By Royal Junk Pros, owned by Austin Bragaw and Dominic LunnPublished Updated
Single items start at $125, and about one pickup load is $200. Bigger jobs are priced by how much of our 26-foot box truck they fill: a quarter is $750, half is $1,300, and a full truck is $2,200. Garage cleanouts start at $300 and whole houses at $1,300, quoted after a free walkthrough. Tear-outs are quoted from photos.
Pricing is one of the most confusing parts of hiring a junk hauler. Some companies charge by the item, some by the hour, some by the truckload, so the same garage can get three very different quotes. Here's what our jobs in the KC metro cost in 2026 and what makes the number move. These are the same numbers as our pricing page.
How much is a load?
| Load | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trip minimum / single item | $125 | one item |
| About one pickup load | $200 | |
| About two pickup loads | $325 | |
| 1/8 truck | $450 | about three pickup loads |
| 1/4 truck | $750 | about six pickup loads |
| 1/2 truck | $1,300 | about twelve pickup loads |
| 3/4 truck | $1,750 | |
| Full 26-foot truck | $2,200 | the whole box |
| Whole-house / estate cleanout | Starting at $1,300 | half a truck and up, no fixed upper price; written quote after a free walkthrough |
What does a full truck cost?
A full 26-foot box truck is $2,200, half of it is $1,300 and a quarter is $750. The price covers the loading, the hauling and the disposal fees. A whole house is different: it starts at $1,300 and is quoted after a free walkthrough, because no two houses hold the same amount, so there is no fixed upper price.
What do common jobs cost?
| Job | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-room cleanout | Starting at $250 | |
| Basement cleanout | Starting at $250 | |
| Garage cleanout (single-car) | Starting at $300 | |
| Garage cleanout (two-car) | Starting at $450 | |
| Whole-house / estate cleanout | Starting at $1,300 | half a truck and up, quoted after a free walkthrough |
| Single item / trip minimum | $125 | |
| Couch / sofa | $125 – $189 | |
| Sectional | $149 – $275 | |
| Mattress (single) | $125 – $149 | |
| Mattress + box spring | $125 – $179 | |
| Refrigerator / freezer | $125 – $199 | EPA-compliant refrigerant handling included |
| Washer / dryer | $125 – $199 | |
| Hot tub (standard size, accessible) | $425 – $695 |
What's included?
- Loading by hand from wherever the items sit, not just the curb
- Hauling and every disposal fee
- Donation drop-offs for anything still usable
- A firm written quote on-site before we lift anything
Why volume-based pricing makes sense
It's easy to picture: you can see how much truck space your stuff will take, so the price makes sense before we arrive. It's also fair. Ten small items that fill a quarter of the truck cost the same as one big item that fills it, and if your items take less space than expected, you pay less.
What makes the price go up?
- Walk-up stairs or third-floor apartments (extra labor)
- Items that need special disposal, like mattresses, refrigerators and electronics (small per-item fee)
- Hot tubs (specialty equipment and extra labor)
- Very long driveways or tight access (extra time)
- Same-day premium (rare; only for jobs that take more than one load)
- Paying by credit or debit card (3.5% processing fee)
Stairs, long carries and taking things apart are quoted up front, never added afterward.
What can drive the price down
- Items pre-sorted by you (donate / recycle / trash)
- Clear access from the truck to the items
- Getting everything out in one visit instead of booking several small pickups
The "no-surprise" promise
We give a phone estimate based on your description, then a firm written quote on-site before we lift a thing. If your stuff takes less space than estimated, you pay less. We have never charged more than the written on-site quote. We accept cash, check, or Venmo, with no fee. Credit and debit cards add a 3.5% processing fee.
Before you pay anyone, including us, read how to get rid of junk for free in Kansas City. The free routes work for a lot of single items, and knowing them is the only fair way to judge a quote.
This guide is general information for the Kansas City area, accurate to the best of our knowledge as of its last update. Facility hours, fees, accepted items, and city programs change, so confirm details with the facility or your city before you go. Nothing here is legal or professional advice. See our Terms.