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Junk Removal in San Jose, CA

Compare 6 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $175–$409.

Top Junk Removal Companies in San Jose

  1. 1.Junk King San Jose

    4.9★ (3,549 reviews)

    4.9★ from 3549 reviews

    +14083892583Website

  2. 2.Spartan Junk Removal

    5.0★ (418 reviews)

    5.0★ from 418 reviews

    +14086429002Website

  3. 3.All Roses Junk Hauling

    5.0★ (85 reviews)

    5.0★ from 85 reviews

    +14082562625Website

  4. 4.WM - Kirby Canyon Landfill

    3.9★ (32 reviews)

    3.9★ from 32 reviews

    +18666767150Website

  5. 5.Junk Gone Hauling | San Jose | Southbay

    4.7★ (15 reviews)

    4.7★ from 15 reviews

    +14083100246Website

  6. 6.Junk Wizard

    4.6★ (10 reviews)

    4.6★ from 10 reviews

    +14088323933Website

Junk Removal Cost in San Jose

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

ServiceTypical range in San Jose
Typical pickup$175–$409/load
Single item$88–$175/item
Half truckload$292–$526/load
Full truckload$643–$1,052/load

Junk Removal prices in San Jose run about 17% 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 6 companies serving San Jose, rated 4.7★ on average across 4,109 customer reviews.

San Jose Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
January 13
First fall frost
December 18
Annual precipitation
15.82"
Heating degree days
2,257
Cooling degree days
636
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan42°58.1°3.07"
Feb44.7°61.9°3.11"
Mar46.6°65.7°2.54"
Apr48.6°69.3°1.18"
May52.4°74.3°0.51"
Jun56°79.1°0.1"
Jul58.1°81.9°0.02"
Aug58.3°81.9°0.02"
Sep56.8°80.1°0.18"
Oct52.5°74°0.8"
Nov46°64.3°1.68"
Dec41.9°58°2.61"

NOAA station data 6.13 miles from San Jose.

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 Jose

How much does junk removal cost in San Jose?

A typical junk removal pickup in San Jose runs $175-$409, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve San Jose?

We track 6 junk removal companies serving San Jose.

Is junk removal in San Jose more expensive than average?

Junk removal in San Jose runs about +16.9% 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 Jose hauler where items go and whether they donate or recycle what they can.

How is junk removal priced in San Jose?

Most San Jose companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $175-$409, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in San Jose?

Summer highs near 82F in San Jose 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 Jose?

Most can. San Jose yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 15.82 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

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

Demand drops in winter, so booking is easier, though San Jose lows near 42F can make outdoor pickups slower.