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Last update on February 19, 2026
Serving Temple, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great experience! Pleasant, efficient, and very helpful person in the office (Jen) Excellent communication and prompt scheduling. The two guys who came to do the work (Keith and Jack) were very nice to deal with and were fast workers (and strong). Will definitely go to again as well as recommend to friends!"
+3
Serving Temple, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"Very professional. Nice, friendly guy ð"
+5
Serving Temple, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Tom, John and Eli arrived on time and worked professionally and efficiently to remove unwanted items and dispose of them as well as help transfer some other large items to another location for me. Prices were very reasonable and communication was excellent. I would definitely hire them again!"
+39
Serving Temple, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Blake responded very quickly to the quote request and we were able to schedule the clean out within 24 hours of posting the request. We had scheduled a time but due to a unexpected emergency needed to postpone the same day which he did without delay. We were able to meet and complete the job in a very quick and efficient manner, he went as far as to make sure everything was cleaned and completed to my satisfaction. The quote he provided did not change and we were able to make the payment on the spot without any unexpected charges or fees. Blake was very professional along with his assistant to remove all of the unwanted items from the storage bin, and he even offered to help with taking the items reserved for donation to another location. I highly recommend Pa property solutions to anyone who is looking for responsible, reasonable, and respectful business from a highly efficient professional. Below is the result of clearing out a 15-ftx20-ft storage bin left behind by relative."
+5
Serving Temple, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Hired to remove a large old furnace and oil tank from basement. Very friendly, prompt and professional service. Quick to provide estimate and had a very reasonable price for the strenuous removal. Would highly recommend them."
+6
Serving Temple, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"They were on time and responsive."
+1
Serving Temple, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"John was prompt and thorough. He bagged all the debris from the gutters and removed it from the premises."
Serving Temple, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"“A&A Property Services help with my junk removal. Great price , great work and very professional!”"
Serving Temple, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"They were awesome!! Highly recommend!!!"
+58
Serving Temple, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Friendly, efficient, phrompt with a fair price. Would recommend"
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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