Junk Removal Invoice Template
A junk removal business invoice bills load, lists services, fees and labour on separate lines and states the terms (Due on completion). This template is pre-filled for clear out a garage and basement: half a truck of mixed household junk plus a sofa, a refrigerator and two mattresses: 8 lines totalling $768.00 before tax. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a junk removal: clear out a garage and basement: half a truck of mixed household junk plus a sofa, a refrigerator and two mattresses. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Lakeside Junk Removal
206 Market Street
Franklin, TN 37064
billing@example.com
(312) 555-0106
Invoice
Bill to
Robin Okafor
63 Linden Place
Georgetown, TX 78626
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half truckload, mixed household itemsAbout 7-8 cubic yards, loaded by a two-person crew | 1 load | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Upholstered sofa, carried out from basement | 1 each | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Refrigerator removal with refrigerant recoveryHanded to a recycler who recovers the refrigerant | 1 each | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Mattress and box spring disposal | 2 each | $40.00 | $80.00 |
| Stair carry surcharge, basement flight | 1 flight | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Heavy debris: broken concrete paversWeight above the allowance included in the load price | 400 lb | $0.15 | $60.00 |
| E-waste recycling: old TV and computer monitor | 2 each | $30.00 | $60.00 |
| Latex paint cans, dried out before disposal | 6 each | $8.00 | $48.00 |
- Subtotal
- $768.00
- Balance due
- $768.00
Notes
Thank you for choosing Lakeside Junk Removal. Terms: Due on completion.
Payment details
Bank transfer or card. Please quote the invoice number.
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Junk Removal invoice at a glance
| Typical job | Clear out a garage and basement: half a truck of mixed household junk plus a sofa, a refrigerator and two mattresses |
|---|---|
| Main billing unit | load |
| Usual payment terms | Due on completion |
| Sample lines | 8 lines, $768.00 before tax |
| Largest line | Half truckload, mixed household items: $325.00 (42%) |
| Trade-specific fields | Pickup address, Truck load size, Crew lead, Disposal / recycling facility, Job no. |
Sample junk removal invoice line items
Clear out a garage and basement: half a truck of mixed household junk plus a sofa, a refrigerator and two mattresses: 8 lines adding up to $768.00, split into services $410.00 (53%), fees $323.00 (42%) and labour $35.00 (5%).
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half truckload, mixed household items (About 7-8 cubic yards, loaded by a two-person crew) | 1 load | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Upholstered sofa, carried out from basement | 1 each | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Refrigerator removal with refrigerant recovery (Handed to a recycler who recovers the refrigerant) | 1 each | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Mattress and box spring disposal | 2 each | $40.00 | $80.00 |
| Stair carry surcharge, basement flight | 1 flight | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Heavy debris: broken concrete pavers (Weight above the allowance included in the load price) | 400 lb | $0.15 | $60.00 |
| E-waste recycling: old TV and computer monitor | 2 each | $30.00 | $60.00 |
| Latex paint cans, dried out before disposal | 6 each | $8.00 | $48.00 |
| Subtotal | $768.00 | ||
| Total before tax | $768.00 |
What a junk removal invoice should include
- Your junk removal business name, address, phone and email, plus a tax ID if you are registered
- The customer's name and billing address (Robin Okafor in the sample)
- A unique invoice number (INV-3380) and the issue date
- Payment terms and a due date: Due on completion
- Pickup address: for example 63 Linden Place
- Truck load size: for example BOL 686044
- Crew lead: for example See notes
- Disposal / recycling facility: for example See notes
- Line items in load or per item, each with quantity, rate and amount
- How to pay you: bank details, card link or cheque payee
How junk removal businesses bill
Junk haulers price by how much of the truck the items fill, from a minimum load up to a full load, with surcharges for heavy debris and items that cost extra to dispose of.
Junk removal businesses commonly use "Due on completion", so the invoice is payable the day it is issued.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $23.24 (employees, not contractor rates).
Junk Removal invoicing tips
- Write the fraction of the truck the job filled, such as 1/2 or 5/8 load, next to the price, because a customer quoted a volume on the driveway compares it with what they watched go into the truck bed.
- Put refrigerators, freezers and window air conditioners on their own lines, since the refrigerant has to be recovered before the unit can be scrapped and that handling costs more than loading.
- Note which items went to donation, which to recycling and which to the transfer station; families clearing an estate often ask for donation receipts and want to know nothing was dumped.
- Charge mattresses, tires and paint cans as named items when your local disposal site bills per piece for them, so the surcharge lines up with a fee the customer can recognise.
Junk Removal billing disputes to head off
- A customer who expected a quarter load can be surprised by a half-load price. A photo of the loaded truck bed and the load size written on the invoice before you drive away settle the question.
- Extra pieces added once the crew is on site, like the old grill or a pile of lumber behind the shed, often go unbilled; a separate line for each keeps the original price recognisable and the extras visible.
Work a junk removal can bill for
Core tasks of Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (O*NET 53-7081.00, O*NET 29.x task statements, CC BY 4.0). Each can become a line on the invoice.
- Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition.
- Refuel trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid.
- Fill out defective equipment reports.
- Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.
- Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse.
- Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
How to make a junk removal invoice
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Add both parties
Enter Lakeside Junk Removal (your business) and the customer, Robin Okafor, then pickup address.
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Number and terms
Give it a unique number such as INV-3380 and set the terms to Due on completion.
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List the work
One line per item: the sample runs from "Half truckload, mixed household items" (1 load) to "Latex paint cans, dried out before disposal" (6 each).
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Check the total
The 8 lines come to $768.00; add sales tax only if your state taxes junk removal.
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Download and send
Download the PDF or print it, then keep a copy with the junk removal records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a junk removal invoice?
Add your junk removal business details, the customer, pickup address, truck load size, crew lead and disposal / recycling facility, then one line per item with quantity and rate. The template above is pre-filled with 8 lines for clear out a garage and basement: half a truck of mixed household junk plus a sofa, a refrigerator and two mattresses totalling $768.00; change the prices and download the PDF.
How do junk removal businesses charge?
Mostly load. Junk haulers price by how much of the truck the items fill, from a minimum load up to a full load, with surcharges for heavy debris and items that cost extra to dispose of.
When should a junk removal invoice be paid?
Due on completion is the usual arrangement. Put the terms and the due date on the invoice so there is no doubt.
How much do junk removal businesses earn per hour?
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $23.24 (employees, not contractor rates). Self-employed rates are usually higher because they cover overhead and unbilled time.