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"Called in the morning and they were there by noon. Cleared my whole garage in one trip. Price was exactly what they quoted. No deposit, paid after the job. Really refreshing compared to other companies in Charlottesville."
"Way less expensive than 1-800-GOT-JUNK which I called first. Same-day service, professional crew, and they actually sorted for donation which I really appreciated. Will definitely use again."
"Called at 9am, they were there by noon. Hauled out my whole garage in one load. Price was exactly what they said on the phone. No surprises."
"Got rid of a sectional, refrigerator, and washer all in one trip. They confirmed the price before touching anything. $329 for all three. Could not beat that anywhere in Charlottesville."
"They removed a hot tub from my back yard and hauled away other junk in the same trip. Total was exactly what they estimated. Professional, fast, no games."
"About 30% less than the national company I called first. Same-day service, professional crew, and they sorted for donation which I appreciated. Will recommend."
"Estate cleanout after my mother passed. They were incredibly respectful and made sure to donate what they could. They made a very hard day much easier for our whole family."
"Second time using them. Hot tub removal last year, garage cleanout this spring. Both times — on time, right price, no hassle. They are my go-to junk removal company in Charlottesville."
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5.0 stars · 46 reviews · Open 24/7 · Charlottesville VA
When Charlottesville residents and businesses need junk removal, they face the same frustrating discovery: national chains charge significantly more than local operators for identical service quality. Albemarle Moving and Junk Removal was built specifically to serve the Charlottesville and Central Virginia market — not as a franchise territory, but as a genuinely local company that understands this community.
Here's what that means practically: our full truck at $499 goes directly toward paying our crew, covering fuel and dump fees, and running the business. There are no franchise royalties going to a corporate headquarters in Vancouver or Tampa. No national ad spend being passed to customers. No corporate pricing algorithms optimizing for maximum extraction. The price we charge is the honest price for the work involved — and it's typically 40–50% less than what the national chains charge for the same load in the Charlottesville market.
✓ No Deposit — Ever
National chains sometimes require a card on file to hold a booking. We don't. You pay after the job is done and you've confirmed the work matches the agreed price.
✓ Open 24/7 in Charlottesville
We answer at midnight and at 5am. The national chains have business hours. If your situation doesn't fit a 9-to-5 schedule, call us at any hour: 434-230-4551.
✓ Donate Before We Dump
Usable items from every job go to local families first — Goodwill, Habitat ReStore, community networks. 65%+ of what we haul is donated or recycled, not buried.
✓ 5.0 ★ — 45 Verified Reviews
45 Google reviews, every one five stars. Read them at our Google listing. The record speaks for itself.
Do I have to be home?
Not necessarily. If you can give us access to the property and describe what needs to go, we can complete many jobs without you present. We confirm completion by phone and document what was donated. Executors, property managers, and out-of-state family members coordinate with us this way regularly.
How do you handle items with sentimental value?
Nothing leaves your property without authorization. If you're present, you direct what goes and what stays. If you're not present, we work from a clear description of what's in scope. We've handled estate cleanouts after losses — we understand that some items matter beyond their monetary value.
What if there's more than expected when you arrive?
We walk the property and confirm the scope and price before loading anything. If it's more than the phone estimate suggested, we tell you the updated number before we start. You decide whether to proceed. No surprise invoices after the job is done.
How quickly can you come to Charlottesville?
Same-day is available most days when you call before 10am. For larger jobs, we usually schedule within 1–2 business days. For urgent situations — a closing deadline, a rental turnover, an unexpected estate situation — call 434-230-4551 and explain the timeline. We work around what you need.
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Call 434-230-4551 anytime — we answer 24/7. Describe your job, get a price in 90 seconds, schedule for today or whenever works for you. No deposit. Pay after.
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