Cost guide · Updated Aug 14, 2026
Junk removal cost in Raleigh in 2026
Junk removal in Raleigh runs $125 to $860 in 2026 — median around $395 for a half-truck load. North Carolina banned televisions and computer equipment from landfills statewide, so the old CRT in your garage has a mandatory route and a fee attached to it.
Typical range
$125 – $860
~$395 for a half-truck (~7–8 cu yd)
By scope
| Scope | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single item / minimum pickup | $90 – $170 | |
| 1/4 truck (~4 cu yd) | $175 – $255 | |
| 1/2 truck (~7–8 cu yd) | $305 – $495 | |
| 3/4 truck (~11 cu yd) | $470 – $675 | |
| Full truck (~15 cu yd) | $620 – $870 |
What swings the price
- The statewide electronics disposal ban, which routes TVs and computers to certified recyclers.
- Yard debris volume from heavy tree cover, which prices differently than mixed junk.
- New-construction and renovation debris, priced by weight rather than volume.
- HOA curb rules in newer subdivisions limiting how long items can sit out.
Raleigh specifics
North Carolina banned televisions and computer equipment from landfill disposal statewide, and old CRT televisions are the awkward case — they are heavy, they contain leaded glass, and the recycling market for them barely exists, so processors charge to take them. A hauler quoting your garage cleanout has to route that 200-pound console TV to a certified electronics recycler and pay for the privilege. Expect it as a separate line of $40 to $90 per set. A quote that does not mention the television has not looked at your photos.
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FAQs
How much does junk removal cost in Raleigh?
$305–$495 for a half-truck load, median around $395. Single items start at $90–$170 and a full truck runs $620–$870.
Why does it cost extra to get rid of an old TV?
North Carolina bans electronics from landfill disposal, and old CRT sets contain leaded glass with almost no scrap value. Certified recyclers charge to accept them, typically $40–$90 per set, and haulers pass that through.
Is yard debris cheaper than household junk?
Usually, because it routes to composting or mulching rather than disposal. If your pile is mostly branches, leaves, and clippings, say so when you request the quote — it may go a cheaper route entirely.
What does renovation debris cost to remove?
It is priced by weight rather than volume since drywall, tile, and lumber are dense. A single-room demo runs $400–$900. Keep it separate from household items so the whole load does not price as debris.
Do Raleigh HOAs restrict curbside bulk items?
Many newer subdivisions do, limiting how long anything can sit at the curb and sometimes when it may be placed out. Check your community rules before setting anything out to wait for a scheduled pickup.
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Prices refresh quarterly. Last review: Aug 14, 2026.