Junk-removal leads describe items or spaces a customer wants cleared. Volume, item type, access and disposal requirements determine the crew and vehicle needed.
What do junk removal leads cost?
Junk removal leads: $18–$50 for exclusive project inquiries. All amounts are in US dollars.
Removal and cleanout inquiries
| Lead type | Price range (USD) | What the price covers |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive project inquiry | $18–$50 | Removal and cleanout inquiries |
Choose the work your team wants to win.
Use the customer's requested work to assess fit, then confirm the details during follow-up.
| Work type | Details to establish |
|---|---|
| Single-item removal | Item, dimensions, floor level and access |
| Home cleanouts | Rooms, approximate volume, sorting and timing |
| Garage clearances | Contents, access, bulky items and retained belongings |
| Business clearances | Inventory, loading access, working hours and authorization |
Get the project details before the visit.
Request an item list or photos and confirm the pickup address. Record stairs, elevators, parking and heavy items. Establish which items the customer wants removed and which must remain.
Check the original inquiry date, service area and available project details. Confirm who can approve the work and the customer's preferred contact time.
Will this request fit your truck and route?
Review the available scope before buying a junk-removal lead. Confirm missing details during follow-up before promising a pickup.
| Check | What changes the buying decision |
|---|---|
| Load contents | Ask for an item list, dimensions and photos. Bulky furniture and dense debris use truck capacity differently. |
| Handling | Identify stairs, elevators and the carry from the items to parking. Include loading time when checking crew availability. |
| Disposal | Confirm accepted materials, the disposal destination and fees. Separate items your business does not handle. |
| Route and timing | Allow for travel, loading and unloading within the requested pickup window, including any extra stops. |
| Service scope | Confirm whether the customer wants curbside collection or removal from inside, and whether sorting or cleanup is included. |
Compare the whole pickup, not just the lead price.
A nearby single-item request may fit spare capacity. A larger cleanout may need a dedicated crew and another disposal trip. Estimate the work each request adds before setting your purchase ceiling; a larger customer invoice alone does not establish a better lead.
Turn your close rate into a lead budget.
Truck space, loading time, travel and disposal charges affect margin. Compare acquisition against contribution per load and track single items separately from full cleanouts.
Compare 10%, 20% and 30% lead-to-paid-job conversion in your budget. At $35 per lead, acquisition costs are $350, $175 and about $117 per paid job. Add estimating and follow-up costs to get the full acquisition cost.
| Budget scenario | Paid jobs per 100 leads | Lead cost per paid job at $35/lead |
|---|---|---|
| 10% close rate | 10 | $350 |
| 20% close rate | 20 | $175 |
| 30% close rate | 30 | $117 |
Make the first conversation useful.
Confirm the pricing basis, accepted items and pickup window. Ask the customer to identify retained belongings. Reconfirm the load before beginning work if the scope has changed.
Review the opportunity. Then take the next step.
Check the current price, original intent age and ownership category in Matagi before buying. Match the opportunity to your service area, preferred work and available capacity.
Normal and Value leads have different purchase terms. Review prior access and the refund policy, then keep contact, appointment, quote and paid-job outcomes in your records.
Common questions
How much do junk removal leads cost?
Junk removal leads: $18–$50 for exclusive project inquiries. Removal and cleanout inquiries. Matagi shows the current price on each opportunity.
What makes a removal lead ready to schedule?
A pickup address, item list or photos, approximate volume, access information and an authorized customer.
Why do stairs matter at intake?
They affect crew size, handling time and equipment. Record the floor level and elevator availability before estimating.
Should disposal costs be included in lead value?
Yes. Deduct disposal, labor and travel before deciding how much acquisition spend the job can support.
How do I calculate my lead close rate?
Divide paid jobs by purchased leads from the same intake period, then multiply by 100. Track appointments and quotes separately, and allow enough time for the jobs to close.