Junk Removal Surcharge Schedule
What gets quoted separately, and why. All of it flagged before we start.
Some items and conditions are quoted separately from a standard junk removal load because they change crew size, equipment, or disposal route. That list includes long stair carries, pianos, hot tubs, pool tables, heavy safes, long carries from the truck, tires, and biohazard conditions. All of it is identified at the walk-through, never added after the job.
Most junk removal companies hide their surcharges until the truck arrives. We publish ours. Here's every surcharge we charge, why we charge it, and the specific situations that trigger it. If a surcharge isn't on this list, we don't charge it.
What Gets Quoted Separately
| Item | Why |
|---|---|
Stairs over 8 steps Charged per flight of stairs, not per item carried. | Extra crew time on every trip |
Piano (upright) On top of base pickup price. Crew brings straps and dollies. | 300 to 500 lbs, piano board and straps |
Piano (grand or baby grand) Heavier and more fragile. 3-person crew required. | Legs and lyre come off, 3+ person lift |
Hot tub removal We drain, cut, and haul. See hot tub pricing for full breakdown. | Drain, then carry whole or cut down on site |
Pool table Slate is heavy. Usually requires disassembly. | Slate comes out in sections, 3+ person lift |
Safe (over 200 lbs) Depends on weight and access. Quoted on-site. | Rated equipment and floor protection |
Long carry (over 50 feet from truck) For jobs where we can't park close to the items. | Adds time to every load |
Biohazard (Level 3+ hoarding, bodily fluids) Requires PPE, special disposal routing, extra time. | PPE and specialized disposal route |
Tire disposal PA regulates tire disposal separately. | Landfills refuse tires, separate recycler required |
After-hours or weekend Jobs starting after 6pm or on Sundays. | Crew scheduling outside standard hours |
Everything on this list is flagged at the walk-through and included in your quote before work starts.
Notes
- Surcharges are additive. One surcharge never stacks with another on the same item.
- If two or more surcharges apply to the same job (stairs + piano, for example), both apply.
- All surcharges are disclosed on the walk-through quote. No surprises on job day.
Surcharge Schedule FAQs
Are surcharges really all-in like the base prices?
Yes, and they are added together into one quoted number before work starts rather than appearing on the invoice afterward. A job with stairs and a piano is quoted as that job. No fuel surcharge, no disposal fee on top, no environmental tax.
How do you decide what counts as a 'heavy item'?
Anything over 300 pounds that needs special handling or equipment. Pianos, hot tubs, pool tables, safes, gun safes, large appliances. We list the specific items above so there are no surprises.
What if my job has something weird I don't see on this list?
Call us and ask. If it's not on this list, we probably don't charge a surcharge for it. If we do want to add a new fee, we'll tell you on the walk-through before you commit.
Related Pricing
Pricing by Load Size
Load size sets the baseline, access and item type adjust it. We quote the whole job before anyone loads.
Hoarder Cleanout Pricing
Quoted after a discreet walk-through. Unmarked trucks, and the assessment costs nothing.
Same-Day Junk Removal Pricing
Same-day availability depends on the time you call and the size of the job. Quoted on that call.
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