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# Best Junk Removal & Hauling in San Diego, CA - SanDiegoTopRated.com

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# Best junk removal and hauling companies in San Diego, CA

Verified San Diego junk removal and hauling companies for junk hauling, estate cleanouts, debris removal, and disposal - serving La Jolla, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, El Cajon, Poway and beyond.

Rankings updated October 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement

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## How to pick a junk removal and hauling company in San Diego

Good haulers quote by the load with no surprise dump fees, recycle or donate what they can, and show up on time. Great for homeowners and businesses alike.

Perfect weather doesn't mean no work: salt air, canyon lots, and some of America's priciest homes make San Diego a premium service market. When you compare junk removal and hauling companies in San Diego, ask every one of them the same three questions: are you licensed and insured for this exact work, who is actually showing up (your crew or a sub), and what does the warranty cover in writing.

Searching for junk removal and hauling companies near me in San Diego? Everyone ranked below serves San Diego and the surrounding neighborhoods, including La Jolla, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, El Cajon, Poway. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first.

How we rank these San Diego businesses

Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else.

- **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all.

- **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so.

- **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today.

- **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month.

- **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve San Diego to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road.

- **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else.

- **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase.

**What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site.

How much each kind of review counts

- 1.6x**Verified job**

A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job.

- 1.2x**Verified account**

A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job.

- 1x**Google**

A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted.

- 0x**Unverified**

Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing.

Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/).

## The full San Diego ranking

Show independents only

Top Independent

[JunkMD](/biz/junkmd/)

★★★★★ 5 · 1420 Google reviews · Independent · Locally Owned

Same ranking, same score -- this is the highest-ranked independent, shown as a separate lens on the list below, not a different order.

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[Junk King San Diego Downtown](/biz/junk-king-san-diego-downtown/)

★★★★★ 5 · 1502 Google reviews · 121 Broadway Ste 357

[View profile](/biz/junk-king-san-diego-downtown/) [Call](tel:+16194040315) [Website](https://www.junk-king.com/locations/san-diego-downtown?cid=LSTL_JKG-US000187&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[JunkMD Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/junkmd/)

★★★★★ 5 · 1420 Google reviews · 4901 Morena Blvd #105

[View profile](/biz/junkmd/) [Call](tel:+18588699448) [Website](https://junkmd.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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3

[The Junk Medics Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/the-junk-medics/)

★★★★★ 5 · 544 Google reviews · 5171 Baltimore Dr

[View profile](/biz/the-junk-medics/) [Call](tel:+16193763198) [Website](http://www.thejunkmedics.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[JunkMates Junk Removal & Hauling San Diego Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/junkmates-junk-removal-hauling-san-diego/)

★★★★★ 5 · 386 Google reviews · 1053 Regal Rd

[View profile](/biz/junkmates-junk-removal-hauling-san-diego/) [Call](tel:+18587404750) [Website](https://junkmatessd.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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5

[The Hauler Junk Removal Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/the-hauler-junk-removal/)

★★★★★ 5 · 381 Google reviews · 1115 Sunset Dr

[View profile](/biz/the-hauler-junk-removal/) [Call](tel:+17603313289) [Website](http://www.thehaulerjunkremoval.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[JunkMates - Junk Removal Downtown San Diego Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/junkmates-junk-removal-downtown-san-diego/)

★★★★★ 5 · 278 Google reviews · 424 15th St #209

[View profile](/biz/junkmates-junk-removal-downtown-san-diego/) [Call](tel:+18587404750) [Website](https://junkmatessd.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Johan's Junk Removal and Hauling Inc Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/johan-s-junk-removal-and-hauling-inc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 233 Google reviews · 16284 Av. Venusto

[View profile](/biz/johan-s-junk-removal-and-hauling-inc/) [Call](tel:+16199428978) [Website](http://johansjunkremoval.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Junk Punch Junk Removal Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/junk-punch-junk-removal/)

★★★★★ 5 · 204 Google reviews · 3270 Holly Way

[View profile](/biz/junk-punch-junk-removal/) [Call](tel:+16192191503) [Website](http://www.junk-punch.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Tito's Junk Removal San Diego Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/tito-s-junk-removal-san-diego/)

★★★★★ 5 · 120 Google reviews · 761 Sunnyside Ave

[View profile](/biz/tito-s-junk-removal-san-diego/) [Call](tel:+16194666723) [Website](http://www.titosjunkremoval.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Junk and Trash Hauling San Diego Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/junk-and-trash-hauling-san-diego/)

★★★★★ 5 · 101 Google reviews · 1041 Market St Unit 219

[View profile](/biz/junk-and-trash-hauling-san-diego/) [Call](tel:+16199080333) [Website](https://happyhauling.net/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Junk Junkys - Junk and Trash Hauling San Diego Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/junk-junkys-junk-and-trash-hauling-san-diego/)

★★★★★ 5 · 96 Google reviews · 10606 Camino Ruiz Ste 8 - 218

[View profile](/biz/junk-junkys-junk-and-trash-hauling-san-diego/) [Call](tel:+18583991540) [Website](https://junkjunkys.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[JC Junk Removal Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/jc-junk-removal-services/)

★★★★★ 5 · 93 Google reviews · 2917 Morningside St

[View profile](/biz/jc-junk-removal-services/) [Call](tel:+16198055104) [Website](https://www.jcjunkremovalservices.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Elite Hauling and Junk Removal](/biz/elite-hauling-and-junk-removal/)

★★★★★ 5 · 28 Google reviews · 4675 34th St #7

[View profile](/biz/elite-hauling-and-junk-removal/) [Call](tel:+18588481704) [Website](https://www.facebook.com/EliteHauling_SD?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Crisan Junk Removal Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/crisan-junk-removal/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 271 Google reviews · 5640 Surfrider Way

[View profile](/biz/crisan-junk-removal/) [Call](tel:+16195009920) [Website](http://crisanjunkremoval.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving San Diego](/biz/college-hunks-hauling-junk-and-moving-san-diego/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 478 Google reviews · 3944 Murphy Canyon Rd Ste C102

[View profile](/biz/college-hunks-hauling-junk-and-moving-san-diego/) [Call](tel:+16196519687) [Website](https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/san-diego/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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16

[Vets Move Junk Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/vets-move-junk/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 854 Google reviews · 401 W A St Ste 200

[View profile](/biz/vets-move-junk/) [Call](tel:+18665847803) [Website](https://www.vetsmovejunk.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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17

[Junk King San Diego](/biz/junk-king-san-diego/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 2563 Google reviews · 2735 Via Orange Way Unit 104

[View profile](/biz/junk-king-san-diego/) [Call](tel:+16193432941) [Website](https://www.junk-king.com/locations/sandiego?cid=LSTL_JKG-US000187&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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18

[Junk King San Diego North](/biz/junk-king-san-diego-north/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 2820 Google reviews · 2588 Progress St Ste 3

[View profile](/biz/junk-king-san-diego-north/) [Call](tel:+14423250314) [Website](https://www.junk-king.com/locations/northsandiego?cid=LSTL_JKG-US000187&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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19

[24/7 Junk Removal LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/24-7-junk-removal-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 99 Google reviews · 3223 Greyling Dr #23672

[View profile](/biz/24-7-junk-removal-llc/) [Call](tel:+17608205865) [Website](http://www.24-7-junkremoval.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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20

[FETCH Junk Removal Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/fetch-junk-removal/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 86 Google reviews · 9131 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 122b

[View profile](/biz/fetch-junk-removal/) [Call](tel:+16193338447) [Website](https://www.fetchjunk.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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21

[Mighty Junk Removal & Hauling Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/mighty-junk-removal-hauling/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 79 Google reviews · 707 F Ave.

[View profile](/biz/mighty-junk-removal-hauling/) [Call](tel:+16195525186)

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22

[Steven's Hauling Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/steven-s-hauling/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 70 Google reviews · 1400 Madera St

[View profile](/biz/steven-s-hauling/) [Call](tel:+16192490560) [Website](http://stevenshauling.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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23

[JDog Junk Removal & Hauling San Diego](/biz/jdog-junk-removal-hauling-san-diego/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 33 Google reviews · 6610 Federal Blvd

[View profile](/biz/jdog-junk-removal-hauling-san-diego/) [Call](tel:+18588480364) [Website](https://www.jdogjunkremoval.com/locations/california/san-diego-junk-removal/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in San Diego; owners can claim and verify their listing free.

## Junk Removal & Hauling in San Diego: common questions

### Who are the best junk removal and hauling companies in San Diego?

Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated junk removal and hauling companies in San Diego are Junk King San Diego Downtown, JunkMD, The Junk Medics. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.

### How do I find junk removal and hauling companies near me in San Diego?

Every company ranked on this page serves San Diego and the surrounding area, including La Jolla, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, El Cajon, Poway. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest junk removal and hauling company is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you.

### How do I choose a junk removal and hauling company in San Diego?

Good haulers quote by the load with no surprise dump fees, recycle or donate what they can, and show up on time. Great for homeowners and businesses alike.

Run a business in junk removal & hauling? [After Hours AI](https://afterhai.com/) answers your calls 24/7 so you never miss a customer.

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