desh jack7 months ago
★★★★★
Thanks, Serge, for the quick, professional, and reasonably priced service. Will use you again - highly recommend!
Overview
West Sacramento Junk Removal From a Crew Based on Houston Street
The garage on a Southport cul-de-sac has not held a car since the kids moved out. The Broderick rental has a tenant’s couch on the porch. The city gives you two free bulky pickup appointments a year, and you have twenty things. Our truck is parked at 524 Houston St, which is why professional junk removal in West Sacramento is usually a same-day job for us. Small loads start at $99.
Take Care Junk Hauling is one local crew, started in 2017 by owner Serge Pavlenko, not a franchise with a call center. The person who answers the phone is the person who shows up.
We do full-service junk removal in West Sacramento: we come inside, carry it out, load it, sweep the spot and take the load to the right facility on the Yolo side of the river. You point, we lift.
Your Owner-Operated West Sacramento Junk Removal Company
Most haulers that show up in West Sacramento drove in from Sacramento, Roseville or Elk Grove. We drove in from Houston Street. That is the whole difference, and it shows up four ways:
Because the truck lives in West Sacramento, we can:
- Fit a Bryte or Southport pickup between two other jobs the same day
- Quote from a texted photo and confirm the price at the door before loading
- Run evenings and weekends, because there is no commute to add on
- Haul to the Yolo County facilities instead of crossing the river to Kiefer
The same truck runs Sacramento junk hauling across the river and out to Davis and Woodland, so a West Sacramento address is the short end of our day, not the far end.
Junk Removal Across West Sacramento Neighborhoods
West Sacramento is three different kinds of housing, and the junk follows. The older streets in Broderick, Bryte and the Washington District have older garages and sheds that have been filling for decades, and the occasional full cleanout after a long-time owner passes. Southport is newer: two-story houses, move-ins and move-outs, the patio set and the treadmill that did not survive the relocation. The Bridge District and the riverfront are condos and renovations, which means cabinets, fixtures and old appliances on a tight schedule.
We know the parking and the access on these streets, which is most of what keeps appointments on time.
When West Sacramento Residents Do Not Need Us
Hiring a truck is the fastest way to clear a space. It is not always the cheapest, so here is the honest version.
What the Free Options Cover
- City bulky pickup: two free appointments a year, booked ahead, set at the curb
- Yolo County Central Landfill: free household hazardous waste and e-waste drop-off for residents
- Donate it yourself: Goodwill and The Salvation Army take clean, working pieces
- Haul it yourself: the landfill weighs your truck and charges by weight
Call us when it is more than two items, when it is upstairs or heavy, when the landlord needs the unit back this week, or when the pile is the kind nobody wants to touch. Charities will not take stained, torn or broken furniture, and that is most of what we haul.
Full-Service Junk Removal in West Sacramento, CA
One truck, one price by the share of it you fill. Whether it is a single fridge or a whole house, you do not carry anything, and the residential junk removal list below is what we see most on this side of the river.
The tiers and what moves them are in our junk removal pricing in Sacramento.
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Residential Junk Removal in West Sacramento
The couch, the old mattress, the fridge in the garage. A single large item is a minimum load, $99 to $150, and often gone the same afternoon.
- 02
Garage Cleanouts
A one-car garage that has become storage is usually a half truck, $320 to $480. We set the keepers to one side and load the rest.
- 03
Whole-House & Apartment Cleanouts
Moving, downsizing or prepping a Southport house for sale: a full truck is $850 to $1,000, and a packed house may take two. Quoted after a walkthrough.
- 04
Attic & Basement Cleanouts
Attic ladders and basement stairs are where people get hurt. We bring the right dolly and take it down a load at a time without scraping the walls.
- 05
Yard Waste & Outdoor Junk Removal
Branches after a valley windstorm, old fencing, planters, the broken patio set. Green waste rides separately so it can go to a facility that accepts it.
Heavy Item & Specialty Junk Removal
The oversized and hard-to-move items the city truck will not take, with the prices from their own pages:
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Appliance Removal
Refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, dishwashers, freezers and old water heaters. Refrigerant is recovered by a certified technician before the unit goes to scrap.
- 02
Furniture Removal
Couches, beds, tables, dressers and desks, carried out from the room they are in. If it does not fit the door, we take it apart on the spot.
- 03
Mattress Removal
Mattresses cannot go in a curbside bin. We carry them out from any room and haul them away, usually the same day.
- 04
Hot Tub, Spa & Jacuzzi Removal
Once an electrician has disconnected the power, we drain the tub, cut the shell into sections and haul it. $300 to $600+ depending on size and access.
- 05
Piano Removal
A ground-floor upright is $200 to $400; upstairs removals run $350 to $600 and up. We pad the door frames and rails first.
- 06
Exercise Equipment Removal
A treadmill is $80 to $120 as a single pickup; a full home gym is priced by volume. Most are in the back bedroom behind everything else.
A Few Electronics Alongside Your Pickup
TVs and computers cannot go in the trash in California. We take a few alongside a regular pickup:
- Televisions and monitors
- Computers and laptops
- Printers and office equipment
- Phones, tablets, and small devices
They go to an e-waste recycler. We do not wipe or destroy data, so clear your devices first. For a box of old office machines, take them to the Yolo County Central Landfill, which accepts e-waste from residents at no charge.
Estate Cleanouts with Care & Compassion
An estate cleanout in West Sacramento is usually an older Broderick or Bryte house a family lived in for decades. The family takes what matters first; we take the rest, for families, trustees and the realtor waiting to list.
We work at the pace the family sets. Items you tag for donation go to a local charity when one can take them, the metal goes to scrap, and the rest goes to the transfer station. Nothing is tossed that you have not looked at.
Commercial Junk Removal & Hauling in West Sacramento
Warehouses in the industrial district and offices near the Ziggurat use our commercial junk removal when a lease ends or a tenant leaves a mess, scheduled around dock hours and tenants.
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Office Cleanouts
Desks, chairs, cubicles, filing cabinets and the break-room fridge, out in a day or over a weekend, with a few monitors riding along to the e-waste recycler.
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Retail & Storefront Cleanouts
Shelving, displays, fixtures and years of backroom stock, cleared before the next tenant’s build-out starts.
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Warehouse & Industrial Junk Removal
Pallets, scrap, dead inventory and the pile behind the dock. Metal goes to a scrap recycler; the rest goes on the truck.
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Storage Unit Cleanouts
We meet you at the unit, you point at what stays, and the rest is gone before the next month’s rent is due.
Outdoor Debris & Property Cleanup
While we are in the yard we clear what collects along fences, walkways and drains: leaves, storm debris, broken planters, the dumped tire. On the low-lying streets near the Yolo Bypass, clearing drains before the rain is cheaper than clearing a flooded garage after it.
Eco-Friendly Junk Removal in West Sacramento
We sort the load in the truck so less of it ends up buried:
- Metals, appliances and e-waste go to recyclers, not the landfill
- Clean, working furniture goes to a Sacramento-area charity when one has room
- The rest goes to the Yolo County Central Landfill, not a dump site by the levee
We do not promise donation or recycling on every load. Charities refuse most of what gets hauled. What we can promise is that the truck makes the charity and scrap stops before the landfill.
West Sacramento Junk Hauling Prices
West Sacramento pays the same rates as the rest of our service area. You pay for the share of the truck you fill, and Yolo County disposal fees, labor and fuel are inside the number we confirm before loading:
| Load | Typical price | What that looks like |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | $99 to $150 | One couch, one fridge or a few bags |
| Quarter truck | $180 to $280 | A bedroom set or a garage corner |
| Half truck | $320 to $480 | A one-car garage or several rooms |
| Full truck | $850 to $1,000 | A whole house or a big property cleanout |
Specialty jobs are quoted on their own: hot tub removal runs $300 to $600 or more depending on size and access, and piano removal is a dedicated service (we haul pianos being disposed of, not ones moving to another home). Estate and hoarder cleanouts that need more than one truck are custom quoted, and commercial hauling for the industrial district is priced on the same volume basis with recurring pickups available. Residents in Rocklin and Roseville see the same pricing. Book online and save $20.
What West Sacramento Residents Ask Us Most
Why not just use the city’s bulk pickup? Use it if it fits. The city’s bulky pickup gives each home two free appointments a year and excludes construction debris, hazardous materials, e-waste and some appliances, so a garage or an estate would take months of appointments. Details are in our West Sacramento bulk pickup and disposal rules guide.
Does it matter that West Sacramento is Yolo County? Yes. Different waste provider (Waste Connections), the Yolo County Central Landfill instead of Kiefer, and Yolo’s own hazardous-waste program. Our truck knows both sides of the river.
How fast can you get to a flooded garage? Same day, as a rule. Homes near Pioneer Bluff and the low streets in the Yolo Bypass floodplain end up with waterlogged furniture, mattresses, soaked carpet and dead appliances after heavy rain, and every day they sit the mold gets worse.
Do you take renovation debris? The cabinets, countertops, flooring, fixtures and appliances coming out of Bridge District and riverfront remodels, yes. Mixed demolition debris and drywall go to a C&D hauler, as explained on our construction debris page. Old backyard structures fall under shed removal.
What do you haul here most? Furniture, by a wide margin. Then appliances including old water heaters, yard waste after valley windstorms, old TVs, and the boxes of clothes, decorations and toys that come out of every move from the Washington District to Southport.
Our Simple Junk Removal Process
Five steps, and you only do the first one:
Call or Book Online
Text a photo to (916) 770-7619 or book online, which takes $20 off.
Receive a Free Estimate
We quote from the photo, usually within the hour during business hours.
Approve Transparent Pricing
At the door we look at the pile and confirm the number before anything moves.
We Remove the Junk
We carry it out from wherever it sits, load it and sweep the spot.
Enjoy a Clean, Clutter-Free Space
The load goes to the charity, the recycler or the Yolo County facility, and you have the space back.
We accept cash, credit cards and checks. No tip expected.
Same-Day Junk Removal in West Sacramento
Same-day junk removal is realistic here because the truck starts the day on Houston Street. Text a photo before noon and there is a good chance we are there that afternoon; otherwise you get the next day. Move-out deadlines, a flooded garage and a tenant’s pile on the porch are the usual reasons.
Safety, Licensing & Insurance
We are licensed and insured, and BBB A+ accredited. The crew uses gloves, dollies and floor protection, and sweeps the area before leaving. The things we will not put on the truck, because no licensed hauler can: paint, chemicals, propane, asbestos and medical waste.
Serving All West Sacramento Zip Codes
Every West Sacramento zip code, 95605, 95691, 95798 and 95799, from Southport and Broderick to Bryte and the Bridge District, is within minutes of our yard.
What West Sacramento Customers Say
From our Google and Yelp reviews, unedited, by people on this side of the river:
“I have lived in West Sacramento 60-plus years. I highly recommend this man! On time, good price and a strong handshake.”
Kevin J., Yelp“I think their overall rating speaks for itself. Came to West Sacramento and picked EVERYTHING up.”
kari g, Google“Serge got my request and was at my house in Elk Grove from West Sac within an hour. I was so thankful because I was worried a big pile of trash would sit outside as an eyesore for days.”
Dustin B., Yelp5.0 stars across 255 Google reviews and 100+ five-star reviews on Yelp. Read them all, including the handful that are not five stars.
Serving West Sacramento & Nearby Communities
From Houston Street the truck also reaches Sacramento across the Tower Bridge, Davis and Woodland up the causeway, and Natomas over the river. Yolo County and the Sacramento side get the same truck, the same prices and the same crew.
5-stars / Hundreds of Happy Customers
Real Customer Reviews
Josh South8 months ago
★★★★★
Fast, convenient, and amazing service. I will definitely be a returning customer. Thank you!
Jason Roberts11 months ago
★★★★★
Great and punctual service! Reasonable prices and very friendly. I recommend highly. He hauled away an old piano. Very professional!
Erika Alvarez1 year ago
★★★★★
Fast, affordable, professional, and friendly! I called and Serge was here within about an hour.
BenWendy Webster1 year ago
★★★★★
Serge was awesome to work with. I am very grateful I found his company. I contacted them on a Tuesday and by Wednesday the hot tub was gone. He was on time and worked hard. Left the area cleaned up and I’m so excited to have my backyard back!
Lacey A1 year ago
★★★★★
Prompt response when I inquired about Hot Tub Removal. Fair price. Was available next day and only took about an hr and half. Would highly recommend.
Shawn Herrick1 year ago
★★★★★
Serge was amazing. Would definitely recommend. He was prompt, fair and very professional.
kyle c1 year ago
★★★★★
Reasonably priced, great communication, Serge was very friendly and got my junk hauled with ease! Would absolutely use TCJ Hauling again. Thanks so much
Luis Terrazas1 year ago
★★★★★
This guys are the real deal !!! Serge and his crew took care of our old furniture as we are transitioning into a new apartment. They were able to accommodate last minute and for a competitive price .
Prameet Chandra1 year ago
★★★★★
Messaged TCJ Hauling in need of getting rid of some junk that was accumulating in the garage. Not only was the company able to come the same day but were also very punctual and realiable which above all things mean the most me. The service was fast and the vehicle used was modern and able to accommodate for all the items I needed to be removed. Very Prosfessional and accommodating will definitely call them again and tell my friends and family to do the same. Thank you TCJ Hauling!
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