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Junk Removal in Columbia, SC

Compare 3 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $140–$327.

Top Junk Removal Companies in Columbia

  1. 1.Spence and Dave's Junk Removal

    5.0★ (659 reviews)

    5.0★ from 659 reviews

    +18039186193Website

  2. 2.New Operations Hauling LLC

    5.0★ (171 reviews)

    5.0★ from 171 reviews

    +18399006004Website

  3. 3.Milligan Residential Junk Removal & Hauling

    4.6★ (9 reviews)

    4.6★ from 9 reviews

    +18039952491

Junk Removal Cost in Columbia

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

ServiceTypical range in Columbia
Typical pickup$140–$327/load
Single item$70–$140/item
Half truckload$233–$420/load
Full truckload$513–$840/load

Junk Removal prices in Columbia run about 7% 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 3 companies serving Columbia, rated 4.9★ on average across 839 customer reviews.

Columbia Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Columbia's weather means for scheduling junk removal.

Last spring frost
March 23
First fall frost
November 15
Annual precipitation
44.87"
Heating degree days
2,658
Cooling degree days
2,025
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan33°54.7°3.95"
Feb36.1°59.1°3.65"
Mar42.6°66.7°4.03"
Apr50.4°75.1°2.96"
May59.3°82.5°2.91"
Jun67.4°88.8°4.11"
Jul70.9°91.8°4.9"
Aug69.7°90°4.85"
Sep63.2°84.4°3.96"
Oct52.3°75.3°3.02"
Nov43.4°66.7°3.09"
Dec35.6°57.4°3.44"

NOAA station data 6.62 miles from Columbia.

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 Columbia

How much does junk removal cost in Columbia?

A typical junk removal pickup in Columbia runs $140-$327, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve Columbia?

We track 3 junk removal companies serving Columbia.

Is junk removal in Columbia more expensive than average?

Junk removal in Columbia runs about -6.7% 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 Columbia hauler where items go and whether they donate or recycle what they can.

How is junk removal priced in Columbia?

Most Columbia companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $140-$327, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in Columbia?

Summer highs near 92F in Columbia make garage and attic cleanouts hard work; spring and fall are the easiest seasons to book.

Can junk removal crews take yard waste in Columbia?

Most can. Columbia yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 44.87 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

Is winter a good time for junk removal in Columbia?

Demand drops in winter, so booking is easier, though Columbia lows near 33F can make outdoor pickups slower.