Island Strong Hauling & Junk Removal

Island Strong Hauling & Junk Removal is one of those outfits you hear about the same way you hear about a good mechanic—somebody tried them “off a random Google search,” and next thing you know they’ve used them several times and keep their number saved. Around Oklahoma City, Norman, and out into the surrounding areas, Peace and his crew have built a reputation for being fast and efficient, on time, and just plain easy to deal with.

And when folks say “responsive,” they mean it. People talk about filling out an online form and getting a quote back quick, getting scheduled the same week, even getting same day service on a weekend. That’s not common in this line of work, especially when trucks are booked and dumps are backed up. Plus they actually communicate like grown-ups—clear arrival windows (like that 9–10am slot), a call to confirm they’re on the way, and they show up early sometimes. How many junk crews do you know that do that consistently?

Pricing comes up a lot too, and not in the “cheap!!” gimmicky way. More like: fair price, good price, “charged what they said it would be,” worked with my budget, even a military discount when it fit. But the bigger tell is that nobody’s complaining about surprise add-ons or games at the curb. In hauling, that’s usually where the drama starts. Yet with these guys, the reviews read like no fuss, no hassle, honest and professional.

What stands out to me is how they handle the messy realities—because junk removal isn’t just grabbing bags off a porch. They’re out there doing the annoying stuff: same-day refrigerator removal, furniture removal, a 200‑pound solid wood desk, and full-on demolition like old hot tubs and big trampolines. And they don’t leave a torn-up yard or scraps behind. More than one person mentions “got it done without a mess,” “cleaned up nicely,” and leaving the space tidy again. But that cleanup piece? That’s the difference between a hauling guy and a well run outfit.

They also seem to bring the right attitude on site—polite, kind, personable, knowledgeable, can‑do. You can feel it in the way repeat customers describe them: steady professionalism even when it’s “a bit messy or complicated.” Ever had a crew show up grumpy, rush the job, and drag junk across your grass like they don’t care? Doesn’t sound like what’s happening here. These folks act like they know they’re working around your property, your rental, your project timeline—your headache.

However, the pattern across the reviews is pretty consistent: quick response, prompt arrival, clear plan, efficient hauling, thorough cleanup, and a crew you don’t have to babysit. If you want a junk crew that shows up when they say they will and leaves the place looking right, Island Strong is one I’d put in the “call them first” category around here.