Washington County Junk Removal, ME

Every house in Washington County has its spots: the garage corner, the shed shelf, the yard behind the porch. That is where old appliances, broken furniture, and boxes of things you no longer use tend to collect. Junk Rhinos clears those spaces across the county, from Machias to the smaller coastal towns.

This is a rural county with about 31,261 residents spread over a large area. That means pickups happen at homes that are far apart, and the crew is used to long drives between stops. The result is a service that plans around your location, not the other way around.

Junk and cleanout services for Washington County homes

Most jobs in Washington County start with one or two bulky items, then grow into a full cleanout once the truck is on site. The table below shows the services Junk Rhinos offers, with the everyday clutter listed first and larger projects after it.

Housing stock varies across Washington County

Washington County is not one uniform place. The housing ranges from older coastal homes to newer inland properties, and that mix shapes what the crew finds on each job.

Across the county as a whole, about 81 percent of homes are single-family detached, so most pickups involve a driveway and a clear path to the truck.

Age is a defining feature of the housing here. The median year a home was built in Washington County is 1975, and about 58 percent of homes were built before 1980. That older stock means more basements, more attics, and more accumulated belongings that have sat untouched for decades.

It also means appliances and furniture are often heavier and harder to move than newer items.

Only about 6 percent of homes were built in 2010 or later, so new construction is rare. About 22 percent of occupied homes are rented, which creates a steady flow of move-out and landlord cleanouts.

With about 97 new homes authorized in 2024, the few new builds that do go up still need the same removal service for construction debris.

How a Junk Rhinos pickup works in Washington County

The process starts with a ballpark estimate, which you can get from a photo or a description of what needs to go. If that sounds right, you book a time and the crew arrives.

The price is confirmed for free on-site before any work starts, and it is a firm, all-in figure based on the volume your load takes up in the truck.

You do not pay by the hour or by the item, and there are no hidden fees. No deposit and no online payment are required to book; you pay after the job is done, once the load is on the truck.

The crew does all the lifting, including stairs, heavy pieces, and tight spaces, so you do not need to move anything yourself.

• Point the crew at what goes; set aside anything you are keeping.
• Floors and walls are protected, and the area is swept before the crew leaves.
• Same-day and next-day pickups are available in most areas.
• Crews are fully insured and arrive in branded uniforms.

What the crew cannot take

Some items are outside what Junk Rhinos can haul, and it helps to know that before you book. Hazardous materials, including paint, chemicals, solvents, and asbestos, are not accepted. If you are unsure about an item, ask before the visit and the crew will tell you whether it can go.

Everything else is sorted once it is on the truck. Usable furniture and goods are donated to local charities, while metal, electronics, and green waste are recycled. That means a single pickup can send different items to different destinations, and you do not have to sort any of it yourself.

Towns served across Washington County

Junk Rhinos covers 32 ZIP codes across 32 towns in Washington County, and the same crew and the same pricing apply to every address. The full list of towns is below, and each links to its own page. For the state hub, see Junk Rhinos in Maine.

• Addison
• Baileyville
• Beals
• Brookton
• Calais
• Cherryfield
• Columbia Falls
• Cutler
• Danforth
• Dennysville
• East Machias
• Eastport
• Grand Lake Stream
• Harrington
• Jonesboro
• Jonesport
• Lambert Lake
• Lubec
• Machias
• Machiasport
• Meddybemps
• Milbridge
• Pembroke
• Perry
• Princeton
• Robbinston
• Steuben
• Topsfield
• Vanceboro
• Waite
• Wesley
• Whiting

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of cleanouts are most common in Washington County?

Estate cleanouts and appliance removals are the most common jobs here. With about 58 percent of homes built before 1980, many properties hold decades of accumulated belongings that need sorting when someone moves or passes away. The crew also handles a steady number of garage and basement cleanouts driven by that older housing stock.

Do you travel to every address in the county?

Yes, Junk Rhinos covers all 32 ZIP codes across 32 towns in Washington County. The same crew and the same pricing apply whether the address is in Machias or a smaller coastal community. The county's low population density of about 12 people per square mile means longer travel times, but the service area is complete.

What will you not take?

Hazardous materials are not accepted, including paint, chemicals, solvents, and asbestos. If you are unsure about an item, ask before the visit and the crew will confirm. Everything else is fair game, from old appliances to construction debris.

How soon can a pickup be booked?

Same-day and next-day pickups are available in most areas of Washington County. Bookings spread evenly through the year rather than bunching after a thaw, so openings are usually available on short notice. Call or book online to check the next open slot for your town.

A firm price before we lift a thing

The guarantee that matters most in Washington County is the firm price confirmed free on-site before any work starts. You will know the exact cost before the crew touches a single item, and that price does not change. Book a pickup and let Junk Rhinos handle the heavy lifting.