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Top-Rated Garbage collectors in Washington - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Refined Junk Hauling & Moving
Refined Junk Hauling & Moving
4.8(
223
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had construction debris (drywall, plumbing pipe, tile, old house fixture, etc) in our garage and basement patio. The owner was willing to come same day, but that didn’t work for my schedule. We settled on a price and scheduled for the following day. The crew arrived, on time, in a company branded box truck, similar to a medium sized U-Haul. They collected all the junk in a timely fashion and they were on their way. I’d gladly hire them again."
Project
Project
Project
garage clean out
after garage clean out

+13

Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Five Brothers Junk Removal llc
5.0(
29
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Five Brothers Junk Removal exceeded expectations. I posted on Angie’s List and had a callback within 90 seconds — they came out same day for an estimate, and their bid matched my budget exactly. We scheduled the work for day three, and their two-man crew arrived and worked diligently for one solid hour, completing the entire project: old play structures, two oversized 100+ lb sandboxes, tarps, Power Wheels, bikes, yard waste, and debris — all cleared, leaving the yard spotless. The estimate matched the final invoice exactly, and they delivered everything promised, on schedule. Efficient, hardworking, and completely reliable. THE BEST! I’ll be recommending them on every neighborhood app I use. As a Chevy Chase/Bethesda homeowner, I refer Five Brothers with complete confidence. Sara"
Full property cleanout
Full property cleanout
Full property cleanout
Full property cleanout
Full property cleanout

+13

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moore Elite Services
5.0(
9
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"Josh did an amazing job on our heavy cleanout project. The amount of clutter was overwhelming, but he came in with a plan and handled everything professionally from start to finish. He worked quickly, stayed organized, and made the whole process stress-free for us. He was respectful of the situation, communicated clearly, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was cleared out and cleaned up properly. The transformation was unbelievable. I highly recommend Josh and his team if you need a large cleanout done right!"
Halethorpe Concrete
Halethorpe Concrete
Halethorpe Concrete
Concrete wall Removal
8x10 Shed Removal

+16

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ABH solutions
5.0(
1
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Amanuel was great! He was able to come in and do a last minute home junk removal and also able to do a last minute home tv installation. He was punctual and even checked on me the next day to make sure everything was working properly! Recommended him to my sister. Will definitely be using again!"
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Garbage Collection FAQs, answered by experts

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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. 

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