Understanding Our Pricing
At Harry's Hauling Service, we believe in transparency and fair pricing. This page provides detailed information about our rates, the factors that influence them, and clarifications on common misconceptions. We're committed to providing honest and competitive junk removal services in El Dorado County.
Fair and Competitive Pricing
At Harry’s Hauling Service, we believe honest work deserves honest pricing. Our rates are built around real-world costs—not inflated corporate markups or hidden fees. As a local, owner-operated business, you’re working directly with the person doing the job, which keeps your price fair and transparent from start to finish.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- No Surprise Fees – You’ll know your price upfront. We don’t tack on last-minute charges for stairs, drive time, or “convenience” like big franchise companies often do.
- Local & Owner-Operated – You’re not paying for a call center, franchise fees, or out-of-town overhead. Your money stays in the community.
- Right-Sized Pricing – We charge based on volume, labor, and disposal—not a one-size-fits-all rate. Small jobs stay affordable, and large jobs stay fair.
- Dump Fees at Cost – We pass through actual disposal costs instead of padding them. You only pay what the dump charges us.
- Veteran-Owned Integrity – We operate with transparency, respect, and accountability. If it doesn’t feel fair, we’ll make it right.
Our goal is simple: provide professional junk removal and hauling at a price that makes sense for our neighbors in El Dorado County. Quality work. Clear pricing. No games.
| Factor | Description |
|---|---|
| Volume of Junk | The biggest factor is how much space your items take up in our trailer or truck. More volume = more labor, time, and disposal cost. |
| Type of Material | Household junk, construction debris, appliances, furniture, yard waste, and hazardous materials all have different dump fees and handling requirements. |
| Weight | Heavier loads cost more to dispose of. Concrete, dirt, roofing, and demolition debris increase landfill fees. |
| Labor Required | Stairs, long carry distances, tight spaces, or items that need to be dismantled take more time and manpower. |
| Accessibility | Jobs that are easy to access are faster and more affordable than those in hard-to-reach areas, steep driveways, or remote properties. |
| Travel & Disposal Distance | Some areas in El Dorado County are far from disposal facilities, which adds fuel and time. |
| Special Services | Demolition, hot tub removal, shed tear-downs, or large cleanouts require extra tools, equipment, and labor. |
Factors Affecting Junk Removal Costs
Several factors influence the final cost of junk removal. Understanding these can help you anticipate and plan for your junk removal needs:
- Volume of Junk – The biggest factor is how much space your items take up in our trailer or truck. More volume = more labor, time, and disposal cost.
- Type of Material – Household junk, construction debris, appliances, furniture, yard waste, and hazardous materials all have different dump fees and handling requirements.
- Weight – Heavier loads cost more to dispose of. Concrete, dirt, roofing, and demolition debris increase landfill fees.
- Labor Required – Stairs, long carry distances, tight spaces, or items that need to be dismantled take more time and manpower.
- Accessibility – Jobs that are easy to access are faster and more affordable than those in hard-to-reach areas, steep driveways, or remote properties.
- Travel & Disposal Distance – Some areas in El Dorado County are far from disposal facilities, which adds fuel and time.
- Special Services – Demolition, hot tub removal, shed tear-downs, or large cleanouts require extra tools, equipment, and labor.
Common Misconceptions
Junk removal pricing gets misunderstood a lot, mostly because people don’t see what goes into the job behind the scenes. Here are a few of the biggest misconceptions we like to clear up:
- “It’s just picking stuff up.” - Junk removal often includes heavy lifting, sorting, loading, securing the load, sweeping up, and then driving to the proper disposal site—plus unloading and paying dump fees.
- “Dump fees are cheap, so the job should be cheap.” - Disposal costs vary widely by material and weight. Some items cost much more to dispose of than people realize (mattresses, construction debris, roofing, e-waste, etc.).
- “All junk removal companies charge the same.” - Not even close. Some companies use low “starting prices” and then add fees for stairs, distance, loading time, or weight once everything is already in the truck.
- “It’s priced by the hour.” - Many jobs are priced by volume + labor + disposal, not just time. Two jobs can take the same amount of time but have totally different dump costs and load sizes.
- “If it’s only a few items, it should be almost free.” - Even small jobs involve fuel, labor, insurance, equipment, and at least one disposal trip. That’s why most companies have a minimum charge.
- “You can’t get an honest quote without an in-person visit.” - Most of the time we can give a solid estimate from photos and a quick description. If something looks unusual or heavy, we’ll tell you upfront.