5 Best Junk Removal Services in New York (2026)

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By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Clearing out a full apartment or a backyard of construction debris in New York is a job you want done in one visit, not three, which is why picking the right junk removal service matters as much as the price. 1-800-GOT-JUNK's Brooklyn/Queens franchise alone has logged over 9,500 Google reviews at a full 5.0 rating, and every business on this page sits at 4.9 or higher, so the real differentiator is speed, coverage area and whether you need same-day service.

Short answer: The most-reviewed junk removal service in New York is 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Brooklyn/Queens (a perfect 5.0 stars across more than 9,500 Google reviews), followed by The Junkluggers of New York City (4.9, 3,024 reviews) and MAC JUNK REMOVAL SERVICES INC. (5.0, 848 reviews). Same-day and next-day pickup is common across the list, with pricing based on how much of the truck your junk fills.

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New York's Top Junk Removal Crews, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	1-800-GOT-JUNK? Brooklyn/Queens	5.0 ★	9,501	Same-day pickup, Brooklyn and Queens	View ›
2	The Junkluggers of New York City	4.9 ★	3,024	Full apartment and estate cleanouts	View ›
3	The Junkluggers of Northern New Jersey	4.9 ★	1,002	Cross-metro moves into New Jersey	View ›
4	MAC JUNK REMOVAL SERVICES INC.	5.0 ★	848	Brooklyn locals, fast turnaround	View ›
5	Just Rubbish Removal	5.0 ★	527	Basement and backyard hauls	View ›

5 Best Junk Removal Services in New York (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Brooklyn/Queens

5.09,501 Google reviews

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Brooklyn/Queens is the local franchise of the national junk removal brand, covering the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. It offers same-day service when booked early, with a free in-person estimate before any work begins and no obligation to continue if you don't like the quote. Crews handle anything two people can carry, from furniture cleanouts to construction debris.

What people praise

Crews described repeatedly as fast, friendly and efficient
Accurate estimates given upfront with no hidden fees
Handles large, awkward items like sectionals and glass tables quickly
Available across all of Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island

Worth knowing

As a high-volume franchise, booking slots can fill up fast on short notice

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating5 / 5

Review volume9,501 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed junk removal service in New York by a wide margin and the strongest overall pick for Brooklyn or Queens jobs of any size, with a rating that holds up across thousands of reviews.

Website +1917-893-3778 Directions

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The Junkluggers of New York City

4.93,024 Google reviews

The Junkluggers of New York City is a franchise of the national eco-focused junk removal brand, serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island. It handles everything from single-item furniture pickups to full estate cleanouts, hoarder cleanups and commercial office clearouts, and positions itself around donating and recycling as much as possible rather than sending everything to landfill.

What people praise

Crews handle heavy, awkward furniture without damage, per multiple reviewers
Transparent pricing explained before and after the job
Careful to separate items for donation from items being discarded
Strong communication and scheduling, even for jobs coordinated remotely

Worth knowing

One reviewer felt crew break schedules should be clearer, though the work itself was praised

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume3,024 · 93th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: The strongest choice for a full cleanout, whether it's an estate, a hoarding situation or an office, with a large review base and a consistent focus on responsible disposal.

Website +1646-814-0687 Directions

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The Junkluggers of Northern New Jersey

4.91,002 Google reviews

The Junkluggers of Northern New Jersey is a sister franchise to the New York City branch, based in Hackensack and covering Northern New Jersey along with parts of the greater New York metro. It offers the same full-cleanout and eco-focused disposal model, handling everything from single-room clearouts to full property cleanouts for estates and offices.

What people praise

Coordinated remote bookings praised, including out-of-state customers arranging cleanouts
Efficient truck-loading that reviewers say helped keep costs down
Careful handling around walls, floors and doors during removal
Fast turnaround, often completing jobs within 20 minutes of arrival

Worth knowing

Based in Hackensack, so it's the pick specifically for New Jersey-adjacent jobs rather than deep into Manhattan

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,002 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A close match to its New York City sister franchise on quality and rating, and the better call if your move or cleanout crosses into New Jersey.

Website +1201-371-5532 Directions

95 Myer St, Hackensack, NJ 07601

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MAC JUNK REMOVAL SERVICES INC.

5.0848 Google reviews

MAC JUNK REMOVAL SERVICES INC. is a Brooklyn-based, Black-owned junk removal and handyman company covering Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island and Yonkers. Beyond junk hauling, it offers handyman services, painting, demolition and seasonal snow removal, and promotes a 10% discount for new customers on junk removal.

What people praise

Rapid response, with same-day turnaround reported by multiple reviewers
Owner personally involved in larger jobs, per reviewer accounts
Fair, straightforward pricing with no surprise fees
Handles both residential backyard cleanups and commercial construction debris

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the national franchises on this list, though every review is strongly positive

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating5 / 5

Review volume848 · 83th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect rating on a smaller but fast-growing base, and a strong pick for Brooklyn residents who want a locally owned operator with personal attention on the job.

Website +1877-622-5865 Directions

197 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233

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Just Rubbish Removal

5.0527 Google reviews

Just Rubbish Removal is a Brooklyn-based junk removal company covering Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island, offering online scheduling and discounts for large cleanouts, military customers and seniors. It handles both residential and business junk removal, including office cleanouts, dumpster and container services, and total hoarder or estate cleanouts.

What people praise

Flexible on load size when the full scope isn't known upfront
Handles difficult basement and backyard hauls that involve tricky access
Reasonable pricing compared with other companies reviewers had used
Online scheduling with a $20 discount for jobs booked over $250

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the largest national franchises on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating5 / 5

Review volume527 · 78th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect rating and a strong track record on the harder, awkward-access jobs like basements and backyards, backed by discounts that make it worth a call for bigger cleanouts.

Website +1646-371-2167 Directions

450 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, measured against other New York junk removal companies on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from thousands of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does junk removal cost in New York? (2026)

Junk removal in New York is typically priced by how much space your items take up in the truck, not by the hour. None of the businesses on this page publish fixed pricing online, so get an in-person or photo-based estimate before booking.

Serving all of New York City

These junk removal companies cover Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, with a couple extending into Northern New Jersey. Searching for junk removal near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you hire a junk removal company

Is the estimate based on truck space, weight, or a flat rate?
Do you offer same-day or next-day pickup?
What happens to items in good condition? Do you donate or recycle?
Is there an extra charge for stairs, basements or difficult access?
Are you licensed and insured to work in New York City?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these junk removal companies?

We started from every junk removal service in New York with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Can I get junk removed the same day in New York?

Yes, several companies here, including 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and MAC Junk Removal, offer same-day service if you book early enough in the day.

Do these junk removal companies recycle or donate items?

The Junkluggers franchises in particular are built around donating and recycling as much as possible rather than sending everything to landfill. Ask any company on this page about their disposal process before booking.

The bottom line

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Brooklyn/Queens is the safe default on sheer proven track record, while The Junkluggers is the stronger call for a full estate or apartment cleanout with a recycling focus. Get an itemized, in-person estimate before the truck shows up.

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