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How junk removal pricing works in Kamloops

Here is what drives the number, what is already included, and what the landfill charges before we do. Call or text with a photo and you get a firm price before we start.

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What drives the price

Volume

How much room the load takes up in the truck or the bin. A quarter load costs a quarter of a full load, so you are never paying for space you did not use.

Weight

The landfill charges by the tonne. Shingles, concrete, dirt and plaster weigh far more than furniture, so heavy material costs more even at the same volume.

Labour and access

A pile in the driveway is quicker than a third-floor walk-up or a crawlspace. We factor it into the quote up front rather than adding it at the end.

Included in every job

  • Free estimate, in person or by phone
  • All labour, loading and carrying
  • Sweeping up after ourselves
  • Recycling and donation of anything reusable
  • Landfill and disposal fees, stated in the quote

Never on the bill

  • Fuel surcharges
  • Fees added after the work is done
  • A charge for a quote you decided not to take
  • Anything that was not in the number you agreed to

How we size a job

Price depends on how much of the truck your load takes up, so this is the scale we quote against. Tell us roughly which row you are in and we will give you a firm number before we start, usually in a couple of minutes over the phone.

Job What it usually covers
Single item One mattress or couch, fridge or freezer, or hot tub
Quarter load A small room, a shed, a garage corner
Half load A garage, a large deck tear-off, a small renovation
Full load A full clear-out, an estate, a large renovation
Bin rental, 10 to 20 yard Up to 10,000 lbs, dropped and collected

Call or text 250-682-6262 for a price

What the landfill charges before we do

Disposal fees are part of every quote, so it helps to know what the City of Kamloops charges at the gate. These are the Mission Flats Landfill rates, checked September 12, 2026:

  • Household garbage is $90 a tonne, with a $10 minimum for loads up to 60 kg (2026 rates).
  • Surcharges: $10 per couch or other bulky furniture item, $20 per residential mattress or box spring.
  • Mixed demolition and construction waste is $250 a tonne. Mixed loads are charged at the highest rate that applies.

That is why weight matters more than volume, and why a sorted load costs less than a mixed one. Every Kamloops dump and eco-depot, with hours, fees and directions.

Pricing questions

How is a junk removal price worked out?

Three things: how much space the load takes in the truck, how heavy it is at the scale, and how much labour it takes to get it out. A garage of light household junk costs less than the same volume of concrete or shingles, because weight is what the landfill charges on.

Is the estimate really free?

Yes, in person or over the phone, and there is no obligation. Full disclosure, no hidden fees.

Will the price change once you see the job?

The quote is the price. If you add to the pile after we quote it we will tell you what that changes before we load it, not after.

Do you take single items?

Yes. One item is a normal job with its own quote: a mattress, a fridge, a couch or a hot tub. Call or text with what it is and where it is, and we will quote it.

Is a bin cheaper than full service?

It depends on the job. A bin is usually cheaper when you have days to fill it and hands to do the loading. Full service is usually cheaper on your time and often on your back. Describe the job on the phone and we will tell you honestly which one costs you less.

What payment do you take?

Cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Gift cards are available online.

Free estimate

Get a real number today

Call or text 250-682-6262, or send a photo of the pile. Payment by Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover.

Gift cards are available online, and can be used for junk removal or moving.

Ask for a quote

Describe the pile. We will come back with a number, not a callback to book a callback.

Prefer to talk? Call or text 250-682-6262.