NYC junk-removal companies that prioritize donation and recycling over the landfill.
NYC junk-removal marketplace: get an upfront price online in about a minute (no on-site estimate needed) and book same-day pickup. A network of vetted, licensed and insured local haulers does the lifting.
Junk removal company (HQ in Rockville Centre, NY) serving Brooklyn neighborhoods with same/next-day appointments, an insured crew, eco-friendly disposal and an online instant-quote tool.
“Scrap-It! Junk Removal (a Rockville Centre, NY-based company that also serves Brooklyn) carries overwhelmingly positive reviews, with a 5.0 aggregate across roughly 500 reviews (188 Google, ~298 Thumbtack, ~30 Yelp) and an A+ BBB rating though it is not BBB-accredited. Customers consistently praise punctual, professional, efficient crews and fair pricing, while the handful of negative reviews center on isolated no-show/communication incidents, one of which the company publicly disputed.”
“Absolutely, the Best!!! Reliable, skillful when moving big items. And very reasonable with price.”— Gwen B., Google (via Trustindex) ↗
“Great work guys. Looking forward to using you guys again.”— Alexi V., Trustindex aggregate ↗
Junk removal service (operating as Maximum Cleaning Svc Inc., established 1997) serving Staten Island and the wider NYC/Long Island area, pricing by truck space used.
“1-844-JUNK-RAT (Maximum Cleaning Svc Inc.) is a family-owned NYC/NJ-metro junk-removal company whose reviews are split: customers widely praise the crews as professional, on-time and efficient, but a recurring minority complain that the final price exceeded the original quote, including one detailed BBB bait-and-switch complaint. Aggregate scores range from 4.9/5 on HomeTownDumpsterRental (37 reviews) to 3.5/5 on Yelp (17 reviews), with an isolated 1-star BBB review.”
“Junk rats wonderful experience and well worth the [price]. Tyler and Nick are kind and pleasant.”— Melanie S., Yelp ↗
“The two guys that came did a wonderful job. They were very fast and very efficient... I would definitely hire those same guys if I ever needed anything removed.”— Richard B., HomeTownDumpsterRental ↗
Fast-growing multi-location junk-removal company (ranked No. 366 on the 2024 Inc. 5000) serving all five boroughs with full-service, eco-conscious removal that prioritizes donation and recycling. Pricing is volume-based with upfront quotes; the company says it is licensed and insured and provides building Certificates of Insurance same-day.
“Jiffy Junk is a well-established NYC-area junk-removal company with consistently high aggregate ratings (around 4.7-4.8 stars across Google, Birdeye, HomeAdvisor and Angi), praised repeatedly for punctual, professional, efficient crews who clean up after themselves. The most common criticism is pricing: some customers find it high and a minority object to the truck-size (1/4-truck) billing method and add-on fees.”
“Jiffy Junk was responsive immediately from the moment I called to when they showed up to remove much furniture and large appliances.”— Maria Taylor, Google (via Jiffy Junk site) ↗
“3 gentlemen arrived on time at my door. Explained everything to me, then promptly gave me an estimate. They did a great job in a timely manner.”— Lisa Boerum, Google (via Jiffy Junk site) ↗
NYC junk removal company that charges a flat rate by cubic-yard load size, advertising upfront pricing with same-day availability. Additional hourly charges apply for packing and dismantling.
“Flat Rate Junk Removal is a Brooklyn-based company serving all five NYC boroughs with sharply polarized reviews: strong Google (4.7/350) and Facebook ratings praising fast, same-day, professional crews, but a much lower Yelp score (2.6/45), a 3.4 on Angi, and an F BBB rating with unanswered complaints. The recurring positive theme is speed and friendly crews, while the dominant complaint is that the advertised flat rate is not honored on site, with pricing-transparency and follow-up issues.”
“Roy came down within 2 hours and took everything out in like 20 minutes.”— Yelp reviewer, Yelp ↗
“Hired them to clean the whole house and take all the garbage out, chose them because they gave me a flat rate and I didn't want any surprises.”— Yelp reviewer, Yelp ↗
National online-booking junk removal marketplace (operating since 2014) serving Staten Island via insured local loaders, with upfront real-time pricing.
“LoadUp is a national gig-model junk-removal platform serving Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the rest of NYC, with strong aggregate scores on its managed review platforms (4.6/5 on Reviews.io across ~7,800 reviews, 4.2/5 on Trustpilot) but much lower marks on Yelp and a 3.7/5 BBB customer rating. Reviewers consistently praise on-time, efficient, professional pickups and easy booking, while recurring complaints center on no-shows, quote-versus-final-charge discrepancies, and text-only support tied to its independent-contractor model.”
“Excellent in every regard. Easy to arrange and reasonable rates. Our experience with your workman, Yuriy was exceptional. He is a real pro. The job was done to the highest standard.”— Tom P, Reviews.io ↗
“Excellent service! Thank you so much Highly recommended; they were fast, friendly, and responsible when removing everything.”— Anonymous, Reviews.io ↗
Local franchise of the national full-service junk removal brand serving Staten Island, offering same-day removal with donation and recycling.
“1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s Staten Island/NYC operation draws a sharply mixed reputation: reviewers consistently praise the crews as professional, quick, and friendly, but a recurring pattern of complaints centers on quotes ballooning on the day of service, surprise fees, no-shows or late arrivals, and occasional property damage. Brand-wide aggregate ratings are high (Google ~4.2, Trustpilot 5.0), while the local Staten Island Yelp listing (8 reviews) and the NYC-area BBB profile (D+, unanswered complaints) reflect a weaker local experience.”
“Winston and Arnaldo were here at our place and they cleared the junk from our place exceptionally well. Amazing gentlemen, quick fast friendly. Would totally work with them again.”— Yelp reviewer, Yelp ↗
“These guys showed up within an hour of me calling them and showed up right on time. The price was very reasonable for the amount they hauled away.”— Verified customer, ConsumerAffairs ↗
Jamaica, Queens-based junk removal operator serving all five boroughs and Long Island, advertising upfront pricing, same-day appointments, and recycling/donation of usable items.
“123 Dump Junkie is a Queens-based junk-removal company serving the five NYC boroughs and Long Island, with a small but uniformly positive review footprint: a 5.0 rating from 9 reviews on HomeAdvisor/Angi (a shared pool, where it holds a Super Service Award) plus a single 5-star Yelp review. Reviewers consistently praise punctuality, speed, professionalism, transparent upfront pricing, and reliability for repeat real-estate and landlord cleanouts; no negative reviews or complaints were found, and no BBB, Trustpilot, or Facebook review presence exists.”
“Amazing experience dealing with this company, I use them for my real estate listings and they always follow through!”— Verified review, HomeAdvisor ↗
NYC junk and rubbish removal company offering same-day and next-day service across Manhattan, with volume-based, upfront pricing and a stated service minimum. Provides free no-obligation quotes.
“Cleanout Express is a long-running (since 1997) NYC five-borough junk-removal company holding roughly 4.0 stars across ~67 Yelp reviews and high marks on Angi, with reviewers consistently praising fast, punctual, professional crews and competitive pricing. A recurring minority of complaints centers on pricing transparency, where some customers say the final cost exceeded the quote due to undisclosed fees.”
“The Cleanout team does the job, and they are FAST, CLEAN & PROFESSIONAL.”— Yelp reviewer, Yelp ↗
“They had the best price when compared to multiple competitors. They quoted (and charged) a price that was half the competitor's, and arrived within a couple hours of my call.”— Yelp reviewer, Yelp ↗
NYC metro junk-removal and cleanout company (operating since 2006) serving all five boroughs plus Nassau, Westchester and parts of NJ, with same-day/short-notice cleanouts. Volume-based pricing confirmed on-site; states it is fully licensed and insured (NYC BIC License #237).
“The Junk Pros Corporation, a licensed NYC five-borough junk-removal company operating since 2006, earns strongly positive reviews across most platforms (5.0 on Birdeye with 159 reviews, ~4.7 on Trustpilot, 4.8 on Google), with customers consistently citing professional, fast, on-time crews who clean up after themselves and offer reasonable, transparent pricing. A minority of reviews (more visible on Yelp and Hometown Dumpster Rental) report billing disputes, high pricing on certain jobs, and isolated communication problems.”
“The Junk Pros were very good and professional. All the men were courteous and polite. They got the job done in a short period of time and cleaned up behind themselves.”— Yvette Santiago Ellis, Facebook (via Birdeye) ↗
“They are professional pleasant thorough and easy to deal with. Gary and Rosie were able to handle the needs of a co-op and my timing without any stress.”— Jody Arena Newman, Facebook (via Birdeye) ↗
Brooklyn/Staten Island-based junk-removal company offering estate cleanouts and general junk removal across four boroughs, advertising flat-rate pricing with no hidden fees. Operates seven days a week for same/next-day pickup.
“Ronys Junk Removal (Brooklyn-based, serving all five NYC boroughs; also listed on Yelp as "Junk Removals R Us" at 2961 W 30th St) has a thin but uniformly positive independent review footprint — a 5.0/5 Yelp rating from just 2 reviews — plus Google-sourced testimonials shown on its own site praising speed, punctuality, friendly crews, and fair flat-rate pricing. No BBB, Trustpilot, or Angi profile was found, and the site's "150+ 5-Star Reviews" claim could not be independently verified.”
“Helped me to get the debris out after we renovated the house. Good luck with business, guys, and thank you again!”— Vlad S., Yelp ↗
“Fantastic! Arrived PROMPTLY on time, hauled what I needed gone quickly, and at a reasonable price. Will use again.”— beth b., Yelp ↗
NYC junk removal and moving company serving Brooklyn and the other boroughs, offering free on-site estimates and same/next-day appointments with donation and recycling partnerships.
“Global Junk & Moving is a small, family-owned Rego Park (Queens)-based junk-removal and moving company serving the NYC boroughs, with mostly 5-star Google feedback (4.7/5 across 5 reviews) praising affordable pricing, fast efficient crews and owner Peter's communication. However, a third-party aggregator (7.17/10 over 30 reviews) and a handful of 1-star Yelp reviews flag billing/overcharge disputes, no-shows, and quoted prices not being honored, indicating reliability and pricing-transparency are the main weak spots.”
“I had such a pleasant experience. They are fast and efficient. Hard workers. I will definitely be using this company again in the future.”— Vanessa Bucaria, Google (via VanLinesMove) ↗
“The Brooklyn Crew did an amazing job. Peter, Ricardo and Candy were very efficient, thorough and helpful. They went above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend this company!!!”— Claire Oconor, Google (via VanLinesMove) ↗
Long-established NYC moving and storage company (30+ years) that also runs a junk removal arm handling single-item pickups, full residential/commercial cleanouts, estate clearances and renovation debris, with donation and recycling where possible.
“Oz Moving & Storage is a large, BBB-accredited (A+) NYC mover that also offers junk removal, drawing mostly positive feedback for efficient, professional, careful crews (Google ~4.5/750, but a lower 3.4 on Yelp). A recurring minority of reviews and BBB complaints cite damaged or missing belongings, surprise charges above the original quote, and frustrating claim resolution.”
“Very friendly crew, everything delivered safely and quickly to our new home at a reasonable price.”— Sarah E, BBB ↗
“Movers were great, handled everything carefully and were very pleasant. The only issue was that i had to pay for a 3 hour minimum for an internal building move that took less than one hour.”— Michael L, BBB ↗
