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Sacramento’s #1 rated Junk Removal Company. Fully licensed and insured. Family owned. No job is too small, too big, or too messy!

Honest & Professional Junk Removal Services

Our friendly and experienced team makes junk disappear without the hassle, with responsible recycling and disposal whenever possible. Call, text, or fill out the form above for your free no-obligation estimate today.

Clients Served Since 2021

5-Star  Google Reviews

Donated Items & Goods

Million Pounds of Junk Removed

The Friendliest Crew in the Biz

Everything We Take

We can pretty much take anything and everything junk, as long as the items aren’t hazardous — even if it’s big and heavy! Our most commonly hauled items listed below.

Entertainment Centers

Old Sheds

Pool Tables

Upfront Pricing

Our junk removal pricing is upfront and transparent, with no surprises. The base price is $55 per cubic yard, with slight variaition higher or lower depending. Single item pickups start at $95, depending on location, bulk, and flexibility. Final pricing to be confirmed in person during appointment at your home or business, after a free rough estimate given over the phone.

Most Popular Hauling and Debris Removal Services

We’re proud to offer affordable junk removal Sacramento trusts. Whether you need a hauling service for couch pickups or office clean outs, we’ve got the proper insurance to protect you and your home/business.

Don’t see your item listed below? Give us a call! We’re here to help.

Appliance Removal

Bulky Waste Pickup

Couch Removal

E-Waste Recycling

Estate Cleanout

Furniture Removal

Help For Hoarders

Mattress Removal

Piano Removal

Senior Downsizing

Shed Removal / Demolition

Spa / Hot Tub Removal

Banks and Credit Unions

Construction Sites

Office Furniture Removal

Property Management

Real Estate Agent Partner Program

Retail Stores

Senior Living Communities

Storage Unit Cleanout

Testimonials From Customers

Our clients love us — and we love them. We’re grateful for each and every one of you. Check out some of our favorite Google garbage removal, junk pickup, and collection services reviews. To see them all, click the badge!

How Our Service Works

1. Initial Estimate

Fill out one of the forms at the top of the page, give us a call, or send a text to start your initial estimate!

2. Arrival and Assessment

Once the team arrives on site, before removal, we confirm the junk looks like it did in the pictures — which is 95% of the time within the range provided previously.

3. Junk Removal Process

We’ll start removing the junk, making sure not to damage your property!

4. Sorting for Disposal, Recycling, and Donation

As we remove items from your home / business, we sort through the junk for items that could be donated / repurposed / recycled based on transparent policies and local regulations.

5. Clean-Up

We always walk the job site with the client afterwards and leave the space cleaner than when we found it after a quick sweep or vacuum.

About Us: How Junk Changed My Life

When my wife’s dream job brought us to Sacramento, I never imagined I’d end up running a junk removal company. What started as months of job hunting turned into the realization that I wanted something more meaningful — a business built around helping people, working hard, and serving our community.

With my wife’s encouragement, we bought our first dump truck and American River Hauling and Junk Removal was born. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of helping families, businesses, and charities with everything from simple pickups to large demolition projects. The journey has taught me humility, purpose, and gratitude, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Here’s the story of how it all began.

Service Area

We proudly serve the Greater Sacramento Metro Area, extending between 15 – 20 miles of our central location in Folsom. If you don’t see your city listed but it’s within the radius, we’re happy to offer you the same, high-quality level of service our customers expect.

Before and After Pictures

FAQs

How much does it cost to have someone remove junk?

Junk removal prices are going to cost on average $270. Most junk removal company minimums from licensed and insured businesses are going to start around $95, with a full truck load rate of $800. If items are extra heavy or require special handling, they will warrant additional charges. It’s definitely not a free or cheap service.

How do I get rid of junk for free?

Check your city website in order to find out how to get rid of your junk for free. Some cities offer 1 – 3 bulky item pickups per year, however, the wait time can take several weeks or months, and they have specific removal limits for what they do and do not accept. Your local junk removal expert will be able to assist much quicker, and at an affordable rate.

How do you prepare for junk removal?

In preparing for junk removal, it’s important to know exactly what junk you’re looking to get rid of. If there are any items that your local junk removal service does not accept, or if there are extra service fees for specific items, you need to inform them of that over the phone when getting your preliminary quote. A picture helps when determining the amount of space everything will take in the junk hauling truck as well. Most importantly, it’s important to be clear and honest with your junk removal expert. If you share all the items that you want removed from your home, and then when they show up and you ask if they can take a couch as well, there will most likely be an additional charge.

Why is junk removal so expensive?

When hiring a local junk removal service, it’s important to get a licensed and insured company for your own protection. If an employee of the junk removal service has a slip or fall, or injury hauling your junk, you are liable for their medical bills. Protect yourself and pay a little bit more by hiring a removal service that is credible, licensed, and insured. The expenses for a credible junk removal company include gas to your home, dump fees, insurance, labor, licensing, vehicle and tool maintenance, and marketing services. If you’re looking for a junk removal service that will cost you less than $50, know that you are possibly hiring a company that may not be compliant in your city/state and exposes you to risk.

What is the best junk removal service near me?

What is the best junk removal service near me? Well that depends on where your home is! The quality of companies that offer junk removal services nearest you vary significantly. Check reviews, and always make sure that your debris removal service company is properly licensed and insured. A uniformed company with high quality equipment is a tell tale sign that they will provide you with honest and accurate estimates. That’s the most important factor when determining the best junk removal service in your area.

What do junk removal companies do with the junk?

What junk removal companies do with the junk varies greatly. Some take everything from your home to the landfill, others donate or recycle as many items as possible. Common places for an item’s final destination include the following:

Landfill
Recycle Center
Donation Center
Consignment Center
Homeless Shelter
Given to a family in need

American River Hauling and Junk Removal Co. has an appliance donation program that pairs families in need with a working appliance set for removal at a nominal cost (occasional minor transportation fee depending on distance). We’re proud to donate toys to children for the holidays, shoes and warm clothing to the homeless, and couches and other various items to veterans.