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Junk Removal in Milwaukee, WI

Compare 4 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $167–$390.

Top Junk Removal Companies in Milwaukee

  1. 1.Smith Brothers Junk Removal

    4.9★ (380 reviews)

    4.9★ from 380 reviews

  2. 2.Triple D & Associates Moving Labor & Junk Removal

    5.0★ (58 reviews)

    5.0★ from 58 reviews

  3. 3.Get Mekong Junk Removal & Home Services

    5.0★ (31 reviews)

    5.0★ from 31 reviews

  4. 4.mke JunkRemoval

    4.5★ (8 reviews)

    4.5★ from 8 reviews

Junk Removal Cost in Milwaukee

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

ServiceTypical range in Milwaukee
Typical pickup$167–$390/load
Single item$84–$167/item
Half truckload$279–$501/load
Full truckload$613–$1,003/load

Junk Removal prices in Milwaukee run about 11% 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 4 companies serving Milwaukee, rated 4.8★ on average across 477 customer reviews.

Milwaukee Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Milwaukee's weather means for scheduling junk removal.

Last spring frost
April 25
First fall frost
October 14
Annual precipitation
31.94"
Heating degree days
6,779
Cooling degree days
776
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan13.7°29.6°1.38"
Feb17°33.9°1.3"
Mar26.1°44.8°1.62"
Apr37.2°57.5°3.36"
May47.6°68.7°3.29"
Jun57.7°79.3°4.04"
Jul63.4°83.8°3.7"
Aug62.1°81.4°3.74"
Sep53°73.8°3.2"
Oct41.3°60.8°2.41"
Nov30.2°46.8°2.35"
Dec18.8°33.8°1.55"

NOAA station data 3.23 miles from Milwaukee.

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 Milwaukee

How much does junk removal cost in Milwaukee?

A typical junk removal pickup in Milwaukee runs $167-$390, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve Milwaukee?

We track 4 junk removal companies serving Milwaukee.

Is junk removal in Milwaukee more expensive than average?

Junk removal in Milwaukee runs about +11.4% 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 Milwaukee hauler where items go and whether they donate or recycle what they can.

How is junk removal priced in Milwaukee?

Most Milwaukee companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $167-$390, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in Milwaukee?

Summer highs near 84F in Milwaukee make garage and attic cleanouts hard work; spring and fall are the easiest seasons to book.

Can junk removal crews take yard waste in Milwaukee?

Most can. Milwaukee yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 31.94 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

Is winter a good time for junk removal in Milwaukee?

Demand drops in winter, so booking is easier, though Milwaukee lows near 14F can make outdoor pickups slower.