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Junk Removal in Richmond, VA

Compare 3 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $150–$350.

Top Junk Removal Companies in Richmond

  1. 1.1-800-GOT-JUNK? Richmond

    5.0★ (9,117 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9117 reviews

    +18044865969Website

  2. 2.Junk Shuttle

    5.0★ (69 reviews)

    5.0★ from 69 reviews

    +18048950303Website

  3. 3.J.Jay's Junk Removal Services

    5.0★ (34 reviews)

    5.0★ from 34 reviews

    +18049864033

Junk Removal Cost in Richmond

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

ServiceTypical range in Richmond
Typical pickup$150–$350/load
Single item$75–$150/item
Half truckload$250–$450/load
Full truckload$551–$901/load

Junk Removal prices in Richmond run about 0% 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 3 companies serving Richmond, rated 5.0★ on average across 9,220 customer reviews.

Richmond Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Richmond's weather means for scheduling junk removal.

Last spring frost
April 3
First fall frost
November 3
Annual precipitation
43.6"
Heating degree days
3,771
Cooling degree days
1,549
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan28.3°47.4°3.04"
Feb30.5°51.3°2.76"
Mar37.1°60°4.04"
Apr46.1°70.3°3.27"
May55°77.9°3.78"
Jun64.5°86.1°3.93"
Jul68.9°89.7°4.51"
Aug67.4°87.6°4.66"
Sep60.1°81.2°4.13"
Oct48.3°71°2.98"
Nov39.4°61.4°3.24"
Dec31.4°50.7°3.26"

NOAA station data 8.48 miles from Richmond.

Permits & Regulations in VA

  • Virginia 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 Richmond

How much does junk removal cost in Richmond?

A typical junk removal pickup in Richmond runs $150-$350, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve Richmond?

We track 3 junk removal companies serving Richmond.

Is junk removal in Richmond more expensive than average?

Junk removal in Richmond runs about +0.1% versus the national average; local landfill tipping fees also move the price.

Do junk haulers need a license in VA?

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

How is junk removal priced in Richmond?

Most Richmond companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $150-$350, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in Richmond?

Summer highs near 90F in Richmond make garage and attic cleanouts hard work; spring and fall are the easiest seasons to book.

Can junk removal crews take yard waste in Richmond?

Most can. Richmond yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 43.6 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

Is winter a good time for junk removal in Richmond?

Demand drops in winter, so booking is easier, though Richmond lows near 28F can make outdoor pickups slower.