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What Junk Removal Costs in Boise

Quick answer: Boise haulers publish prices from roughly $60–$150 for a single item up to $400–$800 for a full truckload; one local company that posts a firm price list runs $89 (minimum load) to $699 (full truck). Hauling it yourself to the Ada County Landfill costs a $15 minimum for loads up to 1,035 pounds, or $33 per ton above that. And some items are completely free to get rid of — the free routes are listed further down this page.

Those are market and county numbers, compiled from public price pages and the county fee schedule — not our quote. Our quote is free, in person, and carries no obligation. But if you're comparing five estimates this week, this page is the math you're looking for.

The three levers

What actually moves the price

1. Volume

Junk removal is truck-space math. A couch is a fraction of a truck; a garage cleanout might be half of one; an estate cleanout can fill several. Between a single item and a full truck, you pay for the fraction you fill — which is why every serious hauler in Boise prices in person.

2. Weight

Landfills charge by the ton, so dense material costs more than bulky material. This is why concrete removal and dirt are always quoted at the site — a patio's worth of concrete weighs more than an entire living room set.

3. Access

A dresser at the curb and a dresser in a basement crawlspace are different jobs. Stairs, narrow doorways, and long carries add crew time. Our crews haul furniture from anywhere on the property — it just gets counted honestly at the walkthrough instead of surprising you later.

Special handling

Fridges, freezers, and AC units contain refrigerant, which disposal facilities must handle under EPA rules — the Ada County Landfill charges $25 per refrigerated unit for it. That facility fee is why appliance removal runs slightly more than same-size furniture.

Market ranges

Published Boise-market prices

What you're pricing	Published market range
Minimum load / smallest pile	$65 – $100
Single item (couch, chair, dresser)	$60 – $150
Mattress or box spring pickup	$75 – $150
Appliance (fridge, washer, water heater)	$65 – $150
Full truckload	$400 – $800

Published Boise-market ranges, compiled July 2026 from local haulers' public price pages and national cost-guide data for Boise. These are market numbers, not our prices — your exact number comes from a free in-person quote.

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The part most haulers won't tell you

The free ladder: every no-cost way to get rid of junk in Boise

Some jobs don't need us. Here's the honest list, cheapest first — if one of these fits your situation, use it.

Free city large-item pickup

Boise's Curb It program includes six free large-item collections per calendar year for city trash customers — couches, mattresses, appliances, and more. Call Republic Services at (208) 345-1266 to schedule; items go at the curb or in the alley. Pickups happen on request, so plan on a wait — this is the slow-but-free route.
Donate anything usable

Boise has strong donation options: Idaho Youth Ranch thrift stores, the Boise Habitat for Humanity ReStore (furniture and building materials), and St. Vincent de Paul. If it works and it's clean, somebody wants it. Call the store nearest you before loading — each has its own accepted-items list.
Sell it or give it away

Facebook Marketplace and local Buy Nothing groups move working appliances and decent furniture fast in the Treasure Valley — often the same week, from your driveway, for free or better.
Haul it yourself to the Ada County Landfill

10300 N. Seamans Gulch Road. General trash runs a $15 minimum for loads up to 1,035 pounds, then $33 per ton — a typical pickup load falls under the minimum. Refrigerated units are $25 each for refrigerant handling. Cover and secure your load, and note the landfill only takes waste generated in Ada County.

Honest segmentation

So when is paid junk removal worth it?

When speed matters. Free routes take days to weeks. We offer same-day and next-day pickup — the listing photos, the move-out inspection, or the remodel crew won't wait.
When it's heavy or upstairs. A sleeper sofa in a basement, a water heater, a pile of demolition debris — two-person items are where DIY goes wrong.

When there's no truck. One landfill run means borrowing a truck, loading it yourself, covering the load, and burning half a day.
When it's the whole property. Whole-house cleanouts, estates, hoarding situations, and commercial clear-outs aren't a Marketplace post — they're a crew, a truck, and a plan.

Our end of the deal

How our pricing works

Guaranteed free, no-obligation in-person quote. We look at the actual job and hand you a real number.
Guaranteed competitive pricing. If the number isn't right, tell us.
No hidden fees. The quote covers crew, loading, hauling, and disposal. It doesn't grow after the work starts.
Donate-recycle sorting included. Donate first, recycle next, landfill last — built into the price, not an upsell.
We never leave a job unless you're 100% happy. That's the whole policy.

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Since you'll wonder

Do you tip junk haulers?

Never required, never expected. If a crew hustles a nasty job — a third-floor walk-up, a July afternoon, a crawlspace — some customers tip 5–10% of the job or $10–$20 per crew member. Entirely your call; the price is the price either way.

Cost questions

Pricing questions, answered straight

What's the cheapest way to get rid of junk in Boise?

Free, if you can wait and can move it yourself: Boise's Curb It program includes six free large-item pickups per calendar year through Republic Services at (208) 345-1266, and donation stores take usable furniture and goods. Next cheapest is hauling it yourself to the Ada County Landfill — a $15 minimum covers loads up to 1,035 pounds. Paid junk removal costs more because a crew shows up, does the lifting, and it's gone the same day or next day.

How much does the Ada County Landfill charge?

As of late 2025, general trash at the Ada County Landfill on Seamans Gulch Road is a $15 minimum for loads up to 1,035 pounds, then $33 per ton. Refrigerated units like fridges and freezers carry a $25 per-item fee for refrigerant handling. Loads must be covered and the waste must come from Ada County.

Is your quote really free?

Yes — guaranteed free, no-obligation quotes. We look at the job in person, give you a number, and you decide. If it's a no, you're out nothing.

Why do junk removal companies quote in person?

Because three things set the price and none of them fit in a phone estimate: how much truck space the load fills, how heavy it is (concrete and dirt are billed by the ton at the landfill), and how hard it is to get out — basement stairs and crawlspaces take crew time. An in-person quote means the number doesn't change after the work starts.

Do junk removal prices include disposal fees?

With us, yes — no hidden fees. The number you approve at the walkthrough covers the crew, the loading, the hauling, the landfill or transfer fees, and the donate-recycle sorting.

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