Bay Ridge sits at Brooklyn's southwest tip, where the limestone rowhouses of the upper 70s and 80s give way to detached and semi-detached single-families closer to Shore Road and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. It's a low-rise neighborhood by NYC standards: tree-lined side streets of two- to four-family brick and frame homes, pre-war walk-up co-ops along Ridge Boulevard and Colonial Road, and a denser apartment band over the R-train corridor under Fourth Avenue. That mix shapes every cleanout here. A third-floor walk-up off 86th Street means hand-carrying a sofa down narrow stairs, while a Shore Road co-op may require a service entrance, a reserved elevator, and building-board sign-off before anything moves.
Parking is the real wrinkle. The 3rd and 5th Avenue commercial strips are metered and tight, and side streets run alternate-side, so a truck often double-parks briefly to load. Licensed junk-removal companies cover all of Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, and Fort Hamilton and handle the carry, disassembly, and disposal. For curb-eligible items, free DSNY bulk pickup is an option too. Bay Ridge falls in Brooklyn Community District 10, served by the DSNY Brooklyn 10 garage on 1st Avenue.
- Donate usable goods: Peace by Piece (8418 5th Ave) takes clothing, housewares, and books; The Salvation Army (6822 3rd Ave) accepts furniture.
Companies serving Bay Ridge
Top-rated haulers covering Bay Ridge — see the full Brooklyn list.
JJunkRabbit
★ 5 (127 reviews · Google)★ FeaturedLicensed & insuredSame-dayUpfront pricingBooks online
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.
📍 All 5 boroughs
📞 (332) 455-7051Website ↗💲 Instant upfront online quote, starting around $75 (per company site, 2026)$$$$$
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11-844-JUNK-RAT (Maximum Cleaning Svc Inc.)
★ 4.9 (37 reviews · HomeTownDumpsterRental)Licensed & insuredSame-dayUpfront pricingBooks online
Junk removal service (operating as Maximum Cleaning Svc Inc., established 1997) serving Staten Island and the wider NYC/Long Island area, pricing by truck space used.
“1-844-JUNK-RAT (Maximum Cleaning Svc Inc.) is a family-owned NYC/NJ-metro junk-removal company whose reviews are split: customers widely praise the crews as professional, on-time and efficient, but a recurring minority complain that the final price exceeded the original quote, including one detailed BBB bait-and-switch complaint. Aggregate scores range from 4.9/5 on HomeTownDumpsterRental (37 reviews) to 3.5/5 on Yelp (17 reviews), with an isolated 1-star BBB review.”
👍 Pros- Professional, polite and courteous crews (Tyler, Nick, Danilo, Justin, etc.)
- Fast and efficient loading/hauling
- Arrived on time / within scheduled window
- Clean up after the job, no damage to property
👎 Cons- Final price came in higher than the quote / surprise upcharges on arrival or after loading
- Quoted by full job but only charged for what fits in one truck (volume not made clear upfront)
- Alleged bait-and-switch with items dumped back when extra payment refused (BBB complaint)
What customers say
“Junk rats wonderful experience and well worth the [price]. Tyler and Nick are kind and pleasant.”— Melanie S., Yelp ↗
“The two guys that came did a wonderful job. They were very fast and very efficient... I would definitely hire those same guys if I ever needed anything removed.”— Richard B., HomeTownDumpsterRental ↗
📍 All 5 boroughs
📞 (609) 604-7377Website ↗💲 Priced by truckload fraction; $20 off online on quarter-load and up, per company site 2026 (no exact tiers published)$$$$$
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JJiffy Junk
★ 4.8 (1123 reviews · Birdeye (Google/Angi aggregate))Licensed & insuredSame-dayUpfront pricingBooks online
Fast-growing multi-location junk-removal company (ranked No. 366 on the 2024 Inc. 5000) serving all five boroughs with full-service, eco-conscious removal that prioritizes donation and recycling. Pricing is volume-based with upfront quotes; the company says it is licensed and insured and provides building Certificates of Insurance same-day.
“Jiffy Junk is a well-established NYC-area junk-removal company with consistently high aggregate ratings (around 4.7-4.8 stars across Google, Birdeye, HomeAdvisor and Angi), praised repeatedly for punctual, professional, efficient crews who clean up after themselves. The most common criticism is pricing: some customers find it high and a minority object to the truck-size (1/4-truck) billing method and add-on fees.”
👍 Pros- Professional, courteous, friendly crews
- Punctual / arrive on time
- Fast and efficient work
- Clean up and sweep after the job
👎 Cons- Pricing is high / expensive relative to competitors
- Truck-size billing method (charged by 1/4-truck increments) feels opaque or larger than the actual load
- Extra/add-on charges (e.g., TV disposal fee, time charge for moving non-junk items)
What customers say
“Jiffy Junk was responsive immediately from the moment I called to when they showed up to remove much furniture and large appliances.”— Maria Taylor, Google (via Jiffy Junk site) ↗
“3 gentlemen arrived on time at my door. Explained everything to me, then promptly gave me an estimate. They did a great job in a timely manner.”— Lisa Boerum, Google (via Jiffy Junk site) ↗
📍 All 5 boroughs
📞 844-543-3966Website ↗💲 Volume-based (charged by ~1/4 truck); reported customer jobs range from ~$159 up to ~$1,000 for a full truckload (company site + third-party reviews, 2026)$$$$$
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FFlat Rate Junk Removal
★ 4.7 (350 reviews · Google)NYC-Licensed · BIC-490871Same-dayUpfront pricingBooks online
NYC junk removal company that charges a flat rate by cubic-yard load size, advertising upfront pricing with same-day availability. Additional hourly charges apply for packing and dismantling.
“Flat Rate Junk Removal is a Brooklyn-based company serving all five NYC boroughs with sharply polarized reviews: strong Google (4.7/350) and Facebook ratings praising fast, same-day, professional crews, but a much lower Yelp score (2.6/45), a 3.4 on Angi, and an F BBB rating with unanswered complaints. The recurring positive theme is speed and friendly crews, while the dominant complaint is that the advertised flat rate is not honored on site, with pricing-transparency and follow-up issues.”
👍 Pros- Fast / same-day service and quick haul-away
- Polite, efficient, professional crews (e.g. Roy, Avi, Juan, Harry)
- Easy scheduling and responsive booking
- Careful work with no property damage
👎 Cons- Final price not matching the quoted flat rate / on-site upcharges
- Poor pricing transparency and tipping/upselling pressure
- Unresponsive office; no callback to resolve disputes
What customers say
“Roy came down within 2 hours and took everything out in like 20 minutes.”— Yelp reviewer, Yelp ↗
“Hired them to clean the whole house and take all the garbage out, chose them because they gave me a flat rate and I didn't want any surprises.”— Yelp reviewer, Yelp ↗
📍 All 5 boroughs
📞 +19174105058Website ↗💲 Flat by cubic-yard load: ~$200 (3 yd) to ~$1,080 (24 yd), plus hourly for packing/dismantling (per company site 2026)$$$$$
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LLoadUp
★ 4.6 (7821 reviews · Reviews.io)Licensed & insuredSame-dayUpfront pricingBooks online
National online-booking junk removal marketplace (operating since 2014) serving Staten Island via insured local loaders, with upfront real-time pricing.
“LoadUp is a national gig-model junk-removal platform serving Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the rest of NYC, with strong aggregate scores on its managed review platforms (4.6/5 on Reviews.io across ~7,800 reviews, 4.2/5 on Trustpilot) but much lower marks on Yelp and a 3.7/5 BBB customer rating. Reviewers consistently praise on-time, efficient, professional pickups and easy booking, while recurring complaints center on no-shows, quote-versus-final-charge discrepancies, and text-only support tied to its independent-contractor model.”
👍 Pros- On-time arrival within the booked window
- Fast, efficient loading and removal
- Courteous, professional, friendly crews
- Easy online booking and scheduling
👎 Cons- No-shows and missed pickup windows
- Final charge higher than the written quote
- Text-only support, hard to reach a person during delays
What customers say
“Excellent in every regard. Easy to arrange and reasonable rates. Our experience with your workman, Yuriy was exceptional. He is a real pro. The job was done to the highest standard.”— Tom P, Reviews.io ↗
“Excellent service! Thank you so much Highly recommended; they were fast, friendly, and responsible when removing everything.”— Anonymous, Reviews.io ↗
📍 Staten Island, Brooklyn
📞 (844) 239-7711Website ↗💲 Starts at $75 for a single bulky item, per company site 2026$$$$$
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1123 Dump Junkie
★ 5 (9 reviews · HomeAdvisor)Licensed & insuredSame-dayUpfront pricing
Jamaica, Queens-based junk removal operator serving all five boroughs and Long Island, advertising upfront pricing, same-day appointments, and recycling/donation of usable items.
“123 Dump Junkie is a Queens-based junk-removal company serving the five NYC boroughs and Long Island, with a small but uniformly positive review footprint: a 5.0 rating from 9 reviews on HomeAdvisor/Angi (a shared pool, where it holds a Super Service Award) plus a single 5-star Yelp review. Reviewers consistently praise punctuality, speed, professionalism, transparent upfront pricing, and reliability for repeat real-estate and landlord cleanouts; no negative reviews or complaints were found, and no BBB, Trustpilot, or Facebook review presence exists.”
👍 Pros- Punctual / shows up on time
- Fast and efficient work
- Professional team
- Clear upfront pricing, no hidden fees
What customers say
“Amazing experience dealing with this company, I use them for my real estate listings and they always follow through!”— Verified review, HomeAdvisor ↗
📍 All 5 boroughs
📞 +18002593867Website ↗$$$$$
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TThe Golden Truck Moving Company
★ 5 (141 reviews · Google (via Birdeye))Licensed & insuredSame-dayUpfront pricing
Bushwick, Brooklyn-based licensed and insured moving company that also offers cleaning and junk removal alongside hourly and flat-rate local and long-distance moves.
“The Golden Truck Moving Company (owner Jaime Vanegas), a Brooklyn-based mover serving NYC and NJ, holds near-perfect ratings across platforms (5.0 on Google/Birdeye with ~141 reviews, 5.0 on Angi from 133 reviews, A+ BBB though not accredited). Reviewers consistently praise professional, fast, affordable crews and careful handling, with the only notable concern being a USDOT flag that the company is not authorized for interstate moves despite offering long-distance service.”
👍 Pros- Professional, clean, courteous crews
- Fast and efficient, often finish ahead of schedule
- Affordable / fair pricing, good value
- Careful handling of belongings, no damage
👎 Cons- Not authorized for interstate moves per USDOT despite advertising long-distance service
- Isolated weak conflict-handling data point in one aggregator's breakdown
What customers say
“One of the best experiences I have had. I was dreading the move but these guys made it easy and affordable. highly professional, clean and great executing staff! highly recommended!!”— Boris Mamutin, Google (via Birdeye) ↗
“Fantastic pricing, great crew of movers, and very quick and efficient - we had a great experience with Golden Truck Moving Co.”— William Callahan, Google (via Birdeye) ↗
📍 All 5 boroughs
📞 +16467084344Website ↗💲 local moves from ~$199-$300 starting; studio from ~$399, 1-bedroom from ~$500, 3-bedroom from ~$999, per company site 2026 (moving rates; junk removal quoted separately)$$$$$
Read the full review · 141 reviews →
JJunk & Demo Team
★ 4.9 (180 reviews · Google)Licensed & insuredSame-dayUpfront pricingBooks online
Brooklyn junk removal and demolition company (founded 2018) running crews out of Bushwick and Sunset Park, covering the entire borough with fixed flat-rate pricing quoted on-site. NYC DOB licensed, $2M general liability insured, and a DSNY-registered carter.
“No independent third-party customer reviews could be found for Junk & Demo Team (junkanddemoteam.com) on Google/Maps, Yelp, BBB, Trustpilot, Angi, or Facebook; searches surfaced only similarly-named companies in other states. The only review content available is first-party marketing testimonials hosted on the company's own website (named quotes from "Carlos V.," "Linda W.," etc., with no platform, star ratings, or dates), and a self-reported "4.9/5 with 180+ five-star reviews" claim on its own pages that could not be verified against any external review profile; per instructions these are not treated as real reviews, so ratings, metrics, and themes are returned null/empty.”
📍 All 5 boroughs
📞 +17185870156Website ↗💲 ~$125-$250 single item; $300-$450 quarter truck; $450-$600 half truck; $600-$900 full truck; $800-$2,500+ full apartment/estate, per company site 2026
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SStrictly Junk Removal
★ 4.9 (90 reviews · Google (cited on company website))Licensed & insuredSame-dayUpfront pricing
Brooklyn-based junk removal company (294 20th St, Park Slope) serving all Brooklyn neighborhoods with volume-based pricing and free same-day estimates. EPA Lead-Safe Certified; no hidden fees for stairs or carrying.
“Strictly Junk Removal is a Brooklyn-based junk removal company that advertises a 4.9-star aggregate across 90+ Google reviews, corroborated by a 4.9 rating on HomeAdvisor and a 5-star (single-review) Bark profile, though it has no Yelp or ProvenExpert reviews yet. Reviews consistently praise fast/same-day response, fair pricing, and the professionalism and reliability of the crew (frequently the owner, Jaime/Jimmy), with few documented complaints.”
👍 Pros- Fast / same-day response and quick turnaround
- Professional, courteous crew (often praising owner Jaime/Jimmy)
- Fair, competitive, upfront pricing / best quote
- Reliable — shows up on time and does what was promised
👎 Cons- Limited public/independent review volume — most reviews live on the company site rather than third-party platforms
- Scheduling flexibility on larger or more complicated loads (noted in aggregated summaries, not specific reviews)
What customers say
“Truly great service. Jaime came within a day of contact and gave us the best quote we received. The crew was fast, careful, and left everything clean.”— Amy T., Company website (Google reviews) ↗
“Professional crew that cleared our yard quickly and thoroughly. They knew exactly what they were doing and didn't waste a minute.”— Diane V., Company website (Google reviews) ↗
📍 All 5 boroughs
📞 +19174424135Website ↗$$$$$
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TThe Junk Pros
★ 5 (159 reviews · Birdeye)Licensed & insuredSame-dayBooks online
NYC metro junk-removal and cleanout company (operating since 2006) serving all five boroughs plus Nassau, Westchester and parts of NJ, with same-day/short-notice cleanouts. Volume-based pricing confirmed on-site; states it is fully licensed and insured (NYC BIC License #237).
“The Junk Pros Corporation, a licensed NYC five-borough junk-removal company operating since 2006, earns strongly positive reviews across most platforms (5.0 on Birdeye with 159 reviews, ~4.7 on Trustpilot, 4.8 on Google), with customers consistently citing professional, fast, on-time crews who clean up after themselves and offer reasonable, transparent pricing. A minority of reviews (more visible on Yelp and Hometown Dumpster Rental) report billing disputes, high pricing on certain jobs, and isolated communication problems.”
👍 Pros- Professional, courteous crews
- Fast / efficient job completion
- On-time and reliable
- Clean up after themselves (no mess left)
👎 Cons- Billing disputes / charged more than quoted
- Pricing felt too high on some jobs
- Occasional poor communication / rude interaction
What customers say
“The Junk Pros were very good and professional. All the men were courteous and polite. They got the job done in a short period of time and cleaned up behind themselves.”— Yvette Santiago Ellis, Facebook (via Birdeye) ↗
“They are professional pleasant thorough and easy to deal with. Gary and Rosie were able to handle the needs of a co-op and my timing without any stress.”— Jody Arena Newman, Facebook (via Birdeye) ↗
📍 All 5 boroughs
📞 1-877-258-6577Website ↗💲 Volume-based, no published rates; zip-code quote online and confirmed on-site (per company site, 2026)$$$$$
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