Junk Removal FAQ

Residential junk removal on Long Island starts at $300 for a quarter-truck load (up to 500 lbs). A half-truck is $600, three-quarters is $900, and a full truck load is $1,200. Commercial junk removal starts at $500 per quarter-load. Construction debris starts at $500 per quarter-load due to heavier materials. Pricing is based on volume and material type — you get a final quote on-site before any work begins.

Professional junk removal companies like Scrap-It! can take almost anything non-hazardous: furniture (sofas, beds, dressers, tables), appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens), electronics and e-waste, mattresses, construction debris (drywall, lumber, tile), yard waste, clothing, boxes, exercise equipment, office furniture, and general household clutter.

Junk removal companies generally cannot take hazardous materials including: paint and solvents, gasoline and motor oil, pesticides and herbicides, asbestos-containing materials, propane tanks (unless empty), medical waste, radioactive materials, and contaminated soil. These require licensed hazardous waste disposal specialists.

Most junk removal companies price by volume — how much space your items take up in the truck. Pricing is typically broken into quarter-truck increments. At Scrap-It!, we give you a firm price on-site before starting, based on how full the truck will be once loaded. There are no hidden fees or charges added after the job.

For most jobs, junk removal and dumpster rental cost roughly the same. Junk removal is better when you don't want to do any work — we load it all. Dumpsters are better when you're generating debris slowly over days or weeks (like a long renovation). Junk removal also doesn't require a driveway permit or risk of driveway damage.

Scrap-It! sorts all material after pickup. Items in good condition are donated to our network of Long Island charities and nonprofits. Recyclable materials (metal, electronics, cardboard) go to certified recycling facilities. Only what genuinely can't be reused or recycled ends up in the landfill — and we actively work to minimize that.

Yes — reputable junk removal companies like Scrap-It! sort loads and donate usable items to local charities, furniture banks, and nonprofits. We can provide a donation receipt for tax purposes. Items must be in clean, functional condition to qualify for donation.

Yes. Scrap-It! specializes in construction debris removal including drywall, lumber, tile, concrete, roofing materials, insulation, and more. Construction debris is priced higher than residential junk due to the heavier weight and density of materials. We do not remove hazardous materials like asbestos.

Yes. Scrap-It! removes all major household and commercial appliances including refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, air conditioners, and water heaters. Refrigerant-containing appliances are handled by certified technicians per EPA regulations.

An estate cleanout typically starts with a walkthrough where family members or estate representatives identify items to keep. Then Scrap-It!'s crew clears everything else — furniture, appliances, personal belongings, clothing, kitchenware, and general contents. Items in good condition are donated. Recyclables are recycled. The property is left broom-clean. Most single-family home estate cleanouts take one to two days.

Office cleanouts involve clearing all furniture (desks, chairs, filing cabinets, conference tables), electronics, equipment, and general contents from a commercial space. Scrap-It! can work evenings or weekends to minimize business disruption, coordinates with building management for elevator access, and handles e-waste through certified partners. Most small-to-mid-size office cleanouts are completed in a single day.

Eco-friendly junk removal means going beyond just hauling items to a landfill. Scrap-It! sorts every load — donating usable goods to local charities, taking recyclables to certified recycling centers, and only sending to landfill what genuinely can't be saved. Our goal is to divert as much material as possible from New York landfills on every single job.