Rubbish Removal Cost
How much do rubbish removal services cost in Vancouver?
This is a question on the mind most of my clients have before they call me. It is not a black and white topic but I will try to give you some idea of what to expect as far as prices are concerned in the junk removal industry in the Vancouver Area.
My company deals with two types of hauling jobs. In some cases a customer would have only one piece of furniture such as a couch or a mattress. These cases are very straight forward and my website has prices for each individual type of furniture. They range from $70 and up to $120 depending on how soon the client needs it hauled away to the landfill. If the client has 2 or 3 similar items then naturally there is a discount for each additional one. With the case of couch removal, sectional furniture will count as more than one couch so keep in mind that the rate will be higher. As for the mattress removal, the city of Vancouver has a by-law which requires all mattresses and box springs to be recycled. The metal is removed for recycling. This also carries a higher rates since recycling fee on the mattress is added by the city of Vancouver.
Once the client has more than few big items, then we would bring the big truck and the rates operate in a little bit different fashion. With big jobs, rubbish removal prices are based on volume for the most part. For example if we load the garbage and it fills up the whole truck then this is considered a full load. Full loads of rubbish disposal ranges anywhere from $400 and $600 in some extreme cases. This includes all fees and taxes. One way for our clients to keep within the lower rates is to have their waste material on a location of their property that is easily accessible by our truck. The best rubbish removal rates can be enjoyed when the junk is on their driveway, back alley, curb or garage. Having to carry all the rubbish from a basement will add to the labour cost significantly. One advice I give to my clients is to get their kids or friends to help. Usually going through old boxes is actually fun to most people and it turns into a social event in most cases.
There are types of trash that can be more expensive than regular garbage. Dry wall disposal is more expensive since the city of Vancouver landfill charges junk removal companies double the disposal rates. Another thing my clients need to be aware is the fact that some dry wall carries asbestos. Old drywall should be tested, or it won’t be accepted at the dump. Tests are valid for a week so if you are to test your dry wall, try booking an appointment with my company as soon as you can. There is also the element of really heavy waste materials. Hauling companies in Vancouver pay disposal fees based on weight at the North Shore Transfer Station in North Vancouver. Having a full load of furniture vs a full truck of bricks will carry a very different disposal rate. I am hoping that this little article has cleared some of the questions you may have had. If we can help you with getting rid of your unwanted rubbish and you like our junk removal prices, don’t hesitate to contact us.