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1. Figure Out Your Truck Size
Measure how much your truck or trailer can hold.
Let's say 1 pickup load = a 6ft truck bed or about 2.5 cubic yards. This is your easy reference for volume.
*For those who want the math: Length × Width × Height (feet) ÷ 27 = cubic yards.
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2. Break It Into Load Sizes
Offer clear options: Half Load, Full Pickup Load, or Multiple Loads for big jobs.
Example for a 6ft truck bed:
• Half load ≈ 1.25 cubic yards
• Full load ≈ 2.5 cubic yards
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3. Look at Their Pile
Ask yourself: “How many pickup loads would this take?”
• Standard refrigerator ≈ 2 cubic yards (almost a full pickup load)
• Small couch ≈ ½ pickup load
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4. Price It
Use this formula:
Number of pickup loads × your price per load.
Example: 1 pickup load × $175 = $175
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5. Add Extra Charges
- Heavy items (safes, glass)
- Stairs or long walks
- Bagging small stuff
Typical extra charge: $10–$30 each.
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6. Know Local Prices
Check what other junk removal companies charge so you're fair and competitive—but always cover your costs.
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7. Be Upfront With Customers
Tell them clearly:
• How many pickup loads you estimate
• Any extra charges
Customers love clear, honest pricing.
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8. Offer Discounts for Bigger Jobs
Give better deals for customers with more stuff.
Example pricing tiers:
• Up to 1 pickup load: $175/load
• 2–4 loads: $160/load
• 5–10 loads: $150/load
• 10+ loads: $140/load
💡 Pro Tip: Our pricing tool can handle these discounts automatically. Just set them once and the tool does the math for you.