Moving day has a way of revealing everything you meant to deal with years ago: the basement sofa, the broken treadmill, the garage shelves no one wants. In Lancaster County, a junk removal crew can clear those items before the movers arrive or after the house is empty, so you’re not paying to move things you don’t want.

This list compares five companies that handle moving cleanouts across Lancaster County, from Lancaster City and Lititz to Ephrata and Quarryville. Every detail comes from each company’s own website as of October 2026. Companies are listed for comparison, so confirm current pricing and availability before you book.

Key Takeaways

• The top listing is a locally owned crew covering Lancaster and Berks counties, with upfront pricing and single-item pickup.
• Book the cleanout before moving day so unwanted items aren’t packed, loaded or paid for.
• Most companies give a price after seeing the load, so photos and an item list speed up the quote.
• Paint, propane, batteries and other hazardous items usually need a separate drop-off.
• Ask whether usable furniture will be donated or recycled.

At a Glance

1. Pinky’s Junk Removal

Pinky’s Junk Removal is a locally owned crew, not a franchise, serving Lancaster and Berks counties with a Pennsylvania location in Shillington.

• Moving cleanouts: Junk removal before or after a move, plus furniture, appliances, garage cleanouts and bulky items.
• Pricing and booking: A clear price before any lifting starts, single-item pickup from $48, and volume or bedload pricing for bigger loads.
• What it won’t take: Paint, oil, batteries, propane, asbestos and hazardous chemicals.
• Best for: Households that want a local crew and an upfront price, with same-day pickup available.

2. College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving

College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving offers junk removal across Lancaster County, from single items to full estate cleanouts.

• Moving cleanouts: Junk removal alongside hourly packing, truck loading and unloading, and furniture moving.
• Pricing and booking: Every cleanout starts with a free, no-obligation estimate.
• What it won’t take: Ask for its restricted-items list when you request the estimate.
• Best for: Movers who want hauling and moving help from one company, with unwanted items sorted for donation.

3. Junk King Lancaster

Junk King Lancaster runs from 341 E Liberty Street in Lancaster and focuses on eco-friendly junk removal and hauling.

• Moving cleanouts: Full-service junk pickup for jobs of any size.
• Pricing and booking: Contact the Lancaster location for a quote.
• What it won’t take: Confirm restrictions for your items when booking.
• Best for: Homes in eastern Lancaster County, including Lititz, Ephrata, New Holland and Strasburg.

4. Lanco Junk

Lanco Junk is a locally owned junk removal and hauling company serving residential and commercial clients across Lancaster County.

• Moving cleanouts: Whole-home cleanouts for moving, downsizing and estates, plus single-item pickups.
• Pricing and booking: Book online or call 717-999-JUNK.
• What it won’t take: Ask about restricted items when scheduling.
• Best for: Lancaster City row homes and western towns such as Manheim, Mount Joy and Columbia, with donation and recycling where possible.

5. Crass Hauling & Junk Removal

Crass Hauling & Junk Removal serves Lancaster and the surrounding south-central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland region.

• Moving cleanouts: Residential junk removal alongside moving services, garage cleaning and furniture removal.
• Pricing and booking: Contact the company for a quote.
• What it won’t take: Confirm restrictions before your pickup.
• Best for: Southern Lancaster County households, with donation drop-off offered as a service.

How to Plan a Moving Cleanout in Lancaster County

Sort early. Walk each room four to six weeks before the move and mark items as keep, donate, sell or remove. Start with the basement, attic and garage, where the bulkiest items usually sit.

Book before the movers. Schedule the junk pickup a few days before the moving truck arrives so unwanted items aren’t packed or loaded. Book a second pickup after move-out if you expect leftovers.

Send photos for a quote. Most companies price by volume or item, so photos, a rough item count and notes on stairs or carrying distance help you get an accurate estimate.

Set hazardous items aside. Paint, solvents, propane tanks and batteries usually can’t go in an ordinary junk load. Lancaster County residents can take eligible household hazardous waste to LCSWMA’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility.

Clear the route. Keep hallways and stairs open and reserve parking close to the door so the crew can load quickly.

Remember the rest of the moving list. A cleanout is one task among many, and these things to do first when moving to a new home cover the address changes and other steps that follow.

Conclusion

Lancaster County has strong local options for clearing out a home before or after a move, from locally owned crews with upfront pricing to companies that combine hauling with packing and moving help. Sort early, book the pickup before moving day, set hazardous items aside, and compare written quotes so the only things that make the trip are the ones you want to keep.

FAQ

When should I schedule junk removal for a move?

A few days before the moving truck arrives, so unwanted items aren’t packed or loaded. Add a second pickup after move-out for anything left behind.

How do junk removal companies price a moving cleanout?

Most price by the space your items take in the truck, by single item, or by weight for heavy debris. Photos help you get an accurate quote.

Will a junk removal company take paint or propane?

Usually not. Hazardous items need a separate drop-off, such as LCSWMA’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility for eligible Lancaster County residents.

Can junk removal companies donate my furniture?

Many sort usable items for donation or recycling. Ask how the company handles donations when you book.