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Junk removal cost in Houston

In Houston, junk removal runs about $105 to $184 for a minimum pickup, around $315 to $546 for a half truck, and $578 to $1,050 for a full truckload. These are Texas averages adjusted for the local metro; your final price depends on volume, item type and access. Add your items below for an exact range, then request quotes from local haulers.

Load sizeHouston price
Minimum (1 to 2 items)$105$184
1/4 truck$158$315
1/2 truck$315$546
3/4 truck$473$788
Full truck$578$1,050
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Furniture

Sofa / couch$90+
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Sectional sofa$150+
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Loveseat / armchair$70+
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Mattress$70+
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Box spring$60+
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Dresser$70+
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Dining table$80+
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Chair$25+
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Desk$70+
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Bookshelf$50+
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Appliances

Refrigerator$100+
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Washer or dryer$90+
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Stove / oven$90+
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Dishwasher$70+
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Electronics

TV$40+
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Other

Treadmill / exercise$90+
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BBQ grill$60+
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Hot tub$350+
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Piano (upright)$250+
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Bags / boxes (per 5)$60+
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Small pile / room cleanout$150+
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Estimated junk removal cost in Houston

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Full-service haul-away (loading + disposal included). Final price is set by the hauler after seeing the job. US averages, 2026.

Local disposal programs in Houston

Houston picks up heavy trash once a month. Even-numbered months are junk waste (furniture, appliances and other bulky items); odd-numbered months are tree waste only.

Heavy trash set-outs are capped at 8 cubic yards, roughly a minivan of material. Between collection months, residents can use city drop-off centers with proof of address.

Sources: Houston Solid Waste Management

Disposal rules in Texas

Texas has no statewide mattress recycling program. Statewide programs currently operate only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island, so mattress disposal here goes through your hauler or local facility.

Texas has a statewide electronics recycling law. Check local rules before putting TVs, computers or monitors out with regular junk, and expect haulers to handle them separately.

Sources: Mattress Recycling Council, Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse