(Top 5) Best Junk Removal Companies in Burlington, Ontario

By Eric Brinkman 

June 24th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

Clearing out a Burlington home, garage, or condo is the kind of job most people put off until they cannot.

When you are finally ready, the right crew makes it painless: they lift everything, quote a fair price, and keep what they can out of the landfill. We compared the local options on service range, pricing, speed, and recycling. Here are the five worth calling.

Short on time? 1 Day Junk took the top spot for handling the most at one clear, all-in price.

How the five compare

Company	Locally owned	Same-day	Pricing	Recycles & donates
1 Day Junk	Yes	Yes	Flat, by volume, all in	Yes
The Junk Company	Yes	Often	Quote on site	Varies
Gentle Giants Moving & Disposal	Yes	Often	Quote on site	Varies
Rush Removal	Yes	Often	Quote on site	Varies
Junkaroo	Yes	Often	Quote on site	Some reuse

Sources: company websites and public Google Business Profiles, reviewed 2026.

The write-ups below explain the order.

1 Day Junk

The all-in-one local pick.

1 Day Junk is locally owned, not a franchise, and covers every Burlington neighbourhood from Aldershot to Shoreacres, with same-day or next-day pickups when slots are open.

Pricing is the strong point. The quote is based on how much space your items fill in the truck, and that one number includes labour, disposal, and HST, with no hidden fees and a free estimate. The crew is full-service, lifting and hauling everything, and handles furniture, appliances, e-waste, yard waste, renovation debris, hoarding and estate cleanouts for homes and condos, commercial spaces, and storage units.

Every load is sorted for donation, recycling, or responsible disposal, with a clear focus on keeping waste out of the landfill. You can reach them at 1-833-329-5865.

The next company is the most established name on the list.

The Junk Company

The seven-day veteran.

The Junk Company holds a 4.9 rating across 65 Google reviews and runs seven days a week, offering junk removal alongside moving. Reviewers consistently praise on-time, careful crews and reasonable prices.

It handles everything from hot tubs to full moves. A couple of reviews mention a scheduling mix-up, so it is worth confirming your booking the day before.

The next pick pairs hauling with a moving service.

Gentle Giants Moving and Disposal

The mover that also hauls.

Gentle Giants carries a perfect 5.0 rating across 46 Google reviews, combining moving with disposal and cleanouts. Customers highlight steady communication, careful handling, and fair pricing.

It is the natural choice when you are relocating and decluttering at the same time, since one team can move what you keep and haul what you do not.

The next company specializes in the heavy cleanouts.

Rush Removal

The cleanout specialist.

Rush Removal holds a 5.0 rating across 15 Google reviews and focuses on basement, attic, garage, and appliance cleanouts across neighbourhoods like Headon Forest and Shoreacres. Reviewers point to prompt booking and on-time crews.

It is newer with fewer reviews than the leaders, but dependable for a focused, single-space cleanout.

The last pick is the budget-friendly local option.

Junkaroo

The local-value pick.

Junkaroo is a small local operation with a 4.8 rating across 17 Google reviews, known for quick responses and some of the best pricing in the area, offering both bins and pickups. Reviewers single out fair, no-surprise invoices.

It is a strong call for a budget-conscious renovation clear-out where price matters most.

Removal or a rental bin?

If your project runs for days and you would rather load at your own pace, a bin can work out cheaper. Burlington’s best-reviewed bin option is Bin There Dump That, with a 5.0 rating across 96 reviews, which drops a driveway-friendly bin and hauls it away when you are done.

	Full-service removal	Bin rental
Who loads it	The crew	You
Example	1 Day Junk	Bin There Dump That
Best for	One-time cleanouts, furniture, estates	Long, multi-day DIY projects

Source: company websites, 2026.

For a one-time cleanout where you would rather not lift a thing, full-service wins on effort.

What junk removal costs in Burlington

Most full-service crews price by truck volume, charging one flat rate that covers labour, disposal, and tax.

Item or load	Typical local price (2026)
Minimum load	$139 to $175
Sofa	$90 to $175
Mattress	$80 to $130
Fridge or large appliance	$100 to $175

Source: 1 Day Junk cost guide, 2026.

Per-item pricing is for single pieces, and combining a few items into one load usually lowers the cost.

Where your junk ends up

It matters more here than you might expect, because Burlington’s region is better than most at keeping waste out of the ground.

Halton Region waste	Figure
Residential waste diverted from landfill (2024)	58%, about 136,570 tonnes
Sent to landfill (2024)	71,114 tonnes
Landfill life, extended by diversion	To about 2040

Source:  Halton Region.

Choosing a hauler that donates and recycles keeps your load on the right side of that number.

Frequently asked questions

How much does junk removal cost in Burlington?

A minimum load starts around $139 to $175 including labour, disposal, and HST, with single items such as a sofa or fridge in the $80 to $175 range. Combining items into one load lowers the per-item cost.

Is same-day junk removal available?

Yes. 1 Day Junk offers same-day or next-day pickups when its schedule allows, and the other crews can often fit in quick jobs. Calling early helps.

Will they take everything?

Furniture, appliances, electronics, yard waste, renovation debris, and general clutter are all standard. Hazardous materials such as paint, solvents, and propane are usually excluded, so call ahead.

Do they recycle or donate?

The better ones do. 1 Day Junk sorts every load for donation and recycling before disposal, which keeps more out of the landfill.

The bottom line

For most Burlington cleanouts, a full-service crew that prices clearly and recycles is the easy choice, and 1 Day Junk leads the group on all three.

For a free, no-obligation quote, 1 Day Junk can be reached at 1-833-329-5865.