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Top-Rated Garbage collectors in Lake Forest - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for DropN'Haul
DropN'Haul
5.0(
31
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had some hazardous waste materials and other items that I needed picked up. Armondo was great. He is very conscientious and takes pride in his work. He kept in touch until he arrived. All in all it was a great experience and I would definitely work with him again."
Hauling Project
Chimney demo and remodel. Created custom flush to floor with tile.
Dumpster Service Project
Tree
Repair

+88

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Orange County Strong Junk Removal
5.0(
17
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Our church needed to remove several large items, light fixtures, wooden palettes and more. Orange County Strong Junk Removal did an amazing job with prompt and friendly customer service, efficient removal of items (on the hottest day) and overall professionalism. Jesse and Blanca are a hard working couple and they took good care of us. Praying for their business!"
120 neighbors recently requested a quote
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French estates junk removal services
5.0(
25
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent service! The team was professional, quick to respond, and made the entire junk removal process quick and stress-free. They worked efficiently, cleaned up afterward, and offered fair pricing. I highly recommend them to anyone needing reliable junk removal services"
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On-Time Junk Removal
5.0(
6
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I am so impressed by their work today. They were professional, efficient, and so helpful! I appreciate his thoughtful consideration of all of our items. He also went above and beyond to make sure the area was cleaner than when he got there! I would thoroughly recommend this on-time junk removal over 1-800-junk!"
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dump Bandit Junk Removal
5.0(
5
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Dump Bandit is a locally owned small business dedicated to providing top-tier, professional junk removal services. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service, arriving on time, and handling every job with care and efficiency. Whether you need to clear out a single appliance or a full property, we make the process entirely stress-free from start to finish.

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bluebox Junk Removal
5.0(
2
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Edgar and Mairen were great. They responded quickly to my request for a quote and were able to haul my old furniture away the same day. They were quick, efficient and careful not to damage the walls and door when carrying the furniture out. I would definitely use them again in the future."
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29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Golden Sol, LLC
5.0(
5
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I own and operate a dumpster rental service that currently provides 17 Yard Dumpsters, and will soon provide 40 Yard Dumpsters and 10 Yard Dumpsters (lowboys) by the end of 2025. I also offer junk removal for property clean outs if you'd like us to handle the labor. Tree removal is another included service we offer.\n\nThis business was created in order to help a non-profit organization (Water Drop LA). A portion of all proceeds go towards helping the organization continue its operation.

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Janow Handyman Services, Inc.
5.0(
5
)
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Janow was hired to haul away furniture items and other items including a steel desk, Beds mattress, Metal file cabinets, outdoor furniture, etc as part of preparation for sale of home and moving out of California. They were reliable, honest, and reasonably priced. When needed they would disassemble furniture such as king and queen sized beds in order to get it out of the house. Laundry machine , dryer, etc. Both Heath and Rick are both outstanding people who have a strong desire to do a great job and have you as their customer happy. I hired them multiple times, for both Junk hauling and Handyman services. To sell my house I needed to get a rain gutter reattached which was 2 stories up, drywall repairs, etc. When my boss needed a large storage unit cleaned out I immediately recommended Janow and they came through in a big way. She has thanked me multiple times as she was very impressed with the work they have done. My highest recommendation! 10/10!!!"
Janow Handyman Service
Janow Handyman Service
Janow Handyman Service
Janow Handyman Service
Janow Handyman Service

+3

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garbage Collection FAQs, answered by experts

On average, a garbage disposal can last anywhere from 7 to 12 years, with many models functioning well for about 10 years. With heavy usage, a motor may last a minimum of five years, while grinding plates will wear down over time. It's generally a good idea to consider a replacement if your unit is approaching the 10-year mark. Other signs that it's time for a new disposal include frequent leaks, persistent clogs, lingering odors, lack of power, or unusual noises. If your unit is not that old, it's worth investigating if a less expensive part, like a rubber seal or a loose hose, is causing the issue.

Most garbage disposals have a reset button that can be triggered with a tool as simple and accessible as your index finger. That said, if you need to perform a more in-depth troubleshooting step, like manually moving the arms inside the unit or rotating the impeller plate, a hex wrench is the most common tool you’ll need. Most garbage disposals come with a hex wrench.

You may be able to install a garbage disposal on your own, especially if you're handy or have some experience with plumbing. However, if you have any concerns or want to make absolutely sure that the connections are installed correctly, you may be better off hiring a local garbage disposal installer to do the job. 

These appliances do unscrew, but you need to disconnect everything properly when you replace your garbage disposal. Make sure you shut the power off to the area first and check that it’s off with a voltage detector. Disconnect the main drain line and P-trap, and then disconnect the dishwasher drain line if you have one connected. You can then unscrew your garbage disposal using a disposal wrench. Just make sure you disconnect the electrical lines before removing your appliance.

If your garbage disposal powers up and you can hear it hum, but the arms inside aren’t moving, the problem might be a stubborn clog, a build-up of grease, or a jam of the impeller plate. To troubleshoot these, ensure your unit is off and disconnected from its power source before checking inside the drain or attempting to manually rotate the impeller arms or plate from the underside of the unit. A hex wrench can help.

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