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Junk Removal in San Diego, CA

Compare 5 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $162–$377.

Top Junk Removal Companies in San Diego

  1. 1.Johan's Junk Removal and Hauling Inc

    5.0★ (316 reviews)

    5.0★ from 316 reviews

    +16199428978Website

  2. 2.Junk Junkys - Junk and Trash Hauling San Diego

    5.0★ (101 reviews)

    5.0★ from 101 reviews

    +18583991540Website

  3. 3.Pacific Rim Junk - Junk Removal San Diego | Junk Hauling & Disposal

    5.0★ (41 reviews)

    5.0★ from 41 reviews

    +17606131111Website

  4. 4.Ant’s Junk Removal

    5.0★ (22 reviews)

    5.0★ from 22 reviews

    +18587167238Website

  5. 5.Royalty Junk Removal

    5.0★ (21 reviews)

    5.0★ from 21 reviews

    +18583498922Website

Junk Removal Cost in San Diego

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in San Diego
Typical pickup$162–$377/load
Single item$81–$162/item
Half truckload$269–$485/load
Full truckload$592–$969/load

Junk Removal prices in San Diego run about 8% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 5 companies serving San Diego, rated 5.0★ on average across 501 customer reviews.

San Diego Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Diego's weather means for scheduling junk removal.

Annual precipitation
12.51"
Heating degree days
1,542
Cooling degree days
845
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan44.3°65.9°2.68"
Feb47°65.1°2.31"
Mar48.8°66.7°2.21"
Apr51.9°69°0.86"
May56.6°70.6°0.2"
Jun59.6°73.6°0.09"
Jul63.6°78.8°0.06"
Aug65°80.9°0.05"
Sep62.8°79.7°0.21"
Oct56.7°75.7°0.76"
Nov49.5°70.4°1.45"
Dec45.2°65.8°1.63"

NOAA station data 0.12 miles from San Diego.

Permits & Regulations in CA

  • California does not require a state license for junk removal; haulers need a local business license, and some cities require a hauler permit
  • California bans TVs, monitors and other covered electronics from the trash, so haulers must take them to an e-waste recycler
  • Refrigerators, freezers and window air conditioners must have their refrigerant recovered before scrapping under EPA Section 608 safe-disposal rules

License required: No state junk removal license; local business license and hauler permits

Sources: www.epa.gov

Junk Removal FAQs for San Diego

How much does junk removal cost in San Diego?

A typical junk removal pickup in San Diego runs $162-$377, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve San Diego?

We track 5 junk removal companies serving San Diego.

Is junk removal in San Diego more expensive than average?

Junk removal in San Diego runs about +7.7% versus the national average; local landfill tipping fees also move the price.

Do junk haulers need a license in CA?

In CA, California does not require a state license for junk removal; haulers need a local business license, and some cities require a hauler permit. Ask a San Diego hauler where items go and whether they donate or recycle what they can.

How is junk removal priced in San Diego?

Most San Diego companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $162-$377, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in San Diego?

Summer highs near 81F in San Diego make garage and attic cleanouts hard work; spring and fall are the easiest seasons to book.

Can junk removal crews take yard waste in San Diego?

Most can. San Diego yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 12.51 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

Is winter a good time for junk removal in San Diego?

Demand drops in winter, so booking is easier, though San Diego lows near 44F can make outdoor pickups slower.