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Junk Removal in Raleigh, NC

Compare 6 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $141–$328.

Top Junk Removal Companies in Raleigh

  1. 1.College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Raleigh

    4.8★ (1,574 reviews)

    4.8★ from 1574 reviews

    +19197277438Website

  2. 2.Count Junkula Junk Removal

    4.9★ (1,342 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1342 reviews

    +19193529135Website

  3. 3.Stand Up Guys Junk Removal Raleigh

    4.9★ (1,034 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1034 reviews

    +19197190556Website

  4. 4.The Junkluggers of Raleigh-Durham

    4.9★ (737 reviews)

    4.9★ from 737 reviews

    +19843190175Website

  5. 5.Junk Doctors

    5.0★ (134 reviews)

    5.0★ from 134 reviews

    +19196179580Website

  6. 6.Junk Daddy

    5.0★ (36 reviews)

    5.0★ from 36 reviews

    +19843791103Website

Junk Removal Cost in Raleigh

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

ServiceTypical range in Raleigh
Typical pickup$141–$328/load
Single item$70–$141/item
Half truckload$235–$422/load
Full truckload$516–$844/load

Junk Removal prices in Raleigh run about 6% below 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 Raleigh, rated 4.9★ on average across 4,857 customer reviews.

Raleigh Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Raleigh's weather means for scheduling junk removal.

Last spring frost
March 30
First fall frost
November 8
Annual precipitation
46.02"
Heating degree days
3,294
Cooling degree days
1,687
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan30°50.9°3.87"
Feb32.2°55°3.3"
Mar39.2°62.9°4.28"
Apr47.7°72.4°2.92"
May56.5°79.9°3.72"
Jun65.5°87.2°4.66"
Jul69.3°90.1°4.28"
Aug68.1°88.5°4.55"
Sep61.3°82.3°4.41"
Oct49.5°72.5°3.55"
Nov41.1°63.4°3.18"
Dec32.9°53.8°3.3"

NOAA station data 4.3 miles from Raleigh.

Permits & Regulations in NC

  • North Carolina does not require a state license for junk removal; haulers need a local business license, and some cities require a hauler permit
  • Haulers must take waste to a permitted landfill, transfer station or recycler and may not dump it
  • 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 Raleigh

How much does junk removal cost in Raleigh?

A typical junk removal pickup in Raleigh runs $141-$328, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve Raleigh?

We track 6 junk removal companies serving Raleigh.

Is junk removal in Raleigh more expensive than average?

Junk removal in Raleigh runs about -6.2% versus the national average; local landfill tipping fees also move the price.

Do junk haulers need a license in NC?

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

How is junk removal priced in Raleigh?

Most Raleigh companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $141-$328, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in Raleigh?

Summer highs near 90F in Raleigh make garage and attic cleanouts hard work; spring and fall are the easiest seasons to book.

Can junk removal crews take yard waste in Raleigh?

Most can. Raleigh yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 46.02 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

Is winter a good time for junk removal in Raleigh?

Demand drops in winter, so booking is easier, though Raleigh lows near 30F can make outdoor pickups slower.