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Our standard truck-load pricing in Charlottesville, VA:
| Service Tier | Price | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Single Item | $149 | One qualifying item under ~20% truck volume |
| Quarter Truck Load | $249 | Small cleanouts, a few items, tight spaces |
| Half Truck Load | $329 | Bedroom sets, moderate garage, move-out leftovers |
| Full Truck Load ⭐ Best Value | $499 | Estate cleanouts, full garages, large mixed loads |
Special item pricing below the standard minimum: $99 standard sofa, $139 sleeper sofa, $49 microwave.
All prices are all-inclusive — labor, truck, fuel, and disposal. No hidden fees. No deposit. Price confirmed on-site before we load a single item.
Yes — typically 20–35% less expensive for equivalent loads. National franchises like 1-800-GOT-JUNK pay corporate royalties of 8–12% on every job, which gets passed to the customer. Our pricing: single item $149, quarter truck $249, half truck $329, full truck $499. National chain comparable pricing in Charlottesville typically runs $159–$199 single item, $289–$350 quarter truck, $399–$500 half truck, and $549–$700 full truck.
See our full 2026 Junk Removal Pricing Comparison with a side-by-side table.
None. Our price is all-inclusive: labor, truck, fuel, and all disposal fees are included. We don't charge extra for:
The only add-ons that ever come up: concrete slab removal alongside a shed demolition (quoted separately), or fence post full-extraction vs. cut-at-grade (we discuss both options with you).
No. We never charge a same-day premium. Standard truck-load pricing applies regardless of how fast you need the job done. A full truck scheduled for this afternoon costs the same as a full truck scheduled for next Tuesday.
Our standard minimum is $149 for one qualifying single item. Below the standard minimum, we have specific special pricing: $99 for one standard sofa (not a sleeper, not a sectional), $139 for one sleeper sofa, and $49 for one microwave.
If you have just a few small items that together don't fill even a quarter truck, we'll let you know on the phone and discuss whether the single item rate makes sense for your specific situation.
We price by total truck load volume — how much of our truck your items occupy. When we arrive, our crew walks through everything with you, visually estimates the truck fill, and tells you the tier (quarter, half, or full) before any loading begins. You approve the price before we start. If the actual volume is different from the phone estimate, we show you why and confirm the updated price before loading.
Common combinations and what tier they land at:
Our pricing is already significantly below national chain rates — roughly 20–35% less for equivalent loads. We keep our pricing simple and transparent rather than offering coupon-style discounts. Our best value is always the full truck at $499 — the more you haul in one trip, the lower your effective per-item cost.
Combining multiple jobs (e.g., shed demo + garage cleanout, or trampoline + yard debris) in one visit also typically results in better pricing than scheduling them separately.
It depends on the job. Here's the honest breakdown:
Junk removal (us) is usually better when: You have a one-time haul, you can't or don't want to do the loading yourself, you have items that are too heavy to move easily, you need stairs access, or you want usable items sorted for donation.
Dumpster rental can be better when: You're doing a multi-day project (like a full renovation) where debris accumulates over days or weeks, you have helpers who can load at their own pace, and you're mainly hauling demolition materials or yard waste.
For a single-visit cleanout where we do the labor, our full truck at $499 compares favorably to a 10-yard dumpster rental in Charlottesville ($350–$600 depending on the company) especially when you factor in that you still have to do all the loading yourself with a dumpster.
We give you a real estimate over the phone in under 2 minutes.
Yes. Same-day junk removal is available in Charlottesville and most of Central Virginia when our schedule allows. Call 434-230-4551 in the morning for the best chance — we route by geography, so earlier calls give us more flexibility. We give you a straight yes or no immediately, not a "we'll call you back."
If same-day isn't available, we'll offer the next earliest slot — usually the following morning. No premium charge for same-day service.
We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including all holidays. Most pickups happen between 7am and 7pm, but if you have an urgent situation outside those hours, call us and we'll work something out.
Same-day service is most reliably available in:
More rural communities (Nelson County, southern Louisa, far western Augusta) may require next-day scheduling in most cases. Call 434-230-4551 with your address and we'll tell you exactly what's available.
For outdoor items placed at the curb or in a clearly accessible driveway, you don't need to be present. For interior pickups, someone needs to be available when we arrive to show us what's going and confirm the price before we start loading. You don't need to be there the whole time — just for the initial walkthrough (usually 5–10 minutes).
We can typically schedule estate cleanouts within 1–3 business days. For very large properties requiring multiple days, we schedule the start within that window and build the remaining days around it. If you have a hard deadline — a sale closing date, a probate deadline, a lease termination — call us as early as possible and we'll build the plan backwards from your date. For true urgent situations, call 434-230-4551 and explain the timeline.
Yes. We're open 24/7/365 and regularly schedule jobs for evenings and weekends. This is especially common for commercial cleanouts where after-hours work avoids disrupting neighboring businesses, and for customers who can only be available on weekends. No premium charge for evenings or weekends.
We take nearly everything from homes and businesses. Broad categories:
When in doubt, call 434-230-4551 and ask. We give you an honest yes or no immediately.
A short list of things we cannot haul to standard disposal facilities:
Not sure about a specific item? Call 434-230-4551 and ask directly. We'll give you an honest answer without making you feel awkward about asking.
Yes. Refrigerators, chest freezers, window AC units, dehumidifiers, and other appliances containing refrigerants are handled and disposed of in compliance with EPA Section 608 regulations. Refrigerant must be recovered before the appliance is scrapped. Our disposal partners handle this correctly — no illegal venting. This is included in our standard pricing with no add-on fee.
Yes. Computers, monitors, TVs, printers, networking equipment, gaming consoles, and all electronic waste are accepted. Electronics contain hazardous materials (lead, mercury, cadmium) that can't go to standard landfills. We route all electronics to certified e-waste processors where components are separated under EPA and Virginia DEQ regulations. E-waste disposal fees are included in our pricing.
Yes, with specific pricing. Virginia law prohibits landfilling whole tires, so they must go to licensed scrap tire processors. We handle tires at $15–$25 per tire (passenger cars) depending on size. Truck and equipment tires are priced higher based on size. Call 434-230-4551 with the number and type of tires for a quick quote.
Yes. Stairs are a normal part of the job — not an upcharge. Third-floor apartments, basement rec rooms, attic pulldown stairs — all handled. Just mention the stair situation when you call so we send the right crew size and appropriate equipment (furniture dollies, straps). We've carried king mattresses up from tight basement stairs and 85-inch TVs down narrow apartment stairwells. It's what we do.
Estate cleanout costs depend heavily on the size of the property and volume being removed. Realistic ranges:
| Property Type | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Studio or single room | $249–$499 |
| 2–3 bedroom home | $499–$1,500 |
| Large 4+ bedroom home | $1,500–$5,000 |
| Large home with garage and outbuildings | $2,000–$6,000 |
| Severe hoarding or large rural estate | $5,000–$10,000+ |
We provide a firm price after walking the property — confirmed before any loading begins. Call 434-230-4551 to discuss your specific property.
Timing depends entirely on the size of the property and volume of content:
We give you a realistic timeline before starting and commit to completing the job within that window.
Yes. We regularly work with estate attorneys, probate executors, real estate agents, and family representatives. We can work within specific legal constraints on what can be removed and when, and we provide basic documentation of what was donated versus hauled for estate records if needed. We also build our schedule around your hard deadlines — sale dates, court dates, lease expirations. Call 434-230-4551 and tell us who else is involved and what the timeline constraints are.
The most helpful preparation:
You don't need to sort, move, disassemble, or clean anything. That's what we're there for.
Before, if you're doing one. Estate sale companies typically leave behind items that didn't sell — furniture that didn't get a bid, boxes of miscellaneous items, things stored in the garage. Schedule the estate sale first, then call us to clear everything that didn't move. We can often schedule the cleanout for the day after an estate sale ends, making it a seamless two-step process. Call 434-230-4551 and tell us your estate sale date so we can plan around it.
Hot tub removal in Charlottesville costs $400–$800 with us, depending on size and access:
Includes: on-site demolition, draining, electrical disconnection, and full haul-away. Fenced backyards with standard 36-inch gates are handled routinely — we cut the hot tub into sections on-site. Read our full guide: Hot Tub Removal Cost in Charlottesville.
Shed demolition and removal in Charlottesville costs $300–$700 for a standard residential shed:
We handle wood, metal, and vinyl sheds. Price confirmed before any demolition begins.
Trampoline removal in Charlottesville starts at $149 for small metal round trampolines and runs $249–$299 for large round or rectangular trampolines. We disassemble on-site — springs, mat, safety net, and all frame sections go in the truck. Area left clear. Same-day often available.
Playset and swing set removal pricing in Charlottesville:
Concrete footing removal is available — we can cut posts at grade (faster, lower cost) or fully excavate the footings (cleaner result). We discuss the options before starting. Read our full guide: Playset Removal in Charlottesville.
Fence removal pricing in Charlottesville is per linear foot, by fence type:
Post concrete footing extraction adds $30–$60 per post. A standard 100-foot wood fence runs approximately $300–$600 all-in. Read our full guide: Fence Removal in Charlottesville.
Most standard residential shed demolitions and fence removals in Albemarle County do not require demolition permits. However, this depends on the structure size and whether it was originally permitted. Structures over a certain square footage or value may have different requirements.
Our recommendation: for any structure that was permitted when built, confirm with Albemarle County Community Development (434-296-5832) before scheduling demolition. We handle the physical removal regardless of permit status — that's entirely your responsibility to confirm. For most standard backyard sheds and residential fences, permits are not required for demolition.
Before anything leaves your property, our crew sorts at the point of loading. The process:
In 2025 alone, this process helped over 30 local families. All-time: 500+ tons donated, 700+ tons diverted from landfills, 65%+ of items donated or recycled on average.
Yes. If you know certain items — a working refrigerator, a solid dresser, a dining set — are in good shape and you want them prioritized for donation, tell our crew when they arrive. We'll make sure those specific items get the right treatment and don't accidentally go with the disposal load.
No. Donate-first sorting is built into how we operate on every job — it's not a premium add-on and there's no extra charge. In fact, by recovering value from donated and recyclable materials before disposal, we reduce our actual dump fees. We pass that saving to you through our pricing, which is already 20–35% below national chain rates.
We don't provide tax receipts because we're not a 501(c)(3) organization — we're a junk removal company that donates items directly to families. Tax-deductible donation receipts would require going through a registered charity. If you want documentation of the items donated from your job, let us know when you call and we can provide a basic written summary of what went to donation vs. disposal.
Never. We do not require deposits on standard junk removal jobs, estate cleanouts, demolition jobs, or moving jobs. Payment is due after the job is complete. For large-scale multi-day estate cleanouts or commercial projects, we may discuss a two-installment structure, but we communicate that upfront and never spring it on you mid-job.
We accept cash, Zelle, Venmo, and card. Payment is after the job is complete. We don't require digital payment — cash is always fine.
Always — no exceptions. Our crew walks through what's going with you, confirms the truck load tier, and you approve the total before a single item goes in the truck. If the actual volume is different from the phone estimate, we show you why and give you the updated number before starting. We don't start loading until you've said yes to the price.
You don't need to do much — that's the whole point. Things that do help:
You don't need to sort, move, disassemble, or clean anything.
Single appliance removal starts at $149. Common combinations:
Refrigerant disposal (freon) is included in the price — no add-on fees for freon-containing appliances.
Options in Albemarle County:
Read our full guide: What to Do With Old Appliances in Charlottesville.
Yes. Stair access for appliance removal is included in standard pricing. A refrigerator in a basement accessed by a narrow staircase is a normal job for our crew. Mention the stair situation when you call so we can bring appropriate equipment and the right crew size.
Yes. We provide local residential and commercial moving throughout Central Virginia. Many customers combine a move with a junk removal cleanout — we deliver what you're keeping to the new address and haul away what you're leaving behind, all in one coordinated trip. One crew, one price, one day. See our moving services page for details.
Yes — and it's one of the most common ways customers use us. We load what you're keeping, deliver it to your new address, then haul away what you're not bringing. No second truck, no second trip, no second bill. Call 434-230-4551 and describe what you need delivered and what needs to go, and we'll quote both as a package.
Self-haul options in Albemarle County:
For larger volumes or when you don't want to do the work yourself, we're a phone call away at 434-230-4551.
Yes. We regularly work in rural Nelson County, Louisa County, Fluvanna County, Greene County, Augusta County, and beyond. Many of our estate cleanout jobs are on rural properties well outside city limits. For large jobs, we travel further. Call 434-230-4551 with your address and we'll confirm coverage and any travel considerations.
Yes. Waynesboro and Staunton are regular service areas. We typically have same-day availability for both cities. Stuarts Draft and surrounding Augusta County communities are also in our service area. Call 434-230-4551 to confirm availability and scheduling for specific addresses in the Shenandoah Valley.
The Ivy Materials Utilization Center (Ivy MUC) at 4180 Ivy Road is Albemarle County’s public drop-off facility for household waste, recycling, appliances, and construction debris. It accepts most items on a weight-based fee scale.
For small volumes where you have a truck: yes, the Ivy MUC is a legitimate option. For anything requiring multiple vehicle trips, heavy items, or items on upper floors or in basements, the math often works out in favor of hiring us — especially since our full truck at $499 includes all labor, multiple hours of crew time, and we bring the vehicle.
Yes. We handle office cleanouts, restaurant clearances, retail space cleanouts, warehouse clearances, and other commercial property work throughout Central Virginia. After-hours and weekend scheduling is available at no premium — we work around your building's hours. See our commercial cleanout service page.
Yes — and we get referrals from local realtors regularly. Pre-listing cleanouts (clearing garages, basements, attics, and general clutter before a home goes on the market) are one of our most common jobs. We can usually schedule within 24–48 hours of a realtor's request and work within their listing timeline. If you're a realtor who needs a reliable cleanout partner, call 434-230-4551 to discuss a standing arrangement.
Yes. Landlords and property managers use us regularly for tenant-left item removal. We can often schedule same-day or next-day for rental property cleanouts in the Charlottesville area. We clear everything left behind and leave the unit broom-clean so you can turn it over fast. See our rental property cleanout page.
Yes. Upright pianos start at $249. Baby grand pianos require an on-site assessment — call 434-230-4551 with the piano type, approximate size, and location in the home for a specific quote. Stairs and tight access are handled. If a piano is in playable condition, we explore donation or resale options before disposal.
Yes. Pool table removal starts at $299. We fully disassemble slate and non-slate billiard tables on-site. Slate tables are extremely heavy — each slate section can weigh 200–300 pounds — and require a minimum two-person crew. Basement access and stairs are handled. Call 434-230-4551 with your table size (7-foot, 8-foot, 9-foot) and location.
Yes. Safe removal starts at $249 and increases with weight and access difficulty. The safe must be completely empty before we remove it — we do not transport safes with firearms, ammunition, cash, or valuables inside. For safes that can't be opened, have a locksmith address the lock issue before scheduling removal. Call 434-230-4551 with the safe dimensions and weight if known.
Yes. We handle hoarding cleanouts from Level 1 (light clutter) through Level 4 situations with a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. Pricing ranges from $800 (moderate, Level 1–2) to $15,000+ for Level 5 extreme situations. We walk the property, give you an honest assessment of scope and cost, and commit to a realistic timeline before starting. See our hoarding cleanout page.
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