Construction debris removal costs $135–$160 per cubic yard in 2026 when we load it, haul it and pay the disposal fees. Recycling clean concrete costs $24.50–$30.50 per cubic yard at the recycler, plus loading and trucking. Debris-only jobs start at the $3,750 minimum.
Construction debris removal cost per cubic yard
Estimates for budgeting only, not an offer, bid or quote. Permits, government fees and testing are extra unless listed; your signed written proposal sets the price.
| Item | Price | Unit | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction and demolition debris removal (we load) | $135 – $160 | per cubic yard | Labor, loading, hauling, disposal |
| Clean concrete recycling fee, no rebar | $24.50 – $30.50 | per cubic yard | Recycler fee only; loading and trucking extra |
| Concrete recycling fee, with rebar | $37 – $45.50 | per cubic yard | Recycler fee only; loading and trucking extra |
Budget ranges for 2026, not a quote. Prices include what the Includes column lists. Not included: permits and other government fees, and testing, engineering and utility disconnects by others. Minimum charge: $3,750 per job.
Permit or notice: Encroachment permit for a bin in the street; a recycling plan in many cities. Permit fees are not included; we pull or coordinate the permits our work needs, billed at cost plus administrative time.
Debris removal cost by volume
| Project | Price |
|---|---|
| Debris we load and haul, 50 CY | $6,750 – $8,000 |
| Debris we load and haul, 100 CY | $13,500 – $16,000 |
What’s in the price
A crew to load, trucks, hauling to the nearest permitted recycler or landfill, and disposal or recycling fees, sorted to keep recyclable material out of the landfill. Bins are provided as part of our removal work.
Included
- Loading by our crew (for the we-load price)
- Hauling and disposal or recycling fees
- Sorting for recycling where practical
- Sweeping the area after loading
Not included
- Asbestos, lead paint and other hazardous waste (priced on the asbestos, lead paint and tank and hazardous materials pages)
- Street-use permits for bins in the public right-of-way
- Items with special disposal fees (tires, appliances, e-waste) unless listed
- Overweight charges for dirt or concrete in mixed-debris loads
How we measure
Loose cubic yards as loaded. Recycling and landfill fees per cubic yard or per ton, as the facility charges.
20-yard bin. Mixed construction debris from a remodel or small demolition.
40-yard bin. Light, bulky debris. Concrete and dirt hit the weight limit long before the bin is full.
10-wheel dump truck. About 10 loose cubic yards of soil or broken concrete per load.
Debris removal and hauling questions
How much does it cost to get rid of construction debris?
$135–$160 per cubic yard loaded, hauled and disposed of in 2026, so 50 cubic yards runs $6,750–$8,000 and 100 cubic yards $13,500–$16,000. Debris-only jobs start at $3,750.
How much does it cost to dispose of concrete?
Clean concrete goes to a recycler: $24.50–$30.50 per cubic yard to drop off unreinforced concrete and $37–$45.50 with rebar, plus loading and trucking.
How do I estimate cubic yards of debris?
Multiply the pile’s length, width and height in feet and divide by 27. A pile 10 feet long, 6 feet wide and 3 feet high is about 7 cubic yards. Photos with something for scale are enough for a ballpark.
What does debris removal include?
Our crew loads the debris, we haul it to the nearest permitted recycler or landfill, sort out what can be recycled, pay the disposal fees and sweep the area. Recycling receipts are provided for your records.
Related reading: Construction debris removal: costs, recycling rules and your options.
For architects, engineers and contractors
Scope: Removal and site cleanup
Per-yard rates can be used as budget unit prices, and contract unit prices are set in the proposal or bid; diversion and recycling receipts are provided for CALGreen waste reporting. Cost terms glossary · Printable unit-price sheet
What to send for a firm quote
- Photos of the debris and where it sits
- Rough volume, or room and pile sizes
- What’s in it: wood, concrete, dirt, metal
- Access for a truck
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Disclaimer: a guide, not a quote.
These prices are a guide for budgeting, not a quote. They are our 2026 price ranges for common projects in Southern California. Your written price depends on the site, access, quantities, the materials found, the schedule and the documents you provide, and it can come in above or below these ranges; the written proposal governs.
Permits, inspections and other government fees vary from city to city and county to county and are not included. Neither are plan preparation, engineering, utility planning, agency submittals and coordination, inspector standby, return trips or administrative time, other than the asbestos air-district notice we prepare and file. Testing is priced on the testing page. Worked examples illustrate their stated assumptions and are not quotes. When a project needs any of these, they’re listed in the written proposal.
A written proposal follows a site walk or a review of your plans, reports and photos.
SoCal Removal is the business name of Abajian Enterprise, a California corporation. CSLB #980451 (A, B, C-21). Certifications: HAZ, ASB (ASB for bidding only). Verify the license · Insurance and project bonding