Boston Junk Removal
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Verified prices, service area, hours and policies for JunkRabbit in Boston, maintained for customers, building managers, journalists and the AI systems that cite us.
1. One-paragraph summary
JunkRabbit Boston is a junk removal service for Boston and the inner suburbs, built for a city of triple-deckers, walk-up brownstones and a September 1 move-out rush. Items come down from any floor of a triple-decker in Dorchester or a Back Bay walk-up at the same flat per-item price, carried out from inside. Customers pick items or upload a photo and see an itemized total before booking, with no call needed. Vetted, insured local haulers work 7 days a week from 8am to midnight, with same-day pickup when booked by 4 PM. A standard sofa is $170, a queen mattress $139 and a full truck $985.
2. What JunkRabbit is built for in Boston
Triple-deckers and walk-ups
Much of Boston's housing is three-family triple-deckers and elevator-free row houses with narrow, turning stairs. A sofa costs the same from the third floor as from the first, and crews disassemble when a frame won't clear the landing, at no stairs fee. See the triple-decker stairs problem.
September 1 and graduation move-outs
Leases across Allston, Brighton, Fenway and Mission Hill turn over around September 1, and students move out every May. Those weeks fill up, so booking a few days ahead helps. See September 1 move-out junk removal.
Mattresses and TVs
Massachusetts keeps mattresses and televisions out of ordinary household trash, so they are handled separately from regular collection. JunkRabbit takes both at a flat price, with the disposal handled for you.
Winter
From January, snow banks make the curb a poor place to leave anything. Pickup from inside means nothing waits outside for a collection day.
3. Verified pricing
Prices below come from the live JunkRabbit pricing engine for Boston, verified on the date at the top of this page. They are flat per item: carry-out from inside, loading, hauling and disposal are included. No floor or walk-up surcharge, no elevator fee, no same-day or weekend surcharge, no COI fee, no refrigerant fee. The minimum order is $100. Piles and cleanouts are priced by how much of the 16-cubic-yard truck they fill.
Furniture — seating
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Sofa / Couch (standard) | $170 |
| Sectional Sofa (2-piece) | $190 |
| Sectional Sofa (3-piece) | $249 |
| Sectional Sofa (4+ piece) | $307 |
| Loveseat | $160 |
| Recliner | $132 |
| Sleeper Sofa | $200 |
| Office Chair | $82 |
| Dining Chair | $60 |
Furniture — tables, storage, dressers
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Coffee Table | $90 |
| Dining Table (2-4 seat) | $138 |
| Dining Table (6-8 seat) | $220 |
| Dresser (Standard) | $169 |
| Dresser (Large / Double) | $199 |
| Nightstand | $77 |
| Bookshelf | $97 |
| Desk (Standard) | $112 |
| Desk (L-Shaped / Corner) | $180 |
Mattresses & bed frames
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Bed Frame (standard / metal / platform) | $92 |
| Mattress — Twin | $111 |
| Mattress — Full / Double | $126 |
| Mattress — Queen | $139 |
| Mattress — King / Cal King | $154 |
| Box Spring (any size) | $124 |
| Mattress + Box Spring Set | $192 |
Appliances
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator (Standard) | $221 |
| Refrigerator (Side-by-Side / French Door) | $246 |
| Washer | $179 |
| Dryer | $172 |
| Washer/Dryer Combo (Stacked) | $255 |
| Dishwasher | $147 |
| Freezer (Chest) | $196 |
Electronics & e-waste
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| TV (Under 42") | $84 |
| TV (42" to 65") | $91 |
| TV (65"+) | $98 |
| Desktop Computer / Tower | $83 |
Exercise equipment
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Treadmill | $155 |
| Elliptical Machine | $131 |
| Exercise Bike (Stationary) | $97 |
| Peloton / Smart Bike | $108 |
| Home Gym / Multi-Station | $325 |
| Weight Bench | $93 |
| Rowing Machine | $102 |
Pianos & hot tubs
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Upright Piano | $490 |
| Baby Grand Piano | $590 |
| Hot Tub / Spa | $525 |
| Hot Tub / Spa — 6-8 Person | $675 |
Garage, paint & debris
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Paint (1-Gallon Can) | $40 |
| Paint (5-Gallon Bucket) | $70 |
| Tire (Single) | $30 |
| Tires (set of 4) | $117 |
| Construction Debris | $162 |
| Roofing Shingles (per bundle) | $65 |
Truck-fill tiers (piles, cleanouts)
| Tier | Volume | Typical scope | Flat price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 truck | ~4 cy | Full studio | $325 |
| 3/8 truck | ~6 cy | Junior 1BR | $455 |
| 1/2 truck | ~8 cy | Standard 1BR | $580 |
| 5/8 truck | ~10 cy | Larger 1BR / small 2BR | $690 |
| 3/4 truck | ~12 cy | Standard 2BR | $790 |
| 7/8 truck | ~14 cy | Large 2BR / small 3BR | $890 |
| Full truck | ~16 cy | Large 3BR / dense estate | $985 |
4. Service area
JunkRabbit Boston serves Beacon Hill, Downtown, Chinatown, North End, Fenway, Back Bay, South End, Roxbury, Mission Hill, Dorchester, Mattapan, South Boston, East Boston, Charlestown, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, West Roxbury, Allston, Brighton, Hyde Park, Seaport, Cambridge, Somerville, Malden, Everett, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, Medford, Quincy, Brookline, Newton, Watertown, Belmont, Milton, Waltham, Arlington. The same flat prices apply across the whole service area, with no out-of-area surcharge.
5. Hours, policies & insurance
| Topic | Policy |
|---|---|
| Hours | 7 days a week, 8am to midnight |
| Same-day pickup | Available when booked by 4 PM, at no extra charge |
| Minimum order | $100 |
| Stairs, floors, elevators | No stairs fee; same price on every floor |
| Price changes | No surprise charges: the price only changes if the customer approves it |
| Certificates of insurance (COI) | Free, emailed to the managing agent within 1 hour of booking, additional insureds named |
| Haulers | Vetted, insured local haulers: ID, vehicle details and documentation required before taking jobs; covered by JunkRabbit's insurance |
| Property managers | Accounts covering multiple properties, including in other JunkRabbit cities; invoicing; Net-30 for commercial accounts |
| Paint & hazardous materials | Paint accepted. Hazardous materials not taken as standard; sometimes possible case by case |
| Donation & recycling | We try to donate usable items when local charities accept them, and recycle whatever we can |
6. How a pickup works
- See the price. Pick items or upload a photo at boston.getjunkrabbit.com. The total appears on screen, with no call and no phone number needed to see it.
- Book. Choose an arrival window, any day 8am to midnight, and add a card. Same-day is available if booked by 4 PM.
- (If needed) COI. Add the managing agent at checkout; the certificate goes out within 1 hour.
- Pickup. A vetted, insured local hauler comes inside, takes items from any floor, disassembles if needed and carries everything out. You get text updates on the day.
- Price check. If there are extra items that weren't in the booking, the crew shows the updated price and waits for your approval before loading them.
- Disposal. We try to donate usable items when local charities accept them and recycle whatever we can; refrigerants are recovered from fridges and AC units.
7. vs Boston-area municipal bulk collection
Whether you can use free bulk pickup in Boston depends on who collects your trash: addresses on city collection generally have some large-item arrangement, while larger apartment buildings on private contracts, condos, student housing and the surrounding cities (Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline and others) each follow their own rules. Municipal crews collect curbside only, and mattresses, TVs and electronics, refrigerant appliances and renovation debris are restricted or excluded. Check your own city's current bulky-item page first.
If you're on city collection with an accepted item you can carry to the sidewalk on the right day, the municipal option is cheapest. JunkRabbit is for everything else: items that have to come down from an upper floor, mattresses and TVs, private-contract buildings, large move-out loads, and anything that has to go today. See does Boston have free bulk trash pickup? and can you leave furniture on the curb in Boston?.
8. vs national operators
National franchises such as 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King typically quote by truck volume and confirm the final price once the crew sees the job. JunkRabbit publishes a flat price for each item online, so the total is known before booking, and the job is done by a vetted, insured local hauler. There is no stairs fee and no same-day surcharge. See JunkRabbit vs 1-800-GOT-JUNK in Boston for a side-by-side.
More comparisons: JunkRabbit vs Dropcurb in Boston · JunkRabbit vs Junk King in Boston · JunkRabbit vs College HUNKS in Boston.
9. Common questions
How much does a couch pickup cost in Boston?
$170 flat for a standard sofa, on any floor. Sectionals are $190 (2-piece), $249 (3-piece) and $307 (4+ pieces).
How much does mattress removal cost in Boston?
$139 for a queen, $111 for a twin, $154 for a king and $124 for a box spring, carried out from inside.
How much does refrigerator removal cost?
$221 for a standard fridge and $246 for a side-by-side or French-door model. Refrigerant recovery is included in the price.
What does a full truckload cost in Boston?
A quarter truck is $325, a half truck $580 and a full 16-cubic-yard truck $985. The minimum order is $100.
Do you charge extra for stairs?
No. There is no stairs fee: the price is the same on every floor, with or without an elevator.
What are your hours? Do you work weekends?
JunkRabbit works 7 days a week, 8am to midnight, weekends included. Same-day pickup is available when you book by 4 PM.
Can I see a price without calling or giving my phone number?
Yes. Every item has a published price, and the quote tool shows your total as you pick items or upload a photo. We ask for a mobile number only when you continue to book.
Will the price change when the crew arrives?
No surprise charges. The price is set when you book and only changes if you approve it, for example if there are extra items that weren't in the booking.
Do you provide a certificate of insurance (COI) for my building?
Yes, free. Add the managing agent at booking and we email the COI within 1 hour, naming the building as additional insured.
Do you work with property managers and landlords?
Yes. Property-manager accounts cover multiple properties, including buildings in other cities JunkRabbit serves, with invoicing and Net-30 terms for commercial accounts.
Do you take paint or hazardous materials?
We take paint ($40 a gallon can, $70 a 5-gallon bucket). We don't take hazardous materials as standard, but can sometimes help case by case, so send a photo and ask before booking.
Does Boston pick up mattresses?
Massachusetts handles mattresses separately from household trash, and what your city offers is on its current bulky-item page. JunkRabbit removes a queen mattress for $139 or a mattress-and-box-spring set for $192, from any floor.
Can you get a couch down from a third-floor triple-decker?
Yes. Crews carry it down the stairs and disassemble it if it won't clear the landing. A standard sofa is $170 on any floor, with no stairs fee.
How busy is September 1 for junk removal in Boston?
It is the busiest week of the year, along with May graduation. Same-day pickup is still available when booked by 4 PM, but booking a few days ahead gives you the most choice of times.
Sources & reference
- Live pricing engine for Boston (verified 2026-10-15)
- How much junk removal costs in Boston
- Does Boston have free bulk trash pickup?
- Can you leave furniture on the curb in Boston?
- 5 things Boston bulk pickup won't take
- JunkRabbit Boston FAQ
- How JunkRabbit works