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5 Best Junk Removal Services in Nashville (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 20 junk removal services in Nashville on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Clearing a garage, a storage unit or a house full of furniture is usually a one-day job, so the junk removal services in Nashville that matter are the ones that arrive in the window they gave you and quote before they load. The businesses below carry more than 9,000 Google reviews between them, with ratings from 4.7 to 4.9, and the differences come down to who is a junk hauler first and who does something else too.

Short answer: 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Nashville has the largest review base on the page, 4.9 stars from more than 3,700 Google reviews, and its site advertises same-day pickup when you book early. Junk King Nashville and Junkdrop are also rated 4.9, while College Hunks is a mover first with a 4.7. No prices are published here.
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Haulers Compared: Volume, Rating and Focus

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Nashville 4.9 ★ 3,776 Large cleanouts with same-day booking View ›
2 College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Nashville 4.7 ★ 2,536 Moving help plus hauling View ›
3 Junk King Nashville 4.9 ★ 1,465 Small loads and fast estimates View ›
4 Junkdrop 4.9 ★ 733 Donation-minded cleanouts View ›
5 LoadUp Junk Removal 4.8 ★ 492 Online booking, single items View ›
5 Best Junk Removal Services in Nashville (2026)

The haulers, one by one

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#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Nashville

4.93,776 Google reviews

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Nashville is a junk removal service that its site places at a base in La Vergne, with trucks serving the Nashville metro and Middle Tennessee. The site says it offers same-day service when you book early, a free in-person estimate with no deposit, and sweeping up when the job is done. Google lists no street address for the listing and shows hours of 7 AM to midnight Monday to Saturday and 7 AM to 8 PM on Sunday.

What people praise

  • One reviewer describes a call ahead, an on-time arrival, a quick quote and a full truck loaded
  • Another says the crew picked up wet yard debris and a full garage at a rental house and sent before and after photos
  • The site promises a free estimate, no hidden fees and no obligation
  • Open late, with Google hours to midnight Monday to Saturday

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer reports arrival times that shifted several times through the day
Reputation scorecardrank in Nashville
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume3,776 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the biggest review base on the page and Google hours to midnight Monday to Saturday. Get the price before the crew loads.

Website+1629-275-0774 Directions
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Nashville logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Nashville

4.72,536 Google reviews

College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Nashville is a mover first, according to its Google category, with junk removal also listed. Its Donelson Pike address and site list same-day junk removal, full-service moving, hourly moving, donation pickup, labor and packing. The site says the company donates up to 70% of what it hauls.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise movers who were on time, careful and efficient
  • One customer had a crew that walked off replaced and finished after hours
  • Site lists junk removal, moving, donation pickup and packing from one company
  • Google lists it as open 24 hours

Worth knowing

  • Most reviewers who describe the work are talking about moves rather than junk hauls
  • Some reviewers report slow or disorganized crews on moving jobs, and one reports a damaged dresser
Reputation scorecardrank in Nashville
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume2,536 · 93rd
Confidencevery high
Recency10 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Pick it when a move and a haul-away happen together. It's rated 4.7, the lowest here, and its reviews lean toward moving rather than junk.

Website+1615-221-0250 Directions

139 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214

Junk King Nashville logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Junk King Nashville

4.91,465 Google reviews

Junk King Nashville is a junk removal service on Trousdale Dr with an online appointment booking link. Google lists it as open 6 AM to 11 PM every day. Reviewers describe estimates, furniture and appliance hauling, and donations.

What people praise

  • One reviewer got an estimate the same day she called and says the pricing beat other quotes, with no hidden fees
  • A customer hauling a heavy refrigerator says it was out in under 30 minutes
  • Crews are described as punctual, clean and quick to call with an arrival time
  • A reviewer who donated items calls the service a blessing

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer paid a $98 minimum for a small load, so small jobs may still carry a floor price
Reputation scorecardrank in Nashville
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,465 · 88th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Rated 4.9 on more than 1,400 reviews, it is a good pick for small and mid-size loads. Ask about the minimum charge when you book.

Website Book now+1615-622-8605 Directions

4741 Trousdale Dr #118, Nashville, TN 37220

Junkdrop logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Junkdrop

4.9733 Google reviews

Junkdrop is a junk removal service on 15th Ave N. Its site says it has been Nashville owned since 2020 and offers a free on-site estimate, with the customer approving the price before loading. It advertises being open 24 hours every day, and Google lists the same.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe booking online and a crew that came to the property with a good price
  • A customer who moved says the crew was communicative, on time and affordable
  • One reviewer pays by credit card and calls the process easy
  • Reviewers like that usable goods are donated rather than dumped

Worth knowing

  • A review base in the hundreds rather than the thousands
Reputation scorecardrank in Nashville
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume733 · 83rd
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Rated 4.9 on more than 700 reviews, with two reviewers pointing to donations. A solid choice for furniture and moving-day leftovers.

Website+1615-709-9589 Directions

313 15th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203

LoadUp Junk Removal logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

LoadUp Junk Removal

4.8492 Google reviews

LoadUp Junk Removal is an online booking platform with a Nashville listing on West End Ave, Suite 380. Its site lists junk removal, donation pickup, in-home and outdoor pickup, property cleanouts, product assembly and moving labor, and says it shows pricing online before booking. Google lists it as open 24 hours.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe easy scheduling and quotes without hassle
  • One says the loader moved a heavy item out of a storage unit and onto the truck within 10 minutes
  • A customer praises constant communication and an arrival at the promised time
  • Reviewers call the work careful around the house

Worth knowing

  • A smaller review base than the other haulers, at a few hundred reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Nashville
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume492 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strongest for bulky single items booked online. It has the smallest review base on the page and a 4.8 rating.

Website+1615-909-2820 Directions

3100 West End Ave Suite 380, Nashville, TN 37203

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What the scorecard measures

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the business, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from thousands of people carries more than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency shows how recently customers are still leaving reviews.

What drives the price of junk removal in Nashville

No prices are published here. Hauling is generally priced by how much space the load takes in the truck, plus the type of items and how hard they are to carry. One Junk King reviewer reports paying a $98 minimum for a small load. Ask for a quote before anything is loaded.

Junk removal near you in Nashville

These haulers serve Nashville from addresses on Trousdale Dr, 15th Ave N, West End Ave and Donelson Pike, and 1-800-GOT-JUNK? says it serves the Nashville metro and Middle Tennessee from La Vergne. Looking for junk removal near me? Each listing shows a phone number and booking details.

Questions to ask before the truck arrives

  • Do you give a quote on site before loading, and can I decline it?
  • Is there a minimum charge for a small load?
  • What happens to the items, such as donation or recycling?
  • Can you come the same day, and what is the arrival window?
  • Are heavy items like appliances or sectionals priced differently?

Frequently asked questions

Which Nashville junk removal companies offer same-day pickup?

1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s site advertises same-day service when you book early, College Hunks lists same-day junk removal, and LoadUp’s site shows same-day pickup if you book by noon with availability varying. One Junk King reviewer got an estimate the same day she called.

Do Nashville junk haulers donate or recycle what they take?

College Hunks’ site says it donates up to 70% of what it hauls, Junkdrop reviewers highlight donations, and Junk King’s owner replies say items are donated or recycled whenever possible. LoadUp lists donation pickup as a service.

Can I get a price before the crew loads the truck?

Yes with several. 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s site promises a free in-person estimate with no deposit, Junkdrop’s site lists a free on-site estimate and says you approve before loading, and College Hunks offers a free estimate. Get the number before loading starts.

Should I hire a junk hauler or a mover for a cleanout in Nashville?

For a haul-away only, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, Junk King and Junkdrop are junk removal services first. College Hunks is a mover first with junk removal also listed, which suits a job where moving and hauling happen together.

Which hauler to call

For a big cleanout, start with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Nashville for its review volume and long hours. For a small load, ask Junk King about its minimum, and for donation-friendly pickups look at Junkdrop. Whoever you call, get the price before the truck is loaded.

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