Carpet Removal Cost in Memphis, TN
Most people pay $150–$400. Updated for 2026.
Local view of our Carpet Removal cost guide — national ranges, what moves them, and every city we cover.
Old carpet is deceptive. A room of it rolled up in Memphis, TN looks like one manageable bundle and weighs far more than anyone expects — carpet plus underlay from a single bedroom often runs past 150 pounds.
It is also awkward: rolls do not bend, they do not fit in a car, and most collection services cap what they will take from a household by length and weight.
Carpet Removal in Memphis: what actually moves the price
Detached houses make up 60% of the stock in Memphis. For carpet removal that generally means kerbside or garage access, which is the version of the job local pros price lowest.
54% of occupied homes in Memphis are rented, and month-end is when that shows: carpet removal bookings cluster around move-out weekends, so a midweek slot is usually the cheaper one.
The median Memphis home dates to 1970. Housing of that vintage sets the practical limits on carpet removal — doorway widths, stair turns and whether there is a basement in the picture at all.
Residents (2024)
Square miles of land
People per square mile
Local figures: U.S. Census Bureau — Memphis city. Checked 2026-08-21.
Carpet Removal in Memphis: where the city stops and a hauler starts
The free route in Memphis has hard edges, and they are the reason people end up paying: A bulky pile may not go over ten cubic yards, and it sits within three feet of the street.
Past those limits the city is not an option at all — not slower, not pricier, simply unavailable. That is the line a hauler exists for, and it is worth knowing exactly where it sits before you start carrying anything.
Collection in Memphis is run by City of Memphis Solid Waste Management. Below is what they will take, straight from their own rules — and where each route runs out.
What the regular cart will not take
The pile stays clear of mailboxes, parked cars, fences, trees and low-hanging limbs, and nothing goes out once the crew has passed. Tree debris has to be under five feet long and under thirteen inches thick. The city asks you to call 311 so the crew knows a pile is waiting. Construction and demolition debris — dirt, brick, rock, concrete, scrap, lumber, roofing, fencing material, carpet — is prohibited by ordinance, and a contractor who creates waste has to remove it. Up to four tires, sizes to 11 x 22.5, can go at the curb, sometimes by special arrangement. Carts go out no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before collection and come back in by 8 a.m. the day after.
Checked against the operator’s own page on 2026-09-15. Source
Pulling it up versus hauling it away
These are two different prices. If the carpet is already up and rolled, you are paying for a pickup. If the crew has to lift it, pull the underlay, remove tack strips and clear the staples, that is labor on top — and it is worth paying for, because tack strips are the part that reliably draws blood.
Cut it into manageable rolls
If you are lifting it yourself, cut the carpet into strips about three feet wide and roll them tight, then tape them. A tight roll takes a third of the truck space of a loose one and a single person can carry it. Loose folded carpet is what turns a half load into a full one.
Typical carpet removal cost
$150 – $400
A national range, not a quote. Your actual prices come from local pros bidding on your job.
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Carpet Removal pricing breakdown
| Service | Typical market price | JunkerClub estimate |
|---|---|---|
| One or two rooms, already up | $150 – $250 | $120 – $205 |
| Two or three rooms, lifted by the crew | $320 – $500 | $260 – $410 |
| Whole house | $550 – $900 | $440 – $735 |
Estimates only. The final price depends on how much there is, how easy it is to reach, and what the pro quotes.
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Carpet Removal in Memphis — common questions
How much does carpet removal cost in Memphis?
Most people pay $150–$400. That is a national range for carpet removal, not a quote — your real price comes from local pros bidding on your photos, and it moves with volume, stairs and how far the item has to travel to the truck.
Will they pull the carpet up, or does it have to be ready?
Most will do both, but the price differs so say which you want. Lifting includes underlay, tack strips and staples; a crew that leaves tack strips behind has not finished the job and your new flooring installer will charge you to do it properly.
Is carpet recyclable?
Some is — nylon carpet can be reprocessed where a facility exists, and a few states run collection programs. In much of the country the realistic answer is landfill, and a pro who says so plainly is being straight with you rather than selling a green story.
What about padding and tack strips?
They go in the same load. Underlay is bulky but light, tack strips are sharp and get bundled separately for safety. Neither should cost extra beyond the labor of lifting them.
How quickly can it be picked up?
It depends on how many pros cover your area. On our first jobs the first quote arrived within one to three days, and we email you the moment one comes in. Once you pick a pro you choose the date and time window; same-day or next-day pickup is possible when a crew has room on the truck.
What does JunkerClub charge me?
Nothing. Posting a job and collecting quotes is free, and you pay your pro directly when the work is done. The pro pays the platform a small fee only when they win the job — it never gets added to your price.
Do I have to carry it outside myself in Memphis?
No — the crew does the lifting and loading, and that labour is most of what you are paying for. In Memphis 60% of homes are detached, so most jobs are a driveway carry and the truck can usually get close to the door. The median home here was built around 1970; single-width staircases are common in that stock and lifts are rare. Say which floor it is on and whether there is a lift when you post the job; that is the part that moves the quote. Housing figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau.
What makes a junk removal quote in Memphis different from the national average?
Access and housing type, mostly. In Memphis, 60% of homes are detached and the city runs at about 2,063 residents per square mile — most homes here have a driveway a truck can reach, which usually keeps a job at the simpler end. Renters occupy 54% of occupied homes here, which also shapes when the work happens. The prices on this site are national ranges; the number you actually pay comes from local pros bidding on your photos. Housing figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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