Booking same & next-day pickups El Cajon, CA

Your trusted junk removal experts in El Cajon

You point.
We haul.

Furniture, appliances, yard waste, renovation debris: Kraken hauls it fast and responsibly for homeowners, landlords, businesses and contractors, then recycles and donates whatever we can.

  • Licensed & insured
  • Upfront pricing, no hidden fees
  • Recycle & donate first
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Smiling Kraken crew member next to a hot tub being torn down
Cleared backyard with a crew member giving two thumbs up
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Arrival window, plus an upfront estimate before we lift a thing
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Hauling junk all over San Diego County

  • El Cajon
  • Alpine
  • Chula Vista
  • College Area
  • Coronado
  • Del Mar
  • Downtown San Diego
  • East County
  • Encinitas
  • Escondido
  • Imperial Beach
  • Jamul
  • La Jolla
  • La Mesa
  • Lakeside
  • Lemon Grove
  • Linda Vista
  • Mission Beach
  • Mission Valley
  • National City
  • Ocean Beach
  • Pacific Beach
  • Poway
  • San Diego
  • Santee
  • Spring Valley

How much are we hauling?

Pick a load size to see roughly what fits on the truck. Your exact price is confirmed on site, upfront, before we start.

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A room's worth

A garage corner, a basement or a small renovation. We load it, haul it and sweep up after.

Upfront price confirmed on site. No hidden charges, no unexpected costs.
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One call clears it all

Residential, commercial and job-site cleanups across El Cajon, with eco-friendly disposal on every load.

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Junk Removal

Residential and commercial junk removal across El Cajon. Bulky furniture, old appliances, yard debris and household clutter, removed swiftly, safely and reliably.

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Demolition Cleanup

Wood, drywall and heavy rubble cleared quickly and efficiently, so your site is ready for its next phase.

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Eco-Friendly Removal

We recycle and donate whenever possible to cut landfill waste and support a greener El Cajon.

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We take (almost) everything

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  • Couches
  • Washers & dryers
  • Mattresses
  • Refrigerators
  • Furniture
  • Office materials
  • TVs
  • Electronics
  • Clothing
  • Trash
  • Yard waste
  • Construction waste
We can't take: PaintFuelOilPesticidesAntifreezeDirt
Before & after

Drag. Gasp. Book.

Garages, backyards, offices, whole homes. We lift, load and haul, then sweep and tidy so the space looks better than when we arrived.

Backyard yard-waste cleanupPalm fronds, branches and debris, all hauled away. Real Kraken job photos.
  • We lift & load
  • We haul it all
  • We sweep up
  • We recycle what we can
Get my yard back
After: the same backyard cleared, with a Kraken crew member giving two thumbs up
Before: a large pile of palm fronds and yard waste in a backyard
Before After

Junk gone in 3 steps

El Cajon's go-to crew for homeowners, landlords, businesses and contractors, with excellent service from start to finish.

  1. 01

    Schedule an appointment

    Call or text (619) 357-8871, or book online in a couple of clicks.

  2. 02

    We arrive & give an estimate

    Our crew shows up inside your 2-hour window with an upfront price before anything moves.

  3. 03

    We remove your junk

    Lifting, loading, hauling and a final sweep. You don't lift a finger.

See the full process, from first call to final sweep
  1. 1 · Reach outCall, text or email and tell us what needs removing. We'll answer your questions and get things moving.
  2. 2 · Free on-site estimateA straightforward, no-pressure price with no surprises.
  3. 3 · Choose your timeSame-day removal for urgent needs, or schedule ahead.
  4. 4 · Our crew gets to workOnce you approve, we handle the heavy lifting, hauling and loading.
  5. 5 · Eco-responsible disposalSorted for recycling, donation to local charities, or responsible disposal.
  6. 6 · Final touchesWe sweep and tidy the area before we leave.
Our approach

Why El Cajon calls Kraken

Junk removal should be simple and stress-free. We work around your schedule, use eco-friendly disposal, and put you first from first call to final sweep.

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Always on time

We arrive when we say we will, ready to work.

Professional & courteous

Well-trained, respectful crews who treat your property with care.

Transparent pricing

Honest estimates. No hidden charges, no unexpected costs.

Locally owned

Local service big franchises simply can't match.

Eco-conscious disposal

As much as possible recycled or donated, not dumped.

Satisfaction guaranteed

We're not finished until you're completely satisfied.

Excellent · 194 Google reviews
“Kraken Junk Removal made clearing my grandmother's house so simple and stress-free.”
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Serving all of San Diego County

Based in El Cajon, our trucks cover East County, the coast and everywhere in between.

  • El Cajon
  • Alpine
  • Chula Vista
  • College Area
  • Coronado
  • Del Mar
  • Downtown San Diego
  • East County
  • Encinitas
  • Escondido
  • Imperial Beach
  • Jamul
  • La Jolla
  • La Mesa
  • Lakeside
  • Lemon Grove
  • Linda Vista
  • Mission Beach
  • Mission Valley
  • National City
  • Ocean Beach
  • Pacific Beach
  • Poway
  • San Diego
  • Santee
  • Spring Valley
Kraken HQ
1175 Avocado Ave ste. 101 #1058
El Cajon, CA 92019
Mon–Sat 8AM–6PM · Sunday closed Get directions

Good questions

Can't find yours? Call or text (619) 357-8871.

Pretty much anything that isn't hazardous or prohibited: furniture, appliances, mattresses, electronics, yard waste, renovation debris and more.

We offer same-day or next-day service whenever possible. Rather plan ahead? We'll work around your schedule: mornings, afternoons or weekends.

Yes. Kraken Junk Removal is fully licensed and insured, and our crews are trained to work safely on every job.

Nope. Just point to what you want gone and our crew handles all the lifting, carrying and clearing.

We sort everything. Usable goods are donated to local charities, recyclables go to the proper facilities, and only what's left is disposed of.

Call or text 619-357-8871 or email contact@krakenjunkremovers.com. For larger jobs we'll come out for a free on-site estimate, always clear and upfront.

Got junk?
Time to get Kraken.

Tell us what's going and we'll come back with a clear, upfront quote. Bigger jobs get a free on-site estimate.

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