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Decluttering Our Garage with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

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September 12, 2025
Updated: 
January 28, 2026
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Struggling to find space in your garage? You're not alone. 

When we moved into our new house five months ago, life felt a little overwhelming. We’re a family of five, and at the time our baby was just two months old. With three kids under the age of four, unpacking and organizing every corner of the house wasn’t exactly at the top of our list. Our garage quickly became the catch-all space for everything we didn’t know what to do with. Between moving boxes, old furniture, and random clutter, we couldn’t even fit a car inside. That all changed when we partnered with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?.

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The Junk Removal Same-Day Service

From the beginning, the process was simple and stress-free. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? offers same-day service, and they’re already in your neighborhood, so scheduling a time was incredibly convenient. They called ahead to confirm when they were on their way, and when the team arrived, they gave me a free on-site estimate before getting started. The best part? I didn’t have to lift a finger. All I had to do was point at what needed to go, and they handled the rest. Heavy furniture, bulky boxes, random odds and ends… in just minutes, everything was gone. They even swept up when they finished, leaving the space spotless.

Moving boxes, old furniture, and random clutter in a garage

Eco-Friendly and Thoughtful

One thing that really impressed me is how eco-conscious the company is. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? doesn’t just haul everything to a landfill. They donate items that can be reused and recycle materials whenever possible. It felt good knowing our unwanted things were being handled responsibly and could even benefit someone else.

Two 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Truck Team Members lifting a mattress into the truck.

Making Space for Possibility

Clearing out all that clutter finally gave us the ability to use the garage the way we always intended—for our cars! After months of squeezing around piles of stuff, pulling into a clutter-free garage felt like such a relief. It’s amazing how removing the junk from one space can create so much mental clarity and open up room for everyday convenience.

A garage with no clutter.

How It Works

Pricing is straightforward and based on volume. You’ll be charged based on how much space your items take up in the truck. Whether it’s just a few things or a full load (the trucks can hold the equivalent of eight refrigerators), you only pay for the space you use.

Booking is simple: You can book online at 1800gotjunk.com or by calling 1-800-GOT-JUNK?.

1-800-GOT-JUNK? truck in front of a house.

If you’ve been putting off clearing out a room, a garage, or even just a pile of things that you don’t know what to do with, I can’t recommend 1-800-GOT-JUNK? enough. The convenience,  relief, and eco-friendly practices make the entire experience truly seamless.

Sometimes the best gift you can give yourself is simply making space for your family, for your home, and for new possibilities.

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Frequently asked questions

How does 1-800-GOT-JUNK? charge for junk removal?

We price based on how much space your items take up in the back of our truck, broken down into ⅛, ¼, ½, ¾ of a truckload, all the way up to a full truckload. Our trucks hold the equivalent of seven pickup trucks.

Our prices vary based on location and there is a minimum charge for our teams to remove your items, which is different in each location, based on a number of factors, including local disposal and recycling fees.

We offer single item pricing for certain items such as mattresses or TVs, sometimes this will be less than our minimum charge.

For materials that have a heavy cubic weight like dirt, concrete, and gravel, pricing is based on the total volume that the material takes up in the truck, up to a maximum of one foot in height for a full truck.

Watch us load up a truck to see how our standard pricing works!

Do you provide recurrent, bulk-service pricing discounts?

If you need service weekly, monthly, or quarterly, we offer bulk pricing discounts. This gives you better value compared to common alternatives, such as dumpsters or less professional junk removal services. 

Interested? Call our business account team at 1-888-475-3461 to discuss your needs as well as pricing options.

When should I expect you to arrive?

On the day of your appointment with us, our friendly, uniformed truck team members will give you a call or text 15-30 mins before we arrive to let you know we’re on our way.

Do you service multiple locations?

Whether your business has a single location or multiple locations, we can create a custom junk removal solution that works for you. We can coordinate pickups at multiple locations at a local, regional, and national level. Rather than work with dozens of regional or local companies, let 1-800-GOT-JUNK? handle the jobs across all your locations.

Can you remove large and bulky items?

Absolutely! We take large items all the time. As long as it can be lifted and loaded into the truck by two people, we'll be happy to take it away for you!

What items can 1-800-GOT-JUNK? remove?

We work with all types of businesses and can handle any type of job - cleanouts, bulk item removal, general junk removal and even specific items like cardboard or pallets. We can take pretty much anything as long as it's not toxic or hazardous. We can remove your items from wherever they’re located, whether it’s your office, store, site or anywhere else—all you have to do is point!

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes, we're fully licensed, bonded and insured! We have insurance covering damages to both persons and property for every single booking.

Do you service my region/location?

While we don't quite service the entire map, we cover almost every greater metropolitan area across the US, Canada, and Australia. To see if we’re in your neighborhood, you can start a booking by entering your zip code here.

What are your hours of operation?

Our customer service center is open 24/7, so we’re here whenever you need us! While operating hours may vary in our franchise locations, we offer same-day and off-hours service, including weekends.

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