By Southside Junk Removal
Junk removal in Atlanta typically runs between $175 and $725 for a full truck, depending on how much you have and what it is. That range sounds wide, but once you understand what drives the price, it gets a lot more predictable. This guide walks through exactly how we price jobs, what factors push costs up or down, and how professional junk removal compares to doing it yourself.
Southside Junk Removal's pricing tiers
We price by volume, measured in cubic yards. One cubic yard is roughly the size of a standard washing machine. Here's how our load sizes break down:
| Load size | Volume | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum charge | 1–2 small items | $175 |
| Quarter load | 4.5 cubic yards | $370 |
| Half load | 9 cubic yards | $520 |
| Three-quarter load | 13.5 cubic yards | $650 |
| Full truck | 18 cubic yards | $725 |
Same-day service is available across our 25-city service area in metro Atlanta.
What fits in each load size?
Pricing by cubic yards sounds technical. Here's what that looks like in practice.
Minimum load ($175): A couple of small furniture pieces, a few bags of garage clutter, or one large appliance. Think a broken armchair and a stack of old electronics.
Quarter truck ($370): A small office cleanout, one bedroom worth of furniture, or a garage with a modest amount of accumulated items. Picture two sofas, a dresser, and several boxes of miscellaneous clutter.
Half truck ($520): A larger bedroom or living room set, a packed one-car garage, or a combination room cleanout. Four to six pieces of larger furniture plus bags and boxes.
Three-quarter truck ($650): A multi-room residential cleanout, a packed two-car garage, or a significant storage unit. Most estate cleanout jobs fall in this range.
Full truck ($725): Complete house cleanouts, commercial office cleanouts, large estate jobs, or properties with extensive junk accumulation across multiple spaces. At 18 cubic yards, this is the equivalent of roughly a 10-foot moving truck's worth of material.
What affects the final price
Volume is the main driver, but a few other factors come into play.
Weight: Most loads price out by volume. Very heavy items, like concrete, bricks, or large quantities of metal, take longer to handle and can affect pricing. We'll give you a clear quote before anything is touched.
Item type: Standard furniture, appliances, and general clutter all fall within standard rates. Specialty items like mattresses and tires sometimes carry a small additional fee due to disposal regulations. We handle electronics responsibly, routing them to certified e-waste recyclers.
Access: A piece of furniture on the first floor comes out fast. A fridge on the third floor of a walkup takes time, which means labor. Tight staircases, long carries from the backyard, or difficult site access can factor into pricing. We always assess access when we quote.
Volume estimation: When we arrive, our team assesses the actual volume before starting work. If the job runs smaller than expected, you pay less. If it runs larger, we'll let you know before we continue.
Hazardous materials: Paint, chemicals, asbestos, biohazardous material, and certain construction waste fall outside what we can legally haul. These require specialized handling. We'll tell you up front what we can and can't take.
How junk removal compares to DIY
The honest comparison looks like this.
Renting a 10-foot truck: $80 to $120 for the truck, plus fuel. Then you're doing the loading, finding a disposal facility, paying dump fees ($50 to $120 at most Atlanta-area facilities), and using 4 to 8 hours of your weekend. Total: $200 to $300 in cash, plus a full day of physical labor.
Borrowing a truck and figuring it out yourself: Lower cash cost, but the DeKalb County Sanitation disposal facility isn't open on Sundays. Most county transfer stations have limited hours and require that you know what you're bringing. Tires, electronics, and mattresses require separate drop-offs at specific locations. What sounds like a Saturday project can stretch into two weekends.
Professional junk removal starting at $175: We show up, load everything, sort what can be donated or recycled, and handle all disposal. You don't lift anything. You don't drive anywhere. Most jobs finish in under two hours.
For many Atlanta homeowners, the math is closer than it looks. Once you factor in your time, the dump fees, and the risk of something getting dropped on the stairs, professional junk removal often costs the same or less than doing it yourself.
Getting an accurate quote
The best way to get an accurate quote is to call us at (404) 558-6493 or book online and describe what you have. Photos help. We can often give a reliable estimate over the phone, and we confirm pricing when we arrive before any work begins. Your firm, all-in price is confirmed on site before we lift a thing.
Same-day service is available in most of our service area, which covers Jonesboro, Morrow, Stockbridge, McDonough, Riverdale, College Park, and the rest of our 25 metro Atlanta cities. No surprise charges. No bait-and-switch pricing.
Common pricing questions
How much does junk removal cost in Atlanta on average?
Most residential junk removal jobs in Atlanta run between $200 and $600. A single-item pickup might be $175. A full-house cleanout runs around $725. The final price depends on how much you have and what type of items are involved. We quote before we start, so there are no surprises.
How do junk removal companies charge, by weight or by volume?
Most reputable companies, including Southside, charge primarily by volume. Volume is easier to estimate in advance, which means you can get a reliable quote before anyone shows up. Very heavy specialty loads can factor in weight, but we'll tell you that before we start.
Can I get same-day junk removal in Atlanta?
Yes. Southside Junk Removal offers same-day service across our 25-city metro Atlanta service area. Call (404) 558-6493 and we'll find the earliest available slot.
Does the price include loading and hauling, or just hauling?
Our pricing includes everything: loading, hauling, disposal, and any sorting for donation or recycling. You don't touch anything. We handle it from start to finish.
Need junk removed in metro Atlanta? Call Southside Junk Removal at (404) 558-6493 or book online. Same-day service available.