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Junk removal in Wakefield

Wakefield

Wakefield is the Bronx's northernmost neighborhood, hard against the Westchester County line at East 243rd Street and running south toward East 222nd. Its housing is overwhelmingly low-rise: brick two- and three-family rowhouses, semi-detached and detached single-family homes on side streets like East 233rd, East 238th, and Carpenter, plus small prewar walk-up apartment buildings clustered near the commercial spine of White Plains Road. That mix shapes most junk-removal jobs here — basement and attic cleanouts in long-held family homes, estate and probate clears, and second- or third-floor walk-up apartment hauls with no elevator.

Access is the local quirk. The elevated 2 and 5 trains run directly above White Plains Road through the Nereid Avenue (238th St) and 233rd Street stations, so curbside loading along that corridor means working under the structure and around steady bus and shopper traffic, while the residential blocks east and west offer quieter driveway and curb access. Wakefield falls within Bronx Community Board 12's sanitation district (ZIP 10466, with parts of 10470).

Licensed junk-removal companies serve Wakefield for same-week cleanouts and heavy or bulky loads. For smaller jobs, DSNY free bulk pickup is a real option — set out up to a few large items at the curb on your regular trash day.

Companies serving Wakefield

Top-rated haulers covering Wakefield — see the full The Bronx list.

Jiffy 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)

Global 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 ↗

The 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)

Ron'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 ↗

1-800-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)

Junk 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)

The 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 ↗

Dropcurb

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)

Junk 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 ↗

Wakefield junk-removal FAQ

My Wakefield apartment is a third-floor walk-up — does that cost more?
Many of the small prewar buildings along and near White Plains Road have no elevator, so crews carry everything down narrow interior stairs. Walk-up carries take longer and typically affect a junk-removal quote more than the volume itself, so mention the floor and stair situation when you book. For a single couch or mattress you may be better off with DSNY free curbside bulk pickup instead.
When can I put bulky junk out for free DSNY pickup in Wakefield?
Wakefield is in Bronx Community Board 12's sanitation district (ZIP 10466 and part of 10470). NYC residents can set out up to about six large items at the curb on their normal trash-collection day at no charge — place them out after 4 PM the night before. Look up your exact collection day by address using the DSNY 'Find My Collection Schedule' tool or the 311 app, since days vary block to block.
Where can I donate usable furniture instead of trashing it?
Reusable items in good condition are worth keeping out of the landfill. The nearest Salvation Army thrift and donation centers are elsewhere in the Bronx (for example on Jerome Avenue), and the Salvation Army also offers scheduled donation pickups by ZIP code through satruck.org — useful for couches and dressers that are too big to drive over yourself.

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