Junk removal in Peoria, IL starts at $130 per load at Speedy Gonzo's Hauling, with most residential cleanouts running $250-$400 for a half load and $550-$800 for a full trailer. 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 price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single item / small | One appliance, one mattress, a few small items | $130 - $220 |
| Half load | Two-bedroom apartment cleanout, garage corner, basic estate items | $250 - $400 |
| Three-quarter load | Three-bedroom turnover, full garage, basement pull | $400 - $550 |
| Full trailer | Whole-house cleanout, large estate, multi-room | $550 - $800 |
These ranges reflect typical jobs across Peoria proper plus East Peoria and Pekin at base rates. Travel-adjusted quotes apply to Bloomington, Springfield, and the Chicagoland metro, and the travel is always quoted upfront.
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. 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 typically run $550-$800 at Speedy Gonzo's, depending on what is in the load. A full load of mixed residential debris (furniture, mattresses, miscellaneous boxes) lands near the lower end. A full load that includes appliances with refrigerants plus several mattresses lands near the upper end. 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.
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 within the hour during business hours (Mon-Sat 7 AM - 7 PM Central), same-day on Sunday by appointment
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.