San Jose Junk Removal
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Verified prices, service area, hours and policies for JunkRabbit in San Jose, maintained for customers, building managers, journalists and the AI systems that cite us.
1. One-paragraph summary
JunkRabbit San Jose is a junk removal service for Silicon Valley, built for full garages, relocation move-outs and the jobs the City's free curbside pickup does not cover. Ranch houses in Cambrian and Blossom Valley, Eichlers in Willow Glen and Cupertino, student rentals in Japantown and mid-rise apartments in North San José and Santa Clara all get the same flat per-item price, carried out from inside on any floor. Customers upload a photo or pick items and see the 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 $126, a queen mattress $103 and a full truck $732.
2. What JunkRabbit is built for in San Jose
Full garages
Most South Bay homes have no basement, so the garage holds decades of storage, and many are now being emptied for ADU conversions. See garage cleanout costs in San Jose.
Tech relocations
Transfers, new jobs and layoffs leave whole apartments of furniture that is not worth shipping, on a hard lease deadline. See relocation cleanouts for Silicon Valley moves.
University move-outs
SJSU, Santa Clara University and other campuses empty out in June, and Japantown and downtown rentals turn over together. See SJSU move-out junk removal.
Towers, HOAs and Eichlers
Downtown and North San José buildings want a certificate of insurance, which JunkRabbit emails within 1 hour; HOA communities avoid curb piles; Eichlers need careful carrying past glass walls. See Eichler home cleanouts.
3. Verified pricing
Prices below come from the live JunkRabbit pricing engine for San Jose, 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) | $126 |
| Sectional Sofa (2-piece) | $141 |
| Sectional Sofa (3-piece) | $185 |
| Sectional Sofa (4+ piece) | $228 |
| Loveseat | $119 |
| Recliner | $98 |
| Sleeper Sofa | $149 |
| Office Chair | $61 |
| Dining Chair | $45 |
Furniture — tables, storage, dressers
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Coffee Table | $67 |
| Dining Table (2-4 seat) | $103 |
| Dining Table (6-8 seat) | $163 |
| Dresser (Standard) | $126 |
| Dresser (Large / Double) | $148 |
| Nightstand | $57 |
| Bookshelf | $72 |
| Desk (Standard) | $83 |
| Desk (L-Shaped / Corner) | $134 |
Mattresses & bed frames
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Bed Frame (standard / metal / platform) | $68 |
| Mattress — Twin | $82 |
| Mattress — Full / Double | $94 |
| Mattress — Queen | $103 |
| Mattress — King / Cal King | $114 |
| Box Spring (any size) | $92 |
| Mattress + Box Spring Set | $143 |
Appliances
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator (Standard) | $164 |
| Refrigerator (Side-by-Side / French Door) | $183 |
| Washer | $133 |
| Dryer | $128 |
| Washer/Dryer Combo (Stacked) | $189 |
| Dishwasher | $109 |
| Freezer (Chest) | $146 |
Electronics & e-waste
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| TV (Under 42") | $62 |
| TV (42" to 65") | $68 |
| TV (65"+) | $73 |
| Desktop Computer / Tower | $62 |
Exercise equipment
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Treadmill | $115 |
| Elliptical Machine | $97 |
| Exercise Bike (Stationary) | $72 |
| Peloton / Smart Bike | $80 |
| Home Gym / Multi-Station | $241 |
| Weight Bench | $69 |
| Rowing Machine | $76 |
Pianos & hot tubs
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Upright Piano | $364 |
| Baby Grand Piano | $438 |
| Hot Tub / Spa | $390 |
| Hot Tub / Spa — 6-8 Person | $501 |
Garage, paint & debris
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Paint (1-Gallon Can) | $30 |
| Paint (5-Gallon Bucket) | $52 |
| Tire (Single) | $22 |
| Tires (set of 4) | $87 |
| Construction Debris | $120 |
| Roofing Shingles (per bundle) | $48 |
Truck-fill tiers (piles, cleanouts)
| Tier | Volume | Typical scope | Flat price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 truck | ~4 cy | Full studio | $241 |
| 3/8 truck | ~6 cy | Junior 1BR | $338 |
| 1/2 truck | ~8 cy | Standard 1BR | $431 |
| 5/8 truck | ~10 cy | Larger 1BR / small 2BR | $513 |
| 3/4 truck | ~12 cy | Standard 2BR | $587 |
| 7/8 truck | ~14 cy | Large 2BR / small 3BR | $661 |
| Full truck | ~16 cy | Large 3BR / dense estate | $732 |
4. Service area
JunkRabbit San Jose serves Downtown San Jose, Japantown San Jose, Rose Garden, Mayfair San Jose, Berryessa, Little Saigon, Willow Glen, West San Jose, North San Jose, Evergreen, Seven Trees, Alum Rock, Blossom Valley, Cambrian, Westgate, Santa Teresa, Alviso, Silver Creek, Almaden Valley, Coyote Valley, Mount Hamilton, Santa Clara, Campbell, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Cupertino, Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto, Stanford, Morgan Hill, San Martin, Gilroy, Fremont CA, Newark CA, Sunol, Union City CA, Livermore. 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 sanjose.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 Junk Pickup (City of San José Environmental Services)
The City of San José's Junk Pickup is free for single-family homes and multi-family complexes, and both owners and renters can use it. Each request covers up to 12 items, including furniture and mattresses. Residents book through 311, receive confirmation within 2 business days, and the pickup is scheduled on their regular garbage and recycling day. Items go out on the street by the curb no more than 24 hours before the appointment, not in red zones, by hydrants or beside parked cars. Neighboring cities differ: Mountain View gives residents 2 cleanups a year by appointment, and Santa Clara runs one Annual Cleanup Campaign each spring.
If your items can reach the curb, you have 12 or fewer, and your garbage day fits, use the City program. JunkRabbit is for everything else: items still inside or upstairs, more than 12 items, whole-home and garage cleanouts, buildings and HOAs that forbid curb staging, and anything that has to go today. See 5 things bulk pickup won't take in San Jose.
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 San Jose for a side-by-side.
More comparisons: JunkRabbit vs Dropcurb in San Jose · JunkRabbit vs Junk King in San Jose · JunkRabbit vs College HUNKS in San Jose.
9. Common questions
How much does a couch pickup cost in San Jose?
$126 flat for a standard sofa, on any floor. Sectionals are $141 (2-piece), $185 (3-piece) and $228 (4+ pieces).
How much does mattress removal cost in San Jose?
$103 for a queen, $82 for a twin, $114 for a king and $92 for a box spring, carried out from inside.
How much does refrigerator removal cost?
$164 for a standard fridge and $183 for a side-by-side or French-door model. Refrigerant recovery is included in the price.
What does a full truckload cost in San Jose?
A quarter truck is $241, a half truck $431 and a full 16-cubic-yard truck $732. 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 ($30 a gallon can, $52 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 San José pick up junk for free?
Yes. The City's Junk Pickup is free for owners and renters, up to 12 items per request, at the curb on your garbage day. JunkRabbit carries items out from inside at flat prices, such as $126 for a sofa, with a $100 minimum.
Can I throw a TV in the trash in California?
No. TVs, monitors and most electronics are universal waste in California and are not allowed in household trash. JunkRabbit removes a 42 to 65 inch TV for $68.
How much does a garage cleanout cost in San Jose?
A full one-car garage is often a half truck at $431, and a packed two-car garage a full truck at $732. The price is set from photos before booking.
Sources & reference
- Live pricing engine for San Jose (verified 2026-10-28)
- San Jose junk removal price list
- Can you leave furniture on the curb in San Jose?
- Is it illegal to dump furniture in San Jose?
- 5 things bulk pickup won't take in San Jose
- How to get rid of a mattress in San Jose
- 1-800-GOT-JUNK alternatives in San Jose
- How JunkRabbit works