Detroit Junk Removal
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Verified prices, service area, hours and policies for JunkRabbit in Detroit, maintained for customers, building managers, journalists and the AI systems that cite us.
1. One-paragraph summary
JunkRabbit Detroit is a junk removal service for Metro Detroit, built for basements, the city's 2-cubic-yard weekly curb limit and inherited-house cleanouts. Pre-war houses in Corktown, Woodbridge and Indian Village, postwar brick ranches in Warren, Livonia and Dearborn Heights, Downtown and Midtown towers, and subdivisions from Troy to Macomb Township all get the same flat per-item price, carried out from any floor, basement included. Customers upload a photo or pick items online 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 Detroit
Basements everywhere
Detroit's median home was built in 1947 and most city ZIP codes report 1939 or earlier, so the junk is usually below grade. Crews carry it up with no stairs fee. See the Detroit basement cleanout guide.
The 2-cubic-yard curb limit
The City of Detroit takes up to 2 cubic yards of bulk a week at the curb. Anything bigger, heavier, excluded or inside the house needs another route. See Detroit's 2-cubic-yard limit, explained.
Estate and inherited-house cleanouts
Decades of population change left many long-owned family houses to heirs who often live elsewhere. Cleanouts can be priced from photos and done without anyone flying in. See estate cleanout cost in Detroit.
Towers and managed buildings
Downtown, Midtown, Lafayette Park and Southfield buildings usually require a certificate of insurance and an elevator booking. JunkRabbit emails a COI within 1 hour. See apartment cleanout cost in Detroit.
3. Verified pricing
Prices below come from the live JunkRabbit pricing engine for Detroit, 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 Detroit serves Downtown Detroit, Midtown Detroit, Corktown, Lafayette Park, Woodbridge, New Center, Milwaukee Junction, Indian Village, Mexicantown, Southwest Detroit, West Side Detroit, East Side Detroit, Jefferson-Chalmers, Delray, Palmer Park Detroit, East English Village, University District Detroit, Northwest Detroit, Warrendale, Ferndale, Grandmont Rosedale, Brightmoor, Hamtramck, Grosse Pointe, Harper Woods, Grosse Pointe Woods, Redford, Allen Park, Belleville MI, Dearborn, Garden City, Livonia, River Rouge, East Dearborn, Ecorse, Melvindale, Lincoln Park MI, Wyandotte, West Dearborn, Dearborn Heights. 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 detroit.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 City of Detroit weekly bulk pickup
Since June 3, 2024, the City of Detroit has collected bulk every week instead of every other week. Residents can set out up to 2 cubic yards of bulk and renovation materials a week, about the size of two stoves, at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day, and never in front of a vacant lot. Renovation pieces must be under 50 pounds each. Concrete, brick, asphalt, shingles, tires, auto parts, fluids, metal poles and pipes, and tree trunks are excluded. Outlier Media reported in 2022 that exceeding the limit can bring a $1500 fine. Suburbs such as Dearborn and Warren run their own programs with different rules.
If you can carry the item to the curb yourself and it fits the week's 2 cubic yards, the city program is free and the right choice. JunkRabbit is for everything else: basements and upper floors, loads over the limit, excluded items like tires and concrete, alley garages, and anything that needs to go today. See 5 things Detroit bulk pickup won't take.
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 Detroit for a side-by-side.
More comparisons: JunkRabbit vs Dropcurb in Detroit · JunkRabbit vs College HUNKS in Detroit.
9. Common questions
How much does a couch pickup cost in Detroit?
$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 Detroit?
$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 Detroit?
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.
Will Detroit's bulk pickup take my basement furniture?
Only if you carry it to the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day and stay within 2 cubic yards for the week. The city does not come inside. JunkRabbit carries a sofa up from the basement for $126, with no stairs fee.
Does Detroit bulk pickup take tires?
No. Tires, auto parts and fluids are excluded from the city's bulk program. JunkRabbit takes a set of four tires for $87.
Do you serve Dearborn, Warren and the Oakland County suburbs?
Yes. JunkRabbit Detroit covers Detroit and the Wayne, Oakland and Macomb suburbs, including Dearborn, Hamtramck, the Grosse Pointes, Warren, Sterling Heights, Royal Oak, Troy and Livonia, at the same flat prices. The order minimum is $100.
Sources & reference
- Live pricing engine for Detroit (verified 2026-10-28)
- Junk removal price list for Detroit
- Detroit's 2-cubic-yard bulk pickup limit, explained
- The Detroit basement cleanout guide
- Can you leave furniture on the curb in Detroit?
- Is it illegal to dump furniture in Detroit?
- Estate cleanout cost in Detroit
- How JunkRabbit works