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Cleveland Pricing
How much does junk removal cost in Cleveland?
A sofa is $126, a queen mattress $103 and a standard fridge $164, carried up from the basement or down from the upstairs of a double at the same price. A quarter truck is $241 and a full truck $732.
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Donation and recycling
Basements & stairs included
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$100 minimum
Flat price from a photo
No hourly meter
COI & freight elevator included
Donation & recycling included
The short answer
In Cleveland, JunkRabbit charges a flat price per item or per truck-fill tier, shown before you book. A sofa is $126, a queen mattress $103 and a standard refrigerator $164. A 1/4 truck of mixed junk is $241 and a full truck, about 16 cubic yards, is $732. The order minimum is $100, there is no stairs fee, and there is no sales tax line.
The two ways junk removal is priced in Cleveland
Per-item pricing fits when you can name what is going: the couch in the rec room, the dead chest freezer, the mattress set from the upstairs bedroom. Each item has its own flat price, and the total is the sum. A washer and dryer from the basement is $133 + $128 = $261.
Truck-fill tiers fit when it is a pile: half a basement of boxes, a detached garage packed to the rafters, an estate in a three-floor Heights house. You pay for the share of the truck it fills, from 1/4 truck at $241 to a full truck at $732. Send a photo and the quote uses whichever applies.
Truck-load pricing (for cleanouts & mixed loads)
Our truck holds 16 cubic yards (about 107 standard trash bags). You pick the fill fraction; the price scales with it.
| How full | Approx. volume | Roughly | Flat price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 truck | 4 cu yd (~15 bags) | One room / small garage | $241 |
| 3/8 truck | 6 cu yd (~22 bags) | Studio | $338 |
| 1/2 truck | 8 cu yd (~30 bags) | 1-bed apartment | $431 |
| 5/8 truck | 10 cu yd (~37 bags) | Large 1-bed | $513 |
| 3/4 truck | 12 cu yd (~44 bags) | 2-bed apartment | $587 |
| 7/8 truck | 14 cu yd (~52 bags) | Large 2-bed | $661 |
| Full truck | 16 cu yd (~59 bags) | 2–3 bed furnished | $732 |
$100 minimum. Carry-out, COI, freight-elevator handling, donation and disposal are included. Bigger homes and estates use multiple trucks at the same flat per-truck rate.
What drives the price in Cleveland
Three things decide most Cleveland totals, and none of them adds a fee. They change what is on the list, not the price per item.
Old houses hold more
The city's median home was built in 1941, and ten core ZIP codes sit at the Census floor of 1939 or earlier. Basements, attics, third floors and detached garages mean a cleanout here is usually several rooms, not one.
Heavy basement items
Chest freezers ($146), tank water heaters ($131), furnaces ($131) and cast iron radiators ($123) come up steep basement stairs. They are priced as items, so the weight is already in the number.
Dense remodel material
Plaster, lath, tile and concrete fill less truck space than they weigh. Renovation debris has its own prices: construction debris $120, concrete and masonry $219 per 1/4 truck.
Cleveland price list — sofas & seating
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Sofa / couch | $126 |
| Loveseat | $119 |
| Recliner | $98 |
| Sleeper sofa | $149 |
| Sectional — 2 piece | $141 |
| Sectional — 3 piece | $185 |
| Sectional — 4 piece | $228 |
| Armchair | $77 |
| Futon | $111 |
| Ottoman | $56 |
| Office chair | $61 |
| Dining chair | $45 |
Tables
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Coffee table | $67 |
| End table | $52 |
| Console table | $57 |
| Dining table — small | $103 |
| Dining table — large | $163 |
| Patio table | $89 |
Bedroom & mattresses
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Mattress — twin | $82 |
| Mattress — full | $94 |
| Mattress — queen | $103 |
| Mattress — king | $114 |
| Box spring | $92 |
| Mattress + box spring set | $143 |
| Bed frame | $68 |
| Headboard | $57 |
| Bunk bed | $123 |
| Crib | $67 |
| Dresser | $126 |
| Dresser — large | $148 |
| Nightstand | $57 |
| Wardrobe | $143 |
Mattresses are sent to recycling — no need to bag and seal them for the curb the way the city requires.
Cabinets, storage & office
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Bookshelf | $72 |
| Entertainment center | $96 |
| China cabinet | $160 |
| Curio cabinet | $95 |
| Filing cabinet — small | $60 |
| Filing cabinet — large | $75 |
| Storage cabinet | $74 |
| Metal shelving | $71 |
| Desk | $83 |
| L-shaped desk | $134 |
| Conference table | $260 |
Appliances
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator | $164 |
| Refrigerator — large | $183 |
| Mini fridge | $115 |
| Chest freezer | $146 |
| Upright freezer | $149 |
| Washer | $133 |
| Dryer | $128 |
| Washer / dryer combo | $189 |
| Dishwasher | $109 |
| Gas range / oven | $137 |
| Electric range / oven | $134 |
| Water heater — tank | $131 |
| Water heater — tankless | $90 |
| Window AC | $87 |
| Portable AC | $85 |
| Dehumidifier | $77 |
We handle basic disconnection; a plumber cuts any gas line. Refrigerant is handled to code and the metal is recycled.
TVs & electronics
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| TV — small (under 32") | $62 |
| TV — medium (32–55") | $68 |
| TV — large / CRT / projection | $73 |
| Monitor | $58 |
| Desktop computer | $62 |
| Printer | $58 |
| Stereo | $52 |
| Large speaker | $57 |
Electronics aren't curb trash in Florida — they go to an e-waste recycler, including the leaded glass in old CRT and projection sets.
Fitness equipment
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Treadmill | $115 |
| Elliptical | $97 |
| Stationary bike | $72 |
| Peloton | $80 |
| Home gym | $241 |
| Weight bench | $69 |
| Weight set | $93 |
| Rowing machine | $76 |
| Stair climber | $100 |
Outdoor & patio
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Patio chair | $30 |
| Patio umbrella | $53 |
| Propane grill | $123 |
| Charcoal grill | $59 |
| Smoker | $65 |
| Outdoor lounge | $61 |
| Trampoline | $116 |
| Lawn mower | $65 |
| Swing set | $143 |
Specialty & heavy items
The awkward, heavy stuff most haulers either won't touch or charge a premium for. These are the same flat, photo-quoted prices.
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Upright piano | $364 |
| Grand piano | $438 |
| Pool table | $603 |
| Hot tub | $390 |
| Hot tub — 6-8 person | $501 |
| Safe — small | $100 |
| Safe — large | $260 |
| Set of tires | $87 |
| Rolled carpet | $68 |
| Bathtub — fiberglass | $90 |
| Bathtub — cast iron | $185 |
| Toilet | $64 |
| Radiator | $123 |
Pianos, pool tables and hot tubs are disassembled on site as needed and may quote individually from your photos — the prices above are the standard starting rates.
Bags, boxes & debris
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Single trash bag | $35 |
| Contractor bag | $41 |
| Moving box | $31 |
| 10 bags | $132 |
| 15 bags | $196 |
| 20 bags | $259 |
| 10 bags of debris | $132 |
| 20 bags of debris | $259 |
| 30 bags of debris | $385 |
| Construction debris (per cubic yard) | $120 |
| Yard waste (per cubic yard) | $88 |
Once you're past a handful of bags, the truck-load price above is almost always cheaper than counting bags one by one.
Storage-unit cleanouts
Emptying a unit at Public Storage, Extra Space or CubeSmart? Priced by the unit footprint:
| Unit size | Flat price |
|---|---|
| 5×5 | $226 |
| 5×10 | $397 |
| 5×15 | $539 |
| 10×10 | $587 |
| 10×15 | $880 |
| 10×20 | $1174 |
| 10×25 | $1463 |
| 10×30 | $1757 |
A packed unit may quote a little higher than an average one — send a photo of the open door for an exact number.
Cost by type of job
| Typical Cleveland job | How it is priced | Flat price |
|---|---|---|
| Sofa down the rear stairs of an upstairs double | Sofa / Couch | $126 |
| Queen mattress set + metal frame after a move | $143 + $68 | $211 |
| Washer + dryer from a Parma bungalow basement | $133 + $128 | $261 |
| Chest freezer + dehumidifier after spring thaw | $146 + $77 | $223 |
| Original bathroom gut: cast iron tub + toilet + vanity | $185 + $64 + $69 | $318 |
| Packed one-car detached garage | 3/8 truck | $338 |
| Furnished one-bedroom move-out near University Circle | 1/2 truck | $431 |
| Whole-house estate in Cleveland Heights | Full truck + 1/2 truck: $732 + $431 | $1,163 |
Truck tiers above are typical examples of how much space a job like that fills, not fixed packages. Your quote is based on what your photos show, and it only changes if you approve.
How flat-rate removal compares in Cleveland
Cleveland has every pricing model. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? (based in Independence), College HUNKS and Junk King price mainly by volume, and GOT-JUNK offers free in-person estimates plus a curbside Flex option. Dropcurb runs a curbside model where you bring items outside. LoadUp, like JunkRabbit, is full-service with an upfront price. Each works for some jobs.
JunkRabbit's difference is the model: a published flat price per item or tier, shown from a photo before booking, with carry-out from any floor and disposal included. A dumpster rental can make sense for a multi-week remodel with a driveway to hold it; it does not carry anything out of your basement. See junk removal vs dumpster rental.
Why Cleveland's bulk week can't do most Cleveland jobs
The City of Cleveland collects bulk items only during the first full week of each month, on your regular collection day, up to three items per home. Mattresses and cloth furniture must be wrapped in plastic, appliances drained of coolants and fluids, and construction, renovation and demolition waste is not accepted. E-waste goes to drop-off only. City residents can also use the Ridge Road Transfer Station (3727 Ridge Rd, Monday to Saturday 9 to 3, up to 4 cubic yards per visit) and the Carr Center (5600 Carnegie Ave).
Bulk week is the right answer when it is the first full week, you have three items or fewer, they are wrapped, and you can carry them to the tree lawn. It is not the answer for a move-out on the 25th, a basement freezer, a remodel, a TV, or a fourth item. Suburbs run their own rules, and Cleveland Heights says it does not accept bulk from large move-outs or clean-outs. See bulk week vs junk removal.
Cleveland-specific cost factors (that we don't charge extra for)
- Basement stairs. Steep, narrow and often with a turn at the bottom. No stairs fee.
- Upstairs doubles. Two-unit houses are 14.5% of the city's homes. The enclosed rear stair costs nothing extra.
- Third floors and attics. Common in Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights and Lakewood. Same price as the first floor.
- Lake-effect snow. From mid-November until the lake freezes, the crew comes inside; nothing has to sit on a buried tree lawn. No winter surcharge.
- No plastic wrap. The City and suburbs like Lakewood, Parma and Euclid require mattresses and upholstery wrapped. A pickup does not.
- Building COIs. Downtown, Warehouse District and University Circle buildings often need a certificate of insurance. Emailed within 1 hour, free.
- Same-day. Book by 4 PM for same-day pickup, no surcharge.
How to get your exact price
1 · Snap a photo
A photo or short video of the item or the room. That’s all we need.
2 · Get a flat quote
An exact flat price back in seconds — per item or by truck fraction. No estimate visit.
3 · Pick a time
Pick a 2-hour window, 7 days a week. Same-day when you book by 4 PM, anywhere we serve around Cleveland.
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Upload a Photo & Get Your Price →Frequently asked: Cleveland junk removal cost
How much does junk removal cost in Cleveland?
Flat per item or per truck tier: sofa $126, queen mattress $103, standard fridge $164, washer $133, 1/4 truck $241, full truck $732. Order minimum $100.
Do you charge extra for basements or the upstairs of a double?
No. Crews carry from any floor, including basements, attics and upper units, with no stairs fee.
Is there sales tax on junk removal in Cleveland?
No. There is no sales tax line on a JunkRabbit pickup in Cleveland.
Why pay when the City takes three items in bulk week?
If it is the first full week and you can wrap and carry the items out, bulk week is free and worth using. A pickup covers any week, any item count, from inside, including appliances and renovation debris the City won't take.
How much is a basement cleanout?
Often a 1/4 truck at $241 for a corner or a 1/2 truck at $431 for half a basement. Heavy items like a chest freezer ($146) are priced individually.
Is winter pickup more expensive?
No. Prices are the same year-round, and there is no same-day surcharge when you book by 4 PM.
Frequently asked questions
Does the price change anywhere in the Cleveland area?
No. The same flat list applies everywhere we serve around Cleveland, on every floor, with or without an elevator.
Is there sales tax on top?
No. The quoted number is what you pay.
Do I need to be home?
Only if the items are behind a locked door. Driveway, porch and garage pickups can happen while you're at work, and you get a confirmation when the job is done.
Do you handle apartment buildings and the COI?
Yes. We email the building a free certificate of insurance within 1 hour of booking, and there's no charge for the floor you're on.
How fast can you come?
Same-day when you book by 4 PM, 7 days a week from 8am to midnight. You pick a 2-hour arrival window, and same-day costs the same as booking a week out.
What won't you take?
Hazardous waste such as chemicals, asbestos and medical waste isn't standard; ask us and we'll tell you case by case. Paint is fine.
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