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Mike Reardon

Operations Lead, Junk Rhinos

Mike Reardon is the Operations Lead at Junk Rhinos. After 12 years running hauling crews and pricing thousands of junk removal jobs, he writes about what stuff really costs to remove, what's worth donating, and how to avoid getting overcharged.

12 years on hauling crews
Thousands of jobs quoted
Estimates, dispatch & disposal
12+
Years in Hauling
1,000s
Jobs Personally Quoted
$0
Hidden Fees, Ever

About Mike

Mike Reardon has spent more than a decade in the junk removal and hauling business, starting on the back of a truck and working his way up to managing crews and dispatch. At Junk Rhinos he oversees day-to-day operations: estimates, crew logistics, and disposal partnerships with local donation centers and recyclers.

He's personally quoted everything from single-mattress pickups to full estate cleanouts, which is exactly the experience he draws on when breaking down pricing and process for readers. When he's not on a job site, he's usually restoring an old pickup that, ironically, refuses to be hauled away.

What Mike writes about

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What stuff really costs
Real per-load and single-item prices, pulled from thousands of quotes.
What's worth donating
Which items donation centers actually take, and which get recycled instead.
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How to avoid overcharges
The pricing games some haulers play, and how to spot them before you book.

Latest from Mike

Pricing guides and field advice, straight from the dispatch desk.

How to Choose a Junk Removal Company (10 Questions to Ask)

How to Choose a Junk Removal Company (10 Questions to Ask)

Ask these 10 questions before hiring a junk removal company — pricing, insurance, disposal ethics — and spot the red flags that cost people money.

August 7, 2026 · 5 min read
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What Happens to Junk After Removal? Inside Our Donate-First Process

What Happens to Junk After Removal? Inside Our Donate-First Process

Ever wonder where your junk goes after pickup? Inside our donate-first process: what gets donated, what gets recycled, and what truly goes to landfill.

August 5, 2026 · 5 min read
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Fall Yard Cleanup Checklist: Leaves, Limbs, and Junk

Fall Yard Cleanup Checklist: Leaves, Limbs, and Junk

A complete fall yard cleanup checklist: leaves, branches, gutters and beds — plus the smartest ways to get rid of all the debris when you're done.

August 3, 2026 · 5 min read
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Estate Cleanout Services: What They Do, Costs, and How to Choose

Estate Cleanout Services: What They Do, Costs, and How to Choose

What estate cleanout services actually do, what they cost by home size, and how to choose the right company during a difficult time.

July 31, 2026 · 5 min read
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How to Get Rid of a Couch: Curb, Donate, or Haul Away

How to Get Rid of a Couch: Curb, Donate, or Haul Away

Curb it, donate it, sell it, or have it hauled? Compare every way to get rid of a couch, what each costs, and the rules most cities enforce.

July 29, 2026 · 6 min read
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How to Get Rid of Old Furniture: 7 Options Ranked

How to Get Rid of Old Furniture: 7 Options Ranked

7 ways to get rid of old furniture, ranked by speed and cost: pickup, donation, selling, curbside and more. Find the best option for your situation.

July 27, 2026 · 6 min read
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