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Junk Removal in Houston, TX

Compare 5 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $142–$330.

Top Junk Removal Companies in Houston

  1. 1.Thompson Disposal Services

    5.0★ (14 reviews)

    5.0★ from 14 reviews

    +13468187168

  2. 2.YESSS Junk Removal

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

    +13464362643

  3. 3.Clutter Fixers

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +18327868879

  4. 4.HM Trailer Services

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +18325295388Website

  5. 5.Texas Servant Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18325570713

Junk Removal Cost in Houston

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

ServiceTypical range in Houston
Typical pickup$142–$330/load
Single item$71–$142/item
Half truckload$236–$425/load
Full truckload$519–$850/load

Junk Removal prices in Houston 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 5 companies serving Houston, rated 5.0★ on average across 36 customer reviews.

Houston Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Houston's weather means for scheduling junk removal.

Last spring frost
February 3
First fall frost
December 20
Annual precipitation
50.63"
Heating degree days
1,237
Cooling degree days
3,322
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan44.4°62.5°4.02"
Feb47.8°65.9°3.3"
Mar54.1°72.9°3.12"
Apr61.3°79.4°3.28"
May69.5°85.9°4.24"
Jun75.3°91.3°7.45"
Jul77°93.1°4.55"
Aug77°93.4°2.83"
Sep72.1°90°4.17"
Oct63.1°82°5.39"
Nov54.2°72.6°4.3"
Dec46°64.6°3.98"

NOAA station data 7.09 miles from Houston.

Permits & Regulations in TX

  • Texas 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 Houston

How much does junk removal cost in Houston?

A typical junk removal pickup in Houston runs $142-$330, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve Houston?

We track 5 junk removal companies serving Houston.

Is junk removal in Houston more expensive than average?

Junk removal in Houston runs about -5.6% versus the national average; local landfill tipping fees also move the price.

Do junk haulers need a license in TX?

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

How is junk removal priced in Houston?

Most Houston companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $142-$330, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in Houston?

Summer highs near 93F in Houston make garage and attic cleanouts hard work; spring and fall are the easiest seasons to book.

Can junk removal crews take yard waste in Houston?

Most can. Houston yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 50.63 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

Is winter a good time for junk removal in Houston?

Demand drops in winter, so booking is easier, though Houston lows near 44F can make outdoor pickups slower.