Hampton Roads, VA
Junk Removal in Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth has the most pre-1900 housing of any HR city, and that means smaller lots, shared driveways, and historic-district restrictions on what can be done curbside. PoofHaul haulers know the Olde Towne layout and price access into their bids.
What Portsmouth customers usually haul
Olde Towne historic-home cleanouts
Pre-1900 row houses with shared driveways and historic-district curbside rules.
Naval shipyard worker turnover
Norfolk Naval Shipyard (technically in Portsmouth) drives steady move-in/move-out demand.
Storm and flood debris
Portsmouth's elevation makes it flood-prone; storm cleanups are a recurring call.
Typical bids range $80 to $400+ depending on volume, access, and items. Single mattresses run $80 to $160; full pickup loads $240 to $420; estate or large garage cleanouts $600+.
Neighborhoods we cover in Portsmouth
PoofHaul haulers serve every Portsmouth ZIP. The named neighborhoods below come up most often in our job requests; if your address isn't listed, post a job anyway and you'll see bids.
- Olde Towne
- Park View
- Churchland
- Cradock
- Westhaven
- West Park View
Where Portsmouth junk ends up
Most Portsmouth hauls route to SPSA Chesapeake Transfer Station (901 Hollowell Lane), Portsmouth's nearest SPSA drop-off. PoofHaul haulers price the disposal fee into their bid, so the number you see is the all-in cost.
See the full Portsmouth dump-fee guide for hours, rates, and accepted materials: Portsmouth dump fees →
Common services in Portsmouth
Mattress Removal
$80 to $160 for a mattress + box spring
Appliance Pickup
$80 to $200 per appliance, refrigerators with refrigerant $120 to $220
Refrigerator Removal
$120 to $220 for standard fridge or freezer, $180 to $280 for side-by-side or commercial-style
Garage Cleanout
$240 to $700 depending on volume, small pickup load to a full dump trailer
Estate Cleanout
$800 to $4,000+ depending on home size, contents, and access
Hot Tub Removal
$300 to $650 for standard backyard hot tub, $650 to $1,200 for tubs requiring crane access or significant disassembly
Shed Teardown
$300 to $1,500 depending on size, foundation type, and access
Post-Construction Debris Removal
$200 to $600 per load typical, larger projects priced by cubic yard
Eviction Cleanout
Studio $200 to $400 / 1BR $400 to $800 / 2BR $600 to $1,500 / 3BR $1,000 to $2,500
Hoarder Cleanup
Most hoarder cleanups in Hampton Roads run $2,000 to $6,000 for a single home. Severe cases can exceed $10,000 due to time, equipment, and safety protocols.
Piano Removal
Upright $150 to $400, baby grand $400 to $800, grand $600 to $1,500, concert grand $1,000 to $2,500
Yard Waste Removal
$150 to $500 per truckload depending on volume and content
Couch and Sofa Removal
Standard couch $80 to $150, sectional $150 to $300, multi-piece add-ons priced per piece
Portsmouth junk removal FAQ
- How much does junk removal cost in Portsmouth?
- Single items typically run $60 to $220, a half-truck cleanout $140 to $260, and a full pickup truck $240 to $420. Portsmouth bids tend to include a short drive-out to the Chesapeake transfer station since Portsmouth has no public drop-off site of its own.
- Does Portsmouth have a city landfill?
- No. Portsmouth does not operate a public drop-off facility. Portsmouth-generated waste flows through SPSA, primarily routed via the SPSA Chesapeake Transfer Station at 901 Hollowell Lane.
- Can haulers handle Olde Towne historic restrictions?
- Yes. Mention the historic district + shared driveway in the job description so the hauler can confirm access. Most local haulers have done Olde Towne hauls and know the curbside-placement rules.
- Is the city's bulk pickup the same as PoofHaul?
- No. Portsmouth's free curbside bulk pickup is residents-only, on your regular trash day, with restrictions (no appliances, no storm debris). PoofHaul handles same-day, on-demand, anything-legal hauls with no city restrictions and a hauler who comes to you.
- Are there military discounts?
- PoofHaul is veteran-owned, and the platform itself doesn't surcharge anyone. Individual haulers can offer their own discounts in their bid notes; if you mention you're active-duty or a veteran in the job description, some haulers will adjust.
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Got something to haul in Portsmouth?
Post a photo. Local Portsmouth haulers send bids in writing. Pay after the job is done.