★★★★★
“The team arrived before the end of the window and got my couch out without any issues. Thank you!”
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Michelle
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Post-Renovation Debris
Removal in NYC
Just finished a remodel and the apartment's full of drywall, busted tile, old cabinets, and the vanity you tore out? We haul the whole mess — often same-day — and we load it, so you're not filling a dumpster yourself. Flat pricing from $162 a cubic yard or by the truckload. And because DSNY won't touch renovation debris, we're the legal way to get it gone. Send a photo of the pile for a price in seconds.
Licensed and insured
Same-day availability
Flat photo-quoted pricing
No hidden charges
No stair or walk-up fees
COI support
Donation and recycling
Customer Reviews
What NYC Customers Say
★★★★★ 4.94 · 199 Google reviews
★★★★★
“They did a great job! Very efficient and were done within an hour. Definitely recommend.”
BQ
Blair Queen
Google review
★★★★★
“I had some old patio furniture to haul away. Booking was easy and the haulers did a great job. Will use Junk Rabbit again for this sort of thing.”
CB
Carl Baron
Google review
✓ We load it — no dumpster
✓ Same-day haul-out
✓ Legal disposal (DSNY won't take it)
✓ Free same-day COI
✓ No street permit needed
✓ All 5 boroughs + NJ
How renovation debris removal works
1. Photograph the pile
Drywall, tile, flooring, old cabinets, fixtures. We estimate the cubic yards from the photos.
2. Flat quote in seconds
$162 a cubic yard, or a flat truckload price — fixed before the crew arrives, no hourly meter.
3. We load & haul out
The crew bags and carries it out — no dumpster to fill, no permit — and takes it to a licensed transfer station.
How much does post-renovation debris removal cost in NYC?
Priced by volume — per cubic yard for loose debris, or by the truckload for a bigger remodel. Same flat rate across every borough and floor.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Loose debris (drywall, tile, offcuts) | $162 per cubic yard |
| Bathroom remodel debris | $110–$280 (small–large pile) |
| Kitchen remodel debris | $325–$580 (¼–½ truck) |
| Whole-home gut renovation | $985–$1,970 (1–2 truckloads) |
| By the truck (one 16-cy load) | $325 (¼) – $985 (full) |
$75 minimum. Debris is heavy, so pricing follows volume — we confirm the cubic yards from your photos and the number doesn't change when the crew shows up. Old cabinets, a torn-out vanity, a tub or a fridge come out in the same load, no separate charge to schedule.
Does DSNY pick up renovation debris? (No — and that matters)
The NYC Department of Sanitation does not collect construction & demolition (C&D) debris — drywall, plaster, tile, flooring, cabinets, and fixtures — from residents or contractors. Unlike household furniture (which DSNY does take on your collection night), remodel debris is legally the property owner's responsibility to remove through a private carter, and leaving it bagged at the curb is illegal dumping that can draw a DSNY summons. So the "just put it out with the trash" option doesn't exist for a renovation. Your two legal choices are a permitted dumpster you load yourself, or a licensed haul-out crew — which is what we are. We take the debris to a licensed transfer station, recycle clean metal and reusable fixtures where we can, and hand you a clean apartment.
3 ways to clear renovation debris in NYC — compared
| Option | Cost | Speed | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSNY curbside | Not available | — | Won't take C&D debris at all; leaving it out is an illegal-dumping summons |
| Dumpster rental | ~$400–$800+/wk + permit | Days to schedule | You load it yourself; a sidewalk/roadway container needs a NYC permit and sits out for days |
| JunkRabbit | $162/cy · $325–$985/truck | Same-day | We load and carry it out, legal disposal — priced from a photo, no container, no permit |
The honest tradeoff: a dumpster is cheaper per cubic yard if you have a big multi-week gut job and don't mind loading it. For a bathroom or kitchen remodel that's done, a same-day haul-out is faster, needs no permit, and the crew does the lifting.
What we haul — and what we can't
✓ We take
Drywall & plaster, tile & backsplash, wood/laminate flooring, carpet & padding, old cabinets & countertops, vanities, tubs, sinks & toilets, doors & trim, and the offcuts and packaging left behind. Old appliances too.
✗ We can't take
Hazardous materials — wet paint, solvents, asbestos, or lead-painted debris require licensed abatement. Not sure? Send a photo and we'll tell you in seconds.
♻️ We recycle & donate
Clean metal, working appliances, and reusable fixtures (a good vanity, a solid door) are recycled or donated where feasible; the rest goes to a licensed transfer station per NYC rules.
Built for NYC buildings
Free same-day COI
Co-op or condo board require insurance before debris leaves the unit? We email a Certificate of Insurance to your managing agent within hours — free — naming the building as additional insured.
Freight elevators & walk-ups
We coordinate the service entrance and freight-elevator window, and carry heavy debris down walk-ups — same flat price either way, no per-flight charge.
No street footprint
No dumpster on the sidewalk, no DOT/DSNY container permit, no complaints from neighbors — the debris goes straight from the unit to the truck.
When people book renovation debris removal
DIY remodel is done
You gutted the bathroom yourself over a weekend and now there's a pile of tile and the old vanity. We clear it Monday.
Contractor left the mess
The reno's finished but the debris is still stacked in the hallway. We haul it so you can move back in.
Flip or turnover
Prepping a unit for sale or a new tenant after a refresh — one flat haul-out clears the debris and the old fixtures together.
What NYC renovators say
★★★★★
"Redid my kitchen and had a mountain of cabinets and drywall. Didn't want a dumpster taking my parking spot for a week. They loaded it all same-day for the quoted price."
— Marcus D., Park Slope
★★★★★
"My co-op board needed a COI before anything could go down the freight elevator. JunkRabbit sent it to management the same morning and hauled my bathroom debris that afternoon."
— Elena V., Upper West Side
★★★★★
"Contractor finished but left the old tub, tile, and trim. Priced it from a photo by the cubic yard, no surprise fees. Carried it down three flights."
— Raj P., Astoria
Frequently asked questions
How much does post-renovation debris removal cost in NYC?
$162 per cubic yard of debris, or by the truckload from $325 (¼) to $985 (full). A bathroom remodel is usually $110–$280, a kitchen about $325–$580, and a whole-home gut one to two truckloads ($985–$1,970). $75 minimum, priced from your photos, and the crew loads it.
Do I need a dumpster and a street permit?
Usually not — a sidewalk dumpster needs a NYC permit and days of setup. For most finished remodels we do a same-day haul-out from the unit instead: no container, no permit.
Does DSNY pick up renovation or construction debris?
No. The NYC Department of Sanitation does not collect construction and demolition (C&D) debris — drywall, tile, flooring, cabinets, and fixtures — from residents or contractors. It has to be removed by a private carter, and leaving it at the curb is illegal dumping that can draw a DSNY summons. That's why homeowners doing their own remodel hire us to haul it out legally.
What renovation debris will you take?
Drywall and plaster, tile and backsplash, wood and laminate flooring, carpet and padding, old kitchen cabinets and countertops, bathroom vanities, tubs, sinks and toilets, doors and trim, and the packaging and offcuts left over. We can't take hazardous materials — wet paint, solvents, asbestos, or lead debris; send a photo if you're unsure.
Can you come the same day and take an old vanity or cabinets too?
Yes — same-day is available, and the old cabinets, vanity, tub and fixtures come out in the same load as the loose debris. Managed or doorman building? We email a free same-day COI to your managing agent so the freight elevator can be booked.
Does DSNY take renovation debris?
No — the NYC Sanitation Department doesn't collect construction & demolition debris from residents or contractors, and leaving it at the curb is illegal dumping. It has to go through a private carter, which is us.
Can you take the old cabinets, vanity, and tub too?
Yes — the fixtures come out in the same load as the loose debris, no separate trip to schedule.
Can you send a COI to my building?
Yes — free and same-day, emailed to your managing agent, naming the building as additional insured, so the freight elevator can be booked.
What can't you take?
Hazardous materials — wet paint, solvents, asbestos, or lead-painted debris — which require licensed abatement. Send a photo if you're unsure and we'll tell you in seconds.
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