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Junk Removal in Seattle, WA

Compare 6 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $178–$415.

Top Junk Removal Companies in Seattle

  1. 1.College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Seattle

    4.9★ (4,268 reviews)

    4.9★ from 4268 reviews

    +12062010541Website

  2. 2.Seattle Rubbish Removal

    5.0★ (1,030 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1030 reviews

    +12062972900Website

  3. 3.Happy Hauler

    5.0★ (446 reviews)

    5.0★ from 446 reviews

    +12067840313Website

  4. 4.West Seattle Junk Removal

    4.8★ (42 reviews)

    4.8★ from 42 reviews

    +12062033991Website

  5. 5.LoadUp Junk Removal

    4.8★ (13 reviews)

    4.8★ from 13 reviews

    +12062027901Website

  6. 6.Junk Boys

    4.7★ (12 reviews)

    4.7★ from 12 reviews

    +12064415865Website

Junk Removal Cost in Seattle

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

ServiceTypical range in Seattle
Typical pickup$178–$415/load
Single item$89–$178/item
Half truckload$297–$534/load
Full truckload$652–$1,067/load

Junk Removal prices in Seattle run about 19% 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 6 companies serving Seattle, rated 4.9★ on average across 5,811 customer reviews.

Seattle Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Seattle's weather means for scheduling junk removal.

Last spring frost
March 5
First fall frost
November 24
Annual precipitation
37.72"
Heating degree days
4,370
Cooling degree days
188
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan37.3°48.6°5.47"
Feb37.1°51.4°3.52"
Mar39.7°55.4°3.85"
Apr42.9°59.9°2.79"
May48.8°65.8°2.01"
Jun53.3°70.7°1.57"
Jul56.5°75.8°0.85"
Aug57°76.2°0.94"
Sep53.1°70.8°1.3"
Oct46.8°60.7°3.38"
Nov40.6°52.4°5.98"
Dec36°46.9°6.06"

NOAA station data 3.2 miles from Seattle.

Permits & Regulations in WA

  • Washington 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 Seattle

How much does junk removal cost in Seattle?

A typical junk removal pickup in Seattle runs $178-$415, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve Seattle?

We track 6 junk removal companies serving Seattle.

Is junk removal in Seattle more expensive than average?

Junk removal in Seattle runs about +18.6% versus the national average; local landfill tipping fees also move the price.

Do junk haulers need a license in WA?

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

How is junk removal priced in Seattle?

Most Seattle companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $178-$415, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in Seattle?

Summer highs near 76F in Seattle make garage and attic cleanouts hard work; spring and fall are the easiest seasons to book.

Can junk removal crews take yard waste in Seattle?

Most can. Seattle yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 37.72 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

Is winter a good time for junk removal in Seattle?

Demand drops in winter, so booking is easier, though Seattle lows near 36F can make outdoor pickups slower.