Urban Junk Removal

Santa Monica, CA10.0/10(15 reviews)

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About Urban Junk Removal

Urban Junk Removal out of Encino runs like one of those crews that’s been around the block and doesn’t need to make a big show of it. People keep saying the same things in different ways: **on time**, **prompt**, **arrived early**, **got straight to work**, and—this matters in this line of work—**no hidden fees** with an **upfront quote**. You ever had a hauler “ballpark” it on the phone and then change the number once the truck door opens? Yeah, customers aren’t reporting that here. They call the pricing **fair** and the whole deal **great value**, which usually means the quote matched the reality.

And the way they communicate sounds contractor-friendly. Folks mention **booking was simple**, they give a **time slot that worked**, and they stay **responsive** with **excellent communication**. That’s the difference between a crew you can schedule around and a crew that burns your whole day. If you manage rentals, you already know. One reviewer flat-out says they’re the **go-to** for multiple cleanouts because it **saves so much hassle**—that’s not a one-off “nice job,” that’s repeat-use language.

But the bigger tell is how they handle the messy, human side of junk removal. Clearing an elderly parent’s garage with “decades of stuff” isn’t just hauling; it’s decision-making, emotions, the whole thing. Reviews call out **kindness and respect**, “patiently asking what to keep and what to toss,” and real **compassion and professionalism**. That’s a crew with a decent bedside manner, not just strong backs.

Plus, they seem to work clean. Several people say they **cleaned up before leaving** and even left the area **cleaner than before**. That usually means they aren’t dragging debris across floors, they’re not leaving screws in the driveway, and they actually look around when they’re done. And when the jobs get physical—**heavy furniture**, **construction debris**, basement piles, yard clutter—they don’t get sloppy. Customers noticed they were **careful with walls and floors** and worked **quickly and safely**. You want a team that can move bulky stuff without dinging your door frames, right?

However, what stands out most is the “no fuss” rhythm of how people describe the experience: **professional**, **polite**, **friendly**, **courteous**, **hardworking**, **efficient**—same pattern over and over, from garages and basements to yard waste and old electronics. Do they make it complicated? Reviews say the opposite: “didn’t make the process complicated,” “smooth from start to finish,” “completed faster than I thought possible.”

If you’re around Encino and you need junk gone without drama—clear quote, on-time crew, respectful attitudes, and they actually sweep up after themselves—Urban Junk Removal has built the kind of reputation crews earn, not the kind they print on a flyer.

Business hours

Monday
8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday
8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday
8 AM–8 PM
Thursday
8 AM–8 PM
Friday
8 AM–8 PM
Saturday
8 AM–8 PM
Sunday
8 AM–8 PM