With 65 haulers competing in Berkeley, quotes vary widely - it pays to compare two or three before you book.
Around San Bruno, EMA Junk Removal has the kind of reputation you notice in the day-to-day grind—less talk, more haul. Folks call them for an **excellent hauling service**, and they show up **next day** when a lot of outfits are still “getting back to you.” Need a **bunch of stuff** gone, plus an **appliance** dragged out without drama? They handle it. And they run pretty clean on the basics that matter in this line ...
Mandall Property Services has the feel of one of those Oakland crews that stays busy because they make it easy to deal with. You call or text, and they’re only one text or call away, they show up early/on time, and they get straight to it. No long song and dance. Just a friendly team that walks the space, talks through what’s getting hauled away, and gets the job done. What stands out in the reviews is how practical ...
Trash Buster’s one of those outfits you hear about the same way you hear about a good mechanic—somebody texts a number, and the junk’s gone before you’ve even finished your coffee. Folks keep saying “second time using them,” “used them twice,” “always excellent,” and that tells you a lot in this line of work. People don’t call a hauler back if the first run was a headache. And the pattern in the reviews is pretty ...
All Junk Pick Up out of Daly City tends to run like the better small crews around here—show up on time, move quick, and don’t make you chase them down. You call with an old hot tub, a backyard full of random junk, old furniture, leftover contractor supplies, even paint, and they don’t flinch. That “no fuss” rhythm matters when you’re trying to get a place turned over or just get your yard back, you know? And the ...
Around El Cerrito and the inner East Bay, Junkcat has the kind of reputation you only get when you actually show up, do the work, and don’t make it weird. I’ve seen plenty of junk crews talk a big game and then ghost you, drag their feet, or nickel-and-dime once the truck’s backed in. Junkcat doesn’t run like that. People keep saying the same things: on time (or a little late, but they text ahead), easy to deal ...
Around Pleasant Hill / Walnut Creek, Junk Pronto has built the kind of reputation you usually only hear about after a few jobs go right. Folks reach out by text, send a picture, and they get a quote back fast. And then the crew actually shows up on time—sometimes even earlier if Marius can squeeze you in. How many junk haulers do that without making it a whole thing? What stands out is how they work once they’re on ...
Eco friendly junk removal and hauling LLC is one of those San Pablo outfits where the name sounds broad, but the work reads specific: Luis shows up, stays in touch, and actually finishes what he starts. And in this line of work, that “communicates well” part matters more than people think—because junk removal never stays simple once you get into kitchens, walls, bathrooms, and all the random move‑out surprises. You ...
If you’ve been around Oakland long enough, you learn the difference between a “junk guy” and a real operator. Hauls All Recycling (Howard Wells) lands in the second category. Folks keep saying the same things in different ways: quick, professional, kind, on time, easy to deal with, fair price, no fuss. And that’s usually what matters when you’ve got a couch wedged in a hallway, stainless steel kitchen equipment out ...
Around Albany and the East Bay, Electric Junk and Hauling has built the kind of reputation you only get by showing up on time and making the messy stuff… not your problem anymore. You hear the same names in the reviews—Dennis and Wilber—and that consistency matters in this line of work. Same-day calls, short notice, “scheduled promptly,” then they roll in and actually do what they said they’d do. And the common ...
Thunder Junk Removal & Dumpster Rental is one of those outfits locals keep in their phone because they just *show up* and handle the messy stuff without turning it into a project. I’ve heard the same pattern from different people: Andre answers fast, texts back, and keeps it easy to deal with. Need a dumpster dropped off next day. Need a water heater tank gone same day, a few hours after you call. Want a storage ...
| Service Type | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Single item removal (couch, mattress) | $80–$150 |
| Quarter truck load | $150–$250 |
| Half truck load | $250–$400 |
| Full truck load | $450–$750 |
| Estate cleanout | $1,200–$9,000+ (varies widely) |
| Construction debris removal | $300–$900+ depending on volume & materials |
* These are typical ranges for the Berkeley based on available data and industry norms. Exact quotes will depend on access, item type, disposal fees, and volume. Prices not accurate? Let us know
With 65 haulers competing in Berkeley, quotes vary widely - it pays to compare two or three before you book.
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