The Junk Pros blog

Straight-talk guides on getting rid of stuff in Toronto and the GTA.

• What does 1-800-GOT-JUNK actually cost?

  1-800-GOT-JUNK doesn't publish prices or quote by phone. Real 2026 costs average around $240 a job, with common 'price shock' complaints. Here's what to expect and why.

  2026-07-16

• Toronto dump & depot fees explained (2026)

  What Toronto's Drop-Off Depots charge in 2026: $40 minimum per load, rates up 3.75% Jan 1, plus new recycling restrictions. What it costs to dump it yourself vs hire out.

  2026-07-16

• Can you leave a couch at the curb in Toronto?

  Yes, but with rules and limits. How Toronto bulk/oversized pickup works, what they'll take, wait times, and when a flat-rate pickup is faster and cheaper than waiting.

  2026-07-16

• Estate cleanout checklist (Ontario)

  A practical estate cleanout checklist for Ontario: what to secure first, how to sort, donation vs disposal, deadlines, and when to bring in help. Step by step.

  2026-07-16

• Mattress disposal in Toronto: every option + cost

  How to get rid of a mattress in Toronto in 2026: curbside rules, depot disposal fees, recycling, and flat-rate pickup. Real costs and which option fits your situation.

  2026-07-16

• Junk removal vs bin rental: which is cheaper?

  Junk removal (labour included, ~$149–$699) vs bin/dumpster rental (~$300–$550 for a week, you load it). Which is cheaper depends on time, volume, and who does the lifting.

  2026-07-16

• What junk removal companies won't take

  What junk removal won't haul: hazardous waste, paint, chemicals, propane, asbestos, and more. Why, and where to take each one instead (mostly free municipal drop-off).

  2026-07-16

• Same-day junk removal: how it actually works

  How same-day junk removal works: send photos early, get a flat quote with the urgency fee shown, hauled the same day. Why the +20% is legitimate and what to expect.

  2026-07-16

• Donation vs dump: where your stuff actually goes

  What really happens to your junk in Toronto: how much gets donated vs dumped, what charities accept, and how to make sure a junk company donates instead of landfilling.

  2026-07-16

• How much does junk removal cost in Toronto? (real 2026 prices)

  Real 2026 junk removal prices in Toronto: single items from $149, half truck ~$449, full truck ~$699. How pricing works, what changes it, and how to avoid on-site surprises.

  2026-07-16