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Your Guide to Junk Removal

So you need to clean out your home and get rid of junk? Move.org has all the information you need, from how to hire a professional junk removal company to money-saving tips to decluttering strategies you can use yourself.

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Your Guide to Junk Removal

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Find a junk removal company

Move.org compares national junk removal companies by analyzing costs, services, and availability to find the best options for your home project.

Save money

Whether you’re decluttering for a renovation or downsizing for a move, you’ve got plenty of other things to spend on. We’ll help you cut costs and explore all your options.

Other ways to declutter

Professional junk removal companies are convenient, but they’re not the only option for decluttering and downsizing.

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Other ways to declutter

Our top picks for junk removal companies

We researched nationwide junk removal companies and dug deep into their pricing, services, recycling options, and customer reviews. These four earned our top recommendations.

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

4.1

Full-service junk removal
Donation pickup

Get a Quote

📞 833-626-1326

1-800-Got-Junk?

3.6

Full-service junk removal
Donation pickup

Get a Quote

📞 1-800-468-5865

LoadUp

3.8

Full-service junk removal
Donation pickup

Get a Quote

📞 844-239-7711

Waste Management

Dumpster rental
No donation pickup

Get a Quote

📞 877-789-2247

Compare junk removal companies

If you want to do your own research before hiring a moving company, these guides and side-by-side comparisons are a great place to start.

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Junk removal company reviews

Want to learn more about a specific junk removal company? Read our reviews for in depth info on their pricing, services, and availability.

Company	Rating	Read Review
1-800-Got-Junk?	3.6	Read Review
Waste Management	4	Read Review
College Hunks Hauling Junk	4.1	Read Review
LoadUp	3.8	Read Review
Junk King	3.7	Read Review

Junk removal costs and how to save money

Professional junk removal is convenient, but it can be pricey. We’ll help you find ways to save and explain how it all works.

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Other ways to declutter your home

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Looking for moving resources?

If you’re looking for junk removal services because you’re getting ready to move, we can help with that, too. Learn more about the three basic moving services to determine which option is right for you.