Melrose sits in the southwest Bronx, in Community Board 1 / DSNY Bronx Sanitation District 1, roughly bounded by East 161st Street to the north, Prospect Avenue to the east, East 149th Street to the south, and Park Avenue to the west. Its housing is a real mix: tenement-era walk-ups and industrial lofts that survived along Third Avenue and East 149th Street, newer 2- and 3-family rowhouses built on lots cleared after the 1970s fiscal-crisis fires, and one of the densest concentrations of NYCHA in the borough — including the eight 14-story towers of Melrose Houses, the Andrew Jackson Houses, and Morrisania Air Rights. Each building type creates a different junk-removal job.
Access is the local quirk. Around The Hub — where East 149th Street, Westchester, Willis, Melrose, and Third Avenues all converge — curb space is scarce and double-parking is constant, so haulers often work fast loading windows on side streets like Courtlandt Avenue, Morris Avenue, or East 156th Street. In the walk-up tenements, crews carry mattresses, sofas, and appliances down narrow stairwells by hand, while NYCHA buildings usually mean coordinating freight elevators and loading docks.
Licensed junk-removal companies serve all of Melrose for same-day and bulk hauls. For smaller loads, free DSNY bulk pickup is also an option — schedule it through 311 or the DSNY app for your collection day.
Companies serving Melrose
Top-rated haulers covering Melrose — see the full The Bronx list.
JJunkRabbit
★ 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.
📍 Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens · The Bronx · Staten Island
📞 (332) 455-7051Website ↗💲 Instant upfront online quote, starting around $75 (per company site, 2026)
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JJiffy Junk
★ 4.8 (1123 reviews · Birdeye (Google-aggregated))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 earns consistently high ratings across platforms (roughly 4.7-5.0 stars), with customers praising professional, prompt crews, thorough cleanups, and fair pricing. A minority of reviewers raise concerns about pricing transparency and the company's donation messaging.”
👍 Pros- Professional, courteous crews
- Prompt, same-day, on-time service
- Thorough cleanup (sweep up after)
- Fair, competitive pricing
👎 Cons- Pricing concerns / felt blindsided by truck size
- Caution about the donation premise after paying a fee
📍 Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens · The Bronx · Staten Island
📞 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)
GGlobal Junk & Moving
★ 7.17 (30 reviews · GreatGuysMove)Licensed & insuredSame-dayBooks online
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.
“Customers describe Global Junk & Moving as a small, family-owned NYC junk-removal and moving company praised for speedy, friendly crews and thorough, eco-conscious cleanouts. The main complaints are quotes that creep up by moving day and occasional lateness or scheduling hiccups.”
👍 Pros- Fast, efficient service
- Friendly, caring crews
- Quality work and full cleanouts
- Eco-friendly (donates/recycles items)
👎 Cons- Final price higher than the quote
- Inconsistent punctuality / scheduling
📍 Brooklyn · Manhattan · The Bronx · Queens · Staten Island
📞 +13476120955Website ↗
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).
“Customers describe The Junk Pros as a professional, reliable NYC junk-removal company whose courteous crews work quickly and tidy up afterward at transparent prices. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with only rare complaints about quote/billing mismatches from the answering service or scheduling delays.”
👍 Pros- Courteous, professional crews
- Fast, efficient cleanouts that leave the space clean
- Punctual and reliable, good communication
- Transparent, fair pricing
👎 Cons- Occasional quote/billing discrepancies via the answering service
- Isolated scheduling delays
📍 Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens · The Bronx · Staten Island
📞 1-877-258-6577Website ↗💲 Volume-based, no published rates; zip-code quote online and confirmed on-site (per company site, 2026)
RRon's Rubbish & Junk Removal Cleanout Services
★ 4.1 (44 reviews · Yelp (Ron's Trucking / Ron's Rubbish, 53 Torre Pl, Yonkers — same owner & address))Licensed & insuredSame-dayBooks online
Family- and locally-owned junk removal business with two-plus decades of experience serving the Bronx and Westchester, licensed with the NYC Business Integrity Commission.
“Customers consistently praise Ron's for fast, same-day service, fair competitive pricing, and a professional, courteous crew that leaves spaces clean. The operation runs under several related names (Ron's Rubbish, Ron's Trucking, Ron's Moving) at the same Yonkers address, so reviews are spread thin and a few customers note unclear insurance/safety details.”
👍 Pros- Fast, same-day response and quick job completion
- Competitive, fair pricing and good value
- Professional, courteous, punctual crew
- Thorough cleanouts, space left tidy
👎 Cons- Limited public info on insurance/safety protocols
- Brand spread across multiple names (Trucking/Moving/Rubbish) makes reviews hard to pin down
📍 The Bronx · Yonkers · Manhattan · Westchester County · White Plains · Larchmont · Harrison
📞 (914) 205-2228Website ↗
11-800-GOT-JUNK?
★ 3.5 (161 reviews · Yelp (1-800-GOT-JUNK? Brooklyn/Queens, Long Island City))Licensed & insuredSame-dayBooks online
National junk-removal franchise (founded in Vancouver in 1989) operating across all five NYC boroughs with full-service, crew-loaded pickups. Pricing is volume-based on how much space items fill in the truck, quoted via a free on-site estimate.
“Customers across NYC borough listings consistently praise 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s professional, courteous crews, on-time (often same-day) arrival, and fast, efficient hauling, but a recurring minority complain about price surprises/overcharging and occasional no-shows. Borough-level Yelp ratings sit in the mid-3s, lower than the company's national self-reported scores.”
👍 Pros- Professional, courteous crews
- On-time, often same-day service
- Fast and efficient hauling
- Easy booking and upfront scheduling
👎 Cons- Pricing surprises / overcharging
- Occasional no-shows
- Pushy customer service on disputes
📍 Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens · The Bronx · Staten Island
📞 1-800-468-5865Website ↗💲 ~$150-$600+ per job; minimum fee roughly $130-$150, half truckload ~$400-$600, full truckload ~$700-$1,000 (volume-based; third-party cost guides + company site, 2026)
JJunk Removal Management
★ 4.9 (44 reviews · Trustindex)Licensed & insuredUpfront pricing
Junk-removal company serving all five NYC boroughs and New Jersey, advertising upfront pricing with no hidden fees and claiming to recycle over 60% of items removed. States crews are insured and bonded and the company is licensed to operate.
“Customers describe Junk Removal Management as a professional, fast, and efficient five-borough NYC junk-removal company with transparent, reasonably priced upfront quotes and courteous crews, often praising same-day availability. Negative feedback is rare, with the main documented complaint being a crew arriving hours late for an appointment.”
👍 Pros- Professional, quick and efficient service
- Reasonable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Responsive and flexible scheduling (often same-day)
- Courteous, respectful crew members
👎 Cons- Occasional lateness / crew arriving hours after appointment
- Isolated unexplained low ratings
📍 Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens · The Bronx · Staten Island
📞 (888) 355-5865Website ↗💲 Free estimate; upfront pricing with no published rates (per company site, 2026)
TThe Junkluggers of New York City
★ 4.9 (1481 reviews · Google / aggregated reviews (junkluggers.com))Same-dayUpfront pricingBooks online
NYC branch of the eco-focused Junkluggers franchise serving all five boroughs including Staten Island, with volume-based pricing and an emphasis on donation and recycling.
“Customers consistently rate The Junkluggers of New York City very highly (around 4.9 stars), praising punctual, professional crews and their eco-friendly donate-and-recycle approach. The main complaints center on premium pricing and the lack of transparent upfront quotes before an in-person estimate.”
👍 Pros- Professional, friendly, careful crews
- Fast, punctual, often same-day pickup
- Clear upfront pricing, no surprises
- Eco-friendly: donates and recycles items
👎 Cons- Premium pricing vs. competitors
- No upfront online/phone quotes; in-person estimate required
- Occasional upcharges after crew arrives
📍 Staten Island · Brooklyn · The Bronx · Manhattan · Queens
📞 (646) 814-0678Website ↗
DDropcurb
★ 4.5 (13 reviews · Trustpilot)Same-dayUpfront pricingBooks online
National per-item junk-removal platform (980+ cities across 39 states) offering same-day curbside pickup in NYC with online booking and fixed per-item pricing; no crew enters the home. Items must be placed curbside or accessible for pickup.
“The only real aggregate review presence found is on Trustpilot, where Dropcurb has roughly 13 reviews and a TrustScore around 4.5 (all positive). Customers consistently praise low pricing, strong communication, and fast curbside pickup, though the review base is small and the reviews reference Nashville rather than NYC; no substantial Google, Yelp, or BBB rating could be found.”
👍 Pros- Cheapest option vs. competitors like 1-800-GOT-JUNK
- Excellent, responsive communication (text/photo confirmation)
- Fast same-day curbside pickup
- Honest, fair, easy-to-deal-with owner/haulers
👎 Cons- Very small review volume (~13), so limited track record
- Reviews are not NYC-specific (reference Nashville)
📍 Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens · The Bronx · Staten Island
Website ↗💲 $79 base fee (first item included); additional items at tier rates, e.g. appliances from ~$104, TVs/electronics from ~$99 (per company site, 2026)
JJunk All Mighty
★ 5 (1 reviews · Yelp)Licensed & insuredBooks online
Junk removal company serving the Bronx and surrounding NYC boroughs, handling residential and commercial cleanouts, construction debris, and e-waste. Offers free on-site estimates.
“Junk All Mighty has a very thin verified-review footprint: its Brooklyn Yelp page shows a 5.0 rating from a single customer review praising a fast, courteous crew that broke down furniture and hauled away heavy items, and the BBB lists an A+ grade (not customer-driven). No complaints surfaced because almost no real reviews exist.”
👍 Pros- Fast and efficient service
- Courteous, professional crew
- Careful heavy lifting and hauling (furniture, appliances, mattresses)
📍 The Bronx
📞 +17186620328Website ↗
