Junk Removal and Hauling in Greene County, NY

When a basement in Greene County fills up with furniture and boxes too heavy to lift, the Junk Rhinos crew is the call to make. We start with the estate cleanouts and appliance removals people here book most, then take everything else you point us at.

Across the county's 647.2 square miles, our team handles the carrying and sorting, from a single broken washer to a full property. You tell us what goes, and we do the rest.

Heavy items and full cleanouts we haul from your property

Most of what we remove in Greene County is the stuff you cannot move on your own. The table below lists every service we offer, starting with the two most requested in this area.

Rural spread and older homes across Greene County

Greene County is a rural area with a resident population of about 47,554 spread thin across the land. That works out to roughly 73 people per square mile, so your nearest neighbor may be a long drive away and your pickup needs can vary from town to town.

The housing stock reflects that history. About 61 percent of homes here were built before 1980, with a median build year of 1972, so many properties hold decades of accumulated items.

That older housing also means about 75 percent of homes are single-family detached, which often comes with full basements, attics, and outbuildings to clear.

Only about 3 percent of homes were built in 2010 or later, and about 112 new homes were authorized here in 2024. The mix of older farmhouses, seasonal cabins, and a few newer builds means our crew sees a little of everything, from rusty appliances to half-finished renovation debris.

How a Junk Rhinos pickup works in Greene County

Pickups run all year here, so there is no season to wait for and no weather window to plan around. We offer same-day and next-day service in most areas, and our hours are Mon-Sun, 7am to 7pm.

You book with no deposit and no online payment required, and we confirm a firm all-in price on-site before any work starts. Our pricing is based on the volume your load takes up in the truck, not by the hour or by the item, and there are no hidden fees.

You pay after the job is done, once everything is loaded.

• The crew does all the lifting, including stairs, heavy pieces, and tight spaces.
• You point out what goes and set aside anything being kept.
• Floors and walls are protected, and the area is swept before we leave.

How Greene County compares with other areas

Because comparison data for neighboring areas is not available for this page, we focus on what makes Greene County distinct on its own terms. The county's rural character, with about 22 percent of occupied homes rented, stands apart from more urbanized parts of New York where rental share is much higher.

The older housing stock, with about 61 percent built before 1980, also shapes the kinds of cleanouts we handle here. A county with newer construction would generate more construction debris and less accumulated household clutter from long-term ownership.

For the reader, this means the Junk Rhinos crew is ready for the specific mix of estate cleanouts, appliance pulls, and basement clears that older rural housing produces.

Where your junk goes after the Junk Rhinos truck loads it

We sort every load before it leaves your property, keeping as much as possible out of the landfill. Usable furniture and goods are donated to local charities on your behalf, and metal, electronics, and green waste are routed for recycling.

This matters most for a big cleanout in an older home, where decades of items can otherwise end up as trash. We set aside anything you want to keep, and we handle the donation and recycling logistics so you do not have to.

Hazardous materials including paint, chemicals, solvents, and asbestos are the one thing we cannot take. Ask before the visit if you are unsure about an item.

Towns we serve across Greene County

Junk Rhinos covers 37 ZIP codes across 37 towns in Greene County. Here is the full list, and you can also start from our New York state page to see nearby coverage.

• Acra
• Ashland
• Athens
• Cairo
• Catskill
• Climax
• Cornwallville
• Coxsackie
• Durham
• Earlton
• East Durham
• East Jewett
• Elka Park
• Fleischmanns
• Freehold
• Greenville
• Haines Falls
• Hannacroix
• Hensonville
• Hunter
• Jewett
• Lanesville
• Leeds
• Lexington
• Maplecrest
• New Baltimore
• Palenville
• Prattsville
• Purling
• Round Top
• Shandaken
• South Cairo
• Surprise
• Tannersville
• West Coxsackie
• West Kill
• Windham

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you reach the rural parts of Greene County?

Yes. With about 29,037 housing units spread across 647.2 square miles, our crew covers every town in the county, including the most remote areas. Rural driveways and long private roads are part of our normal pickup route.

Which towns in Greene County do you cover?

We cover 37 towns across the county, from Catskill to Windham and everywhere in between. The full list above includes every community we serve, each with its own ZIP code.

What happens to everything after you haul it away?

We sort every load and donate usable furniture and goods to local charities. Metal, electronics, and green waste are recycled rather than sent to a landfill.

Are your crews insured?

Yes, our crews are fully insured and arrive in branded uniforms. They handle all the lifting and protect your floors and walls during the removal.

Call before you curb it

When the alternative is dragging old furniture to the curb yourself, the donation and recycling Junk Rhinos does makes the call worthwhile. We make sure usable items find a second home and the rest is handled responsibly.

Book a free estimate and let the crew do the heavy lifting from your Greene County property.