Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Junk Removal Services in Locust, NC

We graded 4 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$383typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
99%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.95★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
0.8%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 60,978 Google reviews of 110 top-rated junk removal services nationwide; 4 of them in Locust, NC. Updated November 1, 2026.

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1The Junkluggers of Charlotte logoThe Junkluggers of Charlotte★ 4.99 on this job95 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Furniture removal”:Stars on this job 55%4.99★Number of such jobs 25%95Overall Experts Score 20%93Job match= 98Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.95★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.98
2Waste Pro logoWaste Pro★ 4.82 on this job34 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Furniture removal”:Stars on this job 55%4.82★Number of such jobs 25%34Overall Experts Score 20%75Job match= 77Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.95★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.77

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Furniture removal” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about furniture removal

Erica6 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. · a week ago★★★★★
Waste Pro logoWaste Pro

Nelson Mendoza & Marcos Morales are both very friendly and helpful! Went above and beyond with my trash removal!

Great priceHouse & garage cleanoutsJunk removalTrash removal & disposal
KellyLocal Guide · 18 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 2 months ago★★★★★
The Junkluggers of Charlotte logoThe Junkluggers of Charlotte

SECOND TIME USING JUNKLUGGERS: We once again hired Junkluggers, and they knocked it out of the park. Super quick to get a date for pickup, the owner even showed up to help, and the team were in and out quickly. I highly recommend them! FIRST TIME USING JUNKLUGGERS: JunkLuggers did a great job! Their communication…

Donated goods pickupFurniture removalJunk removal+ Professionalism
Lisa5 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 6 months ago★★★★★
The Junkluggers of Charlotte logoThe Junkluggers of Charlotte

Junkluggers is amazing! These guys go above and beyond on their communication and service.

Furniture removalJunk removalHouse & garage cleanouts+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Sandy8 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 a year ago★★★★★
The Junkluggers of Charlotte logoThe Junkluggers of Charlotte

This is the second time I’ve used Junkluggers. The first time they came at the last minute when someone let us down and left us with a ton of stuff to deal with at the last minute the day of a home sale. The second time was to remove a lot of large old furniture, much of which they were going to take to donation…

House & garage cleanoutsJunk removalDonated goods pickup+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Jennifer6 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 a year ago★★★★★
The Junkluggers of Charlotte logoThe Junkluggers of Charlotte

Always up for the task, will call and ask questions if need be while at the job site. Reasonable rates and will travel all over Charlotte and surrounding area.

House & garage cleanoutsAppliance removal & disposalJunk removal+ Value
Allyson3 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 2 years ago★★★★★
The Junkluggers of Charlotte logoThe Junkluggers of Charlotte

If you have anything that you don't want or need call Junkluggers! We have used them several times and they are very professional. I have recommended them to friends and family.

Furniture removal

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of junk removal services).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1U-Fill Dumpster Rentals LLC logoU-Fill Dumpster Rentals LLCLocust, NCA 99How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 99Not 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.AAAAA–4.98—
2First Call Junk Removal logoFirst Call Junk RemovalLocust, NCA 96How 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%95+55.8Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%95+14.5Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 96Not 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.AAAA––4.95—
3The Junkluggers of Charlotte logoThe Junkluggers of CharlotteLocust, NCA 93How 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 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%46+3.3Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAC4.96—
4Waste Pro logoWaste ProLocust, NCB 75How 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 55%83+45.3Reliability 24%64+15.5Value 14%89+12.6Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty44−5.6Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABCAAA4.68—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
Moving-related junk removal$135$322$52998%
Local moving$454$846$1.3k98%
Oversized-item moving$54$238$484100%
Small furniture moving$78$228$32295%
Senior moving$375$598$791100%

Junk Removal Services in Locust, NC at a glance

How the 4 junk removal services we rated in Locust, NC compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A375%
  • Grade B125%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up375%
  • 4.80–4.89★00%
  • 4.60–4.79★125%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality6,41719%
  • Professionalism8,42324%
  • Responsiveness7,21821%
  • Punctuality6,60419%
  • Value5,81017%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price74848%
  • Reasonable75949%
  • Overpriced131%
  • Not sure413%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.

Reliability (24%) — How 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.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.