Joe Junk

Joe Junk: rubbish removal and clearances in Scotland and the North East of England

Joe Junk is a rubbish removal and clearance company operating across Scotland and the North East of England, with depots in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Sunderland. It offers a same-day collection service, available seven days a week, and presents itself as an alternative to hiring a skip, with no permits required and no rubbish left on the street.

The company serves both households and businesses. Its customers include homeowners, families, landlords and property professionals. The team is described as uniformed, polite and used to dealing with stairs, heavy items and awkward access.

Clearance and removal services

Joe Junk's range covers various types of clearance and rubbish removal, designed to leave the space clean and clear:

• Full house clearance: complete removal of contents from houses, flats and other properties, including large furniture, appliances, boxes, books, clothing and accumulated items. The service is suited to house moves, renovations, sales or property handovers.
• Garage clearances: fast, hassle-free cleaning and removal of garage contents.
• Garden shed removals: dismantling and removal of sheds and similar structures.
• Loft clearances: safe, tidy emptying of overhead storage spaces.
• Office clearances: professional removal of contents and waste from workspaces, including confidential waste removal.
• Garden and builders' waste: collection of green waste, rubble and construction materials.
• Trade waste: waste collection for businesses and tradespeople.
• Single-item uplifts: removal of individual items that do not require a full clearance.

Sensitive clearances and support for landlords

Joe Junk adapts its services to situations that require careful handling. For clearances after a bereavement, the company allows families to indicate which items they wish to keep (documents, photographs, keepsakes) and which should be removed, and carries out the clearance according to those instructions.

For landlords and property professionals, the company removes furniture and belongings left behind by tenants, so that the property can be cleaned, painted or repaired without delay.

Commitment to recycling and professional service

The company states that it recycles up to 85% of the rubbish it collects, with the aim of reducing the volume that ends up in landfill. All Joe Junk depots are fully licensed and insured for the responsible removal and disposal of waste, in accordance with Duty of Care obligations.

The service is presented as flexible and hassle-free: the team handles all lifting and access, and pricing is based on the amount of rubbish removed, so the customer only pays for what is taken away. The company offers free, no-obligation estimates via phone, WhatsApp, Facebook or the online form.

Coverage and availability

Joe Junk operates across Scotland and the North East of England, with depots in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Sunderland. Opening hours are 07:00 to 22:00, seven days a week. Outside those hours, WhatsApp and email are monitored for emergencies. The company states that same-day collection is usually available and that, at times, it can remove rubbish within minutes of receiving notice.

FAQs and practical guides

Joe Junk's website includes an FAQs section that clarifies aspects such as same-day collection availability, the types of waste accepted, licensing and insurance for disposal, how pricing is calculated based on the volume removed, the recycling rate and the differences compared with skip hire. It also publishes a blog with practical tips, such as the best time to arrange garden waste removal or how to prepare a property for a same-day clearance quote.