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Help Sell Your Home with Self Storage

  • Joe Weidman
  • Blog, Estate Clean Up, Home Clean Up, Junk Removal

Self-Storage Help The economy is slowing coming back and the housing market is a big part of that. Housing is beginning to pick up all across the nation as potential buyers look to find a new home for themselves. Although…

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Landfill

Why Your Junk Shouldn’t Go to the Landfill

  • Joe Weidman
  • Blog, E- Cycling, Junk Removal, Recycling

Landfills and Junk As a species, human beings consume—and we consume constantly. Eventually, this consumption creates trash, waste, junk, and any number of discarded materials. This creates the need to dispose of our waste, and as the population increases and…

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Junk Relief Junk Removal Company

10 Tips for Choosing a Good Junk Removal Company

  • Joe Weidman
  • Blog, Junk Removal

Reasons for choosing Junk Relief From an outside perspective, junk removal companies can be tough to nail down. Unlike Starbucks or Amazon.com, it’s a service only rarely used by some and can remain shrouded in mystery without any household names…

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Couch On City Street Corner

A Story of Responsible Exchange and Reuse

  • Joe Weidman
  • Blog, Junk Removal, Recycling

The World of Stuff Take a second and look around your home. How much stuff do you have? Is it all being used? There's a good chance you may have duplicates of what you see in front of you. It’s…

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Hoarding Living Room Clean Up Before | JUNK Relief Chicago, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Elmhurst, Naperville

A Family in Need of Hoarding Clean-Out Help

  • Joe Weidman
  • Blog, Estate Clean Up, Hoarding Clean Up, Home Clean Up, Junk Removal

Just last week, Junk Relief completed a big project that was very rewarding. We successfully removed 150 cubic yards of debris from a south-side Chicago home. We typically boast of removing that much junk in a single day, but every…

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Office Clutter

Your Cluttered Office Space is Costing You Money and Happiness

  • Joe Weidman
  • Blog, Clutter, Junk Removal

Office Clutter We get it. Carol’s desk gnomes and those posters defining “Courage” and “Teamwork” aren’t exactly lifting your spirits. But we’re not even talking about the type of junk that’s strewn about your office. We’re talking about the junk…

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Dispose Of Old Fridge

How to Dispose of a Refrigerator

  • Joe Weidman
  • Blog, Junk Removal, Recycling

Refrigerators don’t really fit in a trash bag. And they certainly aren’t meant to be mobile. This is why when you need to replace your refrigerator — or simply get rid of one — it can be a bit of…

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Real Estate Junk Removal & Clean-Out

  • Joe Weidman
  • Blog, Estate Clean Up, Home Clean Up, Junk Removal

Preparing a house for sale can be a time-consuming, arduous process. But removing any junk and debris inside doesn't have to be. We got a call to clear this house of debris and put 9 of our professionals on the…

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5 Ways to Make Spring Cleaning Easier Than Ever

  • Joe Weidman
  • Blog

Most of us partake in “Spring Cleaning,” even if it's not always during the spring. Sometimes it's in the middle of summer when we have a break. Maybe it's after school starts in the fall and the kids are out…

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How Do I Measure The Junk I Want to Get Rid Of?

  • Joe Weidman
  • Blog, Junk Removal

Junk removal companies charge by volume. How are you supposed to know how much you have? Almost all junk removal companies charge by volume.  Simply put, we charge you for how much room your stuff takes up in our trucks.…

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Robert M Pozdol Sr
Robert M Pozdol Sr
20:15 19 Jan 21
Excellent team (Pablo & Elias) exemplified can-do attitude dismantling and hauling away an old upright piano. Very... professional and reasonably priced. Competitors crew the day before said is was to heavy and couldn't be done. Contacted "JunkRelief" that afternoon and scheduled appointment for next morning, very responsive, highly recommended.read more
Lowlander 13
Lowlander 13
19:23 05 Jan 21
They removed an upright piano for me. Best price in town. The gentlemen who moved the piano were polite, professional... and super efficient. Their arrival was prompt and convenient. Will use again if the need arises.read more
Arianna H
Arianna H
18:22 04 Jan 21
This was the easiest service I've ever experienced. I submitted a query online, got a response that same day and had... someone from JUNK Relief at my home the next day to remove a queen sized mattress. The removal took all of 10 minutes, including collecting my payment info. I got a receipt emailed the next business day. I will definitely be using them again in the future!read more
Helene Rhodes
Helene Rhodes
19:15 31 Dec 20
Junk Relief was amazing! Super prompt with communications! They provided immediate, courteous, fully masked and... professional help with a garage clean-out that needed doing in a hurry. We were very grateful for how they helped us in getting rid of lots of garage debris accumulated over years. Highly recommended!read more
Laura Walls
Laura Walls
17:35 28 Nov 20
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! I will recommend them to everyone and use them again in the future. It's so... refreshing to hire professionals who take their work seriously. Phoned my sister immediately to tell her about them. Call them! You will not not be disappointed.read more
Nathan Masserang
Nathan Masserang
19:10 21 Nov 20
Quick response to set up the removal about 5-10min after I sent a request online. Guys came and grabbed the old... loveseat we had and we’re gone in no time (also were wearing gloves and masks properly). Fast, friendly, easy! Will definitely use again if I need a couch or something big removed. I would suggest that they partner up with a furniture retailer so they can do a sale and a removal together since most furniture stores don’t offer removal.read more
Natalie Arsenault
Natalie Arsenault
00:07 18 Nov 20
Junk Relief was great! They called within 2 hours of my online submission, gave me an estimate based on photos, and set... pick-up for the next day. They texted before they arrived, arrived on time, and quickly gave me a new estimate because I had decided to add a couple more large items. Very reasonable cost and the guys were quick and professional. Highly recommend!read more
Florian Bezault
Florian Bezault
13:37 17 Nov 20
After another junk removal company stood me up without notice, I reached out to JUNK Relief at the last minute. Timing... was important, as I had to remove furniture from my apartment before vacating it at the end of the lease. They were super courteous and managed to send me a crew which arrived perfectly on time and did the job well, wearing a face mask and respectful of my property. The best part : the actual cost came in well below the quote they did. I would recommend them fully and use them again if needed. Thanks for saving me that time!read more
Natalie Kaplan
Natalie Kaplan
15:38 05 Nov 20
Great experience with using JUNK Relief this week. I had to have a queen bed frame/mattress and a few other heavy... things removed from my apartment quickly. When I called they had times available that day. They were on time and efficient and extremely reasonably priced. It was a huge relief not to have to deal with those items myself. I will 100% use again.read more
Zoe School
Zoe School
19:53 29 Oct 20
Amazing service! I requested a quote online, and someone called me 15 minutes later with an estimate (very reasonable!)... Junk Relief offered to come the same day. Two employees came on time and removed our couch-bed and chair in 15 minutes (2nd floor of a townhouse with a very narrow staircase). Wow! Thank you so much! What an amazing company! I am certainly planning to use the in the future! Olgaread more
Last Rose
Last Rose
19:31 29 Oct 20
I have worked with Junk Relief on 5-6 occasions. Every time, the work has been done neatly, safely, on time, and for a... very reasonable price. The crews are polite, cheerful, careful, and very clever at moving big items out of tight spaces. They are great at what they do. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!read more
Tammy B
Tammy B
00:49 04 Oct 20
They were professional from the moment I called for a quote until the time the two gentlemen left. The process to... schedule a removal was easy and quick. The two gentlemen quickly and efficiently removed junk from my house and garage. They did a great job. It was a surprisingly pleasant experience from beginning to end.read more
jonathan palafox
jonathan palafox
12:21 30 Sep 20
Cleared out my mom’s FULL 2 story house, basement, and garage in just 2 days. The guys are professional, hard... working, courteous, and my mother couldn’t be more satisfied with their service. Their estimate was very close, but we actually paid less than expected. Junk relief is the best and we definitely recommend them to anyone looking for any type of junk removal services. From making the appointment for estimates to paying for the job, they have been complete professionals.read more
Meghan Quigley
Meghan Quigley
23:12 26 Sep 20
We worked with Howard, Jonathan, and Q. They were on time, professional, and really easy and patient to work with. They... made the process go by very quickly and stress-free. We definitely highly recommend them!read more
Blane Boynton
Blane Boynton
18:59 18 Sep 20
outstanding experience. Time from online request submitted to being contacted
Mike Fenech
Mike Fenech
12:52 18 Sep 20
Joe and the Junk Relief team are always great. Quick, easy, and inexpensive. We manage a portfolio of commercial... properties and they often assist in clearing large furniture dumped in our alleys and have also handled bigger projects such as clearing vacant units/buildings packed with left belongings.read more
Marlene Saltzberg
Marlene Saltzberg
05:37 17 Sep 20
Crew was great - on time, courteous and professional
Ellen
Ellen
20:04 13 Sep 20
PIANO haul had a reasonable price! VERY responsive and professional
Dongtrieu Nguyen
Dongtrieu Nguyen
23:14 11 Sep 20
Prior to moving out of state, I priced several junk removal companies to get rid of my old mattress, box spring, and... bed frame. Junk Relief was by far the most responsive and affordable. After providing what needed to be picked up, I received a call within minutes providing me an estimate. They also offered contactless pickup, which was great. Prior to my pick up date, I sent an updated email providing instructions to the back entrance of my apartment. I received acknowledgement immediately. I received a text about 25 minutes before the crew arrived advising that they were on their way. I moved the mattress to my porch, and the crew came and moved my old mattress down 2 tall, narrrow flights of stairs. The entire process was easy and seamless. I would definitely recommend Junk Relief if you need junk removal.read more
Kat Hale
Kat Hale
18:56 11 Sep 20
What a pleasant surprise to find a company as affordable and courteous as these guys! I needed an old sectional and rug... removed from my basement and was happy to find a company that recycles and donates a lot of "junk." Called and got an incredibly reasonable quote, so I booked right away. There was a bit of confusion (they showed up a day early), but they were promptly back on the scheduled day and very professional. Wore masks the whole time and cleaned up after themselves! Payment process was super easy (they take cards on site). Definitely recommend.read more
Adam McCurdy
Adam McCurdy
22:02 10 Sep 20
They arrived on time to remove a chain-link fence in our garage. They then swept the garage for loose pieces. Very... friendly and professional.read more
Lucille Dust
Lucille Dust
15:00 09 Sep 20
The response time when I contacted Junk Relief was super fast. Even though I contacted them on a Sunday, they had... someone scheduled for pickup on Tuesday morning, the day after Labor Day!They called before they arrived. And they were one hour early for our schedule time.We had a very old freezer in the basement. The two workers, Ricardo and Jesse, had the freezer up and out within an hour. They had to back track a bit when the back door had to be removed. But they were able to move the freezer and get it on the back of their truck quickly.They really need a dolly on their truck. We were able to supply them with one, which really helped them move the freezer up the stairs.read more
Teresa Wilson
Teresa Wilson
14:38 09 Sep 20
Gabriel and Howard were very professional and courteous removing furniture from our house. They were in and out in less... than 30 minutes. We truly appreciate the service that was provided. The price was very reasonable compared to other companies we called for quotes. Thank you!read more
Simon Elliott
Simon Elliott
00:32 02 Sep 20
Quick replies to all emails and the best quote I received to boot 💃🏻 - on the day the team were careful and... professional as well as being fully masked up. Highly recommended.read more
Ciline Walles
Ciline Walles
23:13 01 Sep 20
They took care of an extremely difficult piano removal. So appreciate their expertise. Recommend 100% and will... Definitely use again.read more
Carla A. da Silva
Carla A. da Silva
21:28 29 Aug 20
I fully recommend Junk Relief. I needed some old furniture removed from our place for a reasonable price. They offered... us the best quote + a very courteous and professional service. They also told me that they donate/recycle whenever possible. Communication was made via email and they always responded promptly. Movers were very efficient and accommodating, and were wearing masks. I would contact them again for removal services.read more
David Tate
David Tate
19:12 29 Aug 20
Fantastic experience with Junk Relief. Had to coordinate a pick-up from out of state. The main office was extremely... helpful and they showed up at my elderly mother’s house within the window and did a great job. We are very grateful for the quality, friendliness and timeliness of the service.read more
Mag R
Mag R
00:18 26 Aug 20
2 guys came in to remove my junk, including a Box Sprin and a tiny Washer that wasn't being used anymore!!! They were... fast and prompt!! Thank you so much , I couldn't stand seeing all of that clutter anymore!!read more
Michael Carnow
Michael Carnow
19:24 25 Aug 20
Super easy to work with.Able to do the whole thing contactless
Shayna G.
Shayna G.
19:25 20 Aug 20
I based my decision to hire Junk Relief on their glowing Google reviews alone. Of 400+ reviews, their "bad" ones were 4... of 5 stars. I even found a previous review describing a similar situation to my own: furniture removal, small space, 3rd floor apartment, and back alley entrance.So, I needed a dismantled futon removed from my 3rd floor apartment. Not only were they punctual, but they removed everything in less than 10 minutes. Such efficiency! If I remembered the names of the 2 gentlemen, I will praise them by name. Also, in the time of Covid, they wore masks, gloves, and were as mindful of distance as possible. I am so, so ,so, so, so glad I picked them. I have no problem using them again.read more
Holly S
Holly S
13:47 10 Aug 20
Needed to get a box spring out of my teeny 3rd floor apartment and hadn't planned ahead. Contacted them through their... website, had a quote within an hour and a time slot for first thing the next day. Explained the best way to get to my alley via email, they figured it out without any back & forth (this has been a problem with other services, so I was super impressed), and they were in and out in a matter of 10 minutes. Howard and David were professional and courteous. Very happy!read more
Karen Peppers
Karen Peppers
01:50 07 Aug 20
We hired them to remove a couch and love seat. They were upfront with the price. They came the same day. The two... gentlemen that came were very professional and took care with removing the items. I would hire them again and recommend them for furniture removal . Thank youread more
Alexander Magidson
Alexander Magidson
20:13 06 Aug 20
I called for a quote for furniture/electronics removal the day prior to needing junk removed out of my old 2-bedroom... condo. Got a competitive range of a quote and was told two junk removers would meet me 30 minutes prior to my scheduled move-out. Sure enough they were right on time, professional and considerate of the hallways/elevators used to move the furniture and electronics out. All in all I ended up finishing an hour earlier than expected and the final price was the bottom end of their quoted range. Would recommend! As an FYI, they charge per cubic meter of their truck used, not necessarily what exactly is being tossed, so bigger items will take up more space.read more
Jennifer Sommers
Jennifer Sommers
18:20 03 Aug 20
What an excellent experience! As their own website and Angie's List reviews stated the entire team was excellent to... work with from a FAST estimate to scheduling to the great onsite team of Howard & Benny. Every person I dealt with was professional, courteous, prompt and helpful. I will happily call on the team again when a need arises. I highly recommend JUNK Relief services!read more
Michael Brown
Michael Brown
10:08 31 Jul 20
The two man team came in and asked what needed removal, got to work and were done in a short time without damaging... anything. Both were polite and professional and following the safety standards for both moving heavy items and for COVID-19. Very pleased and will use them again.read more
Stacey O'Dekirk
Stacey O'Dekirk
18:26 29 Jul 20
I will absolutely use this company again, and recommend to friends. Answered my call, received pictures of 'junk' to be... removed via text, responded via text, sent email confirmation, text on their way as they said they would, pulled directly into the alley, had the 'junk' removed in 15 minutes. Payment methods were super easy. HIGHLY recommend.read more
Sarah Beck
Sarah Beck
15:30 28 Jul 20
I was referred to JUNK Relief by a friend and have to say they are brilliant. Removed an extremely heavy latex mattress... and a 3 burner BBQ plus a big rug. They guys were professional, polite and wore masks. All communication with JUNK has been easy and prompt. 5 Stars and thank you.read more
Tracey Echols
Tracey Echols
19:21 27 Jul 20
This is my second time using Junk Relief. They are cheaper than their competitors and work harder! They work fast and... careful. Keep up the good work. As we all are getting older it is nice to have the young guns come in to help.read more
Carol Inserra
Carol Inserra
18:07 25 Jul 20
They were able to accommodate my pick up the next day. Staff called prior to pick up as requested and arrived at time... promised. They were friendly, courteous and efficient. Highly recommend.read more
Jasmine Love
Jasmine Love
20:32 23 Jul 20
Thanks to Junk Relief in Chicago.. I was able to start clearing out my condo!! And they drove out to Lisle!! Priced... well compared to other establishments. Quick, polite and just an amazing job!! They are phenomenal!! I highly recommend them if you are looking to clean out any type of junk from your home including appliances, furniture Etc. I even had a bunch of garbage on my patio that I was going to take to the dumpster and these men said don't worry about it and took it for me! Thank You so much Jese and Joe!!read more
Tanya Rosland
Tanya Rosland
15:07 15 Jun 20
We can’t have a dumpster on our driveway due to a steep angle. Junk Relief came and took everything away. Great... customer service setting it up, Upfront, reasonable pricing. great workers who came to haul everything away. They’ll take stuff wherever it is, so better than us moving it into a dumpster. Even swept up when they were done. Fantastic experience with this company!read more
Cody Engel
Cody Engel
15:28 11 Jun 20
We had an oversized sectional that we needed removed from our apartment. We live on the 5th floor but the units in our... building have 16 - 20 foot ceilings with an elevator that was way too small to fit the sectional. JUNK Relief's team of two guys were able to get both pieces down 10 flights of stairs in about 30 minutes.The team was very friendly, thanking me every time I opened the door for them. My girlfriend and I were so impressed we decided to tip their team and they thanked us and let us know it meant a lot.These guys are down to earth and incredibly professional, I cannot recommend them enough.read more
Bex
Bex
16:08 22 Apr 20
I love Team JUNK Relief! I reached out via email and Jake Ward was very responsive and helpful; I was able to get on... the schedule quickly. Howard and Q came by to pick up my "stuff" - they are two of the nicest guys you'll ever meet and were incredibly professional and fast! What a really terrific experience!read more
Jennifer Reid
Jennifer Reid
18:30 13 Mar 20
I had a great experience with JUNK Relief! They were very responsive...so quick to respond to my request to have... furniture moved. Wanted to schedule an appointment the next day. The guys were very nice and called when they were on the way. Very professional and courteous and even declined a tip. Very pleased.read more
Carl DeSouza
Carl DeSouza
16:37 16 Nov 17
Ricardo, Howard, Anthony and Abel did an excellent job. Thanks! They did a wonderful job. The piano I needed gone was... extremely heavy, the wheels on it had seized and it was almost immovable. They had it gone in a very short time. There was no damage done. Employees were very easy to work with and friendly. I would recommend them and use them again!read more
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