As a junk removal business owner, the real costs come from the heavy items. If you can get rid of stuff like old stoves and laundry machines on your own, you'll save yourself a good chunk of change. Unlike many trades workers who charge by the hour, we tend to charge by the load, specifically the weight. It may take us an hour to go through and clean up your home or business with the stuff you want out, but you're not paying for that time (for most business models in the junk removal business). If you can find a junk removal business who works by the hour, consider getting everything tidied up and prepped for their arrival and leave the heavy stuff for them. Just understand what their business model is and adjust accordingly.
