Salt Lake County, Utah · 2026 Prices
How Much Does Junk Removal Cost in Salt Lake County?
Most junk removal in Salt Lake County lands between about $150 and $500 for a typical job. Single items start at our $100 minimum, and bigger cleanouts with a full trailer or heavy debris run higher. The final price comes down to three things: how much space your stuff takes in the truck, the labor to move it, and the dump fees to get rid of it.
A Straight Answer On Price
How Junk Removal Pricing Works
Almost every honest junk removal company in the Salt Lake Valley prices a job the same way: by how much room your stuff takes up in the truck or trailer. A single chair fills a small corner. A garage full of boxes and old furniture fills half a trailer or more. The more space you use, the higher the price, which is why a good quote almost always starts with a quick look at the pile.
Two other things get folded into that number. The first is labor, meaning the time and muscle it takes to carry everything out, whether it is a light couch by the curb or a fridge down a flight of stairs. The second is disposal, the fees the landfill or recycler charges us to actually get rid of what we haul. Heavy loads and items that need special handling cost more to dump, and that shows up in the price.
Across the Salt Lake area, local junk removal averages about $218 to $228 per job, and most jobs fall somewhere between $150 and $500. Single items commonly run $75 to $100 and up, while large multi-room or estate cleanouts can reach $1,000 or more.
Jay's Local Junk Removal Price List
We keep pricing simple, and we confirm a flat price in person before any work starts, so the number you hear is the number you pay. Here is what our jobs typically run:
- $100 job minimum
- Half-trailer load, about $350
- Full-trailer load, about $600
- Appliances, $40 each
- Mattresses & box springs, $40 each
- Hot tubs, $300 to $650
Estimates are free and on site, and the flat price is locked in before we lift a thing. If you want a hand deciding whether a single pickup or a full cleanout makes sense, take a look at everything we haul on our services page.
What Changes The Price
A few things move the price up or down from the ranges above:
- Volume: how much space the load takes in the trailer is the biggest factor
- Item type: appliances, mattresses, and hot tubs carry their own set rates because they need special disposal
- Access and stairs: a long carry, a second-floor apartment, or a tight basement takes more time and labor
- Heavy materials: dense debris like tile, concrete, dirt, and roofing weighs a lot and costs more to dump
None of these are surprises on the day of the job. We look at the pile, factor in the access and the material, and give you one flat number before we start.
Free And Low-Cost Options In Salt Lake City
Hiring a hauler is not always the cheapest route, and we would rather you know your options. If you live in Salt Lake City and have a little time, a few of these can save you money:
- Call2Haul: Salt Lake City residents get 2 free bulk-waste pickups a year through the city's program
- Salt Lake Valley Landfill: self-hauling runs about $20 to $35 per pickup-truck load if you can load and drive it yourself
- Mattresses: most Utah dumpsters will not take them, but Spring Back Utah recycles them for about $60 for home pickup or $20 to drop off
- Dumpster rental: renting a bin runs roughly $250 to $550 for about a week, which can pay off on a long project
A pro is worth it when you do not have a truck, cannot lift or haul the items yourself, are past your free Call2Haul pickups, or simply want it gone today with no trips to the dump. If you are weighing a one-time haul against renting a bin, our guide on junk removal vs dumpster rental breaks down which is cheaper for your situation.
Common Questions
Junk Removal Cost FAQ
How much does junk removal cost in Salt Lake County?
Most local jobs land between about $150 and $500, and the Salt Lake area average is roughly $218 to $228. Our pricing starts at a $100 minimum, with a half-trailer load around $350 and a full trailer around $600. The exact number depends on how much space the load takes and how much labor it needs, and we confirm a flat price before we start.
How much to remove a single item like a couch or mattress?
A single item falls under our $100 job minimum, which lines up with the $75 to $100 and up that single items commonly cost around Salt Lake. Mattresses and box springs are $40 each and most appliances are $40 each, so those rates add up affordably when they ride along with a larger load, but on its own a lone item is the $100 minimum.
Do you charge by weight or by volume?
By volume, not weight. Like most local haulers, we price by how much space your stuff takes up in the trailer, plus the labor to move it and the fees to dump it. Very heavy materials like tile, concrete, and dirt are the exception, because they cost more at the landfill and can raise the price.
Are there free junk removal options in Salt Lake City?
Yes. Salt Lake City residents get 2 free bulk-waste pickups a year through the city's Call2Haul program, and you can self-haul to the Salt Lake Valley Landfill for about $20 to $35 per pickup-truck load. Those work well for small, light jobs you can handle yourself. When you do not have a truck, cannot do the lifting, or need it gone today, that is where hiring a pro pays off.
Want A Real Number For Your Pile?
Call or text Jay for a free on-site estimate and a flat price you can count on before any work starts.