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Junk Removal in San Francisco, CA

Compare 5 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $180–$421.

Top Junk Removal Companies in San Francisco

  1. 1.Junk King San Francisco

    4.9★ (1,238 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1238 reviews

    +14158523303Website

  2. 2.SFC Junk Removal

    5.0★ (154 reviews)

    5.0★ from 154 reviews

    +14154248650Website

  3. 3.DUMP IT AWAY

    5.0★ (63 reviews)

    5.0★ from 63 reviews

    +16502014133Website

  4. 4.JunkRabbit SF

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

    +16282210102Website

  5. 5.Junk Xpress San Francisco

    4.6★ (10 reviews)

    4.6★ from 10 reviews

    +14156342383

Junk Removal Cost in San Francisco

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

ServiceTypical range in San Francisco
Typical pickup$180–$421/load
Single item$90–$180/item
Half truckload$301–$541/load
Full truckload$662–$1,083/load

Junk Removal prices in San Francisco run about 20% 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 Francisco, rated 4.9★ on average across 1,474 customer reviews.

San Francisco Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Annual precipitation
20.68"
Heating degree days
3,564
Cooling degree days
19
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan45°56.6°4.18"
Feb46.5°58.6°4.1"
Mar47.5°59°2.63"
Apr48.8°59.1°1.18"
May50.6°59.5°0.64"
Jun52.5°60.8°0.21"
Jul54°61.5°0.01"
Aug55.3°62.8°0.05"
Sep54.8°63.8°0.1"
Oct52.9°64.5°1.06"
Nov48.8°61.6°2.55"
Dec45.3°56.8°3.97"

NOAA station data 28.8 miles from San Francisco.

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 Francisco

How much does junk removal cost in San Francisco?

A typical junk removal pickup in San Francisco runs $180-$421, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve San Francisco?

We track 5 junk removal companies serving San Francisco.

Is junk removal in San Francisco more expensive than average?

Junk removal in San Francisco runs about +20.3% 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 Francisco hauler where items go and whether they donate or recycle what they can.

How is junk removal priced in San Francisco?

Most San Francisco companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $180-$421, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in San Francisco?

Summer highs near 65F in San Francisco 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 Francisco?

Most can. San Francisco yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 20.68 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

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

Demand drops in winter, so booking is easier, though San Francisco lows near 45F can make outdoor pickups slower.