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Construction Debris Removal Philadelphia
Construction Debris Removal in Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s Department of Sanitation doesn’t collect construction or demolition debris anywhere — not on trash day, not by bulk appointment, and not at its six drop-off centers. So when a rowhome gets gutted, the plaster, lath, old cabinets and cast-iron radiators need a private hauler. Mixed debris is $120 per cubic yard; a quarter truck is $241.
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Construction Debris Prices in Philadelphia
Loose debris prices by volume; bulky fixtures have their own item prices. Your quote uses whichever adds up lower.
Debris Price List
| Item / load | Price |
|---|---|
| Construction Debris (per cu yd) | $120 |
| Drywall (per sheet / bundle) | $37 |
| Full Kitchen Cabinet Set | $293 |
| Cast Iron Radiator | $123 |
| Bathtub (cast iron) | $185 |
| Carpet Removal (per room) | $71 |
| Concrete / Masonry (per 1/4 truck) | $219 |
| Truck-Fill (1/2 · 8 cu yd) | $431 |
Minimum order: $75. Heavy masonry is priced separately because of its weight.
Old-House Debris
Pre-war rowhomes come apart differently from new construction. Expect:
- Horsehair plaster and wood lath
- Cast-iron radiators and clawfoot tubs
- Layers of old flooring and linoleum
- Basement paneling and drop ceilings
Photograph the pile and the room it came from — the photo sets the volume and the price.
Get My Debris QuoteDumpster or Haul-Away?
A Dumpster Makes Sense When
The gut rehab runs for weeks and there’s room to place a container legally. On a narrow one-way rowhome block, that’s often the hard part.
A Haul-Away Makes Sense When
The work comes in phases, the street is tight, or you just need the demo pile gone before the next trade shows up. The truck loads and leaves the same visit.
Debris Removal Around Philadelphia
Construction Debris FAQs
Does Philadelphia pick up construction debris?
No. The city excludes construction and demolition debris from trash-day collection and bulk appointments, and its convenience centers don’t accept it either.
How much does construction debris removal cost?
Mixed debris is $120 per cubic yard, and larger jobs price by truck-fill — $241 for a quarter truck, $431 for half. Bulky fixtures like a cast-iron radiator ($123) have their own prices.
Can contractors use the city’s drop-off centers?
No. The centers turn away commercial contractors and commercial loads, and they don’t accept construction debris from anyone.
Do you take cast-iron radiators and tubs?
Yes. A radiator is $123 and a cast-iron bathtub $185, carried out by the crew.
Can you clear a flooded basement?
Yes — wet carpet, paneling, drywall and ruined furniture. We remove the material; drying out and cleaning the space is a separate job for a restoration company.
Do you take concrete and brick?
Yes. Concrete and brick are so heavy that they’re priced per quarter truck, at $219. Very large masonry jobs may be better suited to a roll-off container, and we’ll say so.
Is there sales tax on debris removal?
Not in Pennsylvania or Delaware. New Jersey jobs include the 6.625% state sales tax.
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