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Junk Removal in Austin, TX

Compare 6 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $144–$335.

Top Junk Removal Companies in Austin

  1. 1.College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Austin

    4.8★ (1,617 reviews)

    4.8★ from 1617 reviews

    +15128656500Website

  2. 2.Stand Up Guys Junk Removal Austin

    4.9★ (635 reviews)

    4.9★ from 635 reviews

    +15125088552Website

  3. 3.ATX Junk Bros

    5.0★ (517 reviews)

    5.0★ from 517 reviews

    +15123699086Website

  4. 4.Bulls Of Texas - Junk Removal

    4.9★ (208 reviews)

    4.9★ from 208 reviews

    +15122062805Website

  5. 5.JunkAway Dumpster Rental

    5.0★ (33 reviews)

    5.0★ from 33 reviews

    +15126170303

  6. 6.JunkAway

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15122996030Website

Junk Removal Cost in Austin

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

ServiceTypical range in Austin
Typical pickup$144–$335/load
Single item$72–$144/item
Half truckload$240–$431/load
Full truckload$527–$862/load

Junk Removal prices in Austin run about 4% 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 6 companies serving Austin, rated 4.9★ on average across 3,011 customer reviews.

Austin Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Austin's weather means for scheduling junk removal.

Last spring frost
February 19
First fall frost
December 5
Annual precipitation
34.32"
Heating degree days
1,540
Cooling degree days
3,140
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan41.5°61.5°2.22"
Feb44.8°65.2°2.02"
Mar51.3°72.2°2.76"
Apr58.6°79.8°2.09"
May66.7°86.5°4.44"
Jun72.3°92.1°4.33"
Jul74.4°95.6°1.88"
Aug74.6°97°2.35"
Sep69.4°90.5°2.99"
Oct60.6°81.8°3.88"
Nov50.6°71.4°2.96"
Dec42.3°62.7°2.4"

NOAA station data 1.58 miles from Austin.

Permits & Regulations in TX

  • Texas 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 Austin

How much does junk removal cost in Austin?

A typical junk removal pickup in Austin runs $144-$335, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve Austin?

We track 6 junk removal companies serving Austin.

Is junk removal in Austin more expensive than average?

Junk removal in Austin runs about -4.2% versus the national average; local landfill tipping fees also move the price.

Do junk haulers need a license in TX?

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

How is junk removal priced in Austin?

Most Austin companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $144-$335, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in Austin?

Summer highs near 97F in Austin make garage and attic cleanouts hard work; spring and fall are the easiest seasons to book.

Can junk removal crews take yard waste in Austin?

Most can. Austin yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 34.32 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

Is winter a good time for junk removal in Austin?

Demand drops in winter, so booking is easier, though Austin lows near 42F can make outdoor pickups slower.