How much does junk removal cost in Orange County?
Flat-rate by truck volume. Free on-site estimates. Disposal + recycling fees included. No hourly meter, no fuel charge, no surprises.
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What are the three most common junk removal load sizes in Orange County?
Roughly 80% of our Orange County jobs fall into one of these three buckets. Use it as a quick gut-check before you call.
- 2-person crew
- Same-day usually available
- Disposal + recycling included
- 2-person crew · ~45 min on-site
- Mixed load OK (furniture + e-waste)
- Disposal + recycling included
- 2–3-person crew · 60–90 min
- Donation-eligible items routed to charity
- Disposal + recycling included
Prices shown are typical 2026 Orange County ranges. Your exact quote depends on volume, weight, and access. Estimates are always free — request one in 60 seconds.
Orange County junk removal prices by load size
| Load size | About how much | Typical OC price |
|---|---|---|
| Single item | 1 couch, fridge, or mattress | $75 – $175 |
| Minimum load ⅛ truck | A few bags + 1–2 items | $100 – $150 |
| ¼ truck | Small room cleanout | $150 – $250 |
| ½ truck | Garage corner / small move-out | $300 – $400 |
| ¾ truck | Full garage or large room | $400 – $500 |
| Full truck 10–12 cu yd | Whole-home or estate cleanout | $500 – $700 |
Reputable junk haulers price by volume, not the hour. You pay for what we actually haul — upfront, before any lifting starts.
How much does it cost to remove specific items?
Heavy or awkward items (hot tubs, pianos, safes) cost more because of extra crew, on-site disassembly, or longer carry distance. See the full list of items we take.
What does any junk removal job cost in Orange County? (2026 Price Index)
Every price we publish, in one table — 92 real line items across 25 services, pulled from the same rate card our crews quote from. Flat-rate, disposal and recycling included. Last verified: July 10, 2026
| Job / item | What that covers | 2026 OC price |
|---|---|---|
| Garage Cleanouts → | ||
| Single-item or small pile | a few boxes, a couple of bikes, one piece of furniture | $75 – $175 |
| Quarter truck | one corner of the garage, ~5 cubic yards | $200 – $300 |
| Half truck | half the garage cleared, ~8 cubic yards | $300 – $450 |
| Full truck | entire two-car garage, ~16 cubic yards | $500 – $700 |
| Estate Cleanout → | ||
| Studio / 1-bedroom | small condo or apartment, ~10 cubic yards | $400 – $700 |
| 2-bedroom home | standard OC ranch, ~20 cubic yards | $700 – $1,000 |
| 3-bedroom home | family home, garage + attic, ~30 cubic yards | $1,000 – $1,400 |
| 4-bedroom + estate | full home + outbuildings | Custom quote |
| Construction Debris Removal → | ||
| Quarter truck | small bathroom demo, single room flooring | $200 – $300 |
| Half truck | full bathroom + small kitchen demo | $300 – $450 |
| Full truck | full kitchen remodel, large flooring job | $500 – $700 |
| Multi-load job | whole-home remodel — by quote | Custom |
| Furniture Removal → | ||
| Single chair or recliner | one item, easy access | $75 – $125 |
| Couch or sectional | one piece, multi-room carry | $125 – $200 |
| Mattress + box spring | queen or king set | $100 – $175 |
| Full living room set | couch, loveseat, coffee table, chairs | $250 – $400 |
| Full bedroom set | bed, mattress, dresser, nightstand | $250 – $400 |
| Hot Tub Removal → | ||
| 2-3 person spa | ~75-100 gallon, smaller footprint | $400 – $500 |
| 4-6 person spa | standard backyard hot tub | $500 – $650 |
| 7+ person spa | large entertainer / swim spa | $650 – $1,000+ |
| Shed Removal & Demolition → | ||
| Small shed | 6x8 ft or smaller, single-room | $400 – $600 |
| Medium shed | 8x10 to 10x12 ft, standard backyard | $600 – $900 |
| Large shed | 12x16 ft+ or workshop-style | $900 – $1,200 |
| Slab removal | concrete pad after shed teardown | +$200 – $400 |
| Attic Cleanout Service → | ||
| Small attic | a few dozen boxes, light load | $250 – $400 |
| Standard attic | full attic of stored items | $400 – $550 |
| Heavy attic | old insulation + stored items | $550 – $750 |
| Hoarder Cleanouts → | ||
| 1-bedroom condo or apartment | ~30 cubic yards, single-room overflow | $1,000 – $1,800 |
| 2-bedroom home | standard hoarding, multi-room overflow | $1,800 – $3,000 |
| 3-bedroom home | full home, garage, attic | $3,000 – $4,500 |
| Heavy biohazard | rodent damage, mold, decomposed food | +$500 – $1,500 |
| Electronics Recycling → | ||
| Single item | one TV, monitor, or printer | $75 – $125 |
| Small load | 3-5 items, single household | $125 – $200 |
| Office cleanout | 20+ items, business or school | $300 – $500 |
| Bulk / pallets | pallets, server cabinets, refresh | Custom quote |
| Fence Removal → | ||
| Per linear foot — wood | standard 6 ft wood fence | $8 – $15 / ft |
| Per linear foot — chain-link | 4-6 ft chain-link | $5 – $10 / ft |
| Per linear foot — vinyl | 6 ft vinyl panels | $10 – $15 / ft |
| Post removal add-on | pull posts vs. cut at grade | +$25 – $50 / post |
| Deck Demolition → | ||
| Small deck | under 150 sq ft, ground-level | $400 – $700 |
| Standard deck | 200-400 sq ft, raised or attached | $700 – $1,200 |
| Large deck | 400+ sq ft, multi-level | $1,200 – $1,800 |
| Footing removal | concrete deck footings | +$200 – $500 |
| Foreclosure Cleanouts → | ||
| 1-bedroom condo | small unit, light overflow | $500 – $900 |
| 2-bedroom home | standard OC home, garage | $900 – $1,500 |
| 3-bedroom home | family home, attic, outbuildings | $1,500 – $2,200 |
| 4+ bedroom estate | large home, custom quote | $2,200+ |
| General Cleanout Service → | ||
| Quarter truck | ~5 cubic yards | $200 – $300 |
| Half truck | ~8 cubic yards | $300 – $450 |
| 3/4 truck | ~12 cubic yards | $450 – $600 |
| Full truck | ~16 cubic yards | $500 – $700 |
| Indoor Junk Removal → | ||
| Single room | one bedroom or office cleared | $150 – $300 |
| 2-3 rooms | multi-room overflow | $300 – $500 |
| Whole home | full indoor clear | $500 – $1,000 |
| Yard Debris → | ||
| Quarter truck | small pile, ~5 cubic yards | $150 – $250 |
| Half truck | mid pile, ~8 cubic yards | $250 – $350 |
| Full truck | large pile, ~16 cubic yards | $400 – $500 |
| Carpet Removal → | ||
| Per sq ft | standard carpet + padding | $1.00 – $1.50 |
| Per sq ft heavy | thick padding or glued install | $1.50 – $2.00 |
| Minimum charge | small rooms or single closets | $150 |
| Cardboard Recycling → | ||
| Small load | post-move stack, ~3-5 cubic yards | $100 – $175 |
| Medium load | retail/business overflow | $175 – $300 |
| Full truck | warehouse cleanout | $300 – $400 |
| Concrete Removal → | ||
| Small slab | ~50 sq ft, walkway or step | $300 – $500 |
| Medium slab | ~100-200 sq ft, patio or pad | $500 – $900 |
| Large slab | ~300+ sq ft, driveway | $900 – $1,500 |
| Deconstruction Services → | ||
| Single room demo | bathroom or kitchen partial | $500 – $1,200 |
| Full kitchen demo | cabinets, counters, flooring | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Multi-room demo | kitchen + bath, or 2-3 rooms | $2,000 – $3,000 |
| Playset Removal → | ||
| Small playset | plastic playhouse, swing set | $300 – $450 |
| Medium playset | wooden swing set + slide | $450 – $600 |
| Large fort/tower | wooden fort with multiple levels | $600 – $1,000 |
| Trampoline | standard backyard trampoline | $250 – $400 |
| Residential Cleanout Services → | ||
| Single room | one bedroom, office, or den | $200 – $350 |
| 2-3 rooms | multi-room overflow, single floor | $350 – $600 |
| Whole home interior | living room, bedrooms, kitchen, baths | $700 – $1,100 |
| Home + garage + yard | full property clear | $1,000 – $1,500 |
| Commercial Junk Removal → | ||
| Small office | single office, conference room | $300 – $600 |
| Office floor | open floor + cubicles + storage | $600 – $1,200 |
| Retail / restaurant | showroom or restaurant turn | $800 – $1,800 |
| Warehouse | warehouse cleanout or pallet sweep | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Apartment Cleanout Services → | ||
| Studio | small unit, light load | $200 – $400 |
| 1-bedroom | standard apartment | $300 – $500 |
| 2-bedroom | standard apartment, full | $400 – $700 |
| 3+ bedroom | large apartment, packed | $700 – $1,000 |
| Appliance Removal Services → | ||
| Single small appliance | dishwasher, microwave | $75 – $125 |
| Single large appliance | washer, dryer, stove | $125 – $175 |
| Refrigerator / freezer | requires refrigerant handling | $150 – $250 |
| Multi-appliance set | kitchen + laundry combo | $300 – $500 |
| Storage Unit Cleanout → | ||
| 5x5 or 5x10 unit | small unit, light load | $200 – $350 |
| 10x10 unit | standard unit, full | $350 – $500 |
| 10x20 or larger | large unit, packed | $500 – $700 |
Every service name links to its full guide with FAQs and booking. Prices are all-in Orange County ranges — no hourly meters, no fuel surcharges, no disposal add-ons.
What affects the final price of junk removal in Orange County?
Volume
The #1 factor. More truck space = higher price. We measure when we arrive.
Weight
Dense debris — concrete, tile, dirt — costs more at the dump. We pass through actual fees.
Item type
Appliances, e-waste, and mattresses carry state-mandated recycling fees. Included in your quote.
Access
Stairs, elevators, gated communities, long carries, and tight side-yards add labor minutes.
Disposal fees
OC landfill and recycling fees are always rolled into your flat quote — never a surprise add-on.
How does EA Junk Removal's flat-rate pricing work?
Free estimate
Send a photo or have us swing by. Upfront, all-in number — disposal included.
You approve it
No surprises, no hourly meter. Good with the number? We get to work.
We haul + sweep
All the lifting. Donation-eligible items go to charity. We sweep the spot clean.
Same-day junk removal — across all 40 OC cities
From Irvine and Santa Ana to San Clemente, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach — book before 2 p.m. for a same-day window. After 2, we move to next-morning.
Pricing FAQ
How much does junk removal cost in Orange County?
Between $75 and $700, depending on volume. Single items run $75–$175, half-truck loads $300–$400, full-truck loads $500–$700. Final price comes down to volume, weight, and access. Get an exact upfront quote in under 60 seconds.
Is junk removal priced by the hour or by volume?
By volume — that's how reputable junk haulers price, including us. You pay for the truck space your load actually takes up, not how long it takes us to load it. The upside: you know the price before any lifting starts.
How much does it cost to remove a mattress or couch?
A single mattress or box-spring is $75–$150. A couch or sectional is $75–$175. If you have both plus a few smaller items, the half-truck minimum ($300–$400) usually nets out cheaper than per-item pricing.
How much does hot tub removal cost?
$300–$700 depending on size, location (rooftop vs. backyard), and whether it needs on-site disassembly. We handle the breakdown — you don't need to drain it, dismantle panels, or move it to the curb. See our hot-tub removal page.
Are disposal and dump fees included in the price?
Yes — every quote is all-in. Orange County landfill fees, California-mandated e-waste recycling fees, mattress recycling fees, and appliance disposal fees are all rolled into the flat-rate number you see upfront. No add-ons at the end.
Do you offer free estimates and same-day service?
Yes to both. Estimates are always free — photo or on-site. Same-day pickup is available across all 40 OC cities when you book before 2 p.m.; after 2, we book the next-morning window. Request a quote or call (949) 565-2609.
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