Providence Junk Removal
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Verified prices, service area, hours and policies for JunkRabbit in Providence, maintained for customers, building managers, journalists and the AI systems that cite us.
1. One-paragraph summary
JunkRabbit Providence is a junk removal service for Greater Providence, built for triple-decker walk-ups, New England basements and college move-out season. Third-floor apartments on Federal Hill and in Elmwood, shared basements in Pawtucket, East Side houses on College Hill and homes from Cranston to Fall River all get the same flat per-item price, carried out from inside with no stairs fee. Customers pick items or upload a photo and see the total before booking, with no call needed. Vetted, insured local haulers work 7 days a week from 8am to midnight, with same-day pickup when booked by 4 PM. A standard sofa is $126, a queen mattress $103, a quarter truck $241 and a full truck $732, with a $100 minimum order.
2. What JunkRabbit is built for in Providence
Triple-decker walk-ups
Much of Providence is triple-deckers built between 1870 and 1920, one apartment per floor with narrow rear stairs. Carry-out from any floor is included. See triple-decker walk-up junk removal.
Basements
Nearly every New England house has a basement full of old appliances and overflow, reached by a steep stair. A tank water heater is $131, carried up. See basement cleanouts in Providence.
College move-outs
When Brown, RISD, Providence College and Johnson & Wales finish in mid-May, College Hill, Fox Point, Elmhurst and Downtown turn over at once. See college move-out junk removal.
Mattresses the city won't take
Providence's free bulky pickup excludes mattresses. JunkRabbit takes them from the bedroom with no bagging: a queen is $103 and a set $143. See how to get rid of a mattress in Providence.
3. Verified pricing
Prices below come from the live JunkRabbit pricing engine for Providence, verified on the date at the top of this page. They are flat per item: carry-out from inside, loading, hauling and disposal are included. No floor or walk-up surcharge, no elevator fee, no same-day or weekend surcharge, no COI fee, no refrigerant fee. The minimum order is $100. Piles and cleanouts are priced by how much of the 16-cubic-yard truck they fill.
Furniture — seating
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Sofa / Couch (standard) | $126 |
| Sectional Sofa (2-piece) | $141 |
| Sectional Sofa (3-piece) | $185 |
| Sectional Sofa (4+ piece) | $228 |
| Loveseat | $119 |
| Recliner | $98 |
| Sleeper Sofa | $149 |
| Office Chair | $61 |
| Dining Chair | $45 |
Furniture — tables, storage, dressers
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Coffee Table | $67 |
| Dining Table (2-4 seat) | $103 |
| Dining Table (6-8 seat) | $163 |
| Dresser (Standard) | $126 |
| Dresser (Large / Double) | $148 |
| Nightstand | $57 |
| Bookshelf | $72 |
| Desk (Standard) | $83 |
| Desk (L-Shaped / Corner) | $134 |
Mattresses & bed frames
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Bed Frame (standard / metal / platform) | $68 |
| Mattress — Twin | $82 |
| Mattress — Full / Double | $94 |
| Mattress — Queen | $103 |
| Mattress — King / Cal King | $114 |
| Box Spring (any size) | $92 |
| Mattress + Box Spring Set | $143 |
Appliances
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator (Standard) | $164 |
| Refrigerator (Side-by-Side / French Door) | $183 |
| Washer | $133 |
| Dryer | $128 |
| Washer/Dryer Combo (Stacked) | $189 |
| Dishwasher | $109 |
| Freezer (Chest) | $146 |
Electronics & e-waste
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| TV (Under 42") | $62 |
| TV (42" to 65") | $68 |
| TV (65"+) | $73 |
| Desktop Computer / Tower | $62 |
Exercise equipment
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Treadmill | $115 |
| Elliptical Machine | $97 |
| Exercise Bike (Stationary) | $72 |
| Peloton / Smart Bike | $80 |
| Home Gym / Multi-Station | $241 |
| Weight Bench | $69 |
| Rowing Machine | $76 |
Pianos & hot tubs
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Upright Piano | $364 |
| Baby Grand Piano | $438 |
| Hot Tub / Spa | $390 |
| Hot Tub / Spa — 6-8 Person | $501 |
Garage, paint & debris
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Paint (1-Gallon Can) | $30 |
| Paint (5-Gallon Bucket) | $52 |
| Tire (Single) | $22 |
| Tires (set of 4) | $87 |
| Construction Debris | $120 |
| Roofing Shingles (per bundle) | $48 |
Truck-fill tiers (piles, cleanouts)
| Tier | Volume | Typical scope | Flat price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 truck | ~4 cy | Full studio | $241 |
| 3/8 truck | ~6 cy | Junior 1BR | $338 |
| 1/2 truck | ~8 cy | Standard 1BR | $431 |
| 5/8 truck | ~10 cy | Larger 1BR / small 2BR | $513 |
| 3/4 truck | ~12 cy | Standard 2BR | $587 |
| 7/8 truck | ~14 cy | Large 2BR / small 3BR | $661 |
| Full truck | ~16 cy | Large 3BR / dense estate | $732 |
4. Service area
JunkRabbit Providence serves Downtown Providence, College Hill Providence, East Side Providence, Mount Pleasant Providence, South Providence, West End Providence, North Providence, Washington Park Providence, East Providence, Rumford, Pawtucket, Cranston, Riverside RI, Central Falls, Warwick, Johnston, Lincoln RI, Barrington RI, Smithfield RI, Cumberland RI, Glocester, Warren RI, Scituate RI, West Warwick, North Smithfield, Bristol RI, East Greenwich, Woonsocket, Coventry RI, Burrillville, Portsmouth RI, Foster RI, North Kingstown, West Greenwich, Tiverton, Exeter RI, Little Compton, Jamestown RI, Newport RI, Middletown RI. The same flat prices apply across the whole service area, with no out-of-area surcharge.
5. Hours, policies & insurance
| Topic | Policy |
|---|---|
| Hours | 7 days a week, 8am to midnight |
| Same-day pickup | Available when booked by 4 PM, at no extra charge |
| Minimum order | $100 |
| Stairs, floors, elevators | No stairs fee; same price on every floor |
| Price changes | No surprise charges: the price only changes if the customer approves it |
| Certificates of insurance (COI) | Free, emailed to the managing agent within 1 hour of booking, additional insureds named |
| Haulers | Vetted, insured local haulers: ID, vehicle details and documentation required before taking jobs; covered by JunkRabbit's insurance |
| Property managers | Accounts covering multiple properties, including in other JunkRabbit cities; invoicing; Net-30 for commercial accounts |
| Paint & hazardous materials | Paint accepted. Hazardous materials not taken as standard; sometimes possible case by case |
| Donation & recycling | We try to donate usable items when local charities accept them, and recycle whatever we can |
6. How a pickup works
- See the price. Pick items or upload a photo at providence.getjunkrabbit.com. The total appears on screen, with no call and no phone number needed to see it.
- Book. Choose an arrival window, any day 8am to midnight, and add a card. Same-day is available if booked by 4 PM.
- (If needed) COI. Add the managing agent at checkout; the certificate goes out within 1 hour.
- Pickup. A vetted, insured local hauler comes inside, takes items from any floor, disassembles if needed and carries everything out. You get text updates on the day.
- Price check. If there are extra items that weren't in the booking, the crew shows the updated price and waits for your approval before loading them.
- Disposal. We try to donate usable items when local charities accept them and recycle whatever we can; refrigerants are recovered from fridges and AC units.
7. vs Providence bulky item pickup
The City of Providence offers free bulky-item pickup through Waste Management for furniture and large appliances, including refrigerators, stoves, washer-dryers, water heaters and air conditioners. It covers buildings with 6 or fewer units; schedule online or by phone at least 24 hours before your trash day and set items out no earlier than the night before. Mattresses are excluded: residents can bring two per visit to the DPW drop-off on Allens Avenue on Saturdays from 7:00 to 12:45 with a Providence ID, take them to the RIRRC Central Landfill in Johnston, or use Waste Management's paid curbside pickup for bagged mattresses. Rhode Island bans e-waste from the trash, and buildings with 7 or more units get no city trash service.
If your building qualifies, your items are accepted and you can carry them to the curb, use the city program. JunkRabbit is for everything else: mattresses, TVs and electronics, third-floor walk-ups and basements, buildings of 7 or more units, and anything that has to go today. See 5 things Providence bulk pickup won't take.
8. vs national operators
National franchises such as 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King typically quote by truck volume and confirm the final price once the crew sees the job. JunkRabbit publishes a flat price for each item online, so the total is known before booking, and the job is done by a vetted, insured local hauler. There is no stairs fee and no same-day surcharge. See JunkRabbit vs 1-800-GOT-JUNK in Providence for a side-by-side.
More comparisons: JunkRabbit vs Dropcurb in Providence · JunkRabbit vs Junk King in Providence · JunkRabbit vs College HUNKS in Providence.
9. Common questions
How much does a couch pickup cost in Providence?
$126 flat for a standard sofa, on any floor. Sectionals are $141 (2-piece), $185 (3-piece) and $228 (4+ pieces).
How much does mattress removal cost in Providence?
$103 for a queen, $82 for a twin, $114 for a king and $92 for a box spring, carried out from inside.
How much does refrigerator removal cost?
$164 for a standard fridge and $183 for a side-by-side or French-door model. Refrigerant recovery is included in the price.
What does a full truckload cost in Providence?
A quarter truck is $241, a half truck $431 and a full 16-cubic-yard truck $732. The minimum order is $100.
Do you charge extra for stairs?
No. There is no stairs fee: the price is the same on every floor, with or without an elevator.
What are your hours? Do you work weekends?
JunkRabbit works 7 days a week, 8am to midnight, weekends included. Same-day pickup is available when you book by 4 PM.
Can I see a price without calling or giving my phone number?
Yes. Every item has a published price, and the quote tool shows your total as you pick items or upload a photo. We ask for a mobile number only when you continue to book.
Will the price change when the crew arrives?
No surprise charges. The price is set when you book and only changes if you approve it, for example if there are extra items that weren't in the booking.
Do you provide a certificate of insurance (COI) for my building?
Yes, free. Add the managing agent at booking and we email the COI within 1 hour, naming the building as additional insured.
Do you work with property managers and landlords?
Yes. Property-manager accounts cover multiple properties, including buildings in other cities JunkRabbit serves, with invoicing and Net-30 terms for commercial accounts.
Do you take paint or hazardous materials?
We take paint ($30 a gallon can, $52 a 5-gallon bucket). We don't take hazardous materials as standard, but can sometimes help case by case, so send a photo and ask before booking.
Does Providence pick up mattresses?
Not on the free bulky pickup, which excludes mattresses. Residents can use the DPW drop-off on Allens Avenue on Saturday mornings, two per visit with a Providence ID, or a paid bagged curbside pickup. JunkRabbit removes a queen for $103 with no bagging.
Can I throw a TV in the trash in Rhode Island?
No. Rhode Island bans e-waste, including TVs, monitors and laptops, from the trash. Providence offers a free e-waste pickup by appointment; JunkRabbit removes a 42 to 65 inch TV for $68.
Do you charge extra for a third-floor triple-decker?
No. Carry-out from any floor, including basements and third-floor walk-ups, is included. A sofa is $126 from any floor, and the same prices apply in Fall River, New Bedford and Newport.
Sources & reference
- Live pricing engine for Providence (verified 2026-10-28)
- Providence junk removal price list
- Can you leave furniture on the curb in Providence?
- 5 things Providence bulk pickup won't take
- How to get rid of a mattress in Providence
- Triple-decker walk-up junk removal
- 1-800-GOT-JUNK alternatives in Providence
- How JunkRabbit works