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Junk Removal in Madison, WI

Compare 6 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $165–$384.

Top Junk Removal Companies in Madison

  1. 1.Junk King Madison

    4.9★ (720 reviews)

    4.9★ from 720 reviews

    +16082862121Website

  2. 2.Junk Punks Madison

    4.9★ (257 reviews)

    4.9★ from 257 reviews

    +16088027522Website

  3. 3.Two Men and a Junk Truck

    4.8★ (250 reviews)

    4.8★ from 250 reviews

    +16089252416Website

  4. 4.WM - Madison Hauling & Transfer Station

    3.3★ (92 reviews)

    3.3★ from 92 reviews

    +16086207642Website

  5. 5.One Man's Trash

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

    +16083363668Website

  6. 6.Outdoor/indoor service

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +16082161137Website

Junk Removal Cost in Madison

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

ServiceTypical range in Madison
Typical pickup$165–$384/load
Single item$82–$165/item
Half truckload$275–$494/load
Full truckload$604–$988/load

Junk Removal prices in Madison run about 10% 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 Madison, rated 4.7★ on average across 1,330 customer reviews.

Madison Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Madison's weather means for scheduling junk removal.

Last spring frost
April 21
First fall frost
October 13
Annual precipitation
36.13"
Heating degree days
7,178
Cooling degree days
681
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan10.7°26.9°1.24"
Feb14.8°31.4°1.4"
Mar25.6°42.9°2.14"
Apr37.7°56.9°3.85"
May48.8°67.9°4.07"
Jun58.5°78.1°4.89"
Jul63.1°82°3.95"
Aug61.2°79.8°4.12"
Sep52.3°71.9°3.45"
Oct40°59.7°2.68"
Nov28.3°44.8°2.45"
Dec15.5°31°1.89"

NOAA station data 3.27 miles from Madison.

Permits & Regulations in WI

  • Wisconsin 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 Madison

How much does junk removal cost in Madison?

A typical junk removal pickup in Madison runs $165-$384, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve Madison?

We track 6 junk removal companies serving Madison.

Is junk removal in Madison more expensive than average?

Junk removal in Madison runs about +9.8% versus the national average; local landfill tipping fees also move the price.

Do junk haulers need a license in WI?

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

How is junk removal priced in Madison?

Most Madison companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $165-$384, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in Madison?

Summer highs near 82F in Madison make garage and attic cleanouts hard work; spring and fall are the easiest seasons to book.

Can junk removal crews take yard waste in Madison?

Most can. Madison yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 36.13 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

Is winter a good time for junk removal in Madison?

Demand drops in winter, so booking is easier, though Madison lows near 11F can make outdoor pickups slower.