The short answer
Most local haulers in Northern Virginia charge about $99 to $175 for one item, $300 to $500 for half a truck and $500 to $800 for a full truck. National franchises tend to run higher, and DC usually costs more than Virginia because of parking and traffic.
Typical prices
- Single item (couch, mattress, appliance): about $99 to $175
- Quarter truck: about $175 to $300
- Half truck: about $300 to $500
- Full truck (about 15 cubic yards): about $500 to $800
- One-car garage cleanout: about $300 to $500
- Whole-house cleanout: $700 to $1,500 or more, depending on how many loads
What changes the price
- Volume: how much of the truck it fills is the biggest factor.
- Weight: concrete, dirt, tile and roofing cost more to dump and are often priced by weight.
- Refrigerant appliances: fridges, freezers and AC units carry a disposal fee.
- Access: long carries and several flights of stairs add labor.
- Location: DC jobs usually cost more because of parking and traffic.
How to save
- Get a price from photos first so there's no surprise on site.
- Bring things to the garage or driveway if you can do it safely.
- Do it all at once. One half-truck load costs less than two quarter loads.
- Drop small things at the county facility yourself if you have a vehicle.
Our prices
DC Dumps starts at $89 for a single item, $329 for half a truck and $549 for a full truck, with dump fees, loading and sweep-up included. Send photos when you book and you get the exact price by email before we come.
Questions
Do junk removal companies charge by weight or volume?
Mostly by volume, meaning how much of the truck your items fill. Heavy materials like concrete, dirt or roofing are often priced by weight instead.
Is the dump fee included?
It is with us. Ask any company you're comparing, since some add disposal fees on top.