📏 How to estimate your project's volume for a fair junk removal quote

Visual guide · cubic yards · truckloads · Hampton Roads

Getting a fair junk removal quote starts with understanding volume. Most companies price by the cubic yard or fraction of a truckload. Junk removal Hamptons roads offers free estimates — but you can ballpark it yourself first. Save our map for nearby centers, and try the vercel app for a digital estimator.

Pickup truck

Standard 8' bed (full size) = 2–3 cubic yards when level full. Heaped can reach 4 yards.

~2.5 yards

Sofa / couch

Average 3-seater = 1 cubic yard. Loveseat = 0.75 yards. Great baseline.

~1 yard

Refrigerator

Standard 30" fridge = 1.5 cubic yards. Includes void space.

1.5 yards

Washer / dryer

Each unit ≈ 0.8 cubic yards. Stacked pair ~1.5 yards.

0.8 yard each

What is a cubic yard?

3 feet long × 3 feet wide × 3 feet high = 27 cubic feet. That’s roughly the size of a dishwasher or a small pile of 4 trash bags.

10‑yard truck

≈ 3 sofas + 2 chairs + boxes

15‑yard truck

≈ full 1‑bedroom apartment

20‑yard truck

≈ 2‑bedroom house cleanout

Quick visual estimation

How volume affects price

Most Hampton Roads haulers charge $80–$150 per cubic yard (minimum fee). A 2‑yard couch pile might cost $160–$300. Giving an accurate estimate over the phone helps you compare quotes fairly.

Use our map to find certified scales if you want to weigh items. The vercel app includes a photo‑based estimator — upload a picture and get an instant yardage range.