JunkLuggers of Central Virginia

JunkLuggers of Central Virginia is an eco-friendly, locally owned junk removal team led by Andy Taylor. Launched eight years ago, the company built a donation-first model that diverts usable furniture and household goods away from landfills and back into local homes through a network of area nonprofits and the company’s companion thrift store, Remix Market. They serve the Greater Richmond region and surrounding counties. In 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked Junkluggers the No. 1 junk removal service in the U.S., a recognition aligned with their donation-first model, which also helps cut disposal fees for many jobs.

‍

Watch the recent Today Show feature from September 26, 2025

‍

Customer Experience: What to Expect Working With JunkLuggers of Central Virginia

JunkLuggers starts with respect—for you, your home, and your items. Crews arrive ready to sort everything on site into what can be donated, what’s recyclable, and only what truly must be trash. Usable items are routed to local partners or to Remix Market so they “live on with a new family” instead of sitting in a landfill. That mindset shows up in small details: wrapping furniture in moving blankets, securing loads properly, and treating every piece with care, even if it’s headed for an alternative use. The team aims for a “yes, we can” experience—if you need a dresser moved downstairs while they’re there, they try to make it happen.

‍

Professionalism and service are the culture drivers. JunkLuggers emphasizes eye-to-eye communication, courtesy, and a tidy, efficient job site. Beyond removal, they offer labor-only “strongman” help—temporarily moving furnishings for floor refinishing, loading into a POD or storage unit, and returning to re-stage when work is complete. Their donation-forward system also lowers trips to the landfill; Taylor notes this model typically allows them to price about 10% under competitors on comparable jobs. Community ties run deep: when charities pick up what they need from the warehouse, remaining items are sold at Remix Market to support Better2gether RVA, a local nonprofit serving families facing serious illness.

‍

“We are in the customer service business. Removing unwanted items just happens to be the methodology behind that.”
— Andy Taylor, Owner, JunkLuggers of Central Virginia

‍

Junk Removal Tips for RVA Homeowners

• Start with a plan: Pick one space (garage, attic, or a single room) and set a clear goal for what stays, what goes, and what gets donated.
• Use the 6–12 month rule: If you haven’t used an item in 6–12 months, it’s a strong candidate to move along to someone who will.
• Sort as you go: Create three zones—donate, recycle, trash—to speed decisions and reduce the final load headed to the landfill.
• Flag sentimental pieces: Tell your crew which items carry family meaning so they can be wrapped, handled, and routed with extra care.
• Ask about single-item pickup: You don’t need a full cleanout. JunkLuggers offers single-item pricing starting as low as $99 for things like a worn chair or old mattress.
• Lean on labor-only help: For projects like floor refinishing, have pros move furniture to a garage or POD and bring it back after the work—saves time and strain.
• Think alternative uses: Items not suitable for donation may still help others (e.g., practice pieces for training at local fire departments or comfort seating for animal shelters).
• Schedule during access hours: Clear driveways and entry paths, and secure pets; easy access reduces time on site and keeps the project smooth.
• Minimize future clutter: When new items come in, set a “one in, one out” habit to keep basements, attics, and sheds from refilling.
• Ask where your items go: Choose a service that can explain its donation partners and diversion process so you know your things have a second life when possible.

‍

Bottom line: JunkLuggers of Central Virginia pairs professional, “yes-we-can” service with a donation-first process that keeps usable items in the community and helps Richmond homeowners clear space responsibly and cost-effectively.

‍

Profile credit: Insights provided by Andy Taylor, Owner, JunkLuggers of Central Virginia.

‍

Locations:

JunkLuggers of Central Virginia & Remix Market

625 N Washington Hwy

Ashland, VA 23005

‍