Philadelphia Junk Removal, PA 19136
Need junk gone in Philadelphia, PA 19136? Junk Rhinos does the lifting, stairs included, and donates or recycles what it can. Free on-site estimate.
Junk removal in Philadelphia, PA starts at $100Ballpark for a single item. Your firm, all-in price is confirmed free on-site.
A house built in 1955 collects decades of stuff by the time 2025 rolls around. In Philadelphia's 19136 ZIP, that stuff ends up in basements, closets, and garages where it sits until someone decides to deal with it.
That is where Junk Rhinos comes in, with a crew that does the carrying so you do not have to.
This part of Philadelphia is dense, with about 7,482 people per square mile, which means most pickups here happen in tight spaces rather than wide driveways. The crew handles staircases, narrow hallways, and second-floor walk-ups as part of the standard job. You point at what goes, and the rest is handled.
Junk and hauling services for Philadelphia 19136 homes
The housing stock in 19136 is older, with about 93 percent of homes built before 1980, so the work here leans toward appliance swaps and full estate cleanouts. Old appliances fail and get replaced, and long-occupied homes accumulate a lifetime of belongings. Those two services lead the list.
| Service | What it covers | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance Removal | Refrigerators, freezers, washers, and dryers; stoves, ovens, dishwashers, and microwaves; water heaters, AC units, and more | Safe disconnection and removal, metal recycled responsibly |
| Estate Cleanout | Full-home contents removed; furniture, appliances, and personal items | Items you want to keep set aside, donations made on your behalf |
| General Junk Removal | Boxes, bags, and household clutter; exercise equipment and toys; broken or unwanted items of all kinds | We sort, lift, and load it all |
| Furniture Removal | Couches, sectionals, sofas, and loveseats; dressers, desks, tables, and bookshelves; recliners, chairs, and ottomans | We handle stairs and tight doorways |
| Mattress Disposal | Twin, full, queen, and king mattresses; box springs and bed frames included | Removed from any room, upstairs or down, no bagging first |
| Electronics & E-Waste Recycling | Televisions, monitors, and computers; printers, stereos, and small electronics; cables, cords, and accessories | Routed to certified e-waste recyclers, heavy tube TVs included |
| Yard Waste Removal | Branches, brush, and tree limbs; leaves, grass clippings, and trimmings; old fencing and wooden debris; storm and cleanup debris | No bagging required, composted or recycled when possible |
| Garage Cleanout | Old furniture, boxes, and clutter; broken tools and equipment; sporting goods and seasonal items | Space swept after removal |
| Basement Cleanout | Furniture, appliances, and boxes; old exercise and hobby equipment | We carry everything up the stairs, walls and railings protected |
| Hoarding Cleanout | Room-by-room removal at your pace; important items set aside | Discreet, judgment-free service, home restored to a safe condition |
| Foreclosure & Eviction Cleanout | Abandoned furniture and belongings removed; trash and debris hauled away | Units left broom-swept and empty, single units or multiple properties |
| Hot Tub Removal | Hot tubs and spas of all sizes; removed from decks, patios, and yards | We cut down and break apart the shell, site cleared and left tidy |
| Construction & Demolition Debris Removal | Drywall, lumber, and flooring; tile, cabinets, and fixtures; roofing material and general debris | Site cleared and swept, recyclable materials sorted out |
| Office & Commercial Junk Removal | Desks, chairs, and cubicles; filing cabinets and office electronics; retail and warehouse clutter | Work scheduled around your hours, furniture donated and electronics recycled |
How a Junk Rhinos pickup works in 19136
The process starts with a ballpark estimate based on a photo or description you send in. From there, a firm all-in price is confirmed for free on-site before any work begins. You pay only after the job is done, once the load is on the truck.
No deposit and no online payment are required to book, and there are no hidden fees. Same-day and next-day pickups are available in most areas, seven days a week from 7am to 7pm. The crew does all the lifting, including stairs, heavy pieces, and tight spaces.
- You point the crew at what goes and set aside anything being kept.
- You do not need to move anything yourself.
- Floors and walls are protected, and the area is swept before the crew leaves.
What 19136's older, denser housing means for your pickup
With about 13,841 housing units in this ZIP and a median build year of 1955, most homes here have had plenty of time to fill up. Only about 1 percent of homes were built in 2010 or later, so the typical job involves decades of accumulated belongings rather than new-construction leftovers.
A cleanout here often means working through rooms that have not been sorted in a generation.
The density shapes how the job runs. About 9 percent of homes are single-family detached, while about 8 percent are in buildings of five units or more, so many pickups start at a shared stairwell or a narrow entry rather than a driveway.
About 41 percent of occupied homes are rented, which means a fair share of the work is move-out related, clearing a unit for the next tenant. The crew is used to working around parked cars and tight curb access.
Expect a mild seasonal dip outdoors and no real gap in indoor cleanout work. The area sees about 45 inches of precipitation and about 20 inches of snow a year, with about 75 days of measurable rain, so outdoor jobs get scheduled around the weather while basement and estate work continues year-round.
How 19136 compares with other parts of the country
The mix of housing types here stands apart from places like Fontana Dam, NC 28733, where about 98 percent of homes are single-family detached. In 19136, the share is about 9 percent, so the pickup experience is far more likely to involve common hallways and shared entries.
A rural property has a driveway and a yard; this ZIP has curbs and steps.
Housing age also differs sharply from a place like Hurricane, UT 84737, where about 12 percent of homes were built before 1980. Here that figure is about 93 percent, so the work leans heavily toward clearing out older homes rather than new construction.
Kansas City, MO 64119 sits in between, with about 75 percent single-family homes and about 56 percent built before 1980, which makes its mix more conventional than either extreme.
The one thing worth mentioning when you call is whether your building has an elevator or only stairs. That detail shapes how the crew approaches the job and how long it takes.
Where your junk goes after it leaves 19136
Loads are sorted at the truck, and usable furniture and goods are donated to local charities. Metal, electronics, and green waste are separated out for recycling rather than sent to a landfill. What cannot be reused or recycled is disposed of properly.
Electronics go to certified e-waste recyclers, and metal from appliances is recycled responsibly. The crew cannot take hazardous materials, including paint, chemicals, solvents, and asbestos. Ask before the visit if you are unsure about an item.
Junk removal service areas near 19136
The same crew and the same pricing apply across the area, so booking works the same way whether you are in 19136 or a neighboring town. Coverage spans the nearby communities and the rest of the city.
- Cheltenham
- Bensalem
- Elkins Park
- Jenkintown
- Huntingdon Valley
- Bryn Athyn
- Philadelphia 19152
- Philadelphia 19135
- Philadelphia 19114
- Philadelphia 19149
- Philadelphia 19111
- Philadelphia 19115
For the full county list, see our Philadelphia County junk removal page, and for the whole state, visit Pennsylvania junk removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you pick up in 19136 the same day?
Yes. Same-day and next-day pickups are available in most areas, including 19136. With about 75 days of measurable rain a year, weather can shift the schedule for outdoor work, but indoor cleanouts are rarely delayed.
Call or book online to confirm availability for today.
What tends to come out of older homes in Philadelphia?
Homes built before 1980, which is about 93 percent of the stock in 19136, tend to yield a mix of old appliances, worn furniture, and decades of accumulated household goods. Basements and attics in these homes often hold exercise equipment, boxes of paperwork, and items that were set aside and never revisited.
Estate cleanouts are common because the homes have been occupied for a long time.
Do you take appliances that hold refrigerant?
Yes, appliances that hold refrigerant are handled as part of Appliance Removal. The crew manages the safe disconnection and removal, and metal is recycled responsibly. Ask before the visit if you are unsure about a specific unit.
How soon can a pickup be booked?
Pickups can be booked for the same day or the next day in most areas. The crew works Monday through Sunday from 7am to 7pm. A free on-site estimate confirms the firm all-in price before any work starts.
Let the crew do the carrying
Whether your junk is on the ground floor or the third floor, the Junk Rhinos crew does the lifting. Stairs, tight doorways, and heavy pieces are part of the job, not an extra.
Request a free on-site estimate and see how straightforward it is to clear the space. After the crew leaves, the room is swept and ready for whatever comes next.