If you’re staring at a couch, dresser, or garage full of items you no longer need, you’ve probably asked yourself the same question most people do: “Should I hire a junk hauler, donate it myself, or find another option?”
Most donors want their items to go to good use — but convenience, cost, and timing often get in the way.
That’s where ReSupply comes in. As a nationwide home donation pickup service, ReSupply blends the best parts of all three options: the convenience of a hauler, the affordability of doing it yourself, and the impact of donating to real local charities.
Here’s the math behind why ReSupply is often the cheapest, the easiest, and the most mission-aligned option.
1. Junk Haulers: Fast, but Often the Most Expensive Option
Junk haulers are built for speed — but that convenience comes with a high price tag. The average cost of removal is $250, according to This Old House, and there are additional fees for disposal of hazardous waste, electronics, and appliances.
Critically, donating items is often not the default. So you’re paying premium rates and losing the chance for your items to help someone in need.
2. Doing It Yourself: Cheap on Paper, Expensive in Reality
Driving items to a donation center sounds simple… until you account for the real costs.
Hidden Costs of DIY Donation Drop-Offs
- Truck rental
- Gas
- Time spent loading/unloading: 1–3 hours
- Donation center logistics: limited hours, long lines, acceptance rules
- Risk of damage: to your car, walls, or back
And let’s be honest — not everyone has access to:
- a truck
- free labor
- weekday availability
- a donation center nearby
What looks “cheap” often becomes inconvenient, time-consuming, and stressful.
3. ReSupply: The Best of Both Worlds
ReSupply exists for donors who want donation, speed, and ease — without junk hauler pricing.
What a ReSupply pickup includes:
- Next-day pickup
- White glove service, including complete removal of all items and disassembly
- Heavy-item removal from anywhere in your home
- Professional movers who are licensed, insured, and on-time.
- Delivery to a verified local charity partner
And here’s the simple math behind it:
If you need to remove a couch and a few boxes:
- A junk hauler will charge you for the service, and most of what they remove ends up in a landfill. You’re paying the highest price for the least impact.
- Doing it yourself sounds cheaper, but once you factor in a truck rental, gas, mileage fees, and the time it takes to load, drive, and unload items, the time adds up.
- ReSupply is about 30% cheaper than a local mover or hauler, and provides a donation tax receipt for your donated items after the pickup is completed. Your time investment is effectively zero, and your items are routed directly to vetted local charities that can use or resell them to support their missions.
In most cases, ReSupply is 30% of the price of a junk hauler, and significantly easier (and faster) than a DIY drop-off.
You get the convenience of a hauler, but with the impact of a donation — something neither of the other options offer.
4. The Impact Equation: What Your Donation Actually Does
Choosing ReSupply means choosing:
- Reuse over landfill
- Items get a second life instead of ending up in the waste stream.
- Support for local charities
- Your furniture and goods help fund programs for: veterans, families-in-crisis, shelters, resale shops, community nonprofits
With ReSupply, your money supports people, not landfill fees.
5. Convenience You Can’t Put a Price On
With ReSupply, you don’t have to:
- Borrow or rent a truck
- Figure out which charities accept what
- Lift heavy items
- Wait in line
- Deal with rejection at donation centers
- Make multiple trips
The entire process is designed to be simple, fast, and stress-free — and for donors who are moving, decluttering, or on a tight timeline, the convenience alone is worth it.
The Bottom Line: ReSupply Gives You the Most Value for Your Effort
If you want the cheapest option that still creates real community impact, ReSupply gives you the highest return on your donation effort.
- Cheaper than junk haulers
- Easier than doing it yourself
- Better for charities, better for the environment
- Fast, transparent, and mission-driven
You keep items out of landfills.
You support your local community.
You start fresh without the stress
Ready to schedule a donation pickup? Book your ReSupply pickup today and let your unwanted items do real good. Schedule a Donation Pickup
