5 Best Junk Removal Services in San Diego (2026)

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

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated November 2026 · 8 min read

We compared 18 junk removal services in San Diego on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Clearing a packed garage or a parent's condo is a one-day job when the right crew shows up, and the junk removal services in San Diego on this page have the reviews to show it. Together they hold more than 5,800 Google reviews, with ratings sitting between 4.8 and 5.0, so the differences that matter are how each one quotes the job, how fast it can come, and what else it hauls or moves.

Short answer: Junk King San Diego has the largest review base here, 4.9 stars from more than 2,600 reviews, and is based in Spring Valley. JunkMD holds a 5.0 from more than 1,400 reviews, and its site advertises flat-rate, up-front pricing with a free estimate. Vets Move Junk (4.9) offers free on-site estimates, and JunkMates (5.0) says on its site that it does same-day or next-day pickups.

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Junk Haulers Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Junk King San Diego	4.9 ★	2,640	Quick quotes and fast pickups	View ›
2	JunkMD	5.0 ★	1,463	Flat-rate quotes and estimates by phone	View ›
3	Vets Move Junk	4.9 ★	1,001	Veteran-owned hauling and small loads	View ›
4	College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving San Diego	4.8 ★	485	Junk removal plus full moving	View ›
5	JunkMates	5.0 ★	311	Cleanouts and dumpster rental	View ›

5 Best Junk Removal Services in San Diego (2026)

The haulers, one by one

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Junk King San Diego

4.92,640 Google reviews

Junk King San Diego is the San Diego location of Junk King, with an address on Via Orange Way in Spring Valley. Google files it under junk removal, debris removal and waste management, and lists hours of 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day. It takes bookings through an online scheduler.

What people praise

One reviewer got a quote within minutes and a no-pressure estimate visit a few hours later
Reviewers describe crews that finish quickly, in under an hour in one case
One reviewer cleared a garage in about two hours after calling
A reviewer booked a same-day afternoon estimate and had the job done the same day

Worth knowing

One reviewer noted it isn't the cheapest option, though they were happy with the result

Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume2,640 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: The biggest review base on this page, and the reviews are about speed and a quote with no pressure. Ask for the estimate in writing, as with any hauler.

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2735 Via Orange Way Unit 104, Spring Valley, CA 91978

#2🕑 Open 7 days

JunkMD

5.01,463 Google reviews

JunkMD works from 4901 Morena Blvd, Suite 105, and its site says it offers same-day house calls across San Diego County with flat-rate, up-front pricing and a free quote. It says it has been family-owned since 2012 and lists residential, commercial and demolition cleanouts, with donating and recycling first. The site says crews are insured and background-checked and offers $20 off a first appointment booked online.

What people praise

One reviewer said the crew came on time and left no mess
A reviewer who came from out of state said JunkMD gave an estimate over the phone from a description
A reviewer said the crew cleared a storage unit and was fast and efficient
A real estate agent said the team is responsive and reliable for big and small requests
One reviewer describes a quick walkthrough estimate before the work

Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego

Rating5 / 5

Review volume1,463 · 92nd

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect rating on a very large review base, with reviewers mentioning phone estimates, tidy crews and repeat use by a real estate team. Google lists it open every day, with shorter hours on weekends.

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4901 Morena Blvd #105, San Diego, CA 92117

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Vets Move Junk

4.91,001 Google reviews

Vets Move Junk is at 401 W A St, Suite 200, and its site calls it a veteran-owned and operated company that aims to hire as many veterans and veteran family members as possible. It offers free on-site estimates and says it will match or beat a written estimate from a licensed, insured and bonded company. Google lists it open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily.

What people praise

One reviewer said a piano was gone by the next morning after a call the previous afternoon
Reviewers describe polite, hard-working crews
A reviewer said they got texts and a courtesy call before the pickup
One reviewer got a clear price estimate before anything was moved
A reviewer chose the company to support veterans and used it for a move

Worth knowing

Reviewers mention both hauling and moving help, so confirm which service you are booking

Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,001 · 86th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid pick for single heavy items and small loads, with reviewers praising the crews and the clear estimate. Ask for the on-site estimate before the work begins.

Website +1866-584-7803 Directions

401 W A St Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92101

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving San Diego

4.8485 Google reviews

College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving San Diego is on Murphy Canyon Rd and is typed by Google as a mover, with junk removal and debris removal listed as well. Its site lists same-day junk removal, full-service moving, hourly moving and donation pickup, and says it donates up to 70% of what it hauls. It also describes itself as part of a national network with more than 200 locations.

What people praise

One reviewer said a crew arrived within two hours of scheduling and left things tidy
A reviewer said the crew showed up early and removed a broken drawer in minutes
A reviewer said the movers carefully handled heavy furniture and built a new bed

Worth knowing

Two 1-star reviews describe a move where furniture was damaged and a junk job whose final price was higher than the starting price, so get a full written estimate

Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume485 · 81st

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit if you want one company for both junk removal and a move. Its reviews are more mixed than the rest of this page, so confirm what the estimate includes.

Website +1619-651-9687 Directions

3944 Murphy Canyon Rd Ste C102, San Diego, CA 92123

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

JunkMates

5.0311 Google reviews

JunkMates is at 424 15th St, Suite 209, and its site says it serves San Diego County with same-day or next-day pickups. The site lists yard and landscape waste, construction site clean-up, office, house and storage cleanouts, and flexible dumpster rental where the company delivers the dumpster and hauls it away. Google lists it as open 24 hours.

What people praise

Reviewers describe friendly, courteous crews that arrived on time
One reviewer said a clean-out of their parents' condo went well and the crew was flexible
A reviewer said the crew got through their mobile home address with no trouble
One reviewer liked the text messaging and said the job was scheduled for the day and time requested

Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego

Rating5 / 5

Review volume311 · 75th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect rating on the smallest review base on this page, with reviewers praising cleanouts and communication. Choose it if dumpster rental or a construction clean-up is part of the job.

Website +1858-740-4750 Directions

424 15th St #209, San Diego, CA 92101

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How to read the scorecard

The scorecard shows each company’s live Google star average, how many people have rated it compared with the others on the page, and a confidence score that weighs rating against volume. Other measures cover how steadily new reviews arrive. Use the numbers to narrow the list, then compare written estimates from two or three companies.

How is junk removal priced in San Diego?

Pricing depends on how much you need removed, how heavy or awkward it is, how easy it is to reach, and whether items need special disposal. JunkMD’s site advertises flat-rate, up-front pricing with a free quote, and one Vets Move Junk reviewer was told of a $98 minimum for a single box spring. Beyond that, no prices are published here, so get an estimate in writing before the crew starts.

Where these haulers work from

Junk King San Diego is based in Spring Valley. JunkMD is on Morena Blvd, and its site says it makes same-day house calls across San Diego County. Vets Move Junk is on W A St, JunkMates is on 15th St, and College Hunks is on Murphy Canyon Rd. Searching for junk removal near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option.

Questions to ask before you book a hauler

Is the quote flat-rate or by the amount of truck space, and is it in writing?
Do you give an on-site estimate before you start?
What fees can be added for stairs, heavy items or disposal?
Will you donate or recycle what you can?
How soon can a crew come, and how long is the arrival window?

Frequently asked questions

Can I get same-day junk removal in San Diego?

Several offer it. JunkMD’s site advertises same-day house calls, JunkMates says it offers same-day or next-day pickups, and College Hunks lists same-day junk removal. Availability depends on the day, so call early.

Are San Diego junk removal quotes flat-rate or by the load?

It varies by company. JunkMD’s site advertises flat-rate, up-front pricing, and Vets Move Junk says it gives a free on-site estimate and will match or beat a written one. A College Hunks reviewer described a quote based on a fraction of a truck, so ask how your job will be measured.

Can a San Diego hauler clear out a whole condo or storage unit?

Yes, several list it. JunkMates’ site lists house, office and storage cleanouts, one reviewer had a parents’ condo cleared, and a JunkMD reviewer emptied a family storage unit.

Which of these also rent dumpsters or handle moves?

JunkMates’ site lists dumpster rental where it delivers and hauls away the dumpster. College Hunks lists full-service and hourly moving, and one Vets Move Junk reviewer describes help with a move as well.

Booking a hauler

Junk King San Diego and JunkMD are the best-reviewed on volume, JunkMates and Vets Move Junk suit cleanouts and single heavy items, and College Hunks suits a job that mixes hauling and moving. Whichever you call, get the estimate in writing before the crew starts.

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