Junk Jaws

Junk Removal
Pricing Guide

We price by volume — you only pay for the space your junk takes up in the truck. Labor, loading, and disposal are always included in your quote.

  • 18 cu yd trucks
  • Same-day service
  • No hidden fees
  • Donate & recycle first
Diagram of an 18 cubic yard Junk Jaws truck bed filled to 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and completely full.
Our 18 cubic yard truck — pay only for the space you fill

Only Pay For The Space You Need

Every quote is based on how much room your items take up in our 18-cubic-yard truck — roughly 20% bigger than the standard junk removal truck.

25%

1/4 Truck

~4.5 cu yds

A few pieces of furniture, a small garage corner, or a single-room declutter.

50%

1/2 Truck

~9 cu yds

A packed garage, a bedroom set, or a light basement cleanout.

75%

3/4 Truck

~13.5 cu yds

A full basement, storage unit, or a small apartment cleanout.

100%

Full Truck

18 cu yds

Whole-home cleanouts, estate jobs, and big construction debris hauls.

A Junk Jaws truck loaded with junk in a customer driveway.

What's Always Included

  • All labor and heavy lifting
  • Loading and hauling away
  • Dump and disposal fees
  • Donation and recycling drop-offs
  • Sweep-up of the work area
  • Same-day and next-day availability
What You'll Never Be Charged For
  • Hidden fees
  • Fuel surcharges
  • Surprise add-ons after the job
  • Charges you didn't approve first

Here's How We Save You More

Three simple reasons our prices land lower than the national franchises.

Junk Jaws crew breaking down bulky items
01

We Break Down Bulky Items

Our team disassembles large, bulky items like furniture and appliances to maximize space in the truck. Less wasted room means a smaller load — and a smaller bill for you.

The Junk Jaws family-owned crew in front of their truck.
02

We Don't Pay Franchise Fees

Family Owned & Operated

As a family-owned and operated company, we don't hand a slice of every job to a national brand. That savings goes straight back into your price — with a local crew that actually cares how the job goes.

A fully loaded Junk Jaws truck in a driveway.
03

Bigger Trucks, Bigger Savings

Most junk removal trucks hold 14–15 cubic yards. Ours hold 18. Fewer trips, less time on the clock, and more junk cleared for the same money.

Low Overhead In. Jaw-Dropping Prices Out.

We run an efficient operation and skip the unnecessary overhead, so you get competitive, transparent pricing on every junk removal job across Chicagoland.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate my price?
We price by volume — how much space your items take up in the truck, as a quarter, half, three-quarter, or full load — plus any heavy or specialty materials. Because that depends on what you have, we give you a firm, no-obligation number on site before we lift a finger, and you approve it first.
Is the quote I get the price I pay?
Yes. We confirm the price on-site once we can see the actual pile, and you approve it before any loading starts. The number you approve is the number you pay — labor, hauling, and disposal included.
Is there a minimum charge?
Yes. Every job carries a minimum that covers drive time, crew labor, and disposal, so a single-item pickup still has a floor price. Bundling items into one trip always lowers your cost per piece.
What's included in the price, and what isn't?
All lifting, loading, hauling, and standard dump fees are built into your quoted price. Specialty items can carry an extra disposal fee at the transfer station — mattresses, Freon appliances, electronics, and heavy debris are the common ones — and any of those are disclosed and quoted before loading starts.
Does my location affect the price?
Transportation is included, so there are no separate trip charges for most jobs. We cover Chicago and surrounding Chicagoland communities including Oak Park, Elmwood Park, Elmhurst, Arlington Heights, Bloomingdale, Glenview, Hinsdale, La Grange, Lombard, River Forest, and Rosemont. Locations outside our standard dispatch zone may carry a higher minimum, and we tell you before booking.
Why do heavy materials like concrete or shingles cost more?
Dense debris such as concrete, brick, tile, dirt, and roofing shingles is priced by weight instead of truck space. A small pile can weigh as much as a full truck of furniture, so those loads are quoted separately.
Do you charge by the hour?
No. Standard jobs are priced by the volume your items occupy in the truck, not by the clock. Very large cleanouts that run past roughly two hours of labor may include an added labor charge, and we tell you upfront if that applies.
Does it cost more to remove items from a basement or upper floor?
It can. Basement, attic, and upper-floor removals take more crew time, especially in older Chicago homes with narrow stairs. Moving items to the garage or curb ahead of time is the easiest way to lower your total.
Is junk removal cheaper than renting a dumpster?
They're different services. A dumpster means you do all the lifting and loading yourself, and a container sits in your driveway or on the street for days, sometimes with a permit to arrange. With full-service removal our crew does the lifting, loading, hauling, donating, and recycling, and the job is finished in a single visit — usually within a couple of hours.

Ready to make room? Let's haul it away.

Call our Chicago team for a free, no-obligation quote — or request one online and we'll get back to you the same day. Up-front pricing, no hidden fees, ever.