Here’s a concise cost estimate and pricing guide for junk removal in Toronto (amounts in CAD).
Quick summary — typical price ranges
- Small jobs / single-item pickups (sofa, mattress, appliance): about $75–$200. (rushremoval.ca)
- Quarter truckload (small cleanout): about $150–$350. (We-Haul.ca)
- Half truckload: about $300–$480. (JiffyJunk.com)
- 3/4 truckload: about $400–$730. (JiffyJunk.com)
- Full truckload / large estate cleanout: roughly $600–$1,000+. (JiffyJunk.com)
What determines the final price
- Volume (how much truck space your items take) — most companies price by fraction of a truck or cubic feet. (We-Haul.ca)
- Type of material (concrete, soil, hazardous waste, electronics, mattresses may carry extra disposal/recycling fees). (junktwins.ca)
- Labour/access (stairs, basement/attic, disassembly, heavy lifting increase cost). (junkclinic.com)
- Disposal and landfill fees / municipal recycling rules (Toronto-specific fees can add to cost). (JiffyJunk.com)
- Same-day service, weekends or short-notice pickups often cost more. (rushremoval.ca)
Typical per-item examples (approximate)
- Mattress: $80–$150. (junktwins.ca)
- Refrigerator / large appliance: $80–$150 (may include eco-fee). (junktwins.ca)
- Couch / sofa: $90–$200. (junktwins.ca)
How to get a more accurate quote (fast)
- Get 3 local quotes (ask for on-site or photo-based estimates). (junkclinic.com)
- Ask whether quoted price includes labour, disposal fees, HST and any special-item surcharges. (junkclinic.com)
- If you have mostly recyclable/good-condition items, ask if they donate (can lower landfill fees). (junk-hero.com)
Money-saving tips
- Bundle items so you pay by volume, not per-item. (rushremoval.ca)
- Use companies that provide a free on-site estimate (avoids surprise overages). (We-Haul.ca)
- For renovation debris, compare dumpster rental vs. pickup (dumpsters can be cheaper if you’re doing a lot of work). (junktwins.ca)
If you want, I can:
- Prepare a short email or message you can send to 3 Toronto companies to request quotes (include photos + list of items), or
- Give a sample cost estimate if you tell me what you need removed (list items, approximate quantity, and whether there are stairs).
Sources: We-Haul / local junk removal pages, Junk Twins, JiffyJunk, Junk Hero, Rush Removal (Ontario) — cited above.