Hauling Services Near Me: 8 Options With Real Prices [2026]

Hauling service pricing depends on three factors: volume of items, whether they enter your home, and your location.

• •Single item (couch, mattress, fridge): $79-$150
• •Small load (2-4 items or a few bags): $100-$250
• •Quarter truck (small room cleanout): $150-$300
• •Half truck (garage or one bedroom): $200-$400
• •Full truck (apartment or estate cleanout): $400-$800+

The national average for a hauling job is $241 according to Angi. However, prices vary significantly by market — hauling in New York City or San Francisco costs 30-50% more than hauling in smaller metro areas.

Dropcurb charges per item rather than by truck volume. The first item starts at $79, with additional items at $19-$39 each. For a couch and dresser, you would pay about $118 — roughly half what volume-based haulers charge for the same pickup.

Every hauling company has a minimum charge. Here's what you'll pay at minimum for each major service:

• •Dropcurb — $79 minimum (one curbside item)
• •LoadUp — $89 minimum (one item, includes inside pickup)
• •Junk King — $99 minimum (1/8 truck, free on-site estimate)
• •All Star Junk Hauling — $75 minimum (varies by location)
• •1-800-GOT-JUNK — $150+ minimum (1/8 truck, includes inside pickup)
• •College Hunks — $150+ minimum (varies by franchise)
• •Independent haulers — $50-$100 minimum (negotiable, found on Craigslist, Thumbtack, or Yelp)

If you only have 1-2 items, per-item pricing from Dropcurb or an independent hauler saves you money compared to volume-based minimums from larger companies.

Full-service hauling means the crew enters your home, carries items out, loads them onto the truck, and hauls everything to the dump, recycling center, or donation facility. Companies like 1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp, and College Hunks offer this. You point, they carry. Pricing starts at $89-$150+.

Curbside hauling means you place items at the curb or driveway, and a hauler loads them into a truck and takes them away. Dropcurb specializes in this model. Pricing starts at $79.

Finding a trustworthy hauler requires checking a few things before you book:

• •Insurance — Any hauler entering your property should carry general liability insurance ($1M+ minimum). Ask for proof. Uninsured haulers who damage your property leave you with no recourse.
• •Reviews — Check Google, Yelp, and Angi for at least 4+ star ratings with 50+ reviews. Avoid companies with common complaints about no-shows, price changes on-site, or damage.
• •Transparent pricing — Companies that quote prices online or over the phone before arriving are less likely to surprise you. Avoid services that only quote on-site — this creates pressure to accept inflated estimates.
• •Disposal practices — Ask where your items go. Responsible haulers recycle, donate usable items, and only landfill what can't be salvaged. Junk King diverts 60% of items from landfill. Dropcurb haulers are encouraged to recycle and donate.

Most hauling services accept these common items:

• •Furniture — Couches, tables, chairs, desks, dressers, bookshelves, bed frames
• •Appliances — Refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, ovens
• •Mattresses and box springs — All sizes, any condition
• •Electronics — TVs, monitors, computers, printers (e-waste recycling required in many states)
• •Exercise equipment — Treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, stationary bikes
• •General junk — Boxes, bags of trash, old clothes, toys, household clutter