Junk King Truck Size: What Actually Fits

Junk King’s trucks come in three official volumes—1/8‑truck, half‑truck, and full‑truck—measuring 1.25 ft × 5 ft × 8 ft, 5 ft × 5 ft × 8 ft, and 10 ft × 5 ft × 8 ft respectively (about 0.6, 6, and 18 cubic yards).
Your choice of truck size dictates both how much junk you can fit and how 1‑800‑GOT‑JUNK will charge you, because their pricing is strictly volume‑based.

Below is a complete, up‑to‑date guide to the dimensions, what typically fits in each load, how the pricing works, and how Junk King compares to the other major national junk‑removal services.

1. Truck‑Size Basics – Dimensions & Volume

All trucks are roughly 5 ft high and 8 ft wide, so the length is the only variable that changes between load levels.

1.1 What Fits in a 1/8‑Truck

• One standard mattress (≈ 40 × 75 in, ~ 30 lb)
• One single‑person sofa or a small loveseat (≈ 60 in × 30 in × 30 in)
• A few boxes (typical moving boxes are ~ 1 cu ft each) – roughly 15‑20 boxes
• One large appliance (e.g., a compact refrigerator) if it can be tilted

Because the space is only 1.25 ft long, bulky items must be stacked lengthwise or placed on their side. Anything longer than 1.25 ft will need to be angled or broken down.

1.2 What Fits in a Half‑Truck

• 3–4 mattresses (or 2‑3 king‑size)
• A 3‑seat sofa + loveseat
• 2–3 large appliances (refrigerator, washing machine, dryer)
• 30‑40 boxes or a small garage‑clearout (bicycles, lawn mower, small shed items)

The half‑truck’s 5‑ft length gives you a “standard” moving‑truck feel. Stacking is possible, but keep the overall height under 5 ft to avoid damage.

1.3 What Fits in a Full‑Truck

• Up to 12 mattresses (including king‑size)
• Multiple large furniture sets (sectional sofa, dining table + chairs, bedroom set)
• A full basement clean‑out (boxes, appliances, concrete pavers)
• Approximately 150‑180 standard boxes (typical 1‑cu ft moving boxes)

At 10 ft long, the full‑truck is comparable to a 20‑ft moving truck in volume, but the height is limited to 5 ft, so you’ll need to load wider items first and stack shorter items on top.

2. How 1‑800‑GOT‑JUNK Prices Volume

1‑800‑GOT‑JUNK does not price by item; they price by the fraction of a truck you occupy. The company quotes in 1/8‑truck increments, but the public pricing ranges are as follows:

2.1 What’s Included

• All labor – crew loads items from anywhere on your property (no curb‑side requirement).
• Hauling & disposal – includes landfill tipping fees, recycling fees, and any state‑mandated fees (e.g., $10.50 mattress recycling fee in CA, CT, RI).
• Clean‑up – crew sweeps the area after loading.
• Insurance & licensing – crews are fully insured.

No hidden “dump‑fee” or “disposal surcharge” appears later; the on‑site estimate is the final price (unless you add extra items after the crew has left, which would be a new estimate).

2.2 Booking Process (What to Expect)

1. Schedule – online form or call 1‑800‑468‑5865.
2. Free on‑site estimate – a crew member arrives, measures the load, and gives a written quote. No credit card is required.
3. Confirmation – crew calls 25‑30 minutes before arrival. Same‑day service is often available.
4. Flex Service – if you prefer to load your own container, Flex starts at $39 (you load, they pick up).

2.3 Worked Example

Imagine a two‑bedroom apartment clean‑out that includes:

• 2 king‑size mattresses ($70 + $70)
• 1 three‑seat sofa ($120)
• 1 refrigerator ($115)
• 15 boxes (average $5 each = $75)

Step 1: Determine volume

• 2 king mattresses ≈ 1.2 cu yd each → 2.4 cu yd
• Sofa + fridge ≈ 1.5 cu yd
• Boxes ≈ 0.2 cu yd

Total ≈ 4.1 cu yd, which falls into the medium‑load tier (3‑5 cu yd).

Step 2: Apply 1‑800‑GOT‑JUNK pricing

• Medium‑load range: $396 – $600.
• Assume the crew’s on‑site estimate lands at the midpoint: $498.

Step 3: Add mandatory fees (if in CA, CT, or RI)

• Mattress recycling fee: 2 × $10.50 = $21.

Final price: $498 + $21 = $519.

If you were able to compress the load into a half‑truck (≈ 6 cu yd), the price could drop to the lower half of the half‑truck range ($400 – $600), saving roughly $100. This illustrates why consolidating items into one truck is a real cost‑saver.

3. Competitor Pricing – How Junk King Stacks Up

Below is a side‑by‑side look at the four most common national junk‑removal services that appear in consumer searches.

3.1 When a Competitor Is the Better Choice

• Flat‑rate, item‑by‑item pricing: If you have a short list of known items (e.g., 3 large appliances), LoadUp’s guaranteed online price can be cheaper and eliminates surprise volume calculations.
• Very small jobs: Junk King’s $99 minimum can be lower than 1‑800‑GOT‑JUNK’s $100‑$150 minimum, especially in markets where the lower end of the 1‑800‑GOT‑JUNK range applies.
• Avoiding hidden fees: College Hunks often adds a $99 dispatch fee that shows up later; if you prefer transparent pricing upfront, LoadUp or Junk King (which disclose the minimum before dispatch) may be preferable.

3.2 When 1‑800‑GOT‑JUNK Wins

• Full‑service loading (crew loads from anywhere on the property).
• All‑inclusive price (labor, disposal, recycling, clean‑up).
• Same‑day or next‑day availability in most metros.

4. Real‑World Scenarios – Matching Your Junk to a Truck

4.1 Small Apartment Clean‑Out (≈ 1 cu yd)

• Typical items: 1 mattress, 1 loveseat, 5‑8 boxes.
• Best truck: 1/8‑truck (0.6 cu yd) or half‑truck if you have extra bulky items.
• Cost with 1‑800‑GOT‑JUNK: $100‑$150.
• Alternative: LoadUp (per‑item) could be $89‑$120, depending on item list.

4.2 Mid‑Size House (≈ 6‑8 cu yd)

• Typical items: 3–4 mattresses, 2 sofas, 1‑2 large appliances, 30‑40 boxes.
• Best truck: Half‑truck (≈ 6 cu yd).
• Cost with 1‑800‑GOT‑JUNK: $400‑$600 (mid‑range).
• Potential savings: Consolidate a few boxes into a neighbor’s half‑truck (split cost) or schedule mid‑week in the off‑season for a lower estimate.

4.3 Full‑Truck Job (≈ 15‑18 cu yd)

• Typical items: Whole house contents, basement debris, patio furniture, multiple appliances.
• Best truck: Full‑truck (≈ 18 cu yd).
• Cost with 1‑800‑GOT‑JUNK: $600‑$1,000.
• Alternative: Junk King’s full‑truck range ($589‑$658) can be cheaper in markets where their rates are at the low end.

Key tip: Always ask the crew to measure the load before they start loading. A half‑truck that’s only 5 ft long may still have unused height if you stack short items, allowing you to stay within the half‑truck price tier.

5. Common Mistakes & Misconceptions

• “I can load a king‑size mattress into a 1/8‑truck.”
  The 1/8‑truck is only 1.25 ft long; a king mattress is ~ 6.5 ft. It must be angled or split, which often forces the crew to upgrade you to a half‑truck.

• “The online quote is the final price.”
  1‑800‑GOT‑JUNK does not provide an online quote. All pricing is given after an on‑site estimate.

• “I’ll get a discount with my military ID / AAA card.”
  There is no official military, senior, student, or AAA discount. Any code you find on coupon sites is likely expired or invalid.

• “The $39 Flex service includes loading.”
  Flex is a self‑load option: you pack your own bag or container, then they pick it up. Labor is not included.

• “If I split a truck with a neighbor, I’ll pay the same as a single full‑truck.”
  Most franchises split the cost proportionally, but you must coordinate with the crew ahead of time; otherwise you may be charged the full‑truck minimum.

• “All junk‑removal companies include recycling fees.”
  Only 1‑800‑GOT‑JUNK explicitly states that recycling and disposal fees are bundled. Others may add separate “dump” fees later.

6. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How do I know which truck size I need?
Measure the longest item