How much does junk removal cost in Toronto? (real 2026 prices)
By Junk Pros GTA · 2026-07-16
In Toronto in 2026, junk removal is priced by how much of the truck your load fills. Expect roughly $149 for a single item, $150–$269 for a quarter truck, $250–$450 for a half truck, and $400–$730 for a full truck. The Toronto job average lands around $280–$400. The catch is that most companies won't give you that number until a crew is standing in your home — which is where "price shock" happens.
Junk removal doesn't price by weight or by the hour; it prices by volume — the fraction of the truck bed your stuff fills. That's why photos are enough to quote it accurately. A single couch or appliance is a flat ~$149. A room's worth or a tidy garage is a half truck, roughly $449. A full basement or a small estate clear is a full truck, $699 and up.
What moves the price: same-day/urgent work (usually +20%), mattresses (the city depot charges a per-item disposal fee, ~$20), and extreme-weight single items like a piano, safe or hot tub, which need extra crew. Stairs and walk-ups should *not* be an extra charge with a reputable company — that's part of a normal job.
The real thing to watch for is the on-site re-quote. 1-800-GOT-JUNK famously won't price by phone; JustJunk advertises "upfront pricing" but has documented reviews of quotes jumping $119 → $185 minutes before arrival. The fix is simple: only book a company that will text you a flat number based on a photo *before* they arrive, and put it in writing.
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The price we text you is the price you pay — locked in writing before we arrive.