Pittsburgh Junk Removal Pricing by Load Size
Single item, quarter truck, half truck, full truck. Here is what each one actually holds.
Junk removal in Pittsburgh is priced by how much truck space your load fills. A quarter truck is about 3.5 cubic yards, roughly a pickup bed. A half truck is about 7 cubic yards. A full truck is about 15 cubic yards. Your quote depends on that volume plus access, stairs, item type, and disposal requirements.
Most junk removal companies hide pricing behind a quote form. We don't. Every Pittsburgh job we run falls into one of four load sizes, and the price is tied to how much space your items take up in our 15-cubic-yard truck. Nothing else. No fuel surcharge, no disposal fee, no environmental tax tacked on at the end.
What Each Load Size Holds
Prices are all-in for Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and surrounding suburbs.
| Item | What It Holds |
|---|---|
Minimum / single item One item like a mattress, couch, or appliance. Curbside or garage pickup. | One item, curbside or carried out |
Quarter truck (~3.5 cubic yards) Small cleanup. About the size of a pickup truck bed. | About a pickup bed |
Half truck (~7 cubic yards) Medium job. Garage clean-out, basement corner, or small apartment. | A garage corner or small apartment |
Full truck (~15 cubic yards) Big job. Whole garage, large basement, or multi-room cleanout. | A packed garage, full basement, or multi-room clearout |
Load size sets the baseline, access and item type adjust it. We quote the whole job before anyone loads.
What's Included
- Labor (2 or 3-person crew)
- Truck and fuel
- Haul-away and disposal fees
- Donation routing for reusable items
- Broom-sweep finish of the area
What Affects the Price
Example: a typical Pittsburgh pickup
Picture one sectional couch, 6 boxes, a queen mattress, 2 lamps, and a broken dresser in a Ross Township house. That's about half a truck, and carrying it up from the basement usually adds a second person. It gets quoted at the walk-through, before anything is loaded.
Pricing by Load Size FAQs
What's the minimum charge for junk removal in Pittsburgh?
Single-item pickup is our smallest job type. It covers one piece such as a mattress, couch, refrigerator, or treadmill. We haul it, route it to recycling, donation, or landfill, and the disposal fee is inside the quoted number rather than added afterward.
How do you measure a 'quarter truck' or 'half truck'?
Our standard truck holds about 15 cubic yards. A quarter truck is roughly 3.5 cubic yards, which is about the size of a pickup bed. A half truck is around 7 cubic yards. We measure in the field, not on a form, and we give you the final volume before we haul anything away.
Why is junk removal pricing based on volume and not weight?
Volume is what drives our costs. We pay disposal fees at the landfill by volume, not weight, for most items. The only time weight matters is for heavy construction debris or concrete, where we charge a small surcharge.
Do I need to get multiple quotes to see the real price?
No. Our price is our price. We don't run a bait-and-switch where the quote doubles on job day. The range we publish here is the range we charge. Call (412) 226-4500 and we'll give you a specific number for your job in about 5 minutes.
Related Pricing
Minimum Charge
One item, quoted on the call. Oversized pieces like pianos and hot tubs are quoted separately.
Quarter Truck Load
Quarter truck: about 3.5 cubic yards, 30 to 45 minutes on site. Quoted before we load.
Half Truck Load
Half truck: about 7 cubic yards, 45 to 75 minutes on site. Quoted before we load.
Full Truck Load
Full truck: about 15 cubic yards, 2 to 4 hours on site. Quoted after a walk-through.
Surcharge Schedule
Everything on this list is flagged at the walk-through and included in your quote before work starts.
Ready to Clear It Out?
Same-day service across Pittsburgh, 7 days a week. Free quote before any work starts. Call or text and we will give you an arrival window.