1 800 Got Junk Review

Friday, August 12th

2022 Junk Removal Company Reviews

1 800 Got Junk

• Locations: 43 states plus Washington DC

For more than 30 years, 1 800 Got Junk has been helping individuals and businesses to get rid of, well, everything! As long as it's non-hazardous and able to be lifted by two strong crew members, it'll go - that includes appliances, exercise equipment, mattresses, construction debris and much more.

Junk disappears

"Just point and junk disappears" - every removal service includes two professionals to do any heavy lifting required, and all 1 800 Junk team members are fully licensed and insured. Those team members may also come equipped with shovels, rakes, basic hand tools and even a trolley or wheelbarrow: this service tries to come prepared with any tools that might be required to handle your junk removal job (but, they don't bring ladders or operate machinery). Best of all, they take care of the clean-up when they're finished, so if there are nails, bits of drywall, carpet fragments or other debris, you won't have to sweep it up.

Easy online scheduling

Out of all of the junk removal services in our review, this one has the largest service area - spanning 43 states plus Washington DC. That makes it more likely that you'll be able to take advantage of their easy, affordable clean-out service. You can either schedule a free onsite estimate through their website or by calling their toll-free number, and that's available 24/7. We found plenty of appointment windows in our area, even on weekend evenings and holidays. Your assigned team will call 15-30 minutes before arrival, letting you know they're in route.

Ballpark estimate

If you need a quick estimate, you can get a ballpark by giving 1 800 Junk a call to schedule your appointment. You'll get an approximate range, because they will not be able to verify the actual amount you want removed without seeing it in person.

In-person estimates

1 800 Got Junk will give you a more precise estimate once they visit your location. They'll do this in person, with no cost to you. That means that when you schedule an appointment, they'll show up with a truck, ready to take your junk if you agree to their price. There's no obligation to accept the price they quote you, which will depend on how much space your items will take up in the truck, plus any applicable disposal fees, gas prices, and any other factors relevant to your specific location. Their pricing is done over 12 different increments, so you don't have to pay for anything you don't use. Generally speaking, you can expect to pay at least $139 as their minimum fee, up to around $700 if you fill an entire 10'x8'x5' truck with your junk. You may also have extra fees if your items have to be carried up/down any stairs.

You don't need to be there

What if you can't be onsite when you need your junk removed? As long as their representatives can access what you're getting rid of - your appliances are already by the curb, or the construction materials are piled in the driveway, for example - they can confirm the pricing when they get there, call you for confirmation, and take a credit card over the phone. Talk about convenience!

Environmentally minded

This company makes a point of donating or recycling whenever possible. They work both with community-based charities and national organizations like Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity and The Salvation Army.

Great reputation

1 800 Got Junk has a great reputation. Not only are they "A+" rated and accredited by the Better Business Bureau, but their customers also say that their junk removal services couldn't be any easier. Across the board, this company's reps are described as being efficient and friendly, and the service overall definitely beats having a dumpster parked in the driveway for days on end.

Highest rating

Out of all of the junk removal services we considered, 1 800 Got Junk works in the most states. That alone puts them high on our list, but we also appreciate their round-the-clock scheduling availability, positive reputation, and commitment to keeping as much junk as possible out of landfills while donating to charities whenever feasible. For all of these reasons, 1 800 Got Junk earns our highest rating.