Basic
$930 – $2,326 per project
15 in. white compactor, standard compaction, removable bin, fit to the existing opening and outlet
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How Much Does Replace Trash Compactor Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Remove an existing under-counter trash compactor and install a new 15 in built-in or freestanding compactor in the same opening, appliance included.
Replace Trash Compactor in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $1,095 to $2,736 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Replace Trash Compactor in Boston, Massachusetts
$1,095 – $2,736
per projectPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for replace trash compactor.
National average: $1,000 – $2,500 per project
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1,095 – $2,736 per project
15 in. stainless compactor with odor control, key lock, removable bin and quieter ram, fit to the existing opening
Premium
$1,368 – $3,420 per project
15 in. fingerprint-resistant stainless compactor with tilt-out drawer, odor control, key lock and bag caddy, fit to the opening
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $450 – $1,125 | job |
| Labor | labor | $445 – $1,111 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $120 – $300 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $80 – $200 | job |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Replace Trash Compactor photo examples
Removable bin lifted out of a trash compactor showing the ram
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Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($450.00-$1,125.00 per project)
- Labor ($350.00-$875.00 per project)
- Supplies & Other ($120.00-$300.00 per project)
- Equipment & Disposal ($80.00-$200.00 per project)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- SmartFact: Trash Compactor Replacement Costs, smartfact.blog, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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