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Junk Removal in Memphis, TN

Compare 3 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $147–$344.

Top Junk Removal Companies in Memphis

  1. 1.1-800-GOT-JUNK? Memphis Metro

    4.9★ (691 reviews)

    4.9★ from 691 reviews

    +19016331218Website

  2. 2.Bluff City Junk Removal

    5.0★ (46 reviews)

    5.0★ from 46 reviews

    +19017271411Website

  3. 3.Clear It Junk Removal | Garbage Services

    5.0★ (14 reviews)

    5.0★ from 14 reviews

    +19014036134Website

Junk Removal Cost in Memphis

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

ServiceTypical range in Memphis
Typical pickup$147–$344/load
Single item$74–$147/item
Half truckload$246–$442/load
Full truckload$540–$884/load

Junk Removal prices in Memphis run about 2% 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 3 companies serving Memphis, rated 5.0★ on average across 751 customer reviews.

Memphis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Memphis's weather means for scheduling junk removal.

Last spring frost
March 17
First fall frost
November 15
Annual precipitation
53.68"
Heating degree days
2,965
Cooling degree days
2,258
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan32.6°49.8°3.98"
Feb36.3°54.7°4.39"
Mar44.1°63.9°5.16"
Apr52.9°73°5.5"
May62.2°81.2°5.25"
Jun70.3°88.9°3.63"
Jul73.8°91.6°4.59"
Aug72.7°91.3°2.88"
Sep65.2°85.1°3.09"
Oct53.8°74.4°3.98"
Nov43.7°62.6°5.49"
Dec35.1°52.1°5.74"

NOAA station data 3.79 miles from Memphis.

Permits & Regulations in TN

  • Tennessee 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 Memphis

How much does junk removal cost in Memphis?

A typical junk removal pickup in Memphis runs $147-$344, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve Memphis?

We track 3 junk removal companies serving Memphis.

Is junk removal in Memphis more expensive than average?

Junk removal in Memphis runs about -1.8% versus the national average; local landfill tipping fees also move the price.

Do junk haulers need a license in TN?

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

How is junk removal priced in Memphis?

Most Memphis companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $147-$344, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in Memphis?

Summer highs near 92F in Memphis make garage and attic cleanouts hard work; spring and fall are the easiest seasons to book.

Can junk removal crews take yard waste in Memphis?

Most can. Memphis yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 53.68 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

Is winter a good time for junk removal in Memphis?

Demand drops in winter, so booking is easier, though Memphis lows near 33F can make outdoor pickups slower.