Toronto's unofficial moving day is September 1. That means the last week of August is when leftover couches, mattresses, and tenant junk pile up in hallways, lockers, and empty units. If you are a landlord, tenant, or property manager staring at a unit that has to be empty, junk removal is usually faster than renting a truck and doing three dump runs yourself.
Junk 'Of' Urs handles move-out junk removal across Toronto, North York, Scarborough, East York, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa. We quote from photos, confirm the price before we load, and offer same-day pickup when trucks are free Monday to Saturday.
Why the last two weeks of August get booked up
Most Toronto leases end July 31 or August 31. Tenants leave furniture they cannot move. Landlords get the keys and find a sofa, mattress, and bags that block painting and showing. Property managers need the unit empty so the next lease can start on time.
That spike hits junk removal companies at the same time. Morning photo texts with your address get the best same-day or next-day windows. Waiting until August 30 to book is how units sit full through the holiday weekend.
What we haul on a tenant turnover
Left-behind couches, mattresses, bed frames, dressers, tables, and chairs. Appliances the tenant abandoned. Bags, boxes, and mixed clutter. Garage or locker leftovers. Light renovation debris if you are flipping the unit the same week.
We do not take hazardous waste such as wet paint, fuels, chemicals, asbestos, or propane tanks. Tell us if you are unsure about an item before we come.
How much move-out junk removal costs
Pricing is by truck volume, not by the hour. A single leftover couch or mattress often starts around $80. A typical one-bedroom leftover pile (sofa, mattress, bags, a few chairs) often lands in the partial-load range of $150 to $350. A packed two-bedroom or basement apartment can reach $700 or more if it fills the truck.
Text room-by-room photos plus the address. We confirm the price before we load so you can approve it for the file or pass it to the tenant.
Landlord checklist for a faster turnover
Photograph every room before anything is removed. That supports deposit claims. Send those same photos for the quote.
Note parking, elevator bookings, and locker or basement access. Downtown, North York, and Scarborough condos often need a booked elevator.
Ask for an invoice with the property address. Junk 'Of' Urs provides invoices for landlords and property managers.
Book as soon as you get the keys. Same-day is realistic Monday to Saturday when photos arrive in the morning.
Tenants: do not leave it for the landlord if you can help it
Leaving furniture behind can cost more than a junk pickup once it comes out of the deposit. If you still have the unit, text photos and your move-out date. We can often take the sofa and mattress the same week so you hand back an empty place.
Book move-out junk removal now
Text photos to (416) 902-5641 or request a quote at junkofurs.com/quote. Book a pickup at junkofurs.com/book. We reply Monday to Saturday, usually within 30 to 60 minutes, and we confirm your price before anything leaves the unit.
Frequently asked questions
- Do you offer junk removal for Toronto moving day?
- Yes. Junk 'Of' Urs clears tenant leftover furniture and mixed junk across Toronto and the GTA before and after September 1. Same-day pickup is available Monday to Saturday when trucks are free.
- How fast can you empty a rental unit?
- Most one-bedroom leftover piles take under an hour on site once we arrive. Send photos early for the best same-day or next-day window.
- Do landlords get an invoice?
- Yes. Include the property address and billing email when you request a quote. Invoices are available for property managers and individual landlords.