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Big Jim's Clean-Ups

Garbage Collection, Hauling, Dumpster Service,

About us

Big Jim's Clean-Ups was established in March 1989 from the ground up by owner, Jim Trifari, also known as "Big Jim". He strives to insure that all customers feel comfortable and confident in his services. He understands that working in people's homes is very personal. Big Jim prides himself on always taking extra care when working, whether you need a major clean out from attic to basement, hauling off items like furniture and old appliances, or a demolition of a bathroom or kitchen Big Jim's Clean Ups is your solution. Please call for specific details and to schedule.

Business highlights

36 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Removal and hauling of furniture, appliances, yard debris, carpet, etc. CLEAN-UPS Basements Construction Debris Hoarder Rescues Attics Garages Estate Clean-Outs Offices REMOVALS Furniture & Appliances Carpeting Yard Debris DEMOLITIONS Kitchens Bathrooms Wall Removal Decks Sheds Flooring Pools Demolition of kitchens, bathrooms, sheds, decks, walls, floors, etc.

Services we don't offer

Landscaping, lawn services.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

5.067 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
1%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-67 of 67 reviews

Carmella C.
11/2020
5.0
dumpster service
  + -1 more
garbage removal and cleanup
Description of Work: junk removal and cleanup after tenants moved out, In preparation for selling 2 family home -

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marilyn L.
09/2020
5.0
dumpster service
  + -1 more
Efficient, left area clean.
Description of Work: Hauling old furniture, wood and junk out of three areas.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Daniel C.
06/2016
5.0
garbage collection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Jim was professional and timely. He removed our shed within a couple of days of reaching out.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Accountkiller A.
07/2015
5.0
garbage collection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Amazing! Had 50+ old paint cans (some full) and a bunch of junk. Big Jim took care of the disposal of paint and took all stuff. Showed up quoted and was able to do immediately. Garage looked better once they left thank I keep it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Krishnan T.
05/2015
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned out unwanted items, including heavy old appliances all over house including basement. Extremely efficient and polite workers.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robert C.
08/2013
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
Jim performed work quickly and on time. Price in my opinion was more than fair for the truckload of stuff he hauled away and the work he did demolishing and removing the shed. Yard looked much better with all that stuff removed and I would definitely use these guys again. Fair price, honest and hardworking.
Description of Work: Demolished old shed on property and cleaned up debris left by previous owners.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Marlene M.
07/2013
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
Very reliable. Came when he said he would. Did a very good job. Cleaned up. I would call him again.
Description of Work: He hauled away some things.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary M.
07/2013
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
Raccoons had gotten into the garage/barn attic and nested. The raccoons were gone but the mess remained. There was a lot of junk and old furniture and also things that should not be thrown away, although some were ruined by the raccoons. I did not want to face that cleanup after reading on line about raccoon messes. Big Jim and his crew came with a big truck. He called to tell me that he would be late and he did come about 1.5 hours later. They took all the things out of the attic and I was able to say what stayed and what should go. They carried all the things down the stairs and lined up what I needed to save on the lower level. They swept the area before leaving. They wore masks and gloves for protection and offered me a mask. Big Jim was very nice and anxious to please. I would use them again although I found it hard to pay for someone else to take away my junk! In this case, I really needed help getting it cleaned up and in an hour it was finished. This would have taken me days in a hot attic and many trips up and down the stairs. i was so happy that I found Big Jim on Angie's List, and not far away. Felicia was also very nice on the phone and called to check on us afterward.
Description of Work: Cleaned junk and mess out of garage attic

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

AnnaMaria K.
06/2013
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
I called Big Jim and was called back almost immediately. I was able to make an appointment for the following morning. Jim showed up on time, he was friendly and courteous and within the next few hours my garage and basement were free of any debris and swiped clean. Big Jim was great to work with and I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: My garage will filled with 2x4s, sheetrock, 2 bathroom vanities, sinks, radiators, etc from a demo job, in addition I had all the carpeting from an entire basement, ceiling tiles and a very heavy bathtub that needed to be removed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$770

Zack K.
06/2013
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: AWESOME!! Big Jim and his crew are exactly what a homeowner wants when doing a renovation. Professional, on time, efficient, neat, and he has a great personality as the cherry on top! I will use them again and again!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Big Jim's Clean-Ups
It was a pleasure meeting and working with both [removed member name]. It's always wonderful to work for good people and having the pride we take in our work recognized is the absolute best compliment we could ever received. Thank you for your most appreciated comments.

Frank P.
05/2013
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
As stated above the entire transaction took place in just a few hours. That in itself is phenomenal. The workmen went straight to it and cleaned up every last piece. If you have items to h\be hauled away, Big Jim is THE man for the job.
Description of Work: I had Big Jim's Cleanups come and haul away household items such as furniture, gym equipment, and old appliances. I also had a tree that had been knocked down during Superstorm Sandy. I had chopped it up but it was still quite a bit to remove. Jim came to the house at about 9:00AM and we agreed on a price which I thought very reasonable. By 12:30 everything had been loaded onto the truck and hauled away. The team was very professional and cleaned up every scrap leaving the area perfectly clean. This is the fourth time I have used Big Jim's Cleanups and I will definitely call on his services in the future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Response from Big Jim's Clean-Ups
Hi [member name removed], It is always a pleasure to do work for you but what makes it especially nice is your appreciation for the effort that my men and I take in performing such duties. It was also very nice that you took the time to write such a nice review and it is so much appreciated more than you know. Thank you, Big Jim

Vickie S.
01/2013
5.0
garbage collection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Great demo job. Very thorough, clean and NICE to work with. Walked us through everything we could expect from their part in our major kitchen renovation. These guys work hard to get the job done. I highly recommend.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Lisa V.
12/2012
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
I NEED NOT LOOK FURTHER!!! Called Big Jim with an urgent need to remove construction waste from basement else all other contracted work would have ground to a halt. Big Jim responded within an hour of my initial call - even shuffling his work to accommodate my time line. His pricing was very, very competitive; and, he is a great, easy going man to deal with. Big Jim's men were very professional and performed the job under less than favorable conditions. Big Jim even provided a follow up call to ensure I was happy with the work (they had to essentially work in the dark since electricians disconnected power). I have more renovations and clean outs in the future, and Big Jim is definitely my guy for the job!!!
Description of Work: Removal of dirt and concrete, old sewage pipe and gas lines from recent plumbing work in basement. They threw a few additional rubbish items in there, too. Big Jim's men began work by covering our floors with tarp, then they hauled the materials from the basement to the truck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Andrew K.
01/2012
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
Excellent. Jim and his crew arrived exactly at the agreed upon time. Efficiently and professionally removed and loaded all the material to be disposed of and cleaned the area thoroughly when they were finished.
Description of Work: We were moving as our house was sold and had a lot of junk and old furniture to dispose of. We had used Big Jim previously and were treated very fairly and decided to use him again. Jim and his crew were punctual, polite and again did an excellent job of removing all the old furniture and junk materials and sweeping and cleaning up the areas after they loaded up. I would definitely use Big Jim again and recommend him highly to anyone who needs a house clean out or disposal of various junk items. You will be treated fairly and professionally.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$625

Andrew K.
01/2012
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
I have used "Big Jim's Clean-Ups" many times - this time, my experience was equal to all the others. Jim called me back to setup an appointment when he said he would. He and his other workers arrived on time. They had to remove a very large old upright freezer from the cellar - not an easy task as there is no egress from there except up the cellar stairs, into the kitchen and out the back door. They (including Jim) accomplished the maneuver with no damage to anything in my home. They also removed a good amount of old wood, glass and pipes from the cellar. I was very pleased with the entire procedure and will be using "Big Jim's Clean-Ups" again in the near future.
Description of Work: Removal of miscellaneous wood and other materials from the garage Removal of a large upright freezer from the cellar Removal of old pipes/wood/glass and 2 old shelving units from the cellar

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Don G.
07/2011
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
TRIPLE A+ I could not have asked for a more positive experience. Jim was extremely professional, courteous and efficient. Since I work from home, he even went out of his way to make sure that the noisy demolition work was scheduled around my conference calls. They came, they did a perfect demolition job and cleaned up better than the place was before. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: I am having my bathroom completely redone and Big Jim's was the subcontractor assigned to do the demo work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Big Jim's Clean-Ups
Thank you for your comments to angie's list. it is greatly appreciated and it was a pleasure to have been of service to you.

Andrew K.
06/2011
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
This is the second time I've used "Big Jim's Cleanups" service. Once again, when I called,at approximately 2:30 PM, I spoke to "Big Jim" - the owner. (It's ALWAYS a bonus when you communicate with the OWNER!) I told him what materials I had for removal. He asked if I would be home for the rest of the afternoon. When I said I would, he said that he and his crew would arrive within the hour to do the job. True to his word, they pulled into the driveway at 3:20. There were 2 workers in the truck (one was Jim's son) - and soon after they got to the house, "Big Jim" arrived right behind them. I showed him the pile-o-stuff I had behind the garage and they got to work right away. I was impressed this time as the last time that Jim pitched in and worked right alongside them. They were finished within about 45 minutes to an hour. What a relief to get rid of all that junk! Again - JOB WELL DONE! I would heartily recommend them to anyone who wants an efficient, hard-working, reliable removal service!
Description of Work: Removal of wood, metal, and other assorted household debris (from cleaning out a garage.)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Response from Big Jim's Clean-Ups
Thank you for taking out the time in your busy day to comment so nicely on Angie's list. It is very much appreciated. It was a pleasure to have been of service to you and I shall look forward to the opportunity again at any time. "Big Jim"
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Contact information

20 Old Ln, Towaco, NJ 07082

http://www.bigjimscleanups.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
32964
Trade License Locale
NJ
Trade License Authority
New Jersey Department of Transportation
Trade License Expiration
10/30/2023
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Garbage Collection,
Hauling,
Dumpster Service,
Moving Companies,
Excavating

FAQ

Big Jim's Clean-Ups is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Big Jim's Clean-Ups accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Big Jim's Clean-Ups offers free project estimates.
No, Big Jim's Clean-Ups does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Big Jim's Clean-Ups offers a 10% senior discount.
No, Big Jim's Clean-Ups does not offer emergency services.
No, Big Jim's Clean-Ups does not offer warranties.
Big Jim's Clean-Ups offers the following services: Removal and hauling of furniture, appliances, yard debris, carpet, etc. CLEAN-UPS Basements Construction Debris Hoarder Rescues Attics Garages Estate Clean-Outs Offices REMOVALS Furniture & Appliances Carpeting Yard Debris DEMOLITIONS Kitchens Bathrooms Wall Removal Decks Sheds Flooring Pools Demolition of kitchens, bathrooms, sheds, decks, walls, floors, etc.
Landscaping, lawn services.

Contact information

20 Old Ln, Towaco, NJ 07082

http://www.bigjimscleanups.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM