Mike Reardon
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.
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
Latest from Mike
Pricing guides and field advice, straight from the dispatch desk.
E-Waste Recycling 101: What Counts and Why It Matters
What counts as e-waste, why it can't go in the trash, and every free way to recycle old electronics, from retailer bins to certified recyclers.
Box Spring Disposal: 5 Ways to Get Rid of It
5 ways to get rid of a box spring: recycle it with your mattress, retailer take-back, curbside rules, donation, or scheduled pickup. Costs included.
Hoarder Cleanup Cost: What You'll Really Pay (and What Drives It)
Hoarder cleanup costs by severity level, from light clutter to biohazard situations, what drives the price and how to get a respectful quote.
1-800-GOT-JUNK Pricing: Real Costs and Cheaper Alternatives
What 1-800-GOT-JUNK really costs, how their on-site quotes work, and upfront-priced alternatives that can save you money on the same load.
How to Dispose of a Christmas Tree (Real and Artificial)
How to get rid of a Christmas tree, real or artificial: curbside treecycling schedules, mulching drop-offs, donation rules and January deadlines.
The 30-Day New Year Declutter Challenge
Take the 30-day declutter challenge: one small area a day, 15-30 minutes each, with weekly goals and a plan for hauling it all away at the end.
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