What's the Minimum Charge for Junk Removal in Pittsburgh?
$99 flat, single item, anywhere in the Pittsburgh metro.
The minimum charge for junk removal with Steel City Cleanouts in Pittsburgh is $99 for a single item. That covers a mattress, couch, refrigerator, treadmill, or any similar single piece. Labor, truck, disposal, and donation routing are all included.
People ask about the minimum charge because they have just one thing to get rid of and they don't want to pay for a whole truck. Fair. Our minimum is $99 and it covers exactly that. One mattress, one couch, one appliance, one treadmill, one sofa bed. We pull up, load it, and haul it. No extra fees on top.
What $99 Gets You
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
Mattress (any size) | $99 |
Couch or sectional (1 piece) | $99 |
Refrigerator or washer | $99 |
Treadmill or exercise bike | $99 |
Recliner or armchair | $99 |
TV up to 65 inches | $99 |
$99 flat for a single item, anywhere in the Pittsburgh metro. All-in, no surcharges.
What's Included
- 2-person crew to carry the item
- Truck and fuel
- Landfill or recycling disposal fees
- Donation drop-off if the item is reusable
- Same-day or scheduled service
Notes
- Piano, hot tub, and pool table remove are not $99. Those have their own pricing (add $75 to $200).
- If you have more than one item, a quarter-truck job usually makes more financial sense.
- Basement or upper-floor pickups are still $99, but add $50 if there are more than 8 stairs.
Minimum Charge FAQs
Is the $99 minimum really all-in?
Yes. $99 covers the labor, truck, fuel, disposal fee, and donation routing. We don't add a fuel surcharge, environmental fee, or disposal tax. The only way the price goes up is if you have stairs over 8 steps, or if the item is one of the heavy specialty items listed above.
Can I pay $99 to have 3 small items removed?
Usually, yes. If the 3 small items all fit in the same trip and they're easy to carry (like a chair, a side table, and a box of kitchen stuff), we'll do it for $99. If it's 3 bigger items, it's cheaper to bundle them into a quarter-truck job at $175 to $275.
What if I only have junk bags?
Four or fewer standard contractor bags still count as the $99 minimum. Five or more bags usually puts you in quarter-truck territory.
Do I have to book a full truck to get the minimum price?
No. The $99 minimum is a real minimum, not a teaser rate. You can book a single-item pickup and pay exactly $99 for it.
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