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“Bart's communication was great. He came ready with a large well-equipped truck and moved my furniture in less than 15 minutes. Thank you!”
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Milwaukee Pricing
How much does junk removal cost in Milwaukee?
One sofa is $126. A queen mattress is $103. A garage that’s quietly filled up for years is usually a half truck, $431. Every number below is what you actually pay in the Milwaukee area — flat, quoted from a photo before anyone drives out, with carry-out, loading and disposal already inside it.
The minimum order is $75, and the quote you get already includes everything — labor, loading, disposal and tax.
Insured, vetted haulers
Same-day when a crew is free
Flat photo-quoted pricing
No hidden charges
COI support
Donation and recycling
Basements & stairs included
The two ways a job gets priced
Name the things and you get item pricing — a fixed price per piece. If you can’t, you get truck-load pricing: you’re paying for the space it takes up.
| How full | Price | Roughly |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 truck | $241 | a small bedroom — bed, dresser, a few boxes |
| 3/8 truck | $338 | a single-car garage’s back wall |
| 1/2 truck | $431 | the most common cleanout size we run |
| 5/8 truck | $513 | a two-car garage, or a small apartment |
| 3/4 truck | $587 | a garage plus a patio |
| 7/8 truck | $661 | a full two-bedroom clear-out |
| Full truck | $732 | a whole-house load |
What actually moves the number here
Less than people expect. Stairs don’t change your price, and neither does same-day. What moves it is weight, volume, and where the load has to go.
Wisconsin’s landfill bans
Appliances, electronics and tires are banned from Wisconsin landfills, so they get routed to recyclers rather than tipped. It’s the right outcome and it’s already inside your price.
Moderate, published tipping
State fees run about $13.10/ton on top of gate rates that have sat near $71–$77/ton in south-east Wisconsin. Unusually, the city publishes its own bulk prices, so the comparison here is honest and easy.
Dense material
Concrete, tile and roofing price by weight rather than volume — a small pile of masonry can weigh more than a living room of furniture.
The city publishes its bulk prices — compare them
Milwaukee is one of the few cities that publishes what its own bulk collection costs, which makes this an unusually straightforward comparison. If the city’s price and schedule work for you, take it.
Where we fit is everything the schedule can’t absorb: a duplex turnover, a basement or attic in the older housing stock, appliances and electronics that need recycler routing anyway, and anything on a closing deadline.
Milwaukee price list
Sofas & seating
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sofa / couch | $126 | standard three-seater |
| Loveseat | $119 | two-seater |
| Sectional (3-piece) | $185 | priced per section |
| Recliner | $98 | manual or power |
| Armchair | $77 | accent or club chair |
Mattresses & bedroom
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Queen mattress | $103 | handled separately from regular trash |
| King mattress | $114 | king or Cal-king |
| Twin mattress | $82 | the move-out special |
| Box spring | $92 | any size |
| Bed frame | $68 | metal or platform |
| Dresser | $126 | standard |
Appliances
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | $164 | refrigerant handled properly |
| Side-by-side / french door | $183 | the bigger boxes |
| Washer | $133 | we disconnect it |
| Dryer | $128 | gas or electric |
| Dishwasher | $109 | uninstall included |
| Mini fridge | $115 | dorm or garage fridge |
| Window AC unit | $87 | seasonal swap-outs |
| Microwave | $30 | countertop |
Tables, office & storage
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dining table (2-4 seat) | $103 | larger tables price up |
| Coffee table | $67 | glass or wood |
| Desk | $83 | executive desks price up |
| Bookshelf | $72 | flat-pack or solid |
Big & awkward
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hot tub | $322 | broken down on site |
| Upright piano | $290 | crew of three |
| Treadmill | $115 | disassembly included |
| Propane grill | $71 | tank taken separately |
Don’t see it? The instant quote prices the whole catalog from a photo, and the cost calculator totals a whole job in a few taps.
Customer Reviews
What JunkRabbit Customers Say
★★★★★ 4.94 · 294 Google reviews
JunkRabbit is new to Milwaukee, so no Milwaukee reviews exist yet. The ones below are genuine Google reviews from customers in Miami.
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“Good communication, very responsive and easy to schedule on a short notice. Showed up on time and the haulers were in and out quickly and efficiently. Thanks!”
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Nicole C.
Google review · Miami
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“Fast, considerate, and thorough”
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Ian H.
Google review · Miami
Milwaukee pricing FAQs
Does the price change across Milwaukee County?
No. The Third Ward, Bay View, Riverwest, Wauwatosa and Brookfield all use the same flat list.
What happens to appliances and electronics?
They go to recyclers — Wisconsin bans them from landfills — and that routing is already included in your price.
Do basement or attic carry-outs cost extra?
No. Stairs are included, which matters in this housing stock.
How fast can you come?
Same-day is normal when you book early, at the same price as booking ahead.
Does tax get added to the total?
No. A Wisconsin junk removal bill from us shows no tax line — the flat quote off your photo is what gets charged, with $75 as the minimum.
Do I have to be there?
Not if we can reach it: a garage in Wauwatosa, a back-alley pile in Bay View, a duplex porch with the storm door unlocked. We send photos once the truck is loaded.
How much does junk removal cost in Milwaukee?
It’s priced from your photo. A sofa is $126, a queen mattress $103, a refrigerator $164 and a mid-size TV $68. Larger jobs run from $241 for a quarter truck to $732 for a full one, with a $75 minimum.
Why pay when the City takes a cubic yard for free?
If it’s one recliner and it’s already at the curb, you probably shouldn’t. People call us when the pile is bigger, when it’s still in the basement, when it includes appliances or TVs the City won’t collect, or when they don’t want to wait for a special pickup.
Do you take refrigerators, TVs and tires?
Yes. Those are exactly the items the City doesn’t collect curbside and the state won’t allow in landfills. We route them to recyclers.
Will you bring things up from the basement?
Yes, including the steep, low-ceilinged stairs in older Milwaukee homes. The carry is part of the flat price.
Do you work in winter?
Yes. Pickups continue through the snow season; tell us about icy steps or parking restrictions when you book.
Which suburbs do you cover?
All of Milwaukee County, most of Waukesha and Ozaukee counties, southern Washington County, Racine County and the north side of Kenosha.
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