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Last Tuesday morning, I got a call from a homeowner in Turtle Rock who needed her garage cleared by 3 PM. Her daughter was moving back from college, and twenty years of accumulated boxes, old bikes, and broken lawn equipment had turned the two-car garage into a storage nightmare. We showed up at noon with our truck, had everything loaded and hauled away by 1:45 PM, and she texted me a photo that evening of her daughter’s car parked inside. That’s the reality of junk hauling in Irvine — real people, real deadlines, real solutions.
This guide gives you everything I wish Irvine customers knew before they called a junk removal company. You’ll get real pricing from actual local jobs, honest comparisons between every disposal option available to you, and the insider details that help you avoid the $200 mistakes I see homeowners make every week. Whether you’re clearing out a Woodbridge condo, hauling debris from a University Park backyard shed, or scheduling a same-day cleanout before a property listing goes live — you’ll know exactly what to expect and what you should pay.
I’ve been hauling junk across Orange County for eight years, and Irvine presents challenges you simply won’t find in Santa Ana or Anaheim. The master-planned communities here have strict HOA rules about curbside placement and approved removal hours. The newer builds in Eastwood, Portola Springs, and Orchard Hills have narrow driveways that make maneuvering a 16-foot truck genuinely difficult. The hillside properties in Turtle Rock and Shady Canyon require planning most haulers don’t bother with. And Irvine residents expect a level of professionalism and efficiency that matches the premium they pay to live here — which means showing up on time, communicating clearly, and leaving the property cleaner than we found it.
Here’s what nobody in this industry wants to admit. Half the companies advertising “junk hauling in Irvine” are dispatching crews from Riverside or San Bernardino — adding 45 minutes of drive time directly to your bill and arriving two hours outside the promised window. The national franchise chains mark up every job by 30–40% to cover their corporate overhead and royalty fees. And the City of Irvine’s free bulk trash pickup? You’re looking at a two to three week wait, a restricted item list, curbside-only placement, and still doing all the heavy lifting yourself. None of those options work when you need junk hauled away fast, cleanly, and by someone who actually knows this city.
Junk Removal Projects in Irvine, CA
Irvine Junk Removal Services You Can Book Today
We handle residential cleanouts, apartment turnovers, and commercial hauling across all Irvine ZIP codes — 92602, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92612, 92614, 92618, and 92620. Our crew lifts, loads, and hauls everything you point to. You don’t move a single item.
Same-day slots open most mornings for emergencies — estate sales, last-minute moves, property turnovers, HOA violations. Call before 10 AM on weekdays and we can usually be there same day. Scheduled appointments lock in a two-hour window and we call fifteen minutes before arrival, because your time matters as much as ours.
What We Remove in Irvine (Residential & Commercial)
Household & Residential Junk Removal in Irvine
Furniture removal makes up about 60% of our Irvine calls. We haul couches, dining sets, bedroom furniture, and those massive entertainment centers from the 1990s that won’t fit through modern doorways. Mattresses and box springs go straight to the Orange County recycling facility on Jamboree — we can’t legally dump them in landfills, and that’s better for everyone. Appliance removal requires EPA certification for refrigerant recovery, which we handle on-site.
Refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, water heaters — if it plugs in or connects to plumbing, we remove it. The old garage fridge from 2003 that uses more electricity than your main house is a prime candidate, and we recover the refrigerant before hauling.
Garage, attic, and storage cleanouts reveal decades of accumulated life. Last month in Northwood, we cleared an attic holding Christmas decorations from 1987, twelve boxes of VHS tapes, and computer monitors with green phosphor screens. Three truck loads later, the homeowner had a usable space again.
Yard waste and green debris pile up fast in Irvine’s landscaped communities. Tree trimmings, hedge clippings, old mulch, dirt piles from renovation projects — we haul it all. Hot tubs, playground equipment, above-ground pools, and patio covers require special handling. We’ve removed dozens from backyards in Quail Hill and Woodbury where crane access wasn’t an option.
Commercial & Property Cleanouts
Office and retail cleanouts happen when businesses relocate or downsize. We’ve cleared entire office suites in the Irvine Business Complex — cubicles, filing cabinets, old computers, conference room furniture. Retail remodels need fast turnaround. We’ve done same-day cleanouts for shops in the Irvine Spectrum when new fixtures arrived earlier than expected.
Warehouse and storage units accumulate pallets, damaged inventory, and equipment nobody wants to deal with. Property management companies call us for apartment turnovers near UCI where student housing flips every academic year. HOA cleanups for common areas and illegally dumped items — we handle those calls monthly, particularly in the larger developments near Jeffrey and Irvine Center Drive.
Construction & Specialty Debris
Renovation and remodeling debris from kitchen and bathroom upgrades fills a truck fast. Concrete, drywall, and wood from demolition can’t go in regular trash — Orange County transfer stations charge by weight and not all of them accept construction debris. We know which facilities do and which will turn you away, saving you the wasted trip I made five years ago with a truck full of tile.
Electronic waste requires certified recycling due to heavy metals and toxic components. Old TVs, monitors, printers, stereo equipment — California law prohibits landfill disposal and we route everything to the proper e-waste facility. Shed and outdoor structure removal means dismantling, loading, and hauling. A two-story playhouse in Turtle Rock built like a bunker took us six hours. Visit our Services Hub page to find the exact service you need and get started today.
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How Our Irvine Junk Removal Process Works
Step 1 – Get a Fast Quote
Call us, fill out the form on our site, or text photos of what needs to go. Photos help the most — I can give you a firm price within ten minutes just from seeing the volume and access. Not sure what it’ll cost? We’ll do a free on-site estimate, walk the property, and give you an exact number before we touch anything.
Step 2 – Same-Day or Scheduled Pickup
Choose your time slot. Same-day availability opens most mornings around 8 AM when we finalize the day’s route. Scheduled appointments let you pick a two-hour window that works for you. We call fifteen minutes before arrival — nobody should waste an afternoon waiting on a truck that shows up three hours late.
Step 3 – We Haul, Recycle & Dispose
Point to what goes and we handle the rest — stairs, tight hallways, narrow driveways included. Everything gets sorted: donations to Goodwill or Habitat for Humanity ReStore, recyclables to the proper facility, true trash to the landfill. You get a clean space without lifting a finger.
What Real Irvine Customers Say About Working With Us
“We needed our Woodbridge garage cleared before our son’s graduation party. JunkOut showed up exactly when promised, worked faster than I expected, and charged exactly what they quoted over the phone. No surprise fees, no runaround. Just honest work from people who actually know Irvine.”
“I called three junk removal companies for quotes on clearing my parents’ estate in University Park. Two never called back, one quoted $1,200 sight unseen. JunkOut came out the same day, gave an honest assessment, and finished for $680. They even separated items we wanted to donate to the senior center.”
“After three weeks waiting for the city’s bulk pickup, I finally called JunkOut. They came the same day, cleared my entire patio in under an hour, and cost less than I expected. Should’ve called them first and saved myself the hassle.”
Last month a property manager in Northwood Point called us for an emergency apartment cleanout. The previous tenant had abandoned furniture, boxes of personal items, and enough clutter to fill a studio twice over. We cleared everything in ninety minutes, donated the usable furniture to Habitat ReStore, and had the unit ready for the cleaning crew that same afternoon. Result: She’s called us four times since for other properties.
Junk Removal Pricing in Irvine (Real Cost Ranges)
| Load Size | Typical Price |
|---|---|
| Single Item | $69 – $120 |
| ¼ Truck | $149 – $249 |
| ½ Truck | $219 – $399 |
| Full Truck | $399 – $750 |
Pricing depends on volume, access difficulty, and item type. A single recliner from a ground-floor condo runs $75. That same recliner from a third-floor walkup with no elevator? Add $25 for the extra labor. Heavy items like refrigerators, hot tubs, or safes cost more because they require two-person teams and special equipment.
Volume is the primary factor — we charge based on truck space occupied. A quarter truck holds about two cubic yards (a couple of furniture pieces and some boxes). Half truck runs four to five cubic yards (full garage cleanout). Full truck maxes at eight cubic yards (entire house worth of furniture and belongings).
Access matters more than most people realize. Ground floor with direct truck access is standard. Second floor adds labor time. Third-floor walkups or homes with long driveways and multiple gates add crew time. I’ve done jobs in Turtle Rock where we parked at the bottom of the hill and hand-carried items fifty yards uphill.
Item type affects disposal costs. General household junk costs us about $45 per ton at the transfer station. Construction debris runs $65 per ton. E-waste goes to certified recyclers at no charge, but mattresses cost us $20 each in recycling fees. We build all of this into your quote rather than surprising you at the end.
No hidden fees means exactly that. The price I give you on the phone or on-site is what you pay — no fuel surcharges, environmental fees, or weekend premiums. If the job takes thirty minutes or three hours, the price stays the same
Why Irvine Residents Choose JunkOut Over Alternatives
| Feature | JunkOut Irvine | 1-800-GOT-JUNK | City Bulk Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Focus | Irvine-only, know every neighborhood | National chain, dispatched from Riverside/SB | Irvine-based |
| Availability | Same-day available | 2-3 days typical | Scheduled weeks out |
| Labor | We load everything | Full service | Curbside only |
| Items Accepted | Almost anything | Most items | Restricted item list |
| Pricing | Transparent ($149-$750) | “Call for quote” | Free for residents |
| Franchise Fees | None (locally owned) | 30-40% markup for corporate | N/A |
| UCI Student Focus | 800+ apartments cleared | Generic service | No special accommodation |
| Service Speed | Fast & Flexible | 2-3 Day Wait | Limited Service |
| Cost | $149+ depending on volume | $200+ (higher markup) | Free for residents |
The City of Irvine offers free bulk trash pickup once per month, scheduled through their online portal. You drag everything to the curb the night before, hope it doesn’t rain, and hope your items pass their acceptable list. Mattresses need plastic wrapping. Appliances require refrigerant removal documentation. Oversized items may be rejected entirely.
It’s free and it works for basic needs. But when you need a garage cleared by this weekend, can’t physically move a couch to the curb, or your HOA prohibits curbside placement for more than twelve hours — the city program doesn’t solve your problem.
Here’s the math that surprises people. Renting a Home Depot truck ($29), gas to the dump ($15), transfer station fee ($45 minimum), and three hours of your Saturday adds up to $90 plus half your weekend. Our quarter-truck service at $175 includes all labor and disposal and we’re done in forty-five minutes. The extra $85 buys your Saturday back
Why Irvine Residents Choose JunkOut Over Alternatives
National chains cost 30-40% more and know nothing about Irvine. City pickup takes 3 weeks. We’re the sweet spot — fast, local, and fairly priced.
Irvine-Only Focus
No Franchise Fees
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National chains cost 30-40% more and know nothing about Irvine. City pickup takes 3 weeks. We’re the sweet spot.
Same-day slots fill fast — book yours now.
Areas & Zip Codes We Serve in Irvine
Complete Irvine Coverage — All 8 ZIP Codes, Every Neighborhood
We serve ALL of Irvine — from historic Turtle Rock to brand-new Great Park Neighborhoods. No neighborhood is too far, no driveway too narrow, no HOA too strict. We know this city inside and out.
🏘️ Irvine Neighborhoods We Serve Daily
Don’t see your neighborhood? We serve it. Call (949) 556-3600 to confirm.
All 8 Irvine ZIP Codes — Local Knowledge That Matters
Every ZIP code in Irvine has unique challenges. We’ve completed 10,000+ cleanouts across all 8 zones, so we know exactly what to expect — from Turtle Rock’s hillside access to Portola Springs’ tight driveways.
| ZIP Code | Neighborhoods & Our Experience Here |
|---|---|
| 92602 |
Turtle Rock • Shady Canyon • Turtle Ridge Narrow canyon roads and hillside properties require careful truck positioning. We’ve hauled junk from some of Orange County’s largest estates here, including a recent cleanout that took 2 full days and 6 truck loads. Challenge: Steep driveways and gated access. |
| 92603 |
University Park • UCI Area Student housing turnover keeps us busy June-August. Apartment cleanouts dominate — we’ve developed efficient systems for clearing studios and one-bedrooms in under 90 minutes. Challenge: Move-out deadlines and Irvine Company requirements. |
| 92604 |
Woodbridge • Northwood • El Camino Real Mix of 1970s homes and newer construction. Tree-lined streets mean frequent yard waste removal and garage cleanouts packed with decades of accumulation. Challenge: Older homes with narrow driveways and mature landscaping. |
| 92606 |
University Park • Irvine Airport Area Commercial cleanouts dominate: office moves, warehouse spaces, retail stores, office suite clear-outs. We handle after-hours commercial work regularly to avoid disrupting business operations. Challenge: Commercial loading docks and tight timelines. |
| 92612 |
Northwood • Cypress Village • Northpark Newer planned communities with strict HOA regulations. We coordinate closely with property management for curbside placement rules and approved removal hours. Challenge: HOA compliance and restricted access hours. |
| 92614 |
Irvine Spectrum • Portola Springs Newer construction with tighter driveways and smaller lot sizes. We often use smaller trucks or hand-carry items longer distances to navigate these developments efficiently. Challenge: Modern home layouts with minimal truck access. |
| 92618 |
Quail Hill • Woodbury • Irvine Business Complex Mix of residential and commercial properties. Estate cleanouts in the morning, office furniture removal in the afternoon — we handle both seamlessly. Challenge: Diverse property types requiring different approaches. |
| 92620 |
Eastwood • Orchard Hills • Great Park Neighborhoods Newest developments in Irvine with modern homes. Storage units, sheds, and backyard cleanouts are common as families settle in. Challenge: Brand-new homes with strict builder/HOA rules. |
10,000+ Irvine Cleanouts. 8 ZIP Codes. Every Neighborhood.
We don’t just “serve” Irvine — we specialize in it. Our crews know which streets flood after rain, which HOAs require advance notice, which neighborhoods have alleys vs. front-only access. That local knowledge saves you time and money.
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Eco-Friendly Junk Disposal in Irvine
Reusable items go to Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, or local charities depending on what we’re hauling. We’ve donated hundreds of furniture pieces, working appliances, and household items that had plenty of life left.
Metal gets sorted and sent to scrap recyclers. Mattresses go to the specialized recycling center that breaks them down into foam, springs, and fabric. E-waste routes to certified processors who extract valuable materials and properly dispose of toxic components.
Landfill is the last option after sorting for donation and recycling. The goal is diverting 50–60% of every load into reuse or recycling streams. California’s environmental regulations have pushed the entire industry in this direction — ten years ago everything went to the dump. Now we sort loads, maintain relationships with donation centers, and find recycling solutions for materials that used to have nowhere to go.
Behind the Scenes: How We Actually Work an Irvine Job
Most junk removal companies won’t tell you this part. Here’s what happened on last Thursday’s Woodbridge garage job.
We arrived at 9:15 AM in our 16-foot box truck, met the homeowner, and spent five minutes walking the garage — identifying what stayed, what went, and noting the old freezer that would need refrigerant recovery. Twenty years of accumulated boxes, furniture, broken appliances, and miscellaneous junk filled the entire two-car space.
Removal took ninety minutes. We started with bulky items — couch, old desk, broken lawn mower, three bikes — loading while creating pathways to reach boxes stacked at the back. The freezer required on-site refrigerant recovery with our EPA-certified equipment, adding fifteen minutes. Boxes got sorted as we loaded — donations separated from trash.
We swept the garage floor before leaving. The homeowner walked through, confirmed everything looked good, and we headed out. First stop: Goodwill for furniture in decent condition. Second stop: e-waste recycler for the freezer and broken electronics. Final stop: transfer station for actual trash.
Total time including disposal: three hours. Customer paid the quoted $375 for a half-truck load. The customer sees ninety minutes of work. We invest three hours making sure everything gets handled responsibly.
Recent Junk Removal Jobs Around Irvine
Portola Springs last week — backyard holding an old hot tub, broken patio furniture, and construction debris from a DIY deck that never got finished. Eighteen months of quotes that either never came back or came in too high. We cleared everything in three hours for $425. He texted a photo that evening of his kids playing in the yard.
University Park apartment turnover near UCI. Previous tenant abandoned furniture, kitchen items, and personal belongings throughout the unit. We cleared the entire one-bedroom in seventy-five minutes, donated usable furniture to Habitat ReStore, and had the unit ready for the cleaning crew that afternoon. Total: $195 for a quarter-truck load.
Turtle Rock estate cleanout after a family member passed — the hardest type of job emotionally. We took our time, separated donation items, identified pieces the family wanted to keep, and hauled away decades of belongings with the care the situation demanded. Two full truck loads, six hours, $680. The family told me our professionalism during a difficult time made an impossible task manageable.
Irvine Business Complex office removal when a tech startup downsized after funding fell through. Forty-two cubicle panels, thirty office chairs, conference room furniture, outdated computer equipment. Cleared a 3,000 square foot suite in four hours, donated usable furniture to a nonprofit, recycled the electronics, finished before their lease deadline. $750 for a full truck load.
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Book Your Junk OutYes. JunkOut Irvine serves all 8 Irvine ZIP codes — 92602, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92612, 92614, 92618, and 92620 — covering neighborhoods from Turtle Rock and Woodbridge to Portola Springs and Orchard Hills. We also serve Tustin, Lake Forest, Newport Beach, and Costa Mesa.
We sort everything into three streams — donation to Goodwill or Habitat ReStore, recycling for metals, mattresses, and e-waste, and landfill as a last resort. Our goal is diverting 50–60% of every load from landfill. Usable furniture and appliances get a second life instead of ending up in a dumpster.
Yes. Same-day slots open most mornings around 8 AM. Call before 10 AM on weekdays and we can usually get a crew out the same day. Estate sales, property turnovers, and move-out deadlines get priority. Scheduled appointments guarantee your preferred two-hour arrival window.
Junk removal in Irvine costs $69–$120 for a single item, $149–$249 for a quarter-truck load, $219–$399 for a half-truck, and $399–$750 for a full truck. Price depends on volume, access difficulty, and item type. We always quote upfront based on photos or an on-site walkthrough — no surprise fees after we load.
We can’t haul hazardous materials — paint, chemicals, motor oil, asbestos, or medical waste. These require specialized disposal through Orange County hazardous waste programs. We also can’t take items contaminated with bodily fluids. Everything else — furniture, appliances, construction debris, yard waste, and electronics — we handle regularly. Text us a photo if you’re unsure.
The City of Irvine’s free monthly bulk pickup is cheapest but requires curbside placement and a 2–3 week wait. DIY with a rental truck, gas, and transfer station fees runs $90 or more plus your Saturday. Professional junk removal starts at $149 and includes all labor and disposal — done in under an hour.
Someone should be present at the start to show us what goes and share any special instructions. After that you’re free to leave — we’ll text when we’re done. For commercial properties and rental turnovers, property managers simply unlock the door and let us work independently.
No. Our team handles all lifting, loading, and hauling. You don’t need to move anything — just point to what goes and we take care of the rest, including stairs, tight hallways, and narrow driveways.
Three options: City of Irvine free monthly bulk pickup — schedule weeks ahead, curbside placement required, 2–3 week wait. Goodwill or Habitat ReStore donation pickup — free if the couch is in good condition. Professional junk removal starting at $69–$120 — same-day or next-day, we carry it out from wherever it sits, no curbside required.
Yes. Irvine residents get one free bulk item pickup per month through the city’s online portal. Items must be curbside the night before your scheduled date. Mattresses need plastic wrapping, appliances require refrigerant removal documentation, and oversized items may be declined. Wait times typically run 2–3 weeks.
Most reputable junk removal companies in Irvine don’t charge by the hour — they charge by volume. We quote a flat price upfront based on how much truck space your junk takes up. Pricing starts at $69 for a single item and goes up to $750 for a full truck. No hourly surprises.
If furniture is in good condition: list free on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist — buyers often pick up same day. Goodwill and Habitat ReStore also offer free donation pickup. If worn or broken: use the city’s free monthly bulk pickup, curbside only with a 2–3 week wait. Need it gone fast: professional removal starts at $149.
California requires solid waste haulers to register with the state and comply with CalRecycle regulations. Companies removing appliances with refrigerants must hold EPA Section 608 certification. JunkOut Irvine is fully licensed, insured, and EPA-certified. Always ask for proof of insurance before letting any hauler onto your property.
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