5 Best Junk Removal Services in Seattle (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

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

Clearing out a garage or estate in Seattle usually comes down to who can show up fastest with a big enough truck, and the junk removal companies here have logged over 14,000 Google reviews combined. One name alone has crossed 6,600 reviews, more than the two next-largest competitors combined.

Short answer: 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Seattle is the most-reviewed junk removal company in the city at 4.9 stars across 6,626 reviews, while Seattle Rubbish Removal and Junk B Gone both hold a perfect 5.0. Pricing runs by volume of junk removed, so get a free in-person or photo-based estimate before booking.

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Seattle Junk Removal Companies Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	1-800-GOT-JUNK? Seattle	4.9 ★	6,626	Fastest response, national brand	View ›
2	College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Seattle	4.9 ★	4,027	Junk removal plus moving labor	View ›
3	Junk King Seattle	4.9 ★	1,558	Difficult or bulky items, commercial jobs	View ›
4	Seattle Rubbish Removal	5.0 ★	1,004	Careful, itemized pricing	View ›
5	Junk B Gone	5.0 ★	720	Same-day pickup, estate cleanouts	View ›

5 Best Junk Removal Services in Seattle (2026)

Who to call for a fast haul-away

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Seattle

4.96,626 Google reviews

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Seattle is the local franchise of the national junk removal brand, offering free in-person estimates and same-visit removal of anything two people can carry. Reviewers consistently describe named crews arriving on time, providing clear pricing before starting, and clearing large piles in under three hours. It carries by far the deepest review base of any junk removal company on this page.

What people praise

Deepest review base on this list by a wide margin, over 6,600 reviews
Free in-person estimate with no obligation to continue
Long daily hours, open until midnight seven days a week
Reviewers repeatedly praise fast, no-pressure removal

Worth knowing

As a large franchise, crew quality can vary slightly by team
A small share of one- and two-star reviews sit alongside the overwhelmingly positive feedback

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume6,626 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed junk removal company in Seattle by a wide margin, and a safe default when speed and name recognition matter most.

Website +1206-844-3741 Directions

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Seattle

4.94,027 Google reviews

College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Seattle combines junk removal with moving labor, packing, and donation pickup services. Reviewers describe crews handling both large hauls, like clearing an estate for a realtor, and detailed conversations about where removed items end up. It carries the second-deepest review base on this page.

What people praise

Reviewers describe strong communication about how junk is disposed or donated
Handles junk removal and moving labor under one company
Named crews consistently praised for speed and friendliness
Useful for combined jobs, like clearing a garage before a move

Worth knowing

One detailed review describes a significant cost increase and truck-sizing issue on a combined moving job
Best suited to junk removal alone; get a separate clear estimate if combining with a full move

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume4,027 · 92th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: A strong pick if you want junk removal bundled with moving labor, though the one detailed complaint above concerns a combined move rather than a standalone junk pickup, worth keeping the two jobs separately quoted.

Website +1206-201-0541 Directions

4229 W Marginal Wy SW, Seattle, WA 98106

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Junk King Seattle

4.91,558 Google reviews

Junk King Seattle is a junk and debris removal company also offering dumpster rental, serving both residential and commercial customers including downtown Seattle businesses. Reviewers describe successfully removing items other companies turned down, like a heavy vintage wall-mounted fridge, and completing multi-day estate cleanouts with care for items the customer wanted kept. It holds a near-perfect rating across a large review base.

What people praise

Reviewers describe taking on difficult jobs other companies declined
Serves commercial buildings alongside residential customers
Named crews credited for care during large, multi-day estate cleanouts
Very early opening hours, from 3:30am most days

Worth knowing

Sunday hours are more limited than the rest of the week
Smaller review base than the top two names on this list

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,558 · 87th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: A strong pick for a tricky or bulky item other companies won't take, or for a commercial job in downtown Seattle.

Website Book now +1253-295-1210 Directions

525 S Brighton St E1, Seattle, WA 98108

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Seattle Rubbish Removal

5.01,004 Google reviews

Seattle Rubbish Removal is a locally owned junk removal company handling household junk, construction debris, and yard waste with a clearly posted price list. Reviewers describe estimates that matched the final price exactly, with careful crews that double-check what stays and what goes before hauling anything away. It holds a perfect rating across a review base built over multiple decades in business.

What people praise

Perfect rating across nearly every review
Clearly posted, itemized pricing avoids bait-and-switch surprises
Reviewers describe careful double-checking of what to remove versus keep
Nearly three decades of local operating history

Worth knowing

Slightly shorter daily hours than some national competitors
Smaller review base than the largest names on this list

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating5 / 5

Review volume1,004 · 82th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: The strongest pick for anyone who wants transparent, itemized pricing with no surprises, backed by reviewers who specifically praised the accuracy of the upfront estimate.

Website Book now +1425-699-2267 Directions

2457 5th Pl S, Seattle, WA 98134

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Junk B Gone

5.0720 Google reviews

Junk B Gone is a Seattle junk removal company operating since 1989, offering same-day pickup for bookings made by 3pm and all-inclusive pricing. Reviewers describe fast, thorough removal of large loads, including truckloads cleared from a family member's home, with crews consistently sweeping up afterward. It holds a perfect rating and the longest operating history claimed among the businesses on this page.

What people praise

Perfect rating across nearly every review
Same-day pickup available for bookings placed before 3pm
Reviewers describe consistent, thorough cleanup after removal
Long-running local business, operating since 1989

Worth knowing

A small minimum charge applies even for very small jobs
Smaller review base than the largest national-brand competitors

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating5 / 5

Review volume720 · 76th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice for fast, same-day pickup and larger estate or garage cleanouts, backed by reviewers who describe genuinely quick turnarounds even on emotionally difficult jobs.

Website +1206-722-4285 Directions

5516 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

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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, ranked against other Seattle-area junk removal companies. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from thousands of people carries more weight than a perfect score from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does junk removal cost in Seattle? (2026)

Junk removal pricing depends on volume and item type, and none of the companies on this page publish flat rates. Get a free in-person or photo-based estimate before booking.

Serving the Seattle area

The junk removal companies above cover Seattle and the wider metro, including Bellevue, Kirkland, Renton, and Shoreline. Searching for junk removal near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you hire a junk removal company

Is the estimate a fixed price or based on final truck-load volume?
Do you offer same-day or next-day pickup?
What happens to the items, are they donated, recycled, or landfilled?
Is there a minimum charge for small jobs?
Do you handle construction debris or yard waste, not just household items?
Is cleanup after removal included in the price?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these junk removal services?

We started from every junk removal company in Seattle 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 same-day junk removal in Seattle?

Yes. Junk B Gone specifically advertises same-day pickup for bookings placed by 3pm, and several other companies on this page routinely complete jobs the same day they are called.

Do these companies donate or recycle items instead of landfilling?

Several do. Reviewers describe both 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and Seattle Rubbish Removal making donation drop-offs, like taking usable furniture to Goodwill, as part of the service.

The bottom line

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Seattle is the safe default on sheer proven volume, while Seattle Rubbish Removal stands out for transparent, itemized pricing with no surprises. Get an in-person or photo-based estimate before the crew arrives, whichever company you call.

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