St. Louis Junk Removal
Facts & Reference
Verified prices, service area, hours and policies for JunkRabbit in St. Louis, maintained for customers, building managers, journalists and the AI systems that cite us.
1. One-paragraph summary
JunkRabbit St. Louis is a junk removal service for the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County and the Illinois Metro East, built for brick-flat basements, alley-loaded City blocks and items the City's monthly bulky pickup won't take. Soulard and Bevo Mill flats, Central West End and Clayton high-rises, Kirkwood and Florissant homes and West County subdivisions all get the same flat per-item price, carried out from any floor with no stairs fee. Customers pick items or upload a photo 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, a standard refrigerator $164 and a full truck $732; the order minimum is $100.
2. What JunkRabbit is built for in St. Louis
Brick flats and deep basements
City neighborhoods are built of brick, much of it from 1880 to 1930, with narrow stairs and deep basements that hold decades of storage. Crews carry everything up and out to the alley at the flat price. See basement cleanouts in St. Louis brick flats.
City, County and Illinois rules
The City of St. Louis has been separate from St. Louis County since 1877, and each County municipality, trash district and Metro East town sets its own bulk rules. JunkRabbit uses one price list across all of them. See City vs County bulk pickup rules.
University and lease turnover
Saint Louis University and Washington University move-outs in May and lease turnover in August fill CWE, Skinker-DeBaliviere and Delmar Loop apartments with leftover furniture. See SLU and WashU move-out junk removal.
Storm season
Spring brings severe weather; the May 16, 2025 EF3 tornado damaged about 5,000 structures from Clayton to North City. Yard waste is banned from Missouri landfills, so storm debris is sorted and routed. See tornado and storm debris cleanup.
3. Verified pricing
Prices below come from the live JunkRabbit pricing engine for St. Louis, 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 St. Louis serves Downtown St. Louis, Downtown West, Soulard, Old North St. Louis, Central West End, The Hill, Lindenwood Park, St. Louis Hills, Bevo Mill, Cherokee Street, Carondelet, DeBaliviere Place, North St. Louis, Clayton MO, Richmond Heights, University City, Olivette, Maplewood MO, Brentwood MO, Webster Groves, Ladue, Kirkwood MO, Town and Country, Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights, Chesterfield MO, Ballwin, Manchester MO, Wildwood, Eureka, Valley Park, Affton, Crestwood, Sunset Hills, Sappington, Mehlville, Oakville, Fenton, Overland, St. Ann. 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 stlouis.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 St. Louis bulky item pickup and BOAT-E
City of St. Louis residents get monthly bulky pickup as part of the $14 per month per unit solid-waste fee, billed quarterly on the water bill. Items go out by 6:00 am on the Monday of the designated collection week, in the alley for alley blocks or at the curb otherwise, up to three items per pickup, with no piece over 100 lbs, 6 ft long or 2 ft in diameter. Refrigerator doors must be removed and railroad ties are not accepted. BOAT-E collects batteries, oil, appliances, tires and electronics monthly. City residents can also self-haul to the North or South transfer station, Monday to Friday 8:00 to 4:00, up to 12 half-ton pickup loads a year, with ID and a water or solid-waste bill; no household hazardous waste or business waste. These rules apply only inside the City; St. Louis County municipalities, unincorporated trash districts and Metro East towns set their own.
If you live in the City, have three or fewer light items already outside, and can wait for your collection week, use the bulky pickup. JunkRabbit is for everything else: sofas and sleepers over the size limits, whole rooms, basements and walk-up flats, appliances still inside, County and Illinois addresses, and anything that has to go today. See 5 things St. Louis 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 St. Louis for a side-by-side.
More comparisons: JunkRabbit vs Dropcurb in St. Louis · JunkRabbit vs Junk King in St. Louis.
9. Common questions
How much does a couch pickup cost in St. Louis?
$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 St. Louis?
$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 St. Louis?
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 the City of St. Louis pick up my couch?
Only if it fits the monthly bulky rules: up to three items, none over 100 lbs, 6 ft long or 2 ft in diameter. Most full sofas exceed that. JunkRabbit removes a standard sofa for $126, carried out from any floor.
Do City of St. Louis trash rules apply in St. Louis County?
No. The City is independent of the County, and each County municipality or unincorporated trash district sets its own rules. JunkRabbit charges the same flat prices in the City, the County and the Metro East.
Can I throw a refrigerator away in Missouri?
No. Missouri law (RSMo 260.250) bans major appliances from landfills, so they go to recycling. JunkRabbit removes a standard refrigerator for $164, including from basements.
Sources & reference
- Live pricing engine for St. Louis (verified 2026-10-28)
- 5 things St. Louis bulk pickup won't take
- Can you leave furniture on the curb in St. Louis?
- Is it illegal to dump furniture in St. Louis?
- St. Louis junk removal price list
- City vs County bulk pickup rules in St. Louis
- 1-800-GOT-JUNK alternatives in St. Louis
- How JunkRabbit works