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A junk removal crew in Ontario usually charges by how much of the truck your stuff fills. In 2026 that's roughly $107 to $396 for a small load, $396 to $600 for a medium load and $600 to $1,099 for a full truck. Most single items cost about $30 to $300, and a piano more. Renting a bin and filling it yourself usually costs $350 to $475 for a week in the Toronto area, and about $369 to $389 in Niagara. Prices are before HST and come from Ontario companies' published prices, which we checked on 21 October 2026. City curbside pickup and drop-off depots cost much less if you can use them.
Key points
Junk removal is priced by volume (how much of the truck you fill), and loading is included.
A bin is priced by size and weight, and you do the loading.
Bin prices usually include delivery, pickup, about a week's rental and a set weight.
Going over the weight costs about $130 to $150 a tonne.
Paint, solvents, propane tanks and other hazardous waste can't go in a junk truck or a bin.
Mattresses, electronics, tires and fridges often cost extra.
In Toronto, the City picks up oversized items on garbage day.
In Niagara, the Region picks up up to four large items when you book ahead. Drop-off depots are the cheapest option for a carload.
Junk removal prices by truck load
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| Load | Roughly | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum or a few items | A chair, some boxes | From $39 to $49 |
| Small load | Up to 1/4 of a truck, a small room | $107 to $396 |
| Medium load | 1/4 to 1/2 of a truck | $396 to $600 |
| Large load | 1/2 to a full truck, a garage or basement | $600 to $1,099 |
Prices include the crew's time to lift, load and haul it away, and the disposal fees. Ask whether HST is included.iSources: 1-800-GOT-JUNK, "Junk removal pricing guide" (Canadian page, updated 16 October 2026; its ranges are 2025 averages); TakeMyJunk (Toronto), which lists a $49 minimum, small loads from $89, half loads from $199 and full loads from $389.
Single items
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| Item | Most people pay |
|---|---|
| Sofa | $75 to $188 |
| Sectional sofa | $123 to $297 |
| Mattress | $55 to $148 |
| Box spring | $58 to $141 |
| Bed set | $91 to $251 |
| Recliner | $61 to $135 |
| Dresser | $60 to $129 |
| Fridge | $82 to $187 |
| Washer or dryer | $30 to $140 |
| Large freezer | $89 to $223 |
| TV | $45 to $141 |
| Treadmill | $86 to $218 |
| BBQ | $37 to $120 |
| Piano | $150 to $546 |
iSource: 1-800-GOT-JUNK, "Junk removal pricing guide" (updated 16 October 2026).
Bin rental prices
Toronto and the GTA
| Bin size | Price, up to one week | Weight included |
|---|---|---|
| 6 yards (also takes clean fill: soil, brick, concrete) | From $350($400 for clean fill) | up to 2,000 kg |
| 10 yards | From $400 | up to 2,000 kg |
| 14 yards (fits a single driveway) | From $450 | up to 2,000 kg |
| 16 yards | From $475 | up to 2,000 kg |
Going over the weight: $150 a tonne. Tiles, shingles and plaster cost extra.iSource: Flat Rate Bin (Toronto, serving the GTA, Hamilton and Niagara).
Niagara
| Bin size | Price | Included |
|---|---|---|
| 4, 10, 15 or 20 yards | from $369 to $389, any size | 1 tonne, up to 7 days |
Extra days: $20 a day. Extra weight: $130 to $140 a tonne. Bins can't be filled above the rim.iSource: Mini Binz (St. Catharines and Niagara). Its own page lists both $369 and $389 as the starting price.
Junk removal or a bin?
| Junk removal | Bin rental | |
|---|---|---|
| Who loads it | The crew | You |
| Best for | A few big items, a one-day clean-out, no space for a bin | A renovation, a long clean-out, heavy material like drywall or shingles |
| How it's priced | By how much of the truck you fill | By bin size, days and weight |
| Space needed | None | Room on your driveway for the bin |
For a big job you can load yourself, a bin can cost less: about $350 to $475 for a week, against $600 to $1,099 for a full junk truck. For a few heavy items and no time or help, junk removal is simpler.
Cheaper options from your city
Toronto
- Oversized items on garbage day: the City picks up oversized items set out beside your garbage bin on your collection day. Leave half a metre between items. An annual fee charged to every house covers it. Remove doors from fridges and ovens first.
- Drop-off depots: garbage and renovation waste costs $189.86 a tonne, with a $19 minimum that covers the first 100 kg and a $40 deposit on every load. Recycling, metal, yard waste and mattresses cost $142.40 a tonne. Household hazardous waste and electronics are free to drop off.
- Not at the curb: construction and renovation waste and hazardous waste go to a depot or a private company.
iSources: City of Toronto, "Oversized & Metal Items" (modified 17 September 2026) and "Fees for Drop-Off Depots" (modified 1 October 2026).
Niagara Region
- Large item pickup: book online or by phone at least two business days ahead. The Region picks up up to four large items per pickup, for single-family homes and buildings of two to six units. Items go to the curb by 7 a.m. It isn't meant for the extra garbage from a move or a full clean-out.
- Appliances and metal: take them to a Regional drop-off depot or a scrap metal company.
iSource: Niagara Region, "Large items".
What moves the price
- Volume. The more of the truck or bin you fill, the more you pay.
- Weight. Bins include a set weight. Concrete, brick, soil, shingles and drywall get heavy fast.
- Special items. Mattresses, electronics, tires and fridges or freezers often carry recycling or refrigerant fees.
- Access. Long carries, many stairs or taking things apart can add to a junk removal price.
- Rental length. Extra days on a bin cost extra, about $20 a day in the Niagara example above.
What can't go
Neither a junk crew nor a bin will usually take paint, solvents, chemicals, propane tanks, fuel or motor oil. Bins also commonly refuse tires, batteries, electronics, appliances that still hold refrigerant, and liquids. Take hazardous waste and electronics to your city's drop-off depot: in Toronto, that's free.
Tips
- Ask for the price including HST and disposal, in writing.
- For a bin, ask how much weight is included and the cost per extra tonne.
- If the bin has to sit on the street or the boulevard, ask your city whether you need a permit.
- Sort out donations and scrap metal first. Less volume means a smaller load.
- Book the city pickup when the items qualify. It's the cheapest option.
Questions people ask
What is the minimum charge for junk removal?
Usually about $39 to $49 for a single small item or the smallest load, and many companies price by at least 1/8 of a truck. A single sofa costs about $75 to $188.
What is the cheapest way to get rid of junk?
Use your city first. Toronto picks up oversized items beside your garbage bin on garbage day, and Niagara Region picks up up to four large items when you book ahead. For a carload, a drop-off depot charges by weight: in Toronto, a $19 minimum covers the first 100 kg of garbage. Donate what still works, and sell scrap metal.
Where can I get free junk removal in Toronto?
The City collects oversized items left beside your garbage bin on your collection day, and an annual fee on every house already covers it. Household hazardous waste and electronics are free to drop off at a City depot. Construction and renovation waste isn't collected at the curb.
How much does it cost to have junk removed in St. Catharines?
Junk removal companies serving Niagara price by truck load, in the same ranges as the rest of Ontario: about $107 to $396 for a small load and $600 to $1,099 for a full truck. A bin in St. Catharines starts at about $369 to $389 for any size, with 1 tonne and up to 7 days included. Niagara Region also picks up up to four large items when you book ahead.
What is the cheapest dumpster I can rent?
The smallest bins: a 4 or 6 yard bin. In the Toronto area a 6 yard bin starts at about $350 for a week. In Niagara, one company prices every size from about $369 to $389, so a bigger bin may cost the same.
How much does a garbage bin cost?
For a week's rental, about $350 to $475 in the Toronto area depending on size, and about $369 to $389 in Niagara, including delivery, pickup and a set weight. Extra weight costs about $130 to $150 a tonne.
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in Ontario?
Usually about $350 to $475 for a week for a 4 to 16 yard bin, before HST, including delivery, pickup and 1 to 2 tonnes. Extra days and extra weight cost more.
Where can I rent a bin in Niagara?
Several bin and junk companies serve St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Grimsby and the rest of Niagara. Zulma Atlas lists the junk removal and bin businesses in each Niagara town, with the services each one publishes.
Find junk removal and bins near you
Zulma Atlas lists junk removal and bin rental businesses across Ontario, from Niagara and Hamilton to Toronto, Peel, Halton, York and Durham.
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