We are a full service commercial and residential Junk and Debris removal service. We are based on the Northwest Side of Chicago. We are large enough to handle any job but, small enough to care. We take pride in the fact that we are able to Recycle 88% of the items we collect. That means less items going to fill up the garbage dump. A true green alternative to our larger competitors. Our company is 100% insured including workers compensation. Most other junk haulers/contractors don't have the coverage we carry.
Description of Work: Cleaned and organized our garage. Prompt courtieous kind neat helpful generoud. Would use them again. They came in the summer. The cost was very reasonable.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Great Junk Removal
Thank you, let us know when we can come back and work on your basement.
Lawrence C.
02/2015
5.0
hauling services
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Hauled away a lot of heavy furniture
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Response from Great Junk Removal
Thank you
Holly M.
10/2013
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
+ 0 more
Eric is the best. I spoke with him earlier in the week and explained that I was having my garage floor redone and needed to clear out some furniture that was being stored in there. He showed up on Thursday with a truck and another set of hands and removed two large entertainment centers. He was polite, professional and showed up exactly when he said he would. It was truly a pleasure to work with him and I would definitely call him again.
Description of Work: Hauled away two large pieces of furniture
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
James B.
10/2013
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services, house cleaning
+ 1 more
We had a death in the family and went to look over the house. We found out that our uncle had been hoarding newspspers, clothes, furniture and refuse. This was an embarrassing situation and we were unsure how to handle it. we called a couple of larger companies and felt that they were unsympathetic and looking to take advantage of our situation. We called Great Junk Removal and they were so understanding. They had handled other jobs like ours and when Eric came out to look everything over he was so kind. The job was done in just a couple of days and we ended up spending a few hundred dollars less than his quote we which was already 400 less than one and 300 less than the other two we called. Eric and his crew took care of all the details and were so compassionate and respectful. They even cleaned the whole house when they were through removing everything. Goodwill received the items we wanted to donate and the rest w as removed by Great Junk. It's a good feeling that now we have some closure. Thank you Eric for your help.
Description of Work: Garbage removal sorting furniture removal donations housecleaning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,870
Vincent M.
08/2013
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
+ 0 more
Eric was very responsive and professional. I called on a Saturday morning hoping to get debris hauled away that day, but they were very busy due to it being the end of the month, which he said is typical for their business. His still managed to come out that afternoon after doing a job to see the stuff being taken and provide an exact quote. He was able to fit us in sooner than expected and that Monday morning had a crew haul it away. Good company and would use them again.
Description of Work: Hauled away an entire basement full of construction debris (drywall, tile, doors, etc.).
They take literally EVERYTHING! I like that they recycled and donated items rather than just taking it to a junk yard. We even are expecting to get a tax write off from the Goodwill. The workers were hardworking and congenial, and the owner even worked with them on the job.
Description of Work: They hauled away a huge amount of junk!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Irwin G.
05/2013
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
+ 0 more
They were quick, efficient and professional!
Description of Work: I had a large pile of debris from a very large cedar closet/cabinet that we had demolished and piled on the patio. I sent some pictures and they stopped by for an estimate. They hauled things away the next day and left a very clean patio.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
DON Z.
02/2013
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services, house cleaning
+ 1 more
Eric and Jim were very careful not to damage the walls or anything upon the removal. All items were donated or recycled when possible. All chemical items and other things that could not go into the regular garbage were also disposed of properly. They were here every morning on time for the 3 day project and they really never stopped working, not even for lunch or anything. Every time I called in getting things set up, I reach Eric directly; never voicemail. He even offered to come out that day and start! This is what Angie's List is all about: finding honest, competent businesses like this one. Trust this company. They made the disposal of my mother's home much less stressful and much easier on me.
Description of Work: Eric and Jim spent 3 days preparing a home to be sold. All of my mother's personal items needed to be disposed of. All of my mother's items were treated with respect and they handled all items as if they belonged to their own family.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Amy M.
10/2012
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
+ 0 more
I called in the morning and spoke with Eric. He said he can come out next week. I needed someone sooner so he said he'll see what he can do. He called back shortly saying he moved his schedule around to accomodate. He did it the same day! He asked that I text him a picture of the pile of debris I needed removed so he can give me an approximate estimate. This worked out great. The estimate was a little more than I ended up paying. When he and his helper arrived they cleaned the debris and a little more.When he was done he accepted credit cards and I paid on the spot using a device attached to his phone. A receipt immediately went to my email and a text. Pretty high tech! I would definitely recommend using Eric.
Description of Work: They removed a LARGE pile of construction materials left over from removing an old porch and building a new one
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$455
Pamela I.
09/2012
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
+ 0 more
I called Great Junk Removal about 3pm on Sept 26th. I spoke to Eric and told him I had a large window air conditioner unit in my window that I needed to dispose of and it was too heavy for me to remove. He was at a job site and asked if I could hold for a minute while he ran out and checked his schedule. He told me he could remove the unit later in the evening and asked me what time was too late. He explained he was at a job site and he needed to finish that job that night, so it may be late. I told him no later than 11pm. He said he could do it that night and would call me when he was on his way. He called to let me know his current job was taking longer than anticipated but he was confident he could get to my home by 10pm. I said that's fine, and he informed me he will call when he is on his way. Exactly as he stated around 10pm he caled and said he was on his way. He arrived within 15 minutes and removed the air conditioner in about10 minutes. He was also kind enough to look at a refrigerator in my basement that another company claims will not fit up the staircase. Eric was very professional, called me when he realized it would be later than orignall anticipated to make sure I was still interested and he called me when he was on his way. I will definitely use his service again when the need arises!
Description of Work: I had a large window air conditioner unit removed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Diane B.
09/2012
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services, home staging, house cleaning, lawn service
+ 3 more
For the home cleanout they did it took approximately 4 days and the house was ready to go to be shown and rented again. I must say the house was in terrible condition, but with Eric and his team's hardwork they were able to get it up and ready to go in a timely fashion.
Description of Work: Great Junk Removal did landscaping, hauling, house cleaning, paper shredding and garbage removal. Eric and his team did an excellent job cleaning out the yard of a rental property our client has and they did it quickly and at a great price to get the house back on the market. The previous tenant had destroyed the house and the backyard looked like a jungle. The people at Great Junk came in and cleaned out the home and made the appliances and bathrooms shine until they looked brand new again. They also cleaned out the jungle in the backyard. They donated some items from the house that were still usable and made the house warm and welcoming for a new tenant. On a different job Eric and his team did a large job of paper shredding safely and securely on site. There was no worry by our client that any of their documents would fall into the wrong hands. I recommend Great Junk Removal to all the realtors I work with and they do an outstanding job.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
Response from Great Junk Removal
Thank you!
Alexandria D.
09/2012
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
+ 0 more
Eric came to my basement, gave me an estimate, and my junk was removed the same day. Great Price and Great service! They went out of their way to even clean some junk in my backyard. When they were done hauling the junk they cleaned and swept my basement. My basement looks completely different! Eric was on time, professional, and friendly. Couldn't have been more pleased! I would definitely use them again and I would refer them to anyone!
Description of Work: Great Junk Removal hauled all the junk in my basement and under my porch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Response from Great Junk Removal
Thank You!
JOSEPH H.
07/2012
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
+ 0 more
I was there for the entire job, and it went very smoothly. Can't think of anything I would have them do differently.
Description of Work: This is a six-unit condo building in Chicago. Over the years folks left behind in the basement a wide assortment of junk including pieces of lumber, drywall, pallets, window bars, a granite countertop, a headboard, a dehumidifier and some sports gear. Altogether it was the equivalent of one bedroom's worth of stuff. Great Junk Removal showed up on the appointed date with a two-person crew, a 30-foot truck and a large dolly. The weather was brutally hot -- 101 degrees. I was grateful they didn't blow us off because of the weather. They went to work in the late afternoon and hauled out everything we wanted to get rid of. Took a couple of breaks along the way. Nothing was damaged, and they offered to sweep up the basement floors when they finished. Eric, the guy who runs the small company, was professional and knowledgeable. He's been in this business for three years and recycles items that call for that and donates to charities where appropriate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Response from Great Junk Removal
Thank you!
TERESA M.
10/2011
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
+ 0 more
Everything went off without a hitch.
Description of Work: Eric and his employee came and removed a big concrete slop sink, a huge air conditioner, and an old lawn mower from my basement. Eric is very professional, returned my initial call promptly, followed up on the day of the job when he said he would and showed up exactly on time. Eric says he attempts to re-purpose (through donations, etc,) much of the junk he removes, and that was important to me.
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Service Categories
Hauling,
Garbage Collection,
House Cleaning,
Dumpster Service,
Home Staging,
Lawn and Yard Work
FAQ
Great Junk Removal is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Great Junk Removal accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Great Junk Removal does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Great Junk Removal offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Great Junk Removal does not offer a senior discount.
No, Great Junk Removal does not offer emergency services.
No, Great Junk Removal does not offer warranties.
Great Junk Removal offers the following services: Residential & Commercial Junk Removal, Hauling, E-Waste Recycling, & Construction Debris Removal.