The short answer
Most single-item jobs in Houston land between $75 and about $186. A typical few-items pickup (a couch, a mattress and a dresser) is usually $300–$500. A full apartment or garage cleanout is priced by the truckload, from $241 for a quarter-truck to $732 for a full 16-cubic-yard truck, with bigger homes running multiple trucks at the same flat per-truck rate. The exact number always comes from a photo or video up front.
The two ways junk removal is priced in Houston
Best for a known list — a couch, a fridge, a Peloton. Each item has a set price (tables below). Send a photo, get the total, done.
Best for cleanouts and mixed loads. You pay for the fraction of our 16-cubic-yard truck the load fills — from 1/4 to full.
Whichever way it's priced, you're quoted before booking. No hourly clock, no "we'll see at the dump."
Truck-load pricing (for cleanouts & mixed loads)
Our truck holds 16 cubic yards (about 107 standard bags). You pick the fill fraction; the price scales with it.
| How full | Approx. volume | Roughly | Flat price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 truck | 4 cu yd (~27 bags) | One room / small garage | $241 |
| 3/8 truck | 6 cu yd (~40 bags) | Studio | $338 |
| 1/2 truck | 8 cu yd (~53 bags) | 1-bed apartment | $431 |
| 5/8 truck | 10 cu yd (~67 bags) | Large 1-bed | $513 |
| 3/4 truck | 12 cu yd (~80 bags) | 2-bed apartment | $587 |
| 7/8 truck | 14 cu yd (~93 bags) | Large 2-bed | $661 |
| Full truck | 16 cu yd (~107 bags) | 2–3 bed furnished | $732 |
$75 minimum. Carry, driveway load, COI/freight elevator, donation, and disposal are included. Bigger homes use multiple trucks at the same flat per-truck rate.
What drives the price in Houston
- Size & weight of the item — a loveseat ($119) is less than a full sofa ($126) is less than a 4-piece sectional ($228). A mini-fridge ($115) is less than a full refrigerator ($164).
- Refrigerant appliances — fridges, freezers and ACs carry a small premium because the coolant must be handled to EPA standards before the metal is recycled.
- TVs & electronics — priced to cover responsible e-waste recycling rather than the landfill.
- Mattresses — priced to cover recycling where possible.
- Quantity — the more you put in one pickup, the lower the effective cost per piece, because the truck trip is shared.
- What it is NOT priced on: the floor you're on, the number of stairs, or whether the building wants a Certificate of Insurance. Those are all included.
Houston price list — sofas & seating
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Sofa / couch | $126 |
| Loveseat | $119 |
| Recliner | $98 |
| Sleeper sofa | $149 |
| Sectional — 2 piece | $141 |
| Sectional — 3 piece | $185 |
| Sectional — 4 piece | $228 |
| Armchair | $77 |
| Futon | $111 |
| Office chair | $61 |
Tables & bedroom
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Coffee table | $67 |
| Dining table — small | $103 |
| Dining table — large | $163 |
| Twin mattress | $82 |
| Queen mattress | $103 |
| King mattress | $114 |
| Box spring | $92 |
| Dresser | $126 |
| Bed frame | $68 |
| Bunk bed | $123 |
Appliances
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator | $164 |
| Refrigerator — large | $183 |
| Mini fridge | $115 |
| Washer | $133 |
| Dryer | $128 |
| Dishwasher | $109 |
| Chest freezer | $146 |
| Water heater | $131 |
| Window AC | $87 |
We handle basic disconnection; a plumber cuts any gas line. Refrigerant is handled to EPA standards and the metal is recycled.
Electronics & fitness
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| TV — small (under 32") | $62 |
| TV — medium (32–55") | $68 |
| TV — large / CRT / projection | $73 |
| Monitor | $58 |
| Desktop computer | $62 |
| Treadmill | $115 |
| Peloton | $80 |
| Elliptical | $97 |
| Home gym | $241 |
Electronics go to a certified e-waste recycler, including the leaded glass in old CRT and projection sets.
Specialty & heavy items
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Upright piano | $364 |
| Grand piano — baby grand / 6ft+ | $438 / $513 |
| Pool table | $603 |
| Hot tub | $390 |
| Safe — small | $100 |
| Bathtub — cast iron | $185 |
| Toilet | $64 |
| Set of tires | $87 |
Pianos, pool tables and hot tubs are broken down on site as needed and may quote individually from your photos — the prices above are the standard starting rates.
Bags, boxes, debris & storage units
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Single trash bag | $35 |
| 10 bags | $132 |
| 20 bags | $259 |
| Loose pile — small | $82 |
| Loose pile — large | $208 |
| Construction debris (per cubic yard) | $120 |
| Storage unit 5×10 | $397 |
| Storage unit 10×10 | $587 |
| Storage unit 10×20 | $1174 |
Once you're past a handful of bags, the truck-load price above is almost always cheaper than counting bags one by one.
Cost by type of job
| Job | Typical Houston cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single item (chair, TV, small table) | $75–$103 | At or near the $75 minimum |
| Couch or mattress | $82–$149 | Loveseat to sleeper sofa / twin to king |
| Large appliance | $109–$183 | Dishwasher to large fridge |
| A few items together | $300–$500 | e.g. couch + mattress + dresser |
| One-room / garage cleanout | $241–$431 | 1/4–1/2 truck |
| Apartment cleanout | $431–$732 | 1/2 to full truck |
| Estate / whole-home cleanout | $732+ (multi-truck) | Same flat rate per truck |
How flat-rate removal compares in Houston
| Option | Cost | Speed | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| City heavy trash pickup | Free (limited) | Monthly window | A limited pile at the curb on your scheduled heavy-trash week; it sits out for days; won't enter a building or an apartment |
| Haul it yourself | Truck/trailer + dump fee + your day | Slow | You load and haul it to the transfer station in Houston traffic; nothing donated |
| JunkRabbit flat rate | Photo-quoted, $75 min | Same day if there's room | None — we load it, handle the COI, and donate or recycle |
City heavy trash is genuinely the cheapest route for a single sturdy item you can set at the curb and wait on. For anything inside a building or an apartment, anything heavy, anything urgent (like flood cleanup after a storm), or more than a piece or two, flat-rate removal is faster and — once you count a trailer, dump fees and your own time — often not far off on price.
Houston-specific cost factors (that we don't charge extra for)
- Garage & driveway loads — we back up and roll it out; no surcharge.
- Suburban coverage — inside the Loop to Katy, Cypress, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pearland at the same flat price.
- Galleria, Downtown & Medical Center towers — we provide the Certificate of Insurance the same day and book the freight elevator at no charge.
- Flood & storm cleanup — fast hauls of soaked furniture and debris, priced as truck-fill, no urgency premium.
How to get your exact price
A photo or short video of the item or the room. That's all we need.
An exact flat price back in seconds — per item or by truck fraction. No estimate visit.
Same-day is often available across the metro.
Frequently asked: Houston junk removal cost
How much does junk removal cost in Houston?
Most single items are $75–$186 (with a $75 minimum); cleanouts run $241 for a quarter-truck to $732 for a full truck. You get the exact flat price from a photo before booking.
How much to remove a couch in Houston?
A standard couch is $126, a loveseat $119, a 3-piece sectional $185 — including the carry or driveway load and disposal or donation.
Do you charge by the hour?
No. It's a flat price per item or per truck fraction, quoted up front.
Do you cover the suburbs?
Yes — inside the Loop to Katy, Cypress, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, and beyond.
Get a price for a specific item
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to remove a couch in Houston?
A standard couch is a flat $126 in Houston, a loveseat $119, and a 3-piece sectional $185. That price includes the carry or driveway load plus disposal or donation, across the metro.
Do you charge by the hour or by volume?
Neither hourly nor by guesswork. You pay a flat price per item, or a flat price for the fraction of the truck your load fills. Both are quoted up front from a photo, so the number you are told is the number you pay.
Is there a minimum charge?
Yes — the minimum order in Houston is $75. A single small item is billed at the minimum; larger items and loads are priced from the tables below.