Junk Removal Cost in Janesville, WI (2026 Prices)
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What each truckload costs
Junk is priced by how much of the truck it fills. Each guide measures a truck a little differently, so here is every guide's own range and the span across all of them.
- Minimum or 1/8 loadAbout 2 to 3 cubic yards$70 to $125
- 1/4 loadAbout 3 to 4.5 cubic yards$100 to $200
- 1/2 loadAbout 4.5 to 11 cubic yards$175 to $400
- 3/4 loadAbout 11 to 13 cubic yards$375 to $600
- Full truckloadAbout 13 to 17 cubic yards$400 to $800
| Load | Volume | Angi / HomeAdvisor | Fixr | HomeGuide | LawnStarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum or 1/8 load | About 2 to 3 cubic yards | $75 to $125 | $75 to $125 | $70 to $100 | $90 |
| 1/4 load | About 3 to 4.5 cubic yards | $125 to $200 | $125 to $175 | $100 to $150 | $160 |
| 1/2 load | About 4.5 to 11 cubic yards | $200 to $400 | $175 to $375 | $200 to $300 | $375 |
| 3/4 load | About 11 to 13 cubic yards | $400 to $600 | $375 to $450 | not listed | $520 |
| Full truckload | About 13 to 17 cubic yards | $600 to $800 | $450 to $650 | $400 to $450 | $675 |
Sources: Angi; HomeAdvisor; Fixr; HomeGuide; LawnStarter
Dates: Angi updated July 8, 2026; HomeAdvisor updated June 19, 2026; Fixr updated January 31, 2025; HomeGuide 2026 price list; LawnStarter 2026 cost guide. Volumes are Angi's. HomeGuide's minimum is up to 60 cubic feet.
By item and job
Single items and specialty jobs
| Item or job | Typical range | What the guides say |
|---|---|---|
| Single bulky item (minimum charge) | $60 to $150 | Angi and HomeAdvisor both give this range. Angi, HomeAdvisor |
| Furniture, per piece | $75 to $150 | HomeAdvisor's per-piece range for furniture and mattresses. HomeAdvisor |
| Mattress | $70 to $150 | Angi and Fixr $75 to $150, HomeGuide $70 to $100, LawnStarter $70 to $130. Angi, HomeGuide, Fixr, LawnStarter |
| Major appliance | $50 to $400 | Angi $60 to $250, HomeAdvisor $50 to $400 per unit, LawnStarter average $120. Fixr puts a refrigerator at $100 to $200; HomeGuide a washer or dryer at $70 to $205. Angi, HomeAdvisor, LawnStarter, HomeGuide, Fixr |
| Hot tub | $150 to $600 | Fixr $150 to $600, HomeAdvisor $200 to $600, LawnStarter average $325 ($235 to $415). Fixr, HomeAdvisor, LawnStarter |
| Piano | $200 to $400 | Angi, Fixr and HomeAdvisor agree. LawnStarter notes moving a piano for donation can run $250 to $600. Angi, Fixr, HomeAdvisor |
| Construction debris, per truckload | $100 to $800 | Angi and HomeAdvisor. Angi, HomeAdvisor |
| Estate or whole-home cleanout | $625 to $2,000 | LawnStarter: typically $625 to $2,000, up to $4,000 for larger estates. LawnStarter |
| Hoarding cleanup | $1,000 to $4,000 | HomeGuide: most homes $1,000 to $4,000 ($1 to $2 per sq ft, or $25 to $100 an hour). Severe biohazard cases can run $10,000 to $25,000 or more. HomeGuide (hoarding cleanup) |
National average: $225, from $100 for small items to $600 for a full truckload (Forbes Home, published August 20, 2025).
Local disposal fees
What Rock County charges if you haul it yourself
The Janesville Sanitary Landfill serves the whole county and is open to the public. Its tipping fee is small next to the price of a hired load: a trailer carrying half a ton is billed $23. What you are paying a crew for is the truck, the lifting, the stairs and the separate trips for appliances, tires and electronics, which Wisconsin keeps out of landfills.
Municipal bulk programs are cheaper still when they fit. Beloit's $20 per item and Milton's free monthly pickup are good deals for one or two pieces at the curb. They do not help when the item is in a basement, the pickup is three weeks away, or the town publishes no program at all. Every town's rule is in the bulk pickup table.
| Where and what | Fee |
|---|---|
| Janesville landfill, passenger vehicle load | $12 |
| Janesville landfill, truck or trailer | $46 per ton, $20 minimum |
| Janesville landfill, 96 gallons or less (city residents) | Free |
| Janesville landfill, refrigerator, freezer, AC, dehumidifier or microwave | $15 each |
| Janesville landfill, washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, water heater | Free |
| Janesville landfill, tire under 24 inch rim (city residents) | $8 each |
| Janesville clean fill, brush or clean demolition material | $6 per cu yd ($8 non-resident) |
| City of Beloit curbside, bulky item or appliance | $20 each (sofa $30) |
| Town of Beloit drop-off, bulky item | $10 each |
| Town of Union center, couch / sectional | $25 / $50 |
| Town of Union center, mattress (twin / full-queen / king) | $10 / $15 / $20 |
| City of Milton, one bulk pickup a month via Johns Disposal | No extra charge |
Janesville landfill and tire fees effective January 1, 2026. Town of Union fees effective July 1, 2026. Each row links its source.
What moves a quote
VolumeThe fraction of the truck the load fills. Photos from two angles are usually enough to estimate it.
WeightPlaster, tile, concrete and shingles weigh far more per yard than furniture, and landfills bill by the ton.
Special handlingRefrigerant appliances (NR 488), TVs and computers (E-Cycle Wisconsin) and tires each go somewhere other than the landfill.
Common questions
Junk removal cost questions
How much does junk removal cost in Janesville, WI?
National cost guides put a minimum or 1/8 load at $70 to $125, a half truckload at $175 to $400 and a full truckload at $400 to $800. Forbes Home gives a national average of $225. Single bulky items run $60 to $150.
What does it cost to haul junk to the Janesville landfill yourself?
$12 for any passenger vehicle load and the greater of $46 per ton or $20 for trucks and trailers, effective January 1, 2026. Janesville residents can bring 96 gallons or less free. Refrigerators and freezers are $15 each; washers, dryers and water heaters are free.
Why do junk removal quotes vary so much?
Price follows volume, weight and labor. The same half truckload can be light furniture or heavy plaster, and a basement with stairs takes more time than a garage at the driveway. The national guides also define a full truck differently, from about 13 to 20 cubic yards.
Is anything extra for appliances or TVs?
Often, because they cannot go to the landfill in Wisconsin. Refrigerant appliances need certified recovery under NR 488, and TVs go to an electronics recycler under E-Cycle Wisconsin. National guides put a major appliance at $50 to $400.
Is a dumpster cheaper than junk removal?
Sometimes, for a multi-day project you load yourself. Junk removal includes the labor and sorts banned items out of the load. Compare a dumpster quote that includes delivery, rental days and tonnage against the load table on this page.
Get a real number for your job
Ranges only go so far. Describe what needs to go, or send photos when the crew asks, and you get a price before anything is loaded.