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Junk Removal in Knoxville, TN

Compare 4 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $139–$325.

Top Junk Removal Companies in Knoxville

  1. 1.Junk Bee Gone LLC

    4.9★ (1,722 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1722 reviews

    +18656755865Website

  2. 2.Junk Galaxy

    5.0★ (898 reviews)

    5.0★ from 898 reviews

    +18655357486Website

  3. 3.The Good Truck

    5.0★ (117 reviews)

    5.0★ from 117 reviews

    +18657227336Website

  4. 4.Brothers Junk Removal and Hauling

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18652218587Website

Junk Removal Cost in Knoxville

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

ServiceTypical range in Knoxville
Typical pickup$139–$325/load
Single item$70–$139/item
Half truckload$232–$418/load
Full truckload$511–$836/load

Junk Removal prices in Knoxville 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 4 companies serving Knoxville, rated 5.0★ on average across 2,738 customer reviews.

Knoxville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Knoxville's weather means for scheduling junk removal.

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 30
Annual precipitation
51.93"
Heating degree days
3,955
Cooling degree days
1,339
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan27.2°47°4.84"
Feb29.6°51.6°4.63"
Mar36.1°61°4.64"
Apr43.7°69.8°4.31"
May53.4°77.6°4.8"
Jun62.6°84.9°3.9"
Jul66.8°87.8°5.57"
Aug65.5°87.5°3.35"
Sep58.2°82.1°3.74"
Oct46°71.5°2.84"
Nov36.3°60.4°4.24"
Dec29.7°49.5°5.07"

NOAA station data 5.01 miles from Knoxville.

Permits & Regulations in TN

  • Tennessee 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 Knoxville

How much does junk removal cost in Knoxville?

A typical junk removal pickup in Knoxville runs $139-$325, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve Knoxville?

We track 4 junk removal companies serving Knoxville.

Is junk removal in Knoxville more expensive than average?

Junk removal in Knoxville runs about -7.1% versus the national average; local landfill tipping fees also move the price.

Do junk haulers need a license in TN?

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

How is junk removal priced in Knoxville?

Most Knoxville companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $139-$325, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in Knoxville?

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

Can junk removal crews take yard waste in Knoxville?

Most can. Knoxville yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 51.93 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

Is winter a good time for junk removal in Knoxville?

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