Prices
Junk removal prices (by truck space)
Minimum load
$75–$150
1–3 small items
¼ truck
$150–$250
A sofa, mattress or a few appliances
½ truck
$250–$375
A small room cleanout
¾ truck
$350–$475
Garage or storage unit contents
Full truck
$450–$600
Full room, estate cleanout, major debris
You pay for the space your items take in our truck, with a firm price on-site before we start.
What you get
What’s included — and what isn’t
Included
- Branches, brush and tree trimmings
- Old fencing and landscape timbers
- Storm debris
- Outdoor furniture, pots and grills
Not included
- Tree cutting or trimming (we haul, we don’t cut standing trees)
- Large amounts of dirt, sod and rock (quoted by weight)
How it works
Booked in minutes, done in one visit
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Text a photo or book
Send a photo for a price range in minutes, or pick a time online.
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Firm price on-site
We look at the load and confirm the price before lifting anything.
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We lift, load and sweep
Our crew carries everything out from wherever it is and sweeps up after.
Why Apex Home Point
Clear it out, then clean it: one crew
We’re the Sacramento junk removal company that also cleans. Landlords, realtors and families clearing a home can book the haul-out and a move-out or deep clean together: one appointment, one invoice.
Green waste cart vs a haul-away
Your green waste cart handles weekly trimmings. When the pile won’t fit (after a big trim, storm cleanup or fence replacement) a single haul-away clears it at once. City bulky pickup excludes sod, dirt and rock.
Where it goes
Why green waste is composted, not landfilled
Under California’s organic waste law (SB 1383), cities must keep yard trimmings and food scraps out of landfills, because they release methane as they break down. Branches, leaves and brush we collect go to composting or green waste processing. Treated lumber, plastic pots and furniture are separated out first.
Sacramento seasons
When yard cleanups pile up in Sacramento
- Winter storms: fallen limbs and branches after wind and rain.
- Spring: pruning, overgrown hedges and the first big cleanup of the year.
- Summer: dry brush and weeds cleared for fire safety before the hottest months.
- Fall: leaves, fence repairs and garden beds cleared before the rains.
Sacramento’s city leaf season (“Leaf Season”) lets residents pile leaves in the street for collection during set months: useful for leaves, but not for branches, fencing or debris outside that window.
Before we arrive
Getting a yard pile ready
Stack branches in one place if you can, with cut ends facing the same way. It loads faster and costs less. Keep dirt, rock and sod in a separate pile so we can quote it by weight. Unlock gates and tell us about dogs and sprinkler heads near the path.
Compare your options
Cheapest way to get rid of it: DIY, dumpster, city pickup or a hauler?
| Option | What it really costs | Best when |
|---|---|---|
| Haul it yourself | Truck rental or your own vehicle, fuel, transfer station fees, and your time and back | You have a truck, helpers and only a few items |
| Rent a dumpster | Rental for several days; a permit if it sits on the street; you still do all the loading | Long projects like a remodel where debris builds up over weeks |
| City or county curbside pickup | Free within yearly limits, but you carry everything to the curb and wait for an appointment | You can wait, can lift it yourself, and the pile fits the size limit |
| Apex Home Point | $75–$150 to $450–$600 by truck space, firm price on-site; we do all the lifting | You want it gone soon, it’s inside the home, or it’s too heavy or too much |
Many people mix options: they use the free curbside pickup for one bulky item, and book us for the rest of the garage or the heavy pieces upstairs.
Free options first
Free bulky item pickup across the Sacramento area
Before you pay anyone, check whether your city’s free curbside program fits. Rules differ by city:
| Where you live | Free pickups | How to book |
|---|---|---|
| City of Sacramento (including Natomas) | 2 household junk appointments a year, February–October; appliances and e-waste booked separately | Sacramento 311 |
| Unincorporated county (Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Orangevale, Arden-Arcade, Antelope, North Highlands) | 1 pickup per 12 months, up to 5 cubic yards | (916) 875-5555 |
| Elk Grove | Up to 3 a year, up to 5 cubic yards each | Republic Services, (916) 635-2500 |
| Folsom | Up to 3 a year for single-family homes, up to 5 cubic yards each | City of Folsom |
| Citrus Heights | 3 a year | Republic Services, (916) 638-9000 |
| Rancho Cordova | Scheduled through the city’s hauler | Atlas Disposal, (916) 288-2800 |
| Roseville, Rocklin, West Sacramento | Programs vary | Your city’s solid waste department |
Curbside programs need you to carry everything to the curb, wait for an appointment and stay under the size limit. Hire us when items are inside the home, when you need them gone sooner, or when the pile is bigger than the limit.
Source: City of Sacramento: Household Junk Pickup
Source: Sacramento County Waste Management & Recycling: Residential Services
What to expect
How a junk pickup works, start to finish
- 1You text a photo or book a time. We reply with a price range based on how much truck space the load looks like it needs.
- 2We call or text when the crew is on the way, inside the arrival window you picked.
- 3The crew looks at everything in person and gives a firm price before anything is lifted. If it’s less than the range, you pay less; if you decide not to go ahead, there’s no charge.
- 4We carry everything out (from bedrooms, upstairs, the garage, the backyard or a storage unit) and protect doorways and floors along the way.
- 5We sweep or rake the spot where the items were, then sort the load: donation, recycling, and only what’s left goes to a licensed transfer station.
Most single-item and small-load pickups take under an hour on site. A full garage or a whole-home cleanout usually takes a few hours to a full day, depending on how much sorting you want done on the spot.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does yard waste removal cost?
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Usually $150–$250 to $375 depending on the size of the pile.
Do you cut down trees?
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No. We haul branches and debris, but standing trees should be cut by a licensed tree service.
Do you take palm fronds and thorny brush?
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Yes. Palm fronds and rose or bougainvillea trimmings are bulky but not a problem.
Can you take old fencing?
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Yes. Wood fencing and posts are hauled; concrete footings are quoted separately.
Is yard waste cheaper than other junk?
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It’s priced the same way, by truck space. Stacking branches neatly helps them take up less room.
Do you take bags of leaves and grass clippings?
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Yes. Bagged leaves, clippings and pulled weeds are loaded with the rest of the pile and taken to green waste processing.
Can you clear an overgrown backyard?
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We haul away what’s been cut and piled. For clearing overgrown plants and weeds, have a landscaper cut first and we remove the debris.
Do you take old lawn mowers and grills?
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Yes. Drain fuel and oil and remove propane tanks first; the metal goes to scrap recycling.