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Last update on April 14, 2026
Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Quick, easy junk removal. Friendly people."
+40
Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Antonio’s Hauling did a great job removing what I needed. They were timely and communicative."
+2
Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"They arrived on time to remove my old broken hot tub from inside the house. The hot tub had to be cut into pieces to take out through doorways to go to the dump. They put up plastic to keep the dust out of the rest up the house. They left the room spotless. No mess. Done a short time. Great job!"
+26
Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Repaired garden drip sytem all around the home. Very professional. Detail oriented. Work completed timely. Very happy with the result. Excellent service. Highly recommend. I will be reaching out again for landscaping. Thank you!!!"
+9
Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"I'm so impressed with Recycle Master Company! Their team is not only efficient but also genuinely caring about responsible recycling. They handled all my old electronics and furniture with expertise. Plus, their pricing was very reasonable. Definitely my go-to for e-waste disposal!"
Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I had a ton of old scrap metal and rotten wood. Zach was more than happy to help get it off my hands for a more than fair price. Iâ d happily recommend this service to anyone I know."
Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent and fast work! Highly recommend this experience. Very reliable and timely. Super easy to work with and extremely professional."
+8
Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"He's great and my go to guy. He's always available and well rounded. He's knowledgeable in electricity, carpentry, drywall, and construction as well. He's extremely helpful for anything regarding handyman."
+63
Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Mauricio and his team did an amazing job transforming our landscaping and fixing our irrigation system. They were quick, efficient and paid attention to details. Their price was great and they were super responsive. I would definitely hire them again."
+53
Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Very professional and will use again."
Contact your local municipality to request garbage collection services. In most areas, your local city or municipality manages garbage collection, which contracts a waste collection company to do trash collection and other garbage collection and disposal services. However, if you can’t wait for the next trash collection day, you can also contact a local junk removal service to come and haul away your garbage. Confirm with any junk removal companies what items they will take. If you’re renovating your home or have a lot of garbage to get rid of, consider renting a dumpster.
The cost of junk removal services for private garbage collection factors in wages for labor, the cost of maintaining and operating vehicles and trailers to haul garbage to a dump or recycling center. Landfills also charge a fee to dump garbage, which varies depending on what kind of waste it is.
A garbage collection pro or junk removal company can typically take anything from a single item such as refrigerator to the entire contents of a house or out-building being emptied. One exception is disposing of hazardous waste (like bleach or used oil), which is typically handled by your municipality. Check reviews, references, and qualifications of any company you hire to collect garbage. Ask what the company’s limitations are, what tools and equipment they use, and their availability.
Disposing of old paint, bleach, oil, and fertilizer should be handled by a company that specializes in this kind of waste. Many private junk removal companies do not dispose of these items. Because these materials are hazardous to the environment and dangerous to handle or dispose of improperly, you should confirm with your local municipality about places to take hazardous materials for safe disposal.
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