2026 cost guide
Pacific Haul & Wash does not publish a price list, because every load is different. This guide collects published national cost data and the City of San Diego's own landfill fees so you can sanity-check any quote, including ours.
There is no single San Diego rate. Angi's 2026 national data puts the average junk removal job at $241, with most between $133 and $372, and notes higher cost-of-living areas can run 10% to 20% above average. Pacific Haul & Wash quotes free from photos, based on load size, item type and access.
For fiscal year 2027, Miramar Landfill charges a flat $75 for a car, pickup or small trailer of general refuse from inside the City of San Diego, and $86 from outside the City. Construction debris costs $108 or $122, and green waste $50. Uncovered loads add a $50 fee.
Haulers price by volume, weight, item type, access and disposal fees. Angi's 2026 data shows a single bulky item at $60 to $150 and a full truckload at $600 to $800, while HomeGuide reports $400 to $450 per full load. Always ask whether labor, disposal and recycling fees are included.
National benchmarks
These are national figures from the publishers named, not Pacific Haul & Wash prices. Your quote depends on your actual load.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1/8 truckload | $75 to $125 |
| 1/4 truckload | $125 to $200 |
| 1/2 truckload | $200 to $400 |
| 3/4 truckload | $400 to $600 |
| Full truckload | $600 to $800 |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Single bulky item (minimum charge) | $60 to $150 |
| Couch | $100 to $200 |
| Mattress | $75 to $150 |
| Refrigerator | $50 to $150 |
| Washing machine | $75 to $150 |
| Hot tub | $200 to $600 |
| Construction debris | $100 to $800 |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| General refuse, City of San Diego waste | $75 per load |
| General refuse, non-City waste | $86 per load |
| Construction and demolition debris (City / non-City) | $108 / $122 per load |
| Green material (yard waste) | $50 per load |
| Clean wood | $25 per load |
| Uncovered load fee | $50 |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| National average | $211 |
| Average range | $173 to $311 |
| Driveway | $100 to $260 |
| Deck or patio | $200 to $240 |
| Per square foot (power washing) | $0.35 to $0.77 |
Most haulers price by how much of the truck or trailer your items fill.
Heavy or regulated items cost more. Refrigerators and freezers need refrigerant handled, and mattresses, electronics and appliances go to separate recycling streams instead of the landfill face.
Stairs, long carries, tight hallways and disassembly add time. Angi puts labor at $100 to $300 of a typical bill.
Angi notes that jobs in higher cost-of-living areas can run 10% to 20% above the national average.
Every load pays a tipping fee somewhere. In San Diego, Miramar charges more for construction debris than general refuse, and more for waste generated outside the City.
FAQ
No. Every load is different, so Pacific Haul & Wash quotes each job from photos. Text pictures to (619) 972-3798 and you get a free estimate before any work starts. The national figures on this page are from Angi and HomeGuide, not our prices.
Sometimes, if you do all the loading and have room for it. Angi puts a one-week dumpster rental around $380 nationally, and a dumpster on the street may need a permit. A haul-away crew does the lifting and leaves nothing parked at your property.
They should. Ask any hauler whether the quote covers labor, loading, disposal and recycling fees. Pacific Haul & Wash estimates include hauling and disposal for the items you show us.
Text photos to (619) 972-3798 or use the form for a free quote based on your actual load. Open 24/7.
Figures checked October 2026. Publisher dates are shown with each source.
Send a few pictures of the job and get a clear, free estimate. No pressure, no surprises.
