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1-800-GOT-JUNK Reviews

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About 1-800-GOT-JUNK

1-800-GOT-JUNK offers full-service junk removal services nationwide. With 24/7 customer service and online booking, 1-800-GOT-JUNK’s services are easy to access and help you responsibly dispose of your junk.

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Pros
  • Hauls most junk
  • Responsible disposal
  • Convenient service
  • Online booking available
Cons
  • Limited to items carried by 2 movers
  • Can be expensive

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    Reviewed June 24, 2022

    I set up an appointment and two gentlemen came out and quoted me a price for the junk I had. They said 700.00. I then scheduled an appointment. The workers showed up looked at my junk and said it would take one and a half truckload, I said just take what you can. I am not paying for another truck. Going outside to see the truck it was more than half full. Not neat full just piled in. They picked up what they could and then another truck showed up, this one was also more than half full. They finished tossing the junk in and never entered the basement were I had more trash to get rid of, which they new about. I was shocked how they just threw the junk in the truck. There was no kind of organization on loading the truck. Now I am still left with trash in the basement. I am very disappointed in this service. The two trucks they sent would be equal to one half of the load I had.

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    Reviewed May 31, 2022

    I received a couple of phone calls from Kay telling me they'd be delayed. My appointment was for 1 pm and they arrived closer to 2:30. That really wasn't a big deal. I think they were surprised how little "junk" I had was as I had it all pushed into the kitchen near the door of my apartment to make it easier for them. Kay went over basic procedures with me and then started to quote $2 hundred.... and Brandon ** interrupted and said he thought it would take 3/8 of the space. So Kay increased the price to $368.

    I was a bit surprised there was no discussion or double checking on this as I am 68 single female recovering from both a stroke and polymyalgia rheumatica. I can no longer work and live off of $1,140 a month Social Security. I don't own my home. But I was so exhausted and in pain that I let it go and paid. I think they were in and out in half an hour. I gave them drinks as it was hot out as they left. So it was quick, the team was professional and it's done. I just wish Brandon had kept his mouth shut or they at least double checked the measurement to save me some money!

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    Reviewed May 29, 2022

    They didn’t honor a promo sent in their advertising emails. Additionally they broke up the item in my driveway and left behind a mess including multiple screws. Customer service complaint yielded no resolution for the issues. I will never use them again.

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    Reviewed April 22, 2022

    Nathan and Owen just removed leftover cement bags, and a huge construction pipe from my place in the Rochester/Hilton area. Wow, fast, efficient, professional service. I will definitely be calling their service again. The appointment was easy to arrange, they showed up early!, and the junk was gone within 10 minutes. I paid with a credit card processed on their tablet and received an email receipt. Quick, easy, and the best part - the junk is gone!

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    Reviewed March 19, 2022

    Bought a new sofa and love seat from Rooms to Go but, that is another nightmare. Had to remove old sectional. We were quoted an amount on phone and specifically asked if she was sure, and women said she is looking at the information for a 3-piece sectional in her book. Well, they show up and charge us $150 more. Not sure if they like to take advantage of senior citizens or just use bait and switch as their business premise. I did call and complained. I got the difference back. My husband wants to report them to the BBB.

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    Reviewed March 4, 2022

    I have used 1-800-GOT-JUNK 7 times over the past 7 years (Tucson AZ) and have been generally happy with the service. This morning (March 4, 2022) I discovered that the price had gone up $40 for the minimum load. In the past a $10 repeat customer discount was always offered…now gone. No longer worth the expense.

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    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2022

    I was extremely impressed by the customer service provided by Patrick, Connar and Eric. I appreciated the phone call letting me know exactly when they would arrive. They were punctual and extremely professional. I would highly recommend to others.

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2022

    I highly recommend 1-800-gotjunk. Luke and Bo were fabulous. They arrived promptly and were very helpful and courteous. They are truly a credit to your company. We were notified in the morning of the pick-up and then again about an hour before the time. Luke and Bo called us about a half hour before their arrival. We have had many other workers in our home and I must say this experience was superior. Will recommend your company to our friends and family.

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    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2022

    We called and a truck arrived same day. When they arrived they reviewed the tub and the location, gave us a price and it was a great price. They were great. Moved it carefully. So easy and fast. Good job guys.

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2022

    When we called to follow-up on the appointment we were told they were still coming. 30 minutes later we called again because they hadn't shown up yet. At that point we were told they tried to call us several times and they weren't coming. THEY NEVER CALLED US ONCE BUT CONFIRMED THEY HAD THE CORRECT NUMBER. We will also be notifying the furniture store that recommended them to us!

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2021

    This is the worst company we've ever used. They quoted us $150 and charged us $509. They take advantage of people and abuse customers with very high prices for a service that should be much less. Buyers beware.

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    Reviewed Nov. 4, 2021

    I sent pictures of items I needed moved and was told it would take 4-5 truck loads. The workers arrived with items already in their trucks. They were lazy and complained the entire time about how terrible the company is to work for. At the end of two days they sent me a bill for 3 times the amount we agreed to. I won't ever use them again. Michael in the Charleston, SC office is very unprofessional.

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    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2021

    I had a confirmed appointment to move out furniture from my mom's apartment after she passed away. I scheduled it toward the end of the month so I would have time to clear out all of her personal items making it easy to remove furniture. Fifteen minutes prior to the arrival window I received a call from the manager (Fairfield co. area) telling me they are cancelling the appointment with no legit reason. I had to scramble and get an appointment with another company. To top it off, the manager was extremely rude and unconcerned. Do not use if you want a reliable company!

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    Reviewed Oct. 8, 2021

    I booked 1-800-Got-Junk with ‘Aaron’ from Reading, PA. He assured me that I would get a quote for the job after they assessed it and I was under no obligation to use them. They were 45 minutes late because of long lines at the dump from a previous job. Ok-they notified me so no problem. When they arrived I showed them what needed to be done, which I had already specified when I booked them. The job included removing old mattresses from my basement. They gave me a quote to which I agreed. They went to get the first mattress and within 5 min. they came right back and started to pack up and leave. Aaron pulled out his phone and told me they could not complete the job because of bed bugs, to which he showed me a picture of bed bugs on a white mattress. He told me they couldn’t come back without a certificate of extermination. They fairly ran to their truck and left.

    As I nervously called my exterminating company, I realized there were no white mattresses in my basement. I spoke to my exterminating company anyway and they agreed to come out and begin Treatments. There was to be a considerable amount of prep work before they could come out. It was hours of work-and I had just had two major surgeries. When the exterminator came, he did a very thorough Inspection, and concluded that I did NOT have bed bugs. The picture Aaron showed me must have been from the internet, and it provided an excuse for his buddy and him to not do the job. Their ‘lie’ caused me three days of prep work, considerable anxiety, and a $100.00 inspection fee.

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    Reviewed Sept. 3, 2021

    We had a great experience. The workers helped remove all our junk in a good manner while being respectful and mindful of covid. They are a great service and would use again and recommend to friends.

    Mark

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    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2021

    I experienced dishonest and deceitful treatment from them as I had confirmed an appointment with their dispatcher. I even asked them to note the specific timeframe in their records. Near the appointed time, I confirmed everything again with them and then waited for their arrival. When I called back, they said that they were waiting for another vehicle and suggested that another time be rescheduled. This is very poor business practice and will not use them again especially for the high prices they charge.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2021

    The guys that came out today to help move my things. I would like to recognize them, Daryl and Jay. They were wonderful, we're wonderful. They move my things within a short period of time. They was very friendly and helpful and I would like to say thank you.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2021

    WARNING- DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE! First, nobody called me at or before my scheduled time, I had to reach out to them and then finally got a call 45 mins after my scheduled time...just to tell me they weren't going to be there for another 45 mins. This would have been fine if I was at my home or known ahead of time but I was waiting at my storage unit. To make things better, at the end of my service I was told that their "card system was down" and I needed to go to an ATM and get cash out to pay them (which I found out later was a lie). An hour later I got an emailed receipt for $225 less than what I had actually paid in cash. Called the main number to let them know, they told me it was probably an "accounting error" and would let the franchise know, two more hours later after an "investigation" they told me the two people on my job had lied about me needing to give them cash to try and steal the extra money.

    After countless phone calls, confusion and irritation on what was happening, not to mention the inconvenience of having to drive to an atm and paying an ATM fee to take out cash, the company told me they would only returning the tip money I had given the workers. How am I suppose to know I actually got charged the correct amount through paying with cash? No one else was there. Not to mention for putting me through all this all you're going to do is give me the tip money back? Forget it, I hope nobody else ever has to go through this, BUYER BEWARE with this company, HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE.

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    Reviewed July 16, 2021

    About a month and a half ago I had them come get a refrigerator from my kitchen, left a hammer and screwdriver with the item to remove my door In case it did not fit out. My brother was home to show them everything but is in a wheelchair and could not help. A man named Herman called me in the way I explained that I had left it in case he needed to remove my door. After the job is over they call me from outside to take my payment over the phone, I specifically ask at that time if they had to remove my door. Herman then tells me he did not have to remove my door and then everything went well; I pay the $123 and change with my card over the phone and expect that to be the end. When I get home I find that they did not only dent my door but gouged my $400 and change (more with installation) door in multiple areas. I called right then and there and I’m told I’ll hear back within 24 hours.

    Three days go by and I callback, I’m told they’re sorry. They will send a message to Herman who is apparently the manager and have him contact me. Another week and a half goes by I have heard nothing but I received an email from a woman who tells me the case is going to be closed because no one has heard from me. I reply to the email that no one has contacted me as my phone does not have a spam blocker and I answer every call due to my business. And then call the woman explain everything to her surprise Herman said he contacted me multiple times and I did not respond to him.

    Surprisingly he contacted me in the morning, but then proceeded to tell me that I was wrong, told me that the screwdriver and hammer I left was not enough to remove a door, got mad during the phone call when I told him that I have pictures and I want it replaced or I want the money to pay for the door and installation, proceeded to try to say that my brother who is in a wheelchair told him he could not remove the door, and then hung up on me. I called back to one 800 got junk flipping out on the way he handled things and then I received a text message from him asking me for the door price and what it would take to fix it. I send all the information back picture of the door with the price tell him it needs to be installed as well he says OK somebody will come measure the door and get back to me.

    No one came, so I text him again asking him when they’re supposed to show up he tells me they already came and no one was home, mind you my brother who’s in a wheelchair never leaves because we don’t have a wheelchair ramp he is always home!!! I explain that is not even possible as somebody is always at my house and I have two very large trained watchdogs who will alert the home to anybody there especially that close to the door. I then get a phone call later that night that somebody is on their way to come take a look at my door. I told them I would like them to leave the measurements they find with my brother and to let me know what’s going on the gentleman says OK leaves I have the measurements here when I get home and I am expecting a call to let me know when it would be done.

    Nothing came for about a month, so I texted Herman and asked him for an update. He ignored the text. I called the main number at the beginning of this week and was told that the franchise did not answer but somebody will answer me by Wednesday at the latest.. It is now Friday, trying to sell my home and explain that I have a banged up ding the door because of idiots is not the easiest. I have to contact the comptroller as well as an attorney to be able to get this fixed fast enough that I can sell this house, and not be charged way more than needed for the door replacement! If I can give them zero stars or negative I totally would, not just for the original experience, but for every proceeding experience after that. This place is absolutely the worst company I’ve ever done business with!

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    Reviewed June 19, 2021

    I had an appointment on a Saturday for the removal of one item (duel recliner loveseat). Jason from "got-junk" texted me for confirmation that morning at 7:55 am. My appointment was 8am to 10am. They did not arrive by 10 am so I sent a text to Jason asking what was going on. He informed me they had a big "2 truck" job and were running behind. I asked when they might get there. He said probably noon. NOPE. That didn't happen. Finally at 1:20pm one of the "crew" phoned me saying it would be another hour before they could make it, as their first two jobs were "2 truck". This same crew member then phoned me at 2:20 pm stating they had run into traffic and could not be there for at least 45 minutes more. Appointment times mean nothing to this company. Unless you plan on hanging around all day this is a terrible company to use.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2021

    I'm mad at myself for trying them twice; do yourself a BIG favor- DON'T. I called them at the end of May for what I THOUGHT was a simple task- to clean out a partially filled 10' x 15' storage space at istorage located on 7600 Queen St in Wyncote PA. I explained that I'm handicapped (a bilateral leg amputee), & I needed them to take away the rest of the items left over from my father's house after his sudden passing 2 years ago. The representative explained the process very well; a crew of movers would contact me inside of a 2 hour window at a phone number I provided, meet me at the pre-defined address, look at my job, quote me a price based on their observations, and haul everything away. Simple & straightforward, correct? NO, the process was NOT simple or straightforward at ALL.

    I need to stress that NO ONE INITIATED A CALL TO ME until I started to shout at the representative 4 HOURS into my complaining that NO ONE SHOWED UP.

    That Sunday at the end of May was HOT. Due to my many health issues, I don't do well in the heat (that is my issue & NOT their fault BTW); what I DO blame them for is the repeated LIE that someone is "on their way" & "the team will call" for 2 hours while I waited in the heat. When they DID call after my shouting at the rep on the phone, they informed me that they had 3 larger, more important jobs ahead of mine, AND maybe they could squeeze me in the next day! I angrily cancelled that pickup. In addition I was charged an extra month at the istorage facility due to 1 800 GOT JUNK's shenanigans.

    Despite my better judgement I actually tried the service again- today. Unfortunately the same thing JUST happened AGAIN. The difference being I have a reliable friend with a truck as a backup plan in place. 1 800 GOT JUNK clearly places the importance of its jobs by their size & prospective customer cost instead of order of receipt. If they made that fact clear at the outset BEFORE people like me believe the implied LIE that once they schedule you they will try to honor the scheduled time promised at the initial call, then all bets would be off & all complaints would be SILENCED. DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID. TWICE. Find another service.

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    Reviewed April 23, 2021

    Company gave us a quote, but raised it twice. We were told there would only be a price per truck and then they wanted an hourly fee. A time of 12 pm - 2 pm was the arrival time stated. They did not arrive until 2:15 pm. We were told important documents would be sifted out or if taken brought back. This was not true. Items were taken that should not have been. On the second day only one person came around 10:30, although a “full crew” was promised. After two and a half hours a second person came. After another hour both left to empty truck and get lunch. At 5:00 pm I called to hear where they were. I said I needed to leave in 20 minutes. One man showed up after I left. I do not recommend this crew in West Michigan.

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