Junk Removal Cost in Chattanooga, TN (2026 Price Guide)

What Local Chattanooga Operators Charge

Published pricing from named local and national operators active in the Chattanooga market (per public pricing):

• Papa Haul Away Services (Papa Services): Minimum dispatch $125, full truckload starting at $400, approximately $25 per cubic yard. This is significantly below the regional average of $42 to $46 per cubic yard.
• Junk King Chattanooga: DIY dumpster rental $325 flat for a 7-day rental, up to 2,000 lbs. Item surcharges: $10 per mattress, $3 per tire.
• College HUNKS Hauling Junk: Published range $99 to $699 per job depending on volume and item type.
• 911 Junk Out: Flat-rate roll-off dumpster rentals; pricing provided by photo quote only, not published on their site.
• 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Chattanooga: Does not publish pricing; estimate provided through their online booking engine.

What Drives the Price of Junk Removal

Volume (the primary driver)

All Chattanooga junk removal companies price by the fraction of the truck they fill. A minimum-load job and a full truckload job can differ by $400 or more. Anything that reduces volume -- breaking down furniture, removing unnecessary packaging -- lowers the final price.

Item density

Concrete, tile, and stone weigh far more per cubic foot than furniture or mattresses. Dense, heavy loads take longer to move and cost more to dispose of at transfer stations, so some operators apply a weight surcharge on construction debris.

Accessibility

Narrow driveways, multi-flight staircases, basement-only access, or elevator-only buildings all add labor time. Pros factor in anything that slows the crew down. If your items are already at the curb or in the garage, you may pay less.

Special disposal fees

Certain items carry mandatory disposal surcharges that pros pass through to customers:

• Appliances with refrigerants (refrigerators, window AC units, freezers) require certified refrigerant evacuation before disposal -- up to $32 per item at some local transfer stations.
• Mattresses carry a $10 surcharge at Junk King Chattanooga per unit.
• Tires cost $3 per passenger tire at the Junk King scale.

Distance to disposal site

Haul distance affects fuel and time costs. Properties near Harrison have shorter hauls to the Birchwood II Landfill, which can reduce disposal costs. Customers in Signal Mountain and Soddy-Daisy may see slightly higher prices due to longer haul distances.