Junk removal in Peoria, IL starts at $130 for a single item at Speedy Gonzo's Hauling, with a standard half load from $500 and a full trailer from $850. Flat-rate pricing includes labor, fuel, and disposal fees. A 15% discount applies for military, veterans, and first responders.
That is the short answer. The full breakdown below covers what changes the price, what is included, and what to send when you request a quote.
What does junk removal cost in Peoria IL?
Flat per-load rates at Speedy Gonzo's Hauling start at $130 and scale by how much of the truck the load fills:
| Load size | Typical scope | 2026 rate |
|---|---|---|
| Single item | One appliance, one mattress, a few small items | from $130 |
| 1/8 load | A couple of items | from $180 |
| 1/4 load | Small cleanout, garage corner | from $250 |
| Half load | Standard cleanout, two-bedroom apartment, basic estate items | from $500 |
| 3/4 load | Three-bedroom turnover, full garage, basement pull | from $650 |
| Full trailer | Whole-house cleanout, large estate, multi-room | from $850 |
Updated July 28, 2026: this rate table was corrected to match the current flat-rate ladder. Earlier versions of this page listed a lower set of figures that no longer reflect what Speedy Gonzo's charges.
These are starting rates for jobs across Peoria proper plus East Peoria and Pekin at base rates, and the current flat-rate ladder by load size is always the authoritative version. Travel-adjusted quotes apply to Bloomington, Springfield, and the Chicagoland metro, and the travel is always quoted upfront.
If the job is a long renovation that produces debris over weeks rather than a single pile, the cheaper route may be a container instead of a truck. Junk removal compared against dumpster rental in Peoria walks through where that line falls.
What changes the price?
Five factors move the quoted number:
1. Load volume. Speedy Gonzo's charges by the fraction of truck used. A single bedroom set fills a small slice of the trailer. A full kitchen rip-out fills much more. The crew estimates the fraction from photos sent before the visit.
2. Item type with separate disposal handling. Refrigerators, freezers, and AC units contain refrigerant that has to be handled correctly before disposal. Mattresses and box springs carry a per-item disposal fee at the regional facility. CRT televisions and computer monitors are no longer accepted at standard landfill and route to the proper electronics recycling drop-off (see City of Peoria solid waste services for the current schedule).
3. Access difficulty. Curbside loads at the West Bluff bungalows or the Peoria Heights single-family stock are at base rates. Third-floor walkups in the off-campus apartment blocks near Bradley University add labor time to the quote, and junk removal access near Bradley University covers the parking and stairwell situations that drive that. Basement pulls in the older 1920s-1950s Averyville and East Bluff homes typically add $40-$80.
4. Distance from the Peoria-Pekin base. Jobs in Peoria proper, East Peoria, and Pekin carry no travel adjustment. Bloomington, Springfield, and Chicagoland include a travel adjustment that is quoted before any work starts.
5. Hazardous handling. Speedy Gonzo's does not haul hazardous materials (paint, oil, automotive fluids, propane, sharps, chemicals). The crew flags these items during the photo review and quotes only what is haulable.
What does the price include?
Every flat-rate quote covers:
- All labor for loading and hauling
- All fuel and travel inside the quoted service area
- All standard landfill and recycling disposal fees
- Sorting for donatable items (working appliances, intact furniture), routed to local donation centers before landfill when possible
- Sweep-out of the work area after the load is hauled
The flat rate does not cover:
- Hazardous waste handling (see above)
- Demolition (Speedy Gonzo's hauls what is already disassembled or detached, not built-in fixtures)
- Travel adjustments for jobs outside the base zone (quoted upfront, never added after)
How much does a full trailer of junk removal cost in Peoria?
Full-trailer loads in the Peoria metro start at $850 at Speedy Gonzo's, and where a specific job lands above that depends on what is in the load. A full load of mixed residential debris (furniture, mattresses, miscellaneous boxes) sits near the starting rate. A full load that includes appliances with refrigerants plus several mattresses carries the separate disposal handling those items require. Quotes include all labor, fuel, disposal fees, and post-load sweep-out.
How long does a junk removal pickup take in Peoria?
Most Speedy Gonzo's jobs run 60-90 minutes from arrival to clean exit. A small single-item job can finish in under 45 minutes. A full-trailer estate cleanout with basement pulls and appliance hauls takes longer. The photo-based quote includes a target time window so you know what to expect.
Scheduling is the exception in May and August, when Bradley University, Illinois Central College, and the conventional lease cycle all turn over at once. Move-out season booking windows in Peoria lists the deadlines worth planning around.
How do I get a quote?
The fastest path to a firm number:
- Send photos of the load and the access situation to Efren@speedygonzoshauling.com
- Note the address and any access constraints (apartment number, elevator, stairs, parking)
- Receive a flat-rate quote back, usually within the hour. Call or text any time, day or night
Phone: (708) 690-8005
On-site estimate visits are usually not required. Photos cover most of what the crew needs to price the job correctly.
