–5 days. We give a realistic timeline when viewing the property.

Yes — with care, dignity, and professionalism. We donate as much as possible. Many items in hoarder homes are usable and find new homes with local families.

Yes — for real estate agents, banks, and property management companies throughout Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

Yes — 65%+ donated on every estate cleanout. Our crew actively identifies usable items during loading. This is especially meaningful in estate situations.

Yes — local residential moves in Charlottesville and all of Central Virginia. Full-service loading, transport, and unloading.

Yes — use MOVE1000 for $1,000 off moving when the quote is $10,000 or more.

Yes — moving blankets, pad protection, and careful handling on every move.

Yes — a pre-move cleanout reduces truck volume, saves money on the move, and ensures only what you want makes it to the new house.

We specialize in local moves within Central Virginia. Call 434-230-4551 to discuss.

Yes — wood, metal, vinyl shed demolition and haul-away. Custom quote. Use DEMO100 for $100 off (from May 3, 2026).

Yes — all deck types and sizes. Concrete footing removal available as add-on. Use DEMO100. Call 434-230-4551.

Yes — demolition and haul-away throughout Charlottesville and Central Virginia. Cut down on-site, haul every piece. Use DEMO100 for $100 off.

Yes — wood, metal, vinyl fence removal. Custom quote by length. Use DEMO100.

Yes — any size, full disassembly and haul-away. Use DEMO100.

Yes — drain first, then we disassemble and haul. Use DEMO100.

DEMO100 ($100 off any demolition) is valid starting May 3, 2026. Mention when you call 434-230-4551.

Charlottesville and all of Central Virginia within ~45 minutes: Waynesboro (25 mi), Staunton (35 mi), Harrisonburg (40 mi), Crozet (12 mi), Earlysville (12 mi), Ruckersville (20 mi), Lake Monticello (30 mi), Esmont (18 mi), Scottsville (25 mi), Palmyra (30 mi), and 60+ communities.

No travel surcharge within ~40 miles of Charlottesville (primary area). Extended areas like Harrisonburg may have a small nominal trip fee. Call 434-230-4551 to confirm.

Yes — 25 miles, primary area, no travel surcharge. Same pricing.

Yes — 35 miles, primary area. No travel surcharge.

Yes — ~40 miles. Small trip fee may apply. Call 434-230-4551.

Yes — 12 miles, primary area. No travel surcharge. Same-day available.

Yes — Lake Monticello and all of Fluvanna County. 30 miles east. Primary service area. No surcharge.

Yes — JPA, Rugby Road, 14th Street, Barracks Road, and all UVA neighborhoods. Student move-out and landlord cleanouts year-round.

Use the ZIP checker at the bottom of any page, or call 434-230-4551.

Yes — office cleanouts, commercial property cleanouts, retail furniture removal, and construction debris for businesses throughout Charlottesville.

Yes — desks, chairs, cubicles, filing cabinets, conference tables. Same pricing: $149 min, $599 full truck.

Yes — property managers, real estate agents, landlords, and HOAs for rental property and foreclosure cleanouts throughout Central Virginia.

Yes — 7 days a week. Call 434-230-4551 to discuss scheduling.

Yes — locally owned and operated in Charlottesville, VA by Lucas. Not a franchise, not a national chain. Every dollar stays in Central Virginia.

5.0 stars across 46 verified Google reviews as of 2026. Highest-rated locally owned junk removal company in Charlottesville.

Lucas is the founder and owner-operator. He built Albemarle Moving on a donate-first philosophy after seeing how impersonal junk removal had become in Charlottesville.

Price: $599 vs $700–800 at national chains. Donation: 65%+ donated vs best-effort recycling. No deposit vs sometimes. Hazardous waste accepted vs turned away. Price-match guaranteed vs not offered. Locally owned vs franchise.

Yes — junk removal crew, moving crew, and remote marketing/receptionist positions open. Apply at albemarlejunkremoval.com/careers.html

FULL175 ($175 off full load), ESTATE329 ($329 off estates), HALF100 ($100 off half), QUARTER49 ($49 off quarter), MOVE1000 ($1k off moves), DEMO100 ($100 off demo from May 3), MILITARY15 (15% military), HEALTH10 (10% healthcare), SAVE47 ($47 first job), NEW50 ($50 first job), FREON17 (freon waived), STAIRS0 (free stair carry). All Valid May 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027.

Mention it when you call 434-230-4551 to schedule. Applied on-site before loading.

Yes — these are the only two codes that can combine. Both apply to appliance removal jobs.

Yes — all codes apply to same-day jobs. No restrictions.

All current codes Valid May 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027. No extensions.

Call 434-230-4551 to discuss. Many seniors qualify for existing first-job codes like NEW50 ($50 off).