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The Junk Pirates Columbia, MO The Junk Pirates Columbia, MO · Est. 2021
Services · 9 item types · 6 job categories

Every item, every job,
one phone call.

A good crew gets the job done no matter the cargo. Whether you have a single bulky appliance to haul or a whole estate to clear out, we have done it before and we have the equipment to do it again. Most corporate haulers will only take items two people can lift. We have a forklift and the experience to take just about anything.

9
Core item categories
6
Job-type specialties
5,000 +
Jobs in Mid Missouri
~1 hr
Avg. quote turnaround
By item type

What we haul.

Nine core item categories that cover ~90% of what we pick up. Click any service for pricing detail and a longer take / cannot-take list.

By job situation

Jobs we handle.

Six job categories that cover the way we get called. Same crew, same flat pricing, different process. Click any category to see what is included.

Restrictions

A short list of things
we cannot take.

By law, we cannot dump certain items at the City of Columbia Bioreactor Landfill. These are household hazardous waste. They require a different disposal path. If you are not sure, call us and we will help sort it.

We cannot legally accept

  • Liquid paint (oil-based, or large water-based volumes)
  • Paint thinners and solvents
  • Antifreeze and motor oil
  • Pesticides and herbicides
  • Most pool chemicals
  • Propane tanks (full or partial)
  • Asbestos or asbestos-containing materials
  • Medical waste, sharps, biohazards

We can take

  • Dried-out paint and nearly empty cans
  • Small containers of water-based paint
  • Empty propane bottle (with the valve removed)
  • Car batteries (lead acid, household)
  • Small electronics and household batteries
  • CRT televisions and old monitors
  • Tires (per item fee may apply)
  • Refrigerators & freezers (refrigerant handled)
Source of truth

For the complete restricted-items list, see the City of Columbia Household Hazardous Waste page.

Pricing

Transparent volume
based pricing.

Our price is based on how much space your junk takes up in our truck, not how much it weighs and not how many hours we spend. There are no labor charges, no stair fees, and no surprise add-ons. The estimate we give you on the phone is the price you pay.

1/8
Minimum load
A few items. Starts around $89.
1/4
Quarter truck
A single room of furniture or junk. ~$179.
1/2
Half truck
A garage or basement clearing. ~$319.
Full
Whole truck
A whole-home or estate cleanout. ~$589.

Estimates are approximate. Final quotes are flat, written, and confirmed before any loading. If the job ends up smaller than estimated, the price drops. There are no hourly billings, stair fees, or fuel surcharges.

Tell us what needs to go

Get a flat quote. In minutes.

Call us, text a photo, or fill out the form. We are open every day, 6 AM to 9 PM. Same-day pickup is usually available if you call before noon.

Most asked

Quick answers before you call.
Same-day pickup?
Most days, yes. Call before noon.
Free quotes?
Always. Phone, photo, or on-site.
Hot tubs & pianos?
Yes. Forklift on the truck.
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