A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE

About us

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED. House, Estate and Commercial Clean out Specialists. Junk removal. We offer multiple truckload discounts. We also discount for recycled items. Special pricing for Angie' List members. Call anytime. We always answer our phones. We do work outside of our service areas only for big commercial jobs or full house clean-outs.

Business highlights

26 years of experience

Services we offer

Appliances, Carpet Removal, Clutter and Pack Rat Clean-outs. Property Clearing and Maintenance. Estate and House Clean out Specialists. Hoarder and Pack Rat Clean Out Specialists. Commercial Clean Outs. 85% Green Junk Removal Company! property clean ups. Multiple Truckload Discounts. 33 Cubic Yard Trucks., Debris, Flood Damage. Office, Old Furniture, Removal of Junk, Warehouse, Yard Waste, and Storage Unit Clean out. Vacant Lot Clean Out. Small Demolition Projects. Removal of Unwanted Items

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
5.041 Reviews
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Bill D.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
unknown

LAURENE H.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
unknown

Eloine P.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
excellent, timely, pleasant

LYNN B.
May 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$210
The removal went great. Sam worked in complete sync with the building office, and completed the task while I was in a meeting at work. Very fast response time. Very reasonable rates! ( plus, My conscience is clear, knowing everything was disposed of in a green, proper way.) Excellent service!!!

Scott W.
Apr 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Thursday morning Sam called about 9 AM and said he could be at the condo by 10 AM. I live about 10 minutes from the place,and arrived at about 9:55. Sam and his crew beat me by about five minutes. I opened the garage door, and pointed out the stuff that needed to be taken away. The task was completed in about 15-20 minutes. When I called earlier in the week Sam responded to my question about cost by saying that it would be determined by the cubic yardage of the load. That would be calculated on site. Once he measured a few of the items that were to be taken, he gave me his price list and the quote. When compared to another collection company that I had used (prior to becoming an Angie's List member) in another situation, I found Sam's price to be very competitive. I said so and Sam told me that his prices were lower because they reflected the cash flow the company generated from recycling the stuff that is collected. To my chagrin, the price of the other firm that I had used apparently did not not account for this aspect of the business. For that reason alone, I would have no hesitation in using Sam's services again, but in addition, I appreciated Sam's punctuality, his crew's efficiency, and the time taken to explain an aspect of the business that was unknown to me.

Jenny W.
Feb 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$340
I called A-ABF to remove some junk from my basement. They arrived on time, charged me the price quoted, hauled the junk away, and left the place spotless. The crew members were friendly and professional to boot. I was very pleased.

MARY H.
Dec 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
They were prompt, courteous, efficient and professional. All debri was removed and loaded into their truck.

John I.
Nov 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
They were responsive getting the work scheduled, showed up on time, and finished quickly. We're very happy.

LISA P.
Oct 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$110
See above

JOAN W.
Oct 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$320
Everything went well. The owner and his crew responded quickly, acted professionally, and they did an excellent job.

Kate C.
Sep 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Scheduled service. Several days in advance, truck and workers arrived promptly. Gave me an immediate estimate and performed work to my satisfaction.

Melanie F.
Jul 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
There was a glitch with the book online system, but no big deal--a phone call straightened it out. The original time window was fairly long, but Sam called in the morning to give me a more specific time. I was working at the house all day anyway, so it didn't matter much to me. I think I could have insisted on a narrower window if I'd needed it.

After they left, I discovered they'd accidentally removed a plastic tub I'd planned to use as a cooler for my volunteer pain crew that afternoon. I should have paid more attention, I suppose.

I wish Sam had said how many guys there would be so I could have had an appropriate cash tip available for each of them. I added extra in the check for the tip, and Sam said he'd make sure the guys received it. I'd recommend asking how many guys would be coming so you can plan accordingly for a tip.

I was pleased with the service. They did a good job--thorough and efficient. ABF Hauling was less expensive than the larger outfits, and they recycle as much as they can.

LISA P.
Jul 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$670
Everything went smoothly from start to finish. I called and gave them a list of what was to be removed and asked for a ballpark figure. That figure turned out to be very close to the actual amount. Scheduling was quick, the crew showed up on time with a clean truck, inside and out. They hauled everything out at all the stops and we were done in a few hours. I will definitely use them again.
Response from A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE

"Thanks for your business and remember the importance of writing reviews on the list so others can make an informed decision."


Joshua K.
Jul 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
They were very courteous and quick. Sam, the owner, came out to give me an estimate ahead of time, and when I was ready to schedule they were easy to work with.

ANITA W.
Jun 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$195
Excellent, professional. See above

Judith F.
Jun 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Sam, the owner of A-ABF Hauling, is a very decent, honest and hard working man. He returned my phone call promptly, and we made an apt for him to come and give me an estimate for hauling my junk. He quoted me a very fair price. When he was due to arrive the next day, with his men, he was running a very small amount of time late. He called to let me know that. His men were professional, courteous, and loaded their trucks with myk junk in a short amount of time. I then expressed, conversationally, with Sam that I had two beds that I had tried unsuccessfully to have a charity come and take. He offered to take the beds at no extra change, and proceeded to do just that. I highly recommend this service. Unfortunatley, I cannot use them again, since I have sucessfully moved to Connecticut, but for anyone in Chicago or the North Shore area, I found this to be an excellent service.
Response from A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE

"When we came out to give this member an estimate, she explained to me problem of not having a donation service willing to come and remove a bedroom set and 2 sets of stained mattresses. We told her that we have a place that reconditions old mattresses, and that we would find a good home for her bedroom set. As we were doing the work at her home, the neighbor across the street saw our trucks and call us to remove left over debris from the previous owner. Because we were using 2 trucks for the members job. we were able to accommodate the customer across the street after we completed our job. Many times we use 2 trucks and 4 to 6 man crews allowing us to put junk on 1 truck and recyclables and donatables on the 2nd truck. Thanks for your business and remember the importance of writing reviews on the list so others can make an informed decision."


Maureen C.
Jun 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$395
Excellent service and very business like. Responded to my phone call promptly and came to my house for estimate at my convenience. The amount I paid was slightly more than estimate but that was because I added more junk. I am planning on having them return when I start cleaning my basement. I highly recommend them.
Response from A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE

"Thanks for your business and remember the importance of writing reviews on the list so others can make an informed decision."


Lori B.
May 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
Everything was perfect.
Response from A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE

"Due to the fact that the slab of concrete weight was 300 pounds. We had to take a sledge hammer and break it into small enough pieces to lift and carry them to our truck. Thanks for your review. A-ABF Hauling"


Arica H.
Jan 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
ABF Hauling provided excellent service start to finish. I needed this work done quickly and, although there were no available appointments, the company reviewed schedules such that they were able to accommodate my request within 24 hours. On site, the workers were polite, efficient, patient and helpful in suggesting which items should be discarded/recycled vs. kept for later use. They helped to organized the space, and cleaned up afterwards. I would highly recommend this company, which clearly places customer service as a strong priority.
Response from A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE

"This member needed to have the work done a.s.a.p. First she booked online, but the date she requested was not available. So she called and explained that she was a doctor and had a very busy schedule. We told her that we would call her back if we can rearrange our schedule. Knowing the importance of her duties. We managed to fit her request in within 24 hours. We pride ourselves on customer service. Sometimes it's better to pick up a phone and talk to a real live person when you have to get things done a.s.a.p. We answer are phones 7 days a week up until 9 p.m. Customer service is always #1 on our list!"


Amy O.
Aug 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
They were on time, ready to work, and very professional. It was a little more expensive than I would like, but they did a good job.
Response from A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE

"We called this member the day before to confirm appointment. The customers requested that we cut up the couch to insure that her walls won't get damaged. That is never a problem with us. Better safe then sorry! When we were first called for a phone estimate, we always ask where they had heard about us. This customer told me that she found us on a google search. She did not inform me that she was an Angie's list member. If she had then we would have given her a members discount! Remember, when your using Angie's list you need to inform us of your membership so we can discount your cost accordingly. Thanks for the business!"


Marilyn W.
Aug 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$290
Everything went exactly as planned. There were no problems with any items I wanted to dispose of, they took everything. It took about an hour for them to box up and remove everything. The end result was just under the original estimate, so I was happy about that too.
Response from A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE

"It was a pleasure working for this member. She had all the items that needed to be removed either set aside or tagged for removal. We packed up all the books in boxes for donation. Bagged up the clothes for donation. Sorted threw the remaining items, such as dishes, glassware, and home cleaning products. 90% of the items removed from this job where recycled or donated. A-ABF Hauling prides itself on being an EARTH friendly, GREEN junk removal service. By reusing, recycling, and donating, we are able to price our jobs 25 to 35% lower then our competitors. Every day is EARTH DAY at A-ABF Hauling."


Thomas H.
Jul 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
It is always a pleasure to write a letter about something or someone that has done a service. The owner Sam and his crew did a job of hauling away 35 years worth of accumulation in my basement. A-ABF Hauling is a 5 star rating, the professional work and the fact they recycle as much of the material as possible and I would recommend there service to anyone from the smallest job to the largest which was ours. Thank you A-ABF Hauling. Tom
Response from A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE

"Most people wait until they sell there home before calling us to clean it out. All to many times we are called in only days before the closing, when the home owner realizes that they will never get the entire contents of the property cleaned out without help from a professional. The member in this case used good judgment by deciding to start the clean out process even before he considers the sale of the property in the future. A_ABF Hauling understands the importance of accommodating and serving prospective buyers and sellers of real estate. Most property owners have the overwhelming burden of removing decades of accumulated household items. If you need a Plumber, you don't call a landscaper. If you need a roofer, you don't call a doctor. And if you need a Mover, you don't call a junk removal company! If you hire a non professional company just to save a few dollars, it could cost you more in the long run in mistakes and other problems. A-ABF Hauling provides professionally trained junk removal with award winning service."


Ted P.
Jun 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$640
They did an excellent job! They were punctual and efficient. Very easy to work with. Did just what we wanted done and did it very well. We would certainly call on them again.

Patrick F.
Jun 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
This company provided great service. They scheduled appointment the day after I called to make one. Sam Hoffman called to advise that they were running ahead of schedule and asked if they could come earlier than the appointment time. He arrived with two trucks and 3 - 4 employees and completed the job in about an hour and thirty minutes. Sam personally sorted material to identify any items that could be recycled. They even provided a 10% senior discount. Excellent job. Would highly recommend.

Thomas H.
May 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$280
I called and scheduled an appointment with Sam. They were able to come that weekend. He took away junk from my garage. They worked quickly and well and left the area clean.
Response from A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE

"We were called out to clean-out the garage and a few items in the house. We removed some patio furniture, e-waste, an old lawn mower, old gutters, and other misc items. We donated the lawn furniture. We Repaired the old lawn mower and currently using it for a commercial property that we maintain. we donated a working t.v. and recycled the e-waste and all the metals. 85% of the materials removed from this job have been recycled."

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FAQ

A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE does not offer free project estimates.
No, A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE does not offer a senior discount.
No, A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE does not offer emergency services.
No, A-ABF HAULING/GREEN JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE does not offer warranties.