Junkcat in
El Cerrito (CA)

I love Junkcat! I found them on yelp, where they had great reviews. Nick was easy to schedule. He was communicative about his arrival time, when delayed by a citywide marathon. He and his assistant worked quickly and cleanly. I would definitely use them again! In particular, I had no idea that the sofa left behind by a tenant was not going to fit through the apartment door. When Nick and his assistant realized this, Nick got out an electric saw and expertly sawed the sofa into a few large pieces and viola, the sofa is gone. I never would have had the skills or tools to manage getting out that sofa. And of course there were other large items to carry out of the apartment, down the porch steps, into his truck and to the dump. He charged me a flat fee of $250, I think that is their minimum, and it was worth every penny. No fuss, no muss. I loved how easy it was to get rid of these things within just one hour, when it would have taken me a couple weekends to do. I will definitely use them again!

Junk cats is great! I have used their services on several occasions over the years and have been impressed with the punctual, thorough and reasonable priced services.

I originally booked with JunkCats, but due to an unexpected crew illness, they couldn’t make it on the scheduled day. It could have been a real mess — but Nick didn’t leave me hanging. Instead, he personally recommended another reputable company (his competitor ), made sure I was taken care of, and followed up until the job was done. That kind of accountability is rare. He didn’t have to go that extra mile — but he did. And I won’t forget it. It’s a refreshing feeling to meet someone like Nick — honest, responsive, and genuinely committed to making things right. Restores your faith that there are good people out there who take pride in their word. Thanks again, Nick. You made a stressful situation feel lighter — and that means a lot.

I've now used Junkcat a few times in the past two months. Communication with Nick is always easy. He responds quickly to text messages, and I can usually get a same-day or next-day pickup. Nick texts to let me know when they'll arrive. But the best part is that they always remove my furniture and other items super fast. I'm amazed that only two guys can get all the work done so efficiently. I'll be using them again!

Nick and Moises took on a dirty job and made a clean sweep of it. They were responsive in real time and informed me of concerns that might add cost or complexity (no bedbug-ridden mattresses, extra charge for appliances with refrigerants) and they did it with a smile. Unqualified recommendation. Love those t-shirts too!

Nicholas is awesome and gives back to the community. He donates the working and useful items back to people who are in need to avoid throwing the stuff out. Everybody wins, including the planet. He works hard and is kind to all.

Nick and his team are fantastic! They hosted free community events I've attended, and were able to save a variety of useful, amazing things from being tossed in the landfill. Some brand spanking new while others were very gently used. Junk Cat is more than a junk removal company. They're community support! They're compassionate, and others can take notes from them. Thank you Junk Cat for all you do! -Michelle B.

Such a great experience working with Junk Cat! They really helped me and my mom transition from he house into senior care. The team really took all the he clutter out of the house.with ease and grace. Thanks JunkCat!

I was on a tight timeline and JunkCat was available to provide services almost immediately after I called. They showed up on time and the entire crew worked quickly, efficiently, and professionally. They were also able to easily navigate the more complex process of hauling the junk from a high rise condo (dealing with elevator, security, gates, and distance to truck). I am happy with the work and the cost was fair.

My uncle unexpectedly passed away recently, and I had to prepare his home for sale, which means everything needed to be cleared out. It was a really difficult job both physically and emotionally so I called junkcat. They made it so easy. They showed up the next day and finished the job in a single day. The three person team filled two moving van size loads in one day they even packed up all of the cans and dishes and silverware from the kitchen and all of the clothing in the closet. I was so happy with their service and would recommend to anyone.

Nick recently did a big junk removal job for me at a hard-to-access site. It was 56+ cubic yards of waste spread around a large area, including tires, bricks, concrete, lumber, construction debris, auto parts, etc. Nick was professional, thorough and reliable, and he went many extra miles to deal with certain challenges of the job. He is an outstanding communicator who explains and documents everything. Despite juggling multiple jobs, he is super responsive and always got back to me quickly. Of the several companies I spoke with, he was the only one who calculated the bid in real time, estimating the volume of the different materials and adding up the various costs in his head on the spot. Nick has the highest ethical standards and is deeply motivated to help everyone, from Junkcat customers to people in need to the community as a whole. His outstanding service is clear from the hundreds of 5-star reviews of his company on Yelp and Google. Highly recommended!

Junkcat is an outstanding company. I highly recommend you use them. They helped us through a very stressful move for which we were most appreciative. Dependable, knowledgeable, reasonable and, most important, nice to work with.

I had a garage full of large construction debris, old doors, odds and ends that tenants have left throughout the years. Messaged Nick and sent some photos, and they were able to squeeze me in the same afternoon! Wow, Nick and his helper went above and beyond- even sweeping up all the debris and the loading area when they were done. I can tell that they are super honest and good people. Considering how much the dump charges, these guys are also a great deal. Hire them, and you'll have no regrets.

We hired Junkcat for the removal & disposal of a wood deck, gazebo, and a spa. Nick, the owner and his two delightful assistants were reliable, professional, and finished the job neatly and efficiently. Their rates are fair and most reasonable. We plan to use them again in the very near future.

After several days 2 days of searching for a hauling company to clear my deceased husbands storage on 4/30, I was lucky enough to stumble upon Junkcat! The Yves and Sean arrived on time, actually early, and got straight to work. I felt horrible after they started because it it became clear that I underestimated the job and they needed to clear a little more than we expected. The storage was completely clear within one hour. Nick and his crew were amazing. It was very emotional for me to clear this storage, the ease of working with Junkcat made things a little bit easer. Fair prices, with professional service and a human touch. Junkcat for the win!

Junk Cat did an excellent job hauling away my junk for a reasonable price! They had great attention to detail and I appreciate that they helped find more junk to remove. They weren't able to take some old paint and car batteries, but they told me where I can drop it off for free, and they even loaded it into my car for me (after carefully lining my trunk to keep it clean). Junk Cat is a locally owned company and I highly recommend them.

JunkCat did a great job, on short notice, at a low price! Friendly and efficient, they trusted me and were done with everything fast. I should have tipped them more. All that junk is gone! :-) And I just "know" N and E are the kind of people, and JunkCat the kind of company, who dispose of haulings responsibly.

Junk Cat has been hauling for my company for over 3 years. They're affordable, careful, thorough, and always take calls immediately. I have 35 years of experience in construction in the Bay Area, and I can say with confidence you won't find a better hauling service.

These guys are fantastic! I needed to have a 5 bedroom house emptied after my ex wife moved out (I had moved out 3 years earlier) and left a huge amount of debris. They arrived right on time and filled up their 35 cubic yard truck with 95% of the stuff in less than 3 hours. Not only that, but they organized the hazardous material that they were not allowed to take in cartons in the garage for future disposal. Their price was also very reasonable. They have my unqualifed completely positive recommendation for anyone in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Marin who needs house emptied

Very happy with them. Gave me a quote right away, based on photos I sent them, for removing household junk. Came the next day (on a Sunday) ready to work. Super friendly and it was literally I pointed and they took it. I underestimated what I needed to have removed and I neglected to mention that the bulk of the stuff was 100+ feet from the street. They honored the quote and we’re gone in under two hours. Very professional and courteous. I would hire them again. I gave them a big tip!

Junk Cat is great! Everytime I have used Junk Cat they have responded quickly, given me a quote over the phone, and usually came out the same day! They are also super nice and local! Wouldn't use anyone else for Junk removal.

Nick & Sean arrived on time for the appointment to haul/clean away wood chips in the backyard, and to haul away a very old, broken-down dryer from the basement. They did a super job handling both. Getting the dryer up the small spiral staircase from the basement was going to be a huge challenge, but Nick had the great idea of taking the dryer apart to bring it up in smaller pieces. They worked quickly and were professional. I will use them again when needed and I highly recommend them.

Junkcat is a pleasure to do business with. Prompt, professional and reliable service with fair and honest pricing. I'll definitely use them again!

Junkcat was incredibly easy to work with. I called them Monday and they were able to come pick up first thing Wednesday morning. They arrived exactly when they said and had packed up the entire truck in about an hour. They were friendly, helpful and very professional. They also told me where I could take items they couldn't take (e.g. paint cans and florescent lighting). I would highly recommend using this business.

Junkcat was amazing and just what I needed to get rid of a few furniture items. Nick was responsive and texted me back same day with a quote, and scheduling was even faster. They worked with my schedule and were professional throughout. The final cost was exactly what they quoted me, which I fully appreciate. Thank you Nick and Sean for your honest hard work!

Junk Cat is awesome. Nick and his team are professional, detail-oriented and did a fantastic job. We had to move out of a space we had occupied for 51 years and the Junk Cat team made it easy and painless for us. I really appreciate their attention to detail.

The price they quoted for the removal of some furniture items was the best compared with other places who sent me quotes. I was able to set a specific window for pickup, got a call a few minutes before arrival, and everything was removed quickly and professionally. I would strongly recommend their services for anyone needing to have junk removed in the area.