5 Best Junk Removal Services in Los Angeles (2026)

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By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A garage nobody has cleared out since the last move, or a house that needs to be emptied fast before a sale, is exactly when junk removal in Los Angeles earns its keep. The five companies below carry a combined total near 1,200 Google reviews, and the top pick alone has logged more reviews than the other four companies combined, a real sign of how much repeat and referral business flows through this corner of LA's home services market.

Short answer: For junk removal in Los Angeles, The Junkluggers of Hollywood leads by a wide margin (4.9 stars, 506 reviews), with JEDI Junk Removal holding a perfect 5.0 across 210 reviews. Same-day service is common across most of these companies, with pricing typically based on how much of the truck your junk fills.

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Los Angeles Junk Removal, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	The Junkluggers of Hollywood	4.9 ★	506	Full-service cleanouts, donation and recycling	View ›
2	JEDI Junk Removal - Greater Los Angeles	5.0 ★	210	Difficult cleanouts, construction debris	View ›
3	Precise Junk Removal	4.9 ★	171	Fast scheduling, single-item pickups	View ›
4	Express Disposal	4.7 ★	176	Construction debris, dumpster rentals	View ›
5	West LA Hauling Junk Removal	4.9 ★	141	Family-run, donation-minded hauling	View ›

5 Best Junk Removal Services in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Junkluggers of Hollywood

4.9506 Google reviews

The Junkluggers of Hollywood is a full-service junk removal company covering furniture, appliance, e-waste and full-property cleanouts, with dedicated services for hoarding help, senior downsizing and estate cleanouts. The company runs green guarantees around donating and recycling items rather than sending everything to landfill, and offers same-day service across Hollywood, Los Angeles and the surrounding area.

What people praise

By far the most-reviewed junk removal company on this page
Reviewers describe careful handling to avoid wall or floor damage during large hauls
Explicit donation and recycling focus, useful if you want less waste sent to landfill
Transparent pricing confirmed upfront before work begins

Worth knowing

As the busiest name on this page, book a day ahead if your timeline is flexible to secure your preferred slot

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume506 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: The safe default given its scale and reputation, with a real emphasis on donating and recycling that matters if you care where your junk ends up.

Website +1323-894-1839 Directions

1601 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

JEDI Junk Removal - Greater Los Angeles

5.0210 Google reviews

JEDI Junk Removal serves the Greater Los Angeles area with a broad range of hauling services, from routine furniture and appliance removal to construction debris and difficult encampment cleanups. Reviewers describe the crew handling a demanding church cleanup after a homeless encampment on public sidewalk property without complaint, alongside more standard residential jobs.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating across every review
Reviewers describe accurate quotes based on photos before the crew even arrives
Handles difficult, labor-intensive cleanouts other companies might turn down
Extended hours, open from early morning to 9pm daily

Worth knowing

Slightly older review activity than some competitors, though the sentiment remains strongly positive

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume210 · 93rd

Confidencehigh

Recencyabout a year ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: A strong pick for a tougher or larger cleanout job, given the reviewer track record of taking on difficult work with a positive attitude.

Website +1310-861-3836 Directions

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Precise Junk Removal

4.9171 Google reviews

Precise Junk Removal handles residential junk hauling across the LA area, including single large items like couches for city bulky-item pickup assistance, general trash removal, and full cleanouts. Reviewers describe a single named contact who consistently responds quickly, provides accurate quotes over the phone, and follows up on items missed in the original pickup at no extra charge.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly praise fast, responsive communication from a consistent point of contact
Willing to return for a forgotten item at no additional cost, according to reviewers
Strong 4.9 rating across 171 reviews
Good fit for smaller, single-item jobs as well as larger hauls

Worth knowing

A smaller operation than the largest names here, so very large jobs may need more lead time

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume171 · 83rd

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A great choice for a smaller or single-item job where fast, personal communication matters, given how consistently reviewers name the same responsive contact.

Website +1626-628-4106 Directions

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Express Disposal

4.7176 Google reviews

Express Disposal operates a certified waste processing site in downtown Los Angeles, approved by the city to accept construction and demolition materials, inert debris and green waste, alongside dumpster rental and junk pickup services. It functions as both a public disposal site and a hauling service, which suits contractors and larger renovation projects as well as standard household junk.

What people praise

City-approved public disposal site, useful for contractors needing certified debris drop-off
Reviewers praise fair, upfront pricing and reliable pickup windows
Dumpster rental option for ongoing renovation projects
Clean, well-maintained containers according to a long-time commercial reviewer

Worth knowing

One reviewer notes the online quote portal can be less convenient than a quick phone call for a simple question

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume176 · 88th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown88% 5-star

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Our take: The best fit here for a renovation or construction project needing a dumpster or certified debris drop-off, not just a standard residential haul.

Website +1213-465-7775 Directions

2221 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90021

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

West LA Hauling Junk Removal

4.9141 Google reviews

West LA Hauling Junk Removal is a family-owned junk removal company with more than 35 years in business, offering same-day express service, single-item pickups, and full truck loads for residential and commercial jobs. The company advertises recycling more than 75 percent of what it hauls, and reviewers describe a genuinely caring, family-run approach, including sorting out furniture in good condition for donation rather than disposal.

What people praise

Long-established, family-run business with over three decades of local experience
Explicit focus on donating usable furniture rather than sending it straight to the landfill
Reviewers describe fast, same-day scheduling and photo confirmation after the job
Strong 4.9 rating across 141 reviews

Worth knowing

Smaller operation than the larger citywide names, so confirm availability for time-sensitive large jobs

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume141 · 78th

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice for anyone who wants a family-run business with a genuine donation-first approach, backed by decades of local Los Angeles experience.

Website +1323-218-2000 Directions

4858 W 17th St, Los Angeles, CA 90019

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the company’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Los Angeles junk removal companies. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from over 500 people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a couple hundred. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No company can pay to change these numbers.

How much does junk removal cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Junk removal in LA is typically priced by how much of the truck your items fill, from a single item up to a full load, with cost rising alongside volume and the difficulty of access. Most companies above offer a free quote based on photos or an in-person look before confirming price.

Serving all of Los Angeles

The companies above cover Hollywood, West LA, Downtown and the wider Los Angeles metro area, with several offering same-day service across the city. Searching for junk removal near me? Every listing shows a live phone number and website so you can request a quote fast.

What to ask before you hire a junk removal company

Is the quote based on truck volume, and can I see the pricing breakdown before you start?
Do you donate or recycle usable items, or does everything go straight to landfill?
Can you handle same-day service if I need it removed today?
Are there items you can’t take, like hazardous materials or certain electronics?
Is labor for carrying items from inside the home included in the quote?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these junk removal companies?

We started from junk removal companies in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Can junk removal companies take construction debris?

Some can, but not all. Express Disposal above operates a certified public disposal site specifically for construction and demolition materials, which suits larger renovation projects.

Do junk removal companies donate items instead of throwing them away?

Several companies above, including The Junkluggers and West LA Hauling, specifically highlight donating usable furniture and recycling a majority of what they haul rather than sending it all to landfill.

The bottom line

The Junkluggers of Hollywood is the safe default given its scale, reviews and donation-first approach, while Express Disposal is the clear choice for construction debris or a dumpster rental. Get a photo-based quote upfront so pricing is clear before the truck shows up.

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