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Larry The Rubbish Man

Debris removal service · El Monte, CA · reviewed since 2021

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.100SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#21 of 92 furniture removal servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 78%
5.0 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · 23 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Aug 2026latest review

Larry The Rubbish Man at a glance

Google reviewers rate Larry The Rubbish Man five out of five stars based on sixty-nine reviews, with the owner not responding to any comments. Customers frequently highlight punctual arrivals, efficient debris removal, and flexible scheduling for tasks ranging from estate cleanouts to film set waste. Recurring themes include reasonable pricing, often confirmed against initial quotes, and professional communication that keeps clients informed. The service is described as thorough and courteous, with no low-star excerpts provided to indicate common criticisms.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 69 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 69 Google reviews (66 with written comments, 7 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: August 28, 2026.
  • Service: Furniture Removal Service serving El Monte, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 5, 2026.

Score profile vs other furniture removal services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and value; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction100Reliability99Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 98)Reliability: 99 (median 98)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Larry The Rubbish ManFurniture Removal Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Larry The Rubbish Man: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
100
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Larry The Rubbish Man: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
99
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Larry The Rubbish Man: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Larry The Rubbish Man: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 92.–
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Star ratings

69 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars69100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 66 written reviews

  • Praise189100%
  • Complaints00%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1381%
  • Reasonable319%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response3921%
  • Staff & attitude3820%
  • Price & value3619%
  • Quality & results2714%
  • Would recommend2714%
  • Communication137%
  • Honesty & trust95%

What customers talk about

We read 66 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “These people were above and beyond, fast, good price, very enjoyable.”
  • “Genuine, caring, efficient, hard-working, fairly-priced, and knowledgeable.”
  • “I am very pleased with the service and friendliness of the workers, and reasonable prices, I would definitely recommend Athena Rubbish Man.”
  • “Easy to deal with, great price in my opinion, and got the job done!”
  • “Five stars isn't enough - they deserve at least 10!”
  • “He and his team were able to give me same day service and kept me in the loop throughout the day about their arrival time.”
  • “I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, top-tier service.”

People customers mention

  • Bill 6 reviews
  • Luis 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Larry The Rubbish Man for 6 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

MelissaLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Wow!!! There are almost no words for how wonderful these people are. Genuine, caring, efficient, hard-working, fairly-priced, and knowledgeable. They helped my family out in such an emotional and trying time and we are forever grateful. I would 100% recommend them to anyone.

Great priceHouse & garage cleanoutsJunk removalElectronic waste removal & disposal
James6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Bill and his crew arrived on schedule and worked very hard to clean up my mother's home and severe mess she had left after coming down with dimentia. Found Bill and his crew to be hard working and professional and very helpful! Would highly recommend them!

Carmella2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 7 months ago★★★★★

This is the second time I have used the Rubbish Man, this time they actually moved me downstairs from an upstairs apartment plus hauled away old furniture. I am very pleased with the service and friendliness of the workers, and reasonable prices, I would definitely recommend Athena Rubbish Man.

House & garage cleanouts
Judy8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

I live in Arizona but was clearing out my friends house so it could be sold. I worked with Bill and he was amazing. The first pickup was done the same day I called. Then after I returned to Arizona, Bill coordinated with me to finish removing what hadn't sold in the estate sale. Everything went flawlessly. He…

Reasonable priceHouse & garage cleanouts
Nicholas13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

These guys are amazing. Just call them! I had to deal with a hoarder/death in the house situation with a family member and needed someone ASAP. These guys were on it. And AMAZING communication. Easy to deal with, great price in my opinion, and got the job done!

Customer photo from Nicholas's reviewCustomer photo from Nicholas's review
Great priceHouse & garage cleanouts
Ruth1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

I've been using Larry the Rubbish Man for over two decades. They're prompt, flexible, and reasonably priced. They're always courteous and kind. This time I added a mattress and boxspring the morning of the pickup and they still honored the original quote.

Great priceHouse & garage cleanoutsElectronic waste removal & disposalFurniture removal

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 69 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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jane lahmeyer2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews jane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

These people were above and beyond, fast, good price, very enjoyable.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Yard debris removal
Melissa ParkerLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Wow!!! There are almost no words for how wonderful these people are. Genuine, caring, efficient, hard-working, fairly-priced, and knowledgeable. They helped my family out in such an emotional and trying time and we are forever grateful. I would 100% recommend them to anyone.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: House & garage cleanouts, Junk removal, Electronic waste removal & disposal, Donated goods pickup, Furniture removal
James Miller6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Bill and his crew arrived on schedule and worked very hard to clean up my mother's home and severe mess she had left after coming down with dimentia. Found Bill and his crew to be hard working and professional and very helpful! Would highly recommend them!

Carmella Pate2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carmella has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

This is the second time I have used the Rubbish Man, this time they actually moved me downstairs from an upstairs apartment plus hauled away old furniture. I am very pleased with the service and friendliness of the workers, and reasonable prices, I would definitely recommend Athena Rubbish Man.

  • Services: House & garage cleanouts
Judy Blackford8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Judy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I live in Arizona but was clearing out my friends house so it could be sold. I worked with Bill and he was amazing. The first pickup was done the same day I called. Then after I returned to Arizona, Bill coordinated with me to finish removing what hadn't sold in the estate sale. Everything went flawlessly. He and his crew were professional and always courteous. Five stars isn't enough - they deserve at least 10!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: House & garage cleanouts
Nicholas Contino13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nicholas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

These guys are amazing. Just call them! I had to deal with a hoarder/death in the house situation with a family member and needed someone ASAP. These guys were on it. And AMAZING communication. Easy to deal with, great price in my opinion, and got the job done!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: House & garage cleanouts
Ruth W1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Ruth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I've been using Larry the Rubbish Man for over two decades. They're prompt, flexible, and reasonably priced. They're always courteous and kind. This time I added a mattress and boxspring the morning of the pickup and they still honored the original quote.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: House & garage cleanouts, Electronic waste removal & disposal, Furniture removal
Jeff Winkler5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeff has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great to use for small productions that do not have access to a dumpster. I was shooting at a location for 3 weeks and set up a pick up schedule to remove trash and set pieces twice a week, and they were always on time and fast. Highly recommended!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
J. CosminLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews J. has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Outstanding job! They were prompt, efficient and went above and beyond to help me crack a stubborn tree stump in half and load it out. The whole team were extreme professionals throughout the entire process. Dave was a standout, friendly, capable and incredibly helpful. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, top-tier service.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Yard debris removal
Matthew Coats3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Matthew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Responded quickly and preformed removal the following day. Did good job, at reasonable price.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price

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