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Junk Removal in Portland, ME

Compare 3 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $169–$394.

Top Junk Removal Companies in Portland

  1. 1.Finally Freedom Junk Removal

    5.0★ (201 reviews)

    5.0★ from 201 reviews

    +12078040557Website

  2. 2.EarthWise Junk Removal, Recycling, Dumpster Rental

    4.8★ (49 reviews)

    4.8★ from 49 reviews

    +12072339140Website

  3. 3.Junk Star Removal & Cleanouts

    +12072539582Website

Junk Removal Cost in Portland

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

ServiceTypical range in Portland
Typical pickup$169–$394/load
Single item$85–$169/item
Half truckload$282–$507/load
Full truckload$620–$1,014/load

Junk Removal prices in Portland run about 13% 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 3 companies serving Portland, rated 4.9★ on average across 250 customer reviews.

Portland Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Portland's weather means for scheduling junk removal.

Last spring frost
April 30
First fall frost
October 9
Annual precipitation
47.25"
Heating degree days
7,106
Cooling degree days
360
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan13.4°31.2°3.38"
Feb16.4°34.6°3.25"
Mar24.9°42.1°4.24"
Apr34.7°53.3°4.32"
May44.2°63.5°4.01"
Jun53.6°73.2°3.79"
Jul59.4°78.8°3.61"
Aug58.2°77.7°3.14"
Sep50.3°70°3.69"
Oct38.9°58.7°4.87"
Nov30.9°48°4.93"
Dec20.4°37.3°4.02"

NOAA station data 5.99 miles from Portland.

Permits & Regulations in ME

  • Maine requires a DEP non-hazardous waste transporter license for anyone hauling construction and demolition debris, used tires or special waste, which covers most junk removal
  • Haulers of household trash from six or more homes also need the license
  • Refrigerators, freezers and window air conditioners must have their refrigerant recovered before scrapping under EPA Section 608 safe-disposal rules

License required: Maine DEP non-hazardous waste transporter license

Sources: www.maine.gov, www.epa.gov

Junk Removal FAQs for Portland

How much does junk removal cost in Portland?

A typical junk removal pickup in Portland runs $169-$394, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve Portland?

We track 3 junk removal companies serving Portland.

Is junk removal in Portland more expensive than average?

Junk removal in Portland runs about +12.7% versus the national average; local landfill tipping fees also move the price.

Do junk haulers need a license in ME?

In ME, Maine requires a DEP non-hazardous waste transporter license for anyone hauling construction and demolition debris, used tires or special waste, which covers most junk removal. Ask a Portland hauler where items go and whether they donate or recycle what they can.

How is junk removal priced in Portland?

Most Portland companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $169-$394, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in Portland?

Summer highs near 79F in Portland make garage and attic cleanouts hard work; spring and fall are the easiest seasons to book.

Can junk removal crews take yard waste in Portland?

Most can. Portland yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 47.25 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

Is winter a good time for junk removal in Portland?

Demand drops in winter, so booking is easier, though Portland lows near 13F can make outdoor pickups slower.