Larry The Rubbish Man

Around Sun Valley and the Valley in general, Larry The Rubbish Man has the kind of reputation crews earn the hard way—by showing up, doing what they said they’d do, and not turning a messy job into a bigger headache. I’ve heard their name come up for years, and the pattern in the reviews is consistent: on time, fast, no fuss, and easy to deal with. And in junk removal, that combo matters more than a fancy website ever will.

And they don’t just “arrive”—they communicate. People keep mentioning the call before arrival, status reports, “kept me in the loop,” and that responsive feel when you’re trying to line up a pickup with everything else going on. You ever book a hauler and then spend the day wondering if they’re actually coming? Doesn’t sound like that’s the game here. They schedule, they confirm, they show. Simple process, like it should be.

But what stands out to me is how they handle pricing. Folks say “fair price,” “best price I have seen,” “lowest bid,” and also that the final price stayed within the quoted price—sometimes even landing on the low estimate after they surveyed the load. That tells me they’re not playing the old bait-and-bump routine once the truck’s in your driveway. Plus, they’ll quote off photos/videos, then double-check on site to make sure they didn’t overprice. How many companies do you see actually correcting themselves downward?

However, it’s not just basic hauling. They’re getting called in for the real-world stuff: estate cleanouts, hoarder/death-in-the-house situations, 72-hour move-outs, backyard debris like wood and galvanized roofing, even tearing down a pergola. And they move quick—same day service comes up more than once, and there are multiple mentions of “here for less than 20 minutes,” “fast, efficient,” “made quick work,” that kind of rhythm. Yet they still get tagged as respectful and professional, which matters when it’s your brother’s estate or a stressful family situation. Who wants a crew that acts like it’s their first day on a jobsite?

And I notice the little extras. They sweep up. They donate furniture when it makes sense. They’ll take file boxes to shredding. They’ll honor the original quote even when you add a mattress the morning of pickup. That’s the difference between a truck-and-a-guy operation and a team that’s used to working with homeowners, property managers, and production folks who need things handled clean and predictable.

Plus, you keep seeing names—Bill, Bryce, Bob, Mike, Louis, Trent, Dave—which usually means a real crew with real leads, not a revolving door. People talk about them like they’ve used them twice, for multiple properties, or “over twenty years.” In this business, that kind of repeat use doesn’t happen by accident.

If you’re looking for a junk hauling outfit that’s prompt, responsive, reasonably priced, and actually gets the job done without drama—Larry The Rubbish Man is one of the safer bets I’ve seen stick around and keep delivering.