Top-rated Furniture Removal in Perry Township, Ohio
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Perry Township is Township west of Canton including Massillon-adjacent neighborhoods and the Perry Heights commercial corridor. Local pros service neighborhoods including Perry Heights, Reedurban, Glenmoor. Perry Township housing is largely 1950s-1980s suburban, with aging septic systems in older sections and roof replacements common across the township. Tell us what you need and we'll connect you with Perry Township pros your neighbors already hire — locally owned, license-checked, and backed by real reviews.
Typical costs for junk removal in Perry Township, Ohio.
Average price ranges reported by Stark County homeowners.
Prices are estimates based on Stark County averages. Actual costs vary by project scope, materials, and timeline.
What you should know
Hiring junk removal in Stark County, without paying for a truck of air.
Junk removal is the trade where pricing is most confusing — "call for a quote" usually means "we'll quote in person after you can't easily back out." The good operators give clear volume-based pricing upfront, divert donations to local nonprofits, and handle hazmat properly. The bad ones quote low over the phone and ratchet up on-site. Here's how to navigate it.
When to call.
Call now
- Estate cleanout after a death in the family — emotional, time-sensitive
- Eviction cleanout for a rental property
- Hoarding situation requiring careful sorting
- Foreclosure cleanout before resale
- Major basement or attic backup requiring same-week clearing
- Storm damage debris that needs removal before insurance walk-through
- Mattress disposal (most local trash haulers don't take mattresses)
Schedule this season
- Garage cleanout — accumulated stuff finally getting moved
- Furniture you're upgrading or replacing
- Old appliances after kitchen renovation
- Construction debris from a DIY project
- Spring cleaning excess — donating + tossing in one visit
- Pre-move cleanout before listing the house
- Yard waste from a major tree or landscaping project
DIY or call a junk service.
Reasonable DIY
- Volume fits in your own truck or trailer (one load max)
- Items are within Stark County weight limits for regular trash pickup
- You have the time, vehicle, and physical ability to load and haul
- Disposal route is clear (you have a Republic Services or Kimble account, or local transfer-station access)
- Items are simple — no hazmat, no donate-vs-trash sorting
Call a pro
- Volume exceeds what fits in your truck (1/4 truckload or more)
- Heavy items — appliances, mattresses, furniture, hot tubs — that require a 2-person lift
- Construction debris that needs disposal documentation (insurance or permit jobs)
- Estate or eviction with mixed items needing donation sorting
- Hazmat (TVs, paint, batteries, electronics) requiring special handling
- Multi-level homes where stairs make the haul brutal
- Time-pressured cleanouts — junk services move 3-5× faster than DIY
- Hoarding-related cleanouts with biohazard concerns
Stark County regular trash pickup (Republic, Kimble, Waste Management) has weight + volume limits and excludes mattresses, appliances with refrigerant, TVs, large furniture, paint, batteries, and tires. Items left out that don't qualify get refused — and now you're worse off than before. Junk services have the trucks, disposal accounts, donation partners, and labor to handle anything in one visit.
What it actually costs.
Mid-2026 pricing from Stark County junk removal companies. Most charge by volume (fraction of a 15-cubic-yard truck). Some charge by item count for small jobs. Minimum charges typically $99-150 for one-item pickups.
Single-item pickup
$99-180
One couch, mattress, dresser, or refrigerator pickup in Canton: $120-150. Curbside ready takes less time than indoor removal. Refrigerators with freon usually $40-80 surcharge for EPA-compliant disposal.
1/8 truck load
$150-250
Approximately 2 cubic yards — small pile of furniture, boxes, miscellaneous. Roughly fills a quarter of a pickup bed.
1/4 truck load
$220-350
About 4 cubic yards — small bedroom worth of furniture + boxes, or moderate garage cleanout pile.
1/2 truck load
$320-500
About 7-8 cubic yards — bedroom or small living room contents, or moderate basement cleanout. Most common single-visit size.
3/4 truck load
$425-650
About 11 cubic yards — large basement or attic clearout, multi-room cleanout in a small home.
Full truck load
$550-850
About 15 cubic yards — whole-basement, large-garage, or significant cleanout. Maximum single-truck visit; bigger jobs require multiple trucks or dumpsters.
Multi-truck or dumpster
$1,200-3,500+
Full-house cleanout (estate, foreclosure, hoarding situation): $1,500-3,000 typical. Dumpster rental option (10-40 yard roll-offs): $300-700 dumpster + your labor to load.
Hot tub removal
$400-900
Removing a typical residential hot tub: $500-700. Requires cutting up into manageable pieces if no access path for whole unit. Time: 2-4 hours.
Shed teardown + removal
$500-1,800
Standard 10x12 wood storage shed: $700-1,200. Includes demo of the shed structure, removal of debris, dump fees. Concrete pad removal is a separate add-on.
Estate cleanout
$1,200-4,500+
Full single-family Canton home estate cleanout: $2,000-3,500. Includes sorting (donate vs trash), removal, dump fees, donation receipts. Time: 1-3 days depending on scope.
Appliance pickup (with freon recovery)
$80-180
Refrigerator, freezer, AC unit: $100-150. EPA requires refrigerant recovery before disposal — legitimate haulers do this and charge $40-80 over base pickup.
Mattress disposal
$50-120 per mattress
Single mattress + box spring: $80-120. Mattresses can't go in normal trash in Stark County. Volume-based add-ons typical when combined with other items.
What drives the number up or down.
- Volume vs item count pricing
- Volume pricing (fraction of truckload) is standard at chain operators (1-800-GOT-JUNK, College Hunks, Junk King). Local operators sometimes price by labor hours or item count. Volume pricing is more predictable; item count can save money on small jobs (one-couch pickup) and lose money on dense loads (lots of small heavy items). Get quotes both ways for comparison.
- Stairs and access
- Curbside-ready items load fast. Items in basements, attics, or third-floor apartments take 2-3× the labor. Many companies don't charge stair surcharges explicitly but bake stair difficulty into the size estimate on-site. Knowing in advance: removing a couch from a finished basement may be quoted higher than the same couch already by the curb.
- Donation sorting
- Reputable junk haulers route donatable items to Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Massillon), Restore Canton. Some companies charge nothing extra for donation sorting; others charge by the item or by extra time. For estate cleanouts where you want a donation receipt for tax purposes, ask which charity they donate to and how documentation works. The savings from a $1,500 donation receipt on furniture can offset the entire junk-removal cost.
- Hazmat surcharges
- TVs, electronics, paint, batteries, fluorescent tubes, propane tanks, tires — each has special disposal pathways and usually a surcharge ($10-50 per item). Some haulers refuse outright (you handle separately at Stark County Solid Waste District hazmat events). Honest quotes itemize hazmat charges; sketchy quotes find them on-site as up-charges.
- Truck-roll vs same-route
- Same-day or short-notice pickups carry a premium. Scheduled 3-5 days out is cheaper because the company can route efficiently. Estate cleanouts and major projects often benefit from scheduling on the company's slow day (Tuesday-Thursday) at lower rates.
- Weight vs volume
- Junk removal pricing usually focuses on volume, but dense heavy loads (concrete, dirt, dense construction debris) sometimes get re-quoted on weight. Dump fees at the landfill are weight-based, so a half-truckload of broken concrete costs the hauler more than a half-truckload of cardboard boxes. Honest pricing on dense materials is sometimes quoted by the ton.
Stark County realities.
Stark County trash haulers exclude major item categories
Republic Services and Kimble (the two main residential trash haulers in Stark County) have published lists of items they DON'T take in regular pickup: mattresses, refrigerators and freezers (because of refrigerant), televisions, large furniture pieces, construction debris, hazardous waste (paint, batteries, chemicals), tires, propane tanks, and yard waste over their per-week limits. Trying to put these out for regular pickup gets them refused and left at the curb. Junk services exist to handle this gap. Some haulers offer "large-item pickup" for extra fees on a scheduled basis but availability is limited.
Reputable junk haulers donate to Habitat ReStore and similar Stark County nonprofits
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Massillon location), Salvation Army Family Stores (multiple Stark County locations), and Goodwill of North Central Ohio all accept furniture, appliances in working condition, and household goods. Reputable junk haulers route usable items there for two reasons: tax-deduction receipts for the homeowner (often offsetting a significant chunk of the removal cost) and reducing dump fees the hauler pays. Sketchy operators take everything to the landfill regardless. Ask about donation routing before scheduling — answers reveal company ethics quickly.
Refrigerator and AC disposal requires EPA-compliant refrigerant recovery
Federal Clean Air Act regulations require certified refrigerant recovery on any appliance containing CFCs or HFCs (refrigerators, freezers, room AC units, dehumidifiers). Legitimate junk haulers either recover refrigerant themselves (Section 608 certification required) or partner with appliance recyclers who do. The $40-80 surcharge typically charged on these items covers the actual cost of compliant disposal. Operations that pick up refrigerators for the base rate and dump them at the landfill without recovery are violating federal law and the homeowner's name is on the disposal manifest.
Estate cleanouts are the highest-stakes junk removal call
When a family member dies and the home needs cleared, the project mixes grief, time pressure, and decisions about what's actually valuable. Reputable junk haulers experienced in estate work bring sorting expertise: they identify items worth selling (consignment shops, eBay, estate sale companies), items worth donating (with receipts), and items for disposal. Some partner with estate sale companies on a fee-or-percentage basis. The best Stark County estate cleanout services handle the home in 1-3 days with clear documentation; sketchy operators rush through, dump donatable items at the landfill, and leave the family with no documentation for tax purposes.
Dumpster rental can be cheaper than junk removal for some projects
For large-volume DIY projects (renovation, garage cleanout, multi-day projects), renting a roll-off dumpster (10-40 yards, $300-700/week depending on size) can be 30-50% cheaper than hiring junk removal labor — IF you have the time and ability to load it yourself. Local dumpster suppliers in Stark County include Kimble, Republic, and several independent operators. Limitations: weight overage charges, no hazmat allowed, you do all the loading. Junk removal services include the labor, sorting, and disposal; dumpsters just provide the container.
How long it takes.
A typical 1/2-truck residential junk removal is the most common service call. Here's how the typical 1-2 hour visit runs.
- 1
Phone quote or on-site estimate
10-20 minutes phone, 20-40 minutes in-person
Operator asks about volume, items, access, hazmat. Best quotes happen with text/email photos of the pile. On-site estimates are free for larger jobs. Quote should be a range (volume varies) with itemized hazmat surcharges if any.
- 2
Scheduling
Same day to 5 days out
Most companies offer 2-3 day windows or same-day for an upcharge. Confirm: time window, crew size (1-3 people typical), payment method, donation/disposal documentation if you want it.
- 3
Arrival + walk-through
10-15 minutes
Truck arrives with 1-3 crew members. Walk-through to confirm everything to be removed, verify volume estimate, identify any hazmat, confirm sorting (donate vs trash). Final quote confirmed before any work starts.
- 4
Loading
30-90 minutes
Crew loads truck. Donation items separated for later drop-off (or pre-arranged drop-off route). Heavy items get 2-person handling. Some companies sweep up after loading; others leave that to homeowner. Confirm in advance.
- 5
Payment + documentation
5-10 minutes
Final invoice. Payment by card, check, or sometimes cash. Documentation provided: itemized receipt, donation receipt info (if donatable items routed to charity), photos of items for your records if requested.
- 6
Disposal + donation routing
Same day (you don't see this)
Crew routes truck to transfer station/landfill (Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste District), donation partners, recycling for metal/appliances. Donation receipts typically mailed or emailed within 1-2 weeks for tax documentation.
Walk away from these.
Bad-actor patterns repeat — these are the ones to recognize.
01Refusal to give a price range before arrival
02Cash-only with no receipt
03Same-day availability constantly
04"We donate everything" claims
05No discussion of refrigerant recovery on appliances
06Wildly low quote vs others
07Damage to walls/floors/doorways during removal with no plan to fix
When to schedule.
Spring
March to MayPeak season — spring cleaning + move-in/move-out. Lead times stretch to 5-10 days by April. Pricing is firm. Schedule in February-March if you have flexibility on timing. Estate cleanouts and pre-listing cleanouts are concentrated here.
Summer
June to AugustActive season — moves and renovations drive demand. School-year-transition moves peak in July. Steady pricing. Best month for outdoor item removal (sheds, hot tubs, deck demolition) since weather cooperates.
Fall
September to NovemberSecond peak — pre-winter garage cleanouts, holiday-prep tossing, last-minute estate sales before snow. Lead times shorter than spring but still 3-5 days out. Some companies offer fall-special pricing.
Winter
December to FebruarySlower season. Best availability and often 10-20% softer pricing. Cold-weather logistics matter — frozen items, snow-covered access, dump-site weather closures occasionally. Estate cleanouts post-holiday surge in early January as families deal with loss in winter.
Frequently asked.
The questions Stark County homeowners actually ask before signing a contract.
How is junk removal priced in Stark County?
What can I put out for normal trash pickup in Canton?
Should I donate items myself or let the junk hauler handle it?
Can I just rent a dumpster instead?
How do they dispose of refrigerators legally?
How much does an estate cleanout cost in Stark County?
Can junk removal happen the same day I call?
What should I look for when hiring a Stark County junk removal company?
Junk Removal in Perry Township.
How much does junk removal cost in Perry Township?
Perry Township 2026 pricing: single item pickup $50 to $100, half truckload $150 to $300, full truckload $300 to $600, garage cleanout $400 to $800, estate cleanout $500 to $1,500. Pricing is volume-based — the crew measures truck space used, not weight. Mattresses, appliances with refrigerant (fridges, AC units), and electronics often have a $25 to $50 disposal surcharge each.
What can Perry Township junk removal services take?
Almost anything non-hazardous: furniture, appliances, mattresses, electronics, exercise equipment, yard waste, construction debris, boxes. What they CAN'T take: paint and chemicals, propane tanks, automotive fluids, asbestos, large amounts of medical waste, ammunition. Perry Township has a household hazardous waste drop-off — your junk remover can point you to it for the items they can't legally haul.
Junk removal or dumpster rental — which is better?
Junk removal if you want labor included — they show up, you point, they haul. Good for one-day cleanouts and items too heavy to move yourself. Dumpster rental if you have a multi-day project (renovation, full estate cleanout) and can do the loading yourself. Dumpsters in Perry Township run $300 to $600 for a 10-yard, $400 to $800 for a 20-yard, typically 5 to 7 days included.
Can Perry Township junk haulers donate or recycle items?
Most established Perry Township junk removers route usable items to Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, or local nonprofits, and metals to recycling. Some give you a donation receipt for tax purposes. Ask up front whether they donate — it's a real differentiator, and you don't want furniture in good condition going to the landfill if it doesn't have to.
How quickly can Perry Township junk removal show up?
Same-day or next-day is common for most Perry Township junk removal services. Larger jobs (full estate cleanouts, multi-day projects) usually book 2 to 5 days out. Saturday slots fill up first — book midweek for the most flexibility. Pricing is typically the same regardless of day; you're paying for truck space and labor.
How do I find junk removal services in Perry Township, Ohio?
Browse junk removal services on StarkPros who serve Perry Township and the surrounding Stark County area. Each listing includes reviews from past customers, service details, and a direct quote request form — so you can compare options before reaching out.
How much do junk removal services in Perry Township typically cost?
Rates depend on the job — things like project size, materials, and timeline all factor in. The best way to get an accurate number is to describe your project and request quotes from a few Perry Township junk removal services so you can compare.
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What happens after I request a quote from junk removal services in Perry Township?
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