How Much Does Furniture Removal Cost?

It’s a fact of life. No matter how much we love them, there eventually comes a time when we have to say goodbye to a wobbly old accent table, a recliner that’s stopped reclining, or a sofa that now sags to the floor.

The average furniture removal cost is $75 to $250 per item, with most people paying around $180 for a standard pickup. The exact price depends on the size and number of items, where you live, and how easy your furniture is to access. Here’s what actually drives that price up or down, and how to find furniture removal near you.

A junk removal company’s quote isn’t just picking a number out of thin air. A few real factors drive the cost:

• Number and size of items – A single chair costs less than a full living room set. A sectional sofa, for example, typically costs more than a loveseat since it takes longer to break down and carry.
• Access – Flights of stairs, long hallways, tight doorways, or unusually heavy pieces all add labor time.
• Location – Furniture removal tends to cost more in cities with a higher cost of living, since labor and disposal fees scale with the local market. Looking at the real quotes below, a similar job runs less in Atlanta than it does in San Francisco.
• Distance – If a company has to drive far to reach you, expect a bit more added for fuel and travel time.
• Curbside vs. in-home pickup – If you’re able to move your patio furniture or other items outside yourself, curbside pickup usually costs less than having a team come inside your home to carry it out.

An honest quote should be all-inclusive, covering removal, labor, disposal, fuel, and taxes, with nothing added later. Some companies advertise a “free estimate” that turns out to be an on-site quote where the price can shift once the crew arrives. It’s always worth asking upfront whether the number you’re given is the number you’ll actually pay.

Real quotes tend to be more useful than national averages alone when you’re trying to gauge furniture haul away costs in your area. Check out what other people are paying for junk removal overall, or take a look at actual LoadUp customer quotes for furniture removal in some of our most popular markets:

Need a quote for random assortments of junk or junk piles? Text a photo of your junk to LoadUp at (678) 884-4738 for an upfront quote.

Junk removal isn’t the only way to get rid of old furniture, and it’s worth knowing where it fits compared to the alternatives.

Dumpster rental typically runs $200 to $500 for a container you fill yourself over several days. It makes sense for larger projects like a renovation or full cleanout, but for a single piece or two, you’re paying for far more space and time than you need.

Donation is often the cheapest furniture disposal option, and some charities offer pickup, though wait times can run two to three weeks and your furniture needs to be in good, usable condition. LoadUp’s donation pickup service can move faster if you’d rather skip the wait.

Selling it on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist can put a little cash back in your pocket, but it takes time to list, negotiate, and coordinate a pickup.

Junk removal costs more than donating for free, but it’s the fastest option when you need furniture gone now, don’t want to haul it yourself, or have items too heavy or bulky to move alone.

Furniture removal involves hauling large items that usually take two or more people to carry, think dressers, loveseats, and mattresses, out to a truck and off to a donation center, recycling facility, or disposal site. Most furniture removal companies are general junk removal services that handle all kinds of bulky items, not just furniture, and some also offer assembly or moving labor.

Both movers and furniture haulers need the same types of equipment, including straps, pads, blankets, dollies, and a truck big enough to haul it all.

What makes LoadUp different

LoadUp offers upfront, all-inclusive pricing with no on-site estimate and no surprise charges when the crew arrives. You’ll know the exact price before you book, based on the number of items you need removed rather than how much space they take up in a truck. That pricing model is part of why LoadUp is able to offer rates that run 20 to 30% lower than many other junk removal companies.

Same-day and next-day pickup is available nationwide, so you don’t need to wait around for a pickup window days out. If you’re able to bring your items outside yourself, discounted curbside pickup is also available.

LoadUp also prioritizes donating or recycling what we pick up whenever possible. Since donating and recycling cost less than paying landfill disposal fees, that’s part of how we’re able to keep prices lower, so your old bed frame and headboard isn’t automatically headed for a landfill, and neither is your wallet taking the hit.