Roll-off container vs Junk removal
Direct answer
Under roughly 6 to 8 cubic yards, or any time stairs are involved, junk removal usually wins because the labour is theirs. Above roughly 15 cubic yards a container wins clearly. In between it depends on what your own time is worth. The table below compares them on 5 criteria that actually differ.
Criteria
| Criteria | Roll-off container | Junk removal |
|---|---|---|
| Who carries it | You | Their crew |
| Priced by | Container and tonnage | Volume in their truck |
| Needs somewhere to place it | Yes, plus possibly a permit | No |
| Works over several days | Yes | One visit |
| Takes hazardous material | No | No |
The verdict
Under roughly 6 to 8 cubic yards, or any time stairs are involved, junk removal usually wins because the labour is theirs. Above roughly 15 cubic yards a container wins clearly. In between it depends on what your own time is worth.