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Junk Removal in Philadelphia, PA

Compare 5 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $162–$378.

Top Junk Removal Companies in Philadelphia

  1. 1.We Love Junk

    4.9★ (1,267 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1267 reviews

    +12678430512Website

  2. 2.SH Junk Removal, Cleanouts and Hauling

    5.0★ (85 reviews)

    5.0★ from 85 reviews

    +12673611501Website

  3. 3.1877 Dump a Junk

    5.0★ (44 reviews)

    5.0★ from 44 reviews

    +12672679990Website

  4. 4.AR Junk Removal

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

    +12673267574Website

  5. 5.Up Junk-N-Away Junk Removal

    4.6★ (11 reviews)

    4.6★ from 11 reviews

    +12676796542

Junk Removal Cost in Philadelphia

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Philadelphia
Typical pickup$162–$378/load
Single item$81–$162/item
Half truckload$270–$486/load
Full truckload$594–$972/load

Junk Removal prices in Philadelphia run about 8% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 5 companies serving Philadelphia, rated 4.9★ on average across 1,419 customer reviews.

Philadelphia Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Philadelphia's weather means for scheduling junk removal.

Last spring frost
March 30
First fall frost
November 16
Annual precipitation
48.51"
Heating degree days
4,350
Cooling degree days
1,474
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan27.4°40.4°3.62"
Feb29.3°44.5°3.13"
Mar36.4°53.2°4.6"
Apr46°64.8°4.11"
May55.7°74.9°4.48"
Jun65.6°84.2°4.29"
Jul70.2°88°4.43"
Aug69.1°86.3°4.66"
Sep61.5°78.7°4.1"
Oct50.3°67.2°3.81"
Nov41.7°56.1°3.39"
Dec32.2°44.6°3.89"

NOAA station data 4.08 miles from Philadelphia.

Permits & Regulations in PA

  • Pennsylvania has no junk removal license, but waste trucks over 17,000 pounds that regularly haul municipal waste need Act 90 authorization from DEP
  • Disposal facilities may not accept waste from an unauthorized Act 90 vehicle
  • Refrigerators, freezers and window air conditioners must have their refrigerant recovered before scrapping under EPA Section 608 safe-disposal rules

License required: No junk removal license; PA DEP Act 90 authorization for waste trucks over 17,000 lb

Sources: www.pa.gov, www.epa.gov

Junk Removal FAQs for Philadelphia

How much does junk removal cost in Philadelphia?

A typical junk removal pickup in Philadelphia runs $162-$378, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve Philadelphia?

We track 5 junk removal companies serving Philadelphia.

Is junk removal in Philadelphia more expensive than average?

Junk removal in Philadelphia runs about +8% versus the national average; local landfill tipping fees also move the price.

Do junk haulers need a license in PA?

In PA, Pennsylvania has no junk removal license, but waste trucks over 17,000 pounds that regularly haul municipal waste need Act 90 authorization from DEP. Ask a Philadelphia hauler where items go and whether they donate or recycle what they can.

How is junk removal priced in Philadelphia?

Most Philadelphia companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $162-$378, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in Philadelphia?

Summer highs near 88F in Philadelphia make garage and attic cleanouts hard work; spring and fall are the easiest seasons to book.

Can junk removal crews take yard waste in Philadelphia?

Most can. Philadelphia yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 48.51 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

Is winter a good time for junk removal in Philadelphia?

Demand drops in winter, so booking is easier, though Philadelphia lows near 27F can make outdoor pickups slower.