Junk Removal Pricing Calculator
Enter your costs below, set your target margin, and get recommended pricing for every truck size. Stop guessing — start profiting.
Enter Your Costs
Adjust each field to match your local market and business costs.
Recommended Pricing
Based on your inputs, here's what you should charge.
Minimum Load
Small pickup load
Quarter Truck
Small room / garage corner
Half Truck
Single room cleanout
Full Truck
Multi-room / property cleanout
How to Price Junk Removal Jobs for Profit
Pricing junk removal isn't just about guessing. To ensure you make a profit on every load, you must calculate three variables: Disposal Fees, Labor, and Overhead.
1. Disposal Fees (The Gate Rate)
Know your local landfill's cost per ton. This varies wildly from $40/ton in Texas to $120/ton in California. Call your transfer station weekly — rates change, and the gate rate is your single biggest variable cost. Under-estimating disposal is the #1 reason haulers lose money.
2. Volume Calculation
Our tool uses Cubic Yards. A standard 14-foot dump trailer holds roughly 12-14 cubic yards. If you charge by the "truckload," ensure your price covers the disposal of a full weight load (approx 2 tons). Pricing by volume — not by hour — protects your margins.
3. Labor & Overhead
Don't forget to pay yourself. A sustainable pricing model targets a 20-30% Net Profit Margin after paying the crew, the fuel, and the insurance. Use the calculator above to find your "Break-Even Point" before you quote your next job.
Find Your Break-Even Point
Use the calculator above to plug in your real disposal fees, labor costs, and target margin. Once you know your break-even number, you'll never under-price a job again.
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