Junk Removal in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
Best Fit Movers, 1st Choice Movers, We Like To Move It, Hulk Movers, Like Movers, The Rock Movers, Finch Moving, QShark Moving, Flexdolly, 24/7 Moving and Storage and Nuvision Moving offer junk removal in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA alongside full moving services, handling both decluttering and relocation with one crew and one trip. 11 providers serve the area. Junk removal costs $150 to $600+ depending on volume, with single-item pickups starting at $75 and estate cleanouts reaching $2,000+. Combining junk removal with a move reduces your total cubic footage, directly lowering your moving cost since movers price by volume.
11 providers · pricing verified · 2026-06-16
11 movers in Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Junk Removal Providers in Cardiff-by-the-Sea
All providers listed below also offer full moving services, so you can combine junk removal with your move for one crew and one trip.
| Company | FMCSA | Also Does Moving | Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Fit MoversVerified | - | Active | Yes | - |
| 1st Choice MoversVerified | - | Active | Yes | - |
| We Like To Move ItVerified | - | Active | Yes | - |
| Hulk MoversVerified | - | Active | Yes | - |
| Like MoversVerified | - | Active | Yes | - |
| The Rock MoversVerified | - | Active | Yes | - |
| Finch MovingVerified | - | Active | Yes | - |
| QShark MovingVerified | - | Active | Yes | - |
| FlexdollyVerified | - | Active | Yes | - |
| 24/7 Moving and StorageVerified | - | Active | Yes | - |
| Nuvision MovingVerified | - | Active | Yes | - |
Junk Removal Pricing in Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Junk removal is priced by volume (how much truck space your items fill), not by time. Exact cost depends on item type, weight, and access conditions like stairs.
| Job Size | Cost | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Single item | $75 to $150 | One couch, mattress, or large appliance. Pickup, loading, disposal. |
| Few items | $150 to $250 | 2 to 5 furniture pieces, boxes, small appliances. |
| Half truck | $250 to $400 | Garage cleanout, one room clearance, 5 to 10 items. |
| Full truck | $400 to $600+ | Basement or attic cleanout, full room clearance. |
| Estate cleanout | $800 to $2,000+ | Full home clearance, multiple rooms, sorting, donation coordination. |
| Pre-move declutter | $150 to $400 | Remove unwanted items before moving day. Reduces moving cost by lowering cubic footage. |
Prices for Cardiff-by-the-Sea area. Stairs add $25 to $75.
How junk removal saves money on your move
Moving companies price by cubic footage. A standard couch takes up ~50 cubic feet. At typical DMV moving rates ($1.60 to $1.82/cf), that couch costs $80 to $91 to move. If you're not keeping it, paying $75 to have it removed before the move is cheaper than paying to move it to a new home and then disposing of it.
What Junk Removal Companies Take | and Don't
Most junk removal companies accept a wide range of household items, but hazardous materials and certain regulated items require separate disposal through your local waste authority.
They take
- Furniture (sofas, beds, dressers, tables, chairs)
- Mattresses and box springs
- Appliances (fridge, washer, dryer, oven, AC)
- Electronics (TVs, computers, printers)
- Exercise equipment (treadmills, bikes)
- Yard waste (branches, soil, gravel)
- Construction debris (drywall, lumber, tile)
- Boxes, packing materials, misc household
- Hot tubs, playsets, sheds (may be extra)
They don't take
- Hazardous materials (paint, solvents, chemicals)
- Motor oil, gasoline, propane tanks
- Asbestos-containing materials
- Medical waste (needles, pharmaceuticals)
- Tires (some areas require licensed disposal)
- Batteries (certain types | check with provider)
For hazardous materials, contact your local waste authority or county hazardous waste drop-off.
Donate, Sell, or Trash?
Not everything needs to go to the landfill. Here is a framework for deciding what to do with each item based on its condition and resale value.
Donate
Items in usable condition | working appliances, clean furniture, clothing, books. Habitat for Humanity ReStores, Goodwill, Salvation Army, and local charities accept most items. You may receive a tax deduction receipt. Many junk removal companies will sort donatable items and drop them off for you.
Sell
Items with resale value | quality furniture, working electronics, tools, sporting goods. Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or estate sale companies (for larger volumes). If you're downsizing, an estate sale company can handle pricing, advertising, and selling for a 25 to 40% commission.
Junk removal
Broken, stained, or unsellable items. Things nobody wants | old mattresses, broken particle board furniture, worn-out appliances. This is where junk removal companies earn their keep. Don't waste time trying to sell a $30 item on Marketplace | the time cost exceeds the sale price.
Tips for Junk Removal
These tips help you get accurate pricing, avoid hidden fees, and coordinate junk removal with your move timeline.
Get a volume-based quote, not hourly. Hourly pricing incentivizes slow work. Most reputable junk removal companies quote by volume (quarter truck, half truck, full truck). Get the quote before they start loading.
Consolidate items in one location. If you can gather everything into the garage or driveway before the crew arrives, the job goes faster and may cost less. Scattered items across multiple rooms take longer to load.
Separate e-waste. TVs, monitors, and computers often require special disposal. Ask the company if they handle e-waste or if you need to take those to a county drop-off separately.
Check for hidden fees. Ask about stair charges, heavy item surcharges (piano, safe, hot tub), and minimum load fees. Get the total price in writing before they start.
If moving: schedule junk removal 1 to 2 days before the move. This gives you time to verify everything unwanted is gone before the movers arrive. Day-of scheduling creates chaos | the junk removal crew and moving crew get in each other's way.
Provider data sourced from FMCSA SAFER, Google Business Profiles, and direct mover surveys. Pricing reflects industry ranges for the Cardiff-by-the-Sea area. Last verified 2026-06-16.