# The Junkiez > Same-day junk removal and hauling across Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. Upfront volume-based pricing, licensed and insured crews, and donation-first disposal. **Phone:** 323-547-5879 **Email:** info@thejunkiez.com **Website:** https://thejunkiez.com/ **Service area:** Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Diego County, California **Hours:** Monday to Saturday 7am–7pm, Sunday 8am–5pm **Rating:** 5.0 from 100+ reviews **Licensed and insured:** yes, certificate of insurance available on request ## Pricing Quoted free on site before any work begins, based on the volume the items occupy in the truck rather than by the hour. The price is agreed before loading and does not change afterwards. Stairs, long carries, disassembly and heavy items are included at no extra charge, and there is no charge if you decide not to proceed. Current rates are published at https://thejunkiez.com/pricing/ — or call 323-547-5879 for a figure over the phone. ## What cannot be taken Paint, solvents, motor oil, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane tanks, car batteries, asbestos, medical waste and ammunition. These are household hazardous waste and cannot legally travel in a standard truck. All three counties served run free household hazardous waste drop-off centres for residents. Everything else is accepted. ## Services - [Furniture Removal](https://thejunkiez.com/services/furniture-removal/): We haul away couches, sectionals, mattresses, dressers and any other furniture — including from upstairs units, with no stair fees. - [Mattress Disposal & Recycling](https://thejunkiez.com/services/mattress-disposal/): Same-day mattress and box spring pickup, taken to a California-certified recycler rather than a landfill. - [Appliance Removal](https://thejunkiez.com/services/appliance-removal/): Refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves and water heaters removed and routed to certified appliance recyclers. - [Electronics & E-Waste Recycling](https://thejunkiez.com/services/electronics-recycling/): TVs, monitors, computers and e-waste collected and taken to a California-approved recycler, with data-bearing drives handled securely. - [Garage Cleanout](https://thejunkiez.com/services/garage-cleanout/): Full garage clear-outs — we sort, carry and haul everything, and you get the floor back the same day. - [Estate Cleanout](https://thejunkiez.com/services/estate-cleanout/): Complete, discreet estate and probate clear-outs handled at your pace, with donation receipts for the estate. - [Hoarding Cleanout](https://thejunkiez.com/services/hoarding-cleanout/): Judgement-free, confidential hoarding clean-outs worked at a pace the household can handle, in unmarked trucks on request. - [Eviction & Tenant Turnover Cleanout](https://thejunkiez.com/services/eviction-cleanout/): Fast turnover clear-outs for landlords and property managers, documented with before-and-after photos for your file. - [Construction Debris Removal](https://thejunkiez.com/services/construction-debris-removal/): Drywall, lumber, tile, concrete and remodel debris hauled off, with the recycling documentation your permit may require. - [Yard Waste & Green Waste Removal](https://thejunkiez.com/services/yard-waste-removal/): Branches, brush, palm fronds, soil and green waste hauled to a composting facility — including brush clearance for fire season. - [Hot Tub & Spa Removal](https://thejunkiez.com/services/hot-tub-removal/): Hot tubs and spas drained, cut down on site and hauled away in a single visit, typically in two to four hours. - [Office Cleanout & Decommissioning](https://thejunkiez.com/services/office-cleanout/): After-hours office clear-outs and decommissioning, with secure document handling and certificates of data destruction. - [Shed & Structure Demolition](https://thejunkiez.com/services/shed-demolition/): Light demolition of sheds, decks, fences, playsets and pergolas, with the debris hauled away in the same visit. - [Storage Unit Cleanout](https://thejunkiez.com/services/storage-unit-cleanout/): Storage units emptied and swept the same day so you can stop the monthly bill immediately. - [Exercise Equipment Removal](https://thejunkiez.com/services/exercise-equipment-removal/): Treadmills, home gyms, Peloton bikes and weight sets dismantled and removed, including from upstairs rooms. - [Piano Removal](https://thejunkiez.com/services/piano-removal/): Upright and grand pianos removed safely by crews with the right dollies, boards and manpower. - [Carpet & Flooring Removal](https://thejunkiez.com/services/carpet-removal/): Carpet, pad, tack strip, tile and laminate pulled up and hauled off, leaving subfloor ready for the new install. - [Donation Pickup](https://thejunkiez.com/services/donation-pickup/): We collect usable furniture and goods, deliver them to a local charity and send you the itemised donation receipt. - [General Junk Removal](https://thejunkiez.com/services/general-junk-removal/): Point at anything that is not hazardous and we will load it, carry it and haul it away the same day. ## Service areas - [Los Angeles County](https://thejunkiez.com/locations/los-angeles-county/): Full service coverage. - [Los Angeles](https://thejunkiez.com/locations/los-angeles-county/los-angeles/): Junk removal in Los Angeles, including Downtown, Silver Lake and Echo Park - [Downtown Los Angeles](https://thejunkiez.com/locations/los-angeles-county/downtown-los-angeles/): Junk removal in Downtown Los Angeles, including Arts District, Historic Core and South Park - 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[Junk Removal for Contractors & Builders](https://thejunkiez.com/commercial/contractors-builders/): Scheduled debris hauls through a build, with the certified-facility weight tickets your permit sign-off requires. - [Junk Removal for Offices & Warehouses](https://thejunkiez.com/commercial/offices-warehouses/): After-hours office decommissioning with certificates of data destruction and building-compliant COIs. - [Junk Removal for Restaurants & Retail](https://thejunkiez.com/commercial/restaurants-retail/): Overnight fit-out and equipment clear-outs that never interrupt trading hours. - [Junk Removal for HOAs & Communities](https://thejunkiez.com/commercial/hoas-communities/): Community-wide clean-up days, illegal dumping response and common-area clear-outs on a board-approved schedule. ## Blog - [What Actually Happens on Junk Removal Day](https://thejunkiez.com/what-to-expect-collection-day/): From the first call to the truck pulling away — here is exactly what to expect, what we ask, and how to get the property ready beforehand. - [Back-to-School Decluttering: What to Clear Out Before the First Bell](https://thejunkiez.com/back-to-school-decluttering-checklist/): Late August is when kids rooms, garages and closets finally get sorted before the school year starts. Here is what actually gets cleared out, and where it should go. - [Can You Write Off a Donated Couch? A Tax Deduction Guide](https://thejunkiez.com/tax-deduction-donated-items-guide/): Donating furniture and appliances instead of trashing them can lower your tax bill — but only if you itemize, keep the right paperwork, and stay inside IRS rules. Here is how it actually works. - [Fire Risk Is Rising Across California Right Now — A Property Checklist](https://thejunkiez.com/fire-season-property-checklist-2026/): CAL FIRE is forecasting above-normal large-fire activity through August and September. Here is a practical checklist for getting a property ready before that risk peaks. - [Yard Waste and Brush Clearance Rules in California](https://thejunkiez.com/yard-waste-brush-clearance-california/): SB 1383 changed how green waste must be handled, and fire-zone properties have enforced clearance duties. What both mean for you. - [Construction Debris Disposal Rules in California](https://thejunkiez.com/construction-debris-disposal-california/): Most California jurisdictions require documented diversion before permit sign-off. Here is what that means in practice. - [Estate Cleanout: What to Do in the First 30 Days](https://thejunkiez.com/estate-cleanout-executor-timeline/): A week-by-week order of operations for executors, and the mistakes that cost families money and heirlooms. - [Helping a Family Member With Hoarding: A Practical Guide](https://thejunkiez.com/hoarding-cleanup-family-guide/): Forced clear-outs fail and damage relationships. What actually works, and where professional help fits. - [How to Choose a Junk Removal Company](https://thejunkiez.com/how-to-choose-a-junk-removal-company/): Nine questions that separate a legitimate hauler from someone with a pickup truck and a Craigslist ad. - [Move-Out Cleanout Checklist](https://thejunkiez.com/moving-out-cleanout-checklist/): What to clear, in what order, and when to book removal so it does not collide with your moving date. - [Junk Removal Rules for Apartments, Condos and HOAs](https://thejunkiez.com/apartment-hoa-junk-removal-rules/): Buildings and HOAs have rules that catch people out — COIs, lift bookings, working hours and kerbside bans. Here is what to check first. - [How to Prepare for a Junk Removal Appointment](https://thejunkiez.com/how-to-prepare-for-junk-removal/): Ten minutes of preparation makes the job faster, cheaper and less stressful. Here is exactly what to do. - [What Actually Happens to Your Junk After It Is Collected](https://thejunkiez.com/what-happens-to-junk-after-pickup/): Where each material really goes — donation, scrap, e-waste, composting, landfill — and how to check a hauler is telling the truth. - [How LA Bulky Item Pickup Works (and When to Use It)](https://thejunkiez.com/la-bulky-item-pickup-guide/): The City of LA will collect large items free. Here is how to book it, what they take, and when it is the wrong choice. - [What You Cannot Put in the Trash in California](https://thejunkiez.com/what-cannot-go-in-trash-california/): A complete list of what California bans from household bins, why, and where each item goes instead. - [How to Dispose of Tires in California](https://thejunkiez.com/how-to-dispose-of-tires-california/): Tires are tracked by the state and carry a per-tire fee. Here is where they can go and what it costs. - [How to Dispose of Paint in California](https://thejunkiez.com/how-to-dispose-of-paint-california/): Paint cannot go in the bin and no junk removal truck can take it. Here is the free state-funded programme that handles it. - [How to Get Rid of a Couch in Los Angeles](https://thejunkiez.com/how-to-dispose-of-a-couch-los-angeles/): Five ways to get rid of a sofa in LA, from free city collection to same-day removal — and which charities will still take upholstery. - [How to Dispose of a TV in California](https://thejunkiez.com/how-to-dispose-of-a-tv-california/): Televisions are classed as hazardous waste in California and banned from household bins. Here is where they can legally go — most of it free. - [How to Dispose of a Refrigerator in California](https://thejunkiez.com/how-to-dispose-of-a-refrigerator-california/): You cannot put a fridge at the kerb — the refrigerant is regulated. Here are the four legal routes, including the one that pays you. - [Brush Clearance Requirements for Southern California Fire Season](https://thejunkiez.com/brush-clearance-fire-season/): If you are in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, defensible space clearance is a legal requirement with real penalties. Here is what inspectors look for. - [What California Landlords Must Do With a Tenant’s Abandoned Property](https://thejunkiez.com/landlord-abandoned-property-california/): Clearing a former tenant's belongings too early exposes you to conversion liability. Here is the notice process and where junk removal fits. - [Estate Cleanout Checklist for Executors](https://thejunkiez.com/estate-cleanout-checklist/): Clearing a parent's house is logistics wrapped around grief, usually on a probate deadline. This is the order that causes the fewest regrets. - [E-Waste Disposal Rules in California](https://thejunkiez.com/ewaste-disposal-california/): Televisions, monitors and computers are hazardous waste in California and banned from household bins. Here is what the law requires and where to take them. - [Where to Donate Furniture in Los Angeles](https://thejunkiez.com/donate-furniture-los-angeles/): Several LA charities collect furniture free — if it meets their condition rules and their truck is in your area. Here is who takes what, and what gets declined. - [How to Clear Out a Garage in One Day](https://thejunkiez.com/garage-cleanout-guide/): A packed two-car garage takes a crew about three hours. Doing it yourself takes a weekend. Either way, this is the order of operations that works. - [Junk Removal vs Dumpster Rental: Which Is Cheaper?](https://thejunkiez.com/junk-removal-vs-dumpster-rental/): For one-off loads, junk removal usually wins on total cost. For multi-week projects generating continuous debris, a dumpster usually does. Here is how to tell which you are. - [How to Dispose of a Mattress in California](https://thejunkiez.com/mattress-disposal-california/): Mattresses are banned from most California landfills. Here are the four legal options, including the free one most people do not know about. - [What Junk Removal Companies Cannot Take (and Where It Goes Instead)](https://thejunkiez.com/what-junk-removal-cannot-take/): Paint, motor oil, propane, car batteries and asbestos cannot legally go in a junk removal truck. Here is the complete list and the free county drop-offs that handle them. ## Frequently asked questions **Can you come today?** Usually, yes. Most jobs booked before early afternoon are completed the same day. Call or text 323-547-5879 and we will tell you honestly whether we can make it today rather than booking you in and disappointing you later. **Do I need to be there?** Not necessarily. Plenty of jobs — storage units, rental turnovers, out-of-state property owners — are done with authorisation and access details alone. We send before-and-after photos and written confirmation when we are finished. **Do I need to move anything to the kerb?** No. We carry from wherever it sits — upstairs bedroom, back yard, side alley, third-floor walk-up. There is no charge for stairs or distance. **How long does a job take?** A single item takes fifteen to thirty minutes. A garage cleanout is typically ninety minutes to three hours. A full house is a day, sometimes two. We give you a realistic window when we quote rather than an optimistic one. **What areas do you serve?** Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Diego County, covering everywhere from Santa Clarita down to San Clemente and across to Poway and El Cajon. **Are you licensed and insured?** Yes. We are fully licensed and insured, and we can issue a certificate of insurance naming a building owner, HOA or property manager as additional insured — which most commercial buildings require before releasing a loading dock. **What will you not take?** Paint, solvents, motor oil, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane tanks, car batteries, asbestos, medical waste and ammunition. That is genuinely the entire list — these are hazardous waste categories that cannot legally travel in a standard truck. Everything else is fair game. **Where do I take hazardous waste?** All three counties we serve run free household hazardous waste drop-off centres for residents. LA County has permanent SAFE centres and mobile collection events, Orange County runs four permanent centres, and San Diego County has drop-off facilities plus scheduled events. We will tell you the nearest one when we quote. **Do you take appliances and electronics?** Yes. Appliances with sealed refrigerant systems go to certified recyclers that recover refrigerant properly, and electronics go to California-approved e-waste facilities. Both are legally required and both are things we handle as standard. **What happens to my stuff after you take it?** Anything reusable goes to donation first — we work with Goodwill Southern California, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity ReStore and local shelters. Metal, e-waste, mattresses, green waste and construction debris each go to their own recycling or processing stream. Only what genuinely cannot be reused or recycled goes to landfill. **Can you take a whole house of furniture?** Yes. Full-house clear-outs are routine — they are typically multi-truck jobs quoted after a walk-through, which can be done in person or by video call. **Will you donate rather than dump?** Yes, that is our default. Anything clean, structurally sound and free of pest exposure goes to a partner charity, and we can email you an itemised donation receipt for your records. **Can you come in an unmarked truck?** Yes, on request and at no extra charge. We are asked for this regularly on hoarding jobs, estate clear-outs and occupied real estate listings, and there is nothing unusual about it. **Do you provide documentation for insurance or tax purposes?** Yes. Donation receipts from receiving charities, before-and-after photo sets, itemised removal lists, certificates of insurance, C&D diversion weight tickets and certificates of data destruction are all available. Ask when booking. **What if something is valuable?** It is set aside for you, every time. Our crews are trained to flag anything that looks personal, documentary or valuable rather than assume it is trash — we have found cash, jewellery and bonds in furniture more than once. ## Optional - [Full site content as markdown](https://thejunkiez.com/llms-full.txt): every page in one file. - [XML sitemap](https://thejunkiez.com/wp-sitemap.xml) Any page on this site is available as markdown by appending `/index.md` to its URL.