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Junk Removal in Charleston, SC

Compare 4 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $142–$331.

Top Junk Removal Companies in Charleston

  1. 1.SERVPRO of Downtown Charleston

    4.5★ (16 reviews)

    4.5★ from 16 reviews

    +18436332250Website

  2. 2.Holy City Junk Removal

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +18435027500Website

  3. 3.Ready Set Junk

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    +18436081382Website

  4. 4.South Carolina Professional Junk Removal

    +18644530421Website

Junk Removal Cost in Charleston

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

ServiceTypical range in Charleston
Typical pickup$142–$331/load
Single item$71–$142/item
Half truckload$237–$426/load
Full truckload$521–$852/load

Junk Removal prices in Charleston run about 5% below 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 4 companies serving Charleston, rated 4.8★ on average across 27 customer reviews.

Charleston Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Charleston's weather means for scheduling junk removal.

Last spring frost
February 6
First fall frost
December 23
Annual precipitation
44.42"
Heating degree days
1,736
Cooling degree days
2,375
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan42.8°56.7°2.94"
Feb45.5°59.6°2.51"
Mar51.6°65°3.3"
Apr58.8°72°2.53"
May67.1°78.7°2.16"
Jun74°84.5°4.65"
Jul76.9°87.6°5.4"
Aug76.1°86.4°6.71"
Sep71.8°82°5.76"
Oct62.5°74.6°3.67"
Nov53.6°67.3°2.19"
Dec45.6°59.5°2.6"

NOAA station data 4.64 miles from Charleston.

Permits & Regulations in SC

  • South Carolina does not require a state license for junk removal; haulers need a local business license, and some cities require a hauler permit
  • Haulers must take waste to a permitted landfill, transfer station or recycler and may not dump it
  • Refrigerators, freezers and window air conditioners must have their refrigerant recovered before scrapping under EPA Section 608 safe-disposal rules

License required: No state junk removal license; local business license and hauler permits

Sources: www.epa.gov

Junk Removal FAQs for Charleston

How much does junk removal cost in Charleston?

A typical junk removal pickup in Charleston runs $142-$331, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve Charleston?

We track 4 junk removal companies serving Charleston.

Is junk removal in Charleston more expensive than average?

Junk removal in Charleston runs about -5.3% versus the national average; local landfill tipping fees also move the price.

Do junk haulers need a license in SC?

In SC, South Carolina does not require a state license for junk removal; haulers need a local business license, and some cities require a hauler permit. Ask a Charleston hauler where items go and whether they donate or recycle what they can.

How is junk removal priced in Charleston?

Most Charleston companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $142-$331, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in Charleston?

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

Can junk removal crews take yard waste in Charleston?

Most can. Charleston yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 44.42 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

Is winter a good time for junk removal in Charleston?

Demand drops in winter, so booking is easier, though Charleston lows near 43F can make outdoor pickups slower.