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Last update on July 12, 2025
Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They were pleasant and efficient. I was surprised about the cost. I am an older person and probably I am out of touch with cost of this type of service. However, their service was excellent."
+15
Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I worked directly with the owner of this company on my project. He was very pleasant and professional in his dealings with me. I appreciated his prompt return of phone calls and texts, and how quickly he was able to complete my storage account unit clean out. I highly recommend Hollywood Junk Removal and would hire them again should the need arise."
Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Great service and the junk was removed quickly and efficiently."
+2
Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"These guys were professional and efficient! No complaints! Thanks KG for helping us out!"
+4
Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Cleared up all my old junk in my backyard just the way I wanted , thank you"
+33
Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"A job WELL Done ... Bravo to Dun Rite ..."
+54
Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Topnotch business!! Timely response, professional, meticulous about cleanup, comparable price."
Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"They were courteous and friendly, did a great job and cleaned area after they were done.I would hire them again.price was good.highly recommend"
Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"José arrived and immediately got to repair my counter had scratches and nicks. Work was very satisfactory and cleanup was not my problem! They left everything super clean, I’d hire them to reseal my granite counter!"
+6
Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"My lawn needed a good dethatching, and when the crew arrived, the lawn was still wet. Instead of rushing the job, they came back later in the day and dethatched it once it had dried — exactly the way it should be done. Most landscapers would not have taken that extra step. They also edged the beds and added fresh mulch and compost. The crew was professional, attentive, and very responsive to my needs throughout the entire project. By far the best job done on my property in years at a fair price."
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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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