
Questions and answers
Straight answers from Isaiah
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Questions people ask
How much does junk removal cost?
Our pricing starts at $250 and depends on how much junk you have, the type of items, and the labor involved. We can give you an estimate from pictures or schedule an on-site estimate. How pricing works →
Do you offer same-day or next-day junk removal?
Yes. Same-day and next-day depending on availability. Text us your city and when you'd like the pickup. Same-day junk removal →
What types of junk do you remove?
Furniture, mattresses, appliances, household junk, garage clutter, yard debris, and much more. We also handle full property cleanouts. All services →
Do you remove junk from inside the house?
Yes. We remove items from inside homes, apartments, garages, offices, and other accessible areas. You don't need to move anything outside.
What areas do you service?
All of Los Angeles County and Orange County. Our yard is in Pasadena; the cities and neighborhoods with their own page are listed on our service areas page, and we take jobs anywhere else in both counties too. Service areas →
Do you offer free estimates?
No-obligation estimates from photos, or an on-site estimate. Final pricing is confirmed based on the items and work required.
Do you handle hoarder cleanouts and full property cleanouts?
Yes: hoarder, estate, garage, apartment, and residential or commercial property cleanouts. Larger projects get an estimate first. Hoarding cleanouts →
Are you insured?
Roa Solution Junk Removal is an insured junk removal business. Coverage and credential information is available on request.
Do I need to be there?
Not always. If we have clear access, instructions, and payment arranged, we may be able to pick up without you there.
How do I schedule?
Text photos to (562) 219-9266(562) 219-9266 or use the quote form with your name, phone, address, what needs to go, and your preferred day and time. Get a quote →
What if I add items on pickup day?
Your quote covers what's in your photos. If more items are added, the price is adjusted for them.
How do I pay?
Cash, check, credit/debit, Zelle, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, PayPal, or Cash App.
Cost and pricing
Do you charge by the hour or by the item?
Neither, exactly. Roa Solution Junk Removal prices each job by how much truck space it takes, the type of material, the weight, how easy it is to reach and the labor involved. Pricing starts at $250. Text photos to (562) 219-9266(562) 219-9266 and we'll text back an estimate. It's an estimate, not a guaranteed total, and it covers what's in your photos.
Is there a minimum charge?
Pricing starts at $250, and single items are normal jobs for us, so you don't need a big pile to call. One couch, one fridge or a whole garage all get priced the same way: by truck space, material, weight, access and labor. Text photos to (562) 219-9266(562) 219-9266 and we'll text back an estimate for your job.
Are there extra fees for stairs or heavy items?
Stairs, long carries and heavy material are part of how the job is priced, not a surprise on the day. Roa Solution Junk Removal prices by truck space, material, weight, access and labor, starting at $250. That's why we ask for photos of the items and the path out. Text them to (562) 219-9266(562) 219-9266 and we'll text back an estimate.
What does a full truckload of junk removal cost?
A full truck costs more than a single item, but we don't quote a set truckload price because weight, material and access change the work. Pricing starts at $250 and is based on truck space, material, weight, access and labor. Our crew breaks down bulky items so they take less space. Text photos to (562) 219-9266(562) 219-9266 for an estimate.
How much does a garage cleanout cost in Pasadena?
A Pasadena garage cleanout with Roa Solution Junk Removal starts at $250. The price depends on how much truck space the contents take, what they're made of, the weight, access and labor. Text photos of the whole garage to (562) 219-9266(562) 219-9266 and we'll text back an estimate. It isn't a guaranteed total; added items are priced on the day.
How much does an estate cleanout cost?
Estate cleanouts with Roa Solution Junk Removal start at $250, and most cost more because there's more to clear. The price depends on truck space, material, weight, access and labor. Larger projects get an estimate first, from photos texted to (562) 219-9266(562) 219-9266 or an on-site visit. Final pricing is confirmed based on the items and work required.
How much does a hoarder cleanout cost?
We can't give a statewide number, because every hoarding cleanout is different. With Roa Solution Junk Removal, pricing starts at $250 and depends on truck space, material, weight, access and labor. Larger projects get an estimate first, from photos texted to (562) 219-9266(562) 219-9266 or an on-site visit. Final pricing is confirmed based on the items and work required.
How much does it cost to haul away construction debris in Los Angeles?
We don't publish area averages. Construction debris removal with Roa Solution Junk Removal starts at $250 and is priced by truck space, material, weight, access and labor. Heavy material like concrete, dirt, tile and rock weighs more, so it's priced from photos first. Text photos of the pile to (562) 219-9266(562) 219-9266 and we'll text back an estimate.
How much does hot tub removal cost?
Hot tub removal with Roa Solution Junk Removal starts at $250. The exact price comes by text from photos, because tub size, the path out, steps and the distance to the truck all change the work. We drain it, cut it into pieces, carry it out, haul it away and clean up. Text photos to (562) 219-9266(562) 219-9266.
Do I need to disconnect my hot tub before removal?
Yes. Have an electrician disconnect the power before we arrive; that part needs to be done before the day. You don't need to drain it. Roa Solution Junk Removal drains what's left on the day, then cuts the tub down and hauls it away. If it's in-ground or built into a deck, text photos to (562) 219-9266(562) 219-9266 first.
Do Pasadena remodels have to recycle construction debris?
Many do. Under Pasadena Municipal Code Chapter 8.62, residential remodels valued at $20,000 or more, all residential additions, new structures and demolitions must divert at least 75% of construction and demolition waste, tracked through Green Halo with weight tickets. Check your permit's requirements before any debris leaves the site, and ask us before booking.
Source: City of Pasadena: Construction and demolition debris recycling
What we take, and where the rest goes
What can junk removal not take?
Roa Solution Junk Removal doesn't take hazardous waste: paint, chemicals, solvents, asbestos, medical waste or propane tanks. Almost everything else non-hazardous is fine, including furniture, mattresses, appliances, TVs, yard debris and remodel debris. Heavy material like concrete, dirt and rock is priced from photos first. For hazardous items, use your county's household hazardous waste program.
Sources: LA County Public Works: Household hazardous waste · OC Waste & Recycling: Household hazardous waste locations and hours
Do you take paint or hazardous waste?
No. Roa Solution Junk Removal doesn't take paint, chemicals, solvents, asbestos, medical waste or propane tanks. In LA County, use the county's household hazardous waste program. In Orange County, OC Waste & Recycling runs four household hazardous waste collection centers that are free for county residents. We can haul the non-hazardous items around them.
Sources: LA County Public Works: Household hazardous waste · OC Waste & Recycling: Household hazardous waste locations and hours
Where do paint, oil and batteries go in Pasadena?
Not in Pasadena's bulky pickup or our truck. Pasadena's bulky pickup excludes household hazardous waste, and the city's page points residents to its household hazardous waste resource. LA County also runs a household hazardous waste program. Roa Solution Junk Removal doesn't take hazardous waste, but we can haul the furniture, appliances and junk around it.
Sources: City of Pasadena: Residential recycling and refuse services · LA County Public Works: Household hazardous waste
Where do Pasadena televisions and computers go?
Not in Pasadena's city bulky pickup: the city's page lists electronic waste and computers as excluded. Roa Solution Junk Removal does take TVs, computers, monitors and printers, along with furniture and appliances in the same trip. Pricing starts at $250 and is set by truck space, material, weight, access and labor. Text photos to (562) 219-9266(562) 219-9266.
Source: City of Pasadena: Residential recycling and refuse services
Who picks up old appliances for free in Los Angeles County?
Usually your city's trash hauler. Pasadena takes appliances on its two free yearly bulky pickups for single-family homes. Arcadia's Waste Management service allows four a year for single-family accounts, and Baldwin Park offers weekly bulky pickups with active trash service. Unincorporated Garbage Disposal Districts get on-request bulky pickup. Call the number on your city's page.
Sources: City of Pasadena: Residential recycling and refuse services · City of Arcadia: Trash and recycling · City of Baldwin Park: Bulky item pickup · LA County Public Works: Garbage Disposal Districts
How do I get rid of a mattress in Los Angeles County? Answered in full in our guide →
City bulky-item pickup
Does Pasadena pick up bulky items?
Yes. The City of Pasadena's Public Works department offers single-family residents two free bulky-item pickups a year, by appointment. You call the number on the city's page to book. If you need it gone sooner, need more than the city takes, or don't want to move it outside, Roa Solution Junk Removal carries it out, starting at $250.
Source: City of Pasadena: Residential recycling and refuse services
How many free bulky pickups does a Pasadena household get?
Two a year. Pasadena's city page says single-family residents may schedule two free bulky-item pickups per year, by phone appointment using the number on the city's page. The page doesn't list a fee for extra pickups. For anything beyond that, Roa Solution Junk Removal hauls it any day, starting at $250, priced from texted photos.
Source: City of Pasadena: Residential recycling and refuse services
How do I book a Pasadena bulky pickup, and what can go out?
Call the number on the City of Pasadena's page for an appointment; the page says booking is by phone. Accepted items include appliances, furniture, mattresses, two tires, lawn furniture, barbecues, play equipment, bundled wood up to 3 feet and fence material. For other items, the city asks you to call. The program is for single-family residents.
Source: City of Pasadena: Residential recycling and refuse services
What will the Pasadena bulky pickup not take?
Pasadena's bulky pickup won't take household hazardous waste, electronic waste, computers, construction materials, dirt, sand, large tree limbs or tree stumps. Roa Solution Junk Removal can haul the electronics, construction debris and yard waste the city leaves behind, priced from photos starting at $250. We don't take hazardous waste; see the city's household hazardous waste resource.
Source: City of Pasadena: Residential recycling and refuse services
Does Pasadena's city pickup take TVs or refrigerators?
Refrigerators, yes; TVs, no. Pasadena's bulky pickup accepts appliances, but its page lists electronic waste and computers as excluded. Single-family residents get two free pickups a year by phone appointment. Roa Solution Junk Removal takes both TVs and fridges. Unplug the fridge and disconnect water before we arrive, and text photos to (562) 219-9266(562) 219-9266.
Source: City of Pasadena: Residential recycling and refuse services
Will Pasadena pick up a couch from the parkway?
Pasadena's bulky pickup takes furniture, including couches, but only by appointment for single-family residents, two free pickups a year. Call the number on the city's page to book and ask where to set it. Roa Solution Junk Removal can carry the couch out from inside your home instead, so you don't have to move it.
Source: City of Pasadena: Residential recycling and refuse services
Can I leave junk on the curb in Pasadena?
Book first. Pasadena's bulky pickup runs by appointment, so call the number on the city's page before setting anything out. The city also lists an intake line for reporting illegal dumping. If you'd rather not move things to the curb at all, Roa Solution Junk Removal carries items out from inside, starting at $250.
Sources: City of Pasadena: Residential recycling and refuse services · 211 LA: Illegal dumping reporting (Pasadena)
Is the free city bulky pickup better than hiring a hauler?
It depends on what you have. Pasadena's free pickup suits a few accepted items if you can wait for an appointment and move them out yourself. It excludes e-waste, construction materials and large tree limbs. Roa Solution Junk Removal carries things out from inside, takes those items and offers same-day or next-day pickups depending on availability, starting at $250.
Source: City of Pasadena: Residential recycling and refuse services
Who handles bulky pickup at a Pasadena apartment building?
Pasadena's city page describes its free bulky pickup for single-family residents, so apartment tenants should check with their property manager or call the number on the city's page. Property managers can also book Roa Solution Junk Removal for apartment cleanouts. We carry items out from the unit, and pricing starts at $250 from texted photos.
Source: City of Pasadena: Residential recycling and refuse services
Does South Pasadena have free bulky item pickup?
Yes. Since July 2025, South Pasadena and Athens Services offer one free curbside bulky collection per calendar quarter, up to five items, for single-family and multifamily units. Book online or call the number on the city's page at least 24 hours ahead. Construction debris, e-waste and hazardous materials are not accepted. Roa Solution Junk Removal serves South Pasadena too.
Source: City of South Pasadena: Athens Services bulky item pickup program
What can a California landlord do with belongings a tenant left behind?
Check before you clear anything. Belongings a tenant leaves behind may not be yours to throw away yet, so talk to a landlord-tenant attorney about your situation; we don't give legal advice. Once you're cleared, Roa Solution Junk Removal empties apartments and houses, same-day or next-day depending on availability, starting at $250.
Is Altadena covered by Pasadena's trash rules? Answered in full in our guide →
Comparing your options
Is it cheaper to rent a roll-off bin or hire junk removal?
We can't compare for you on bin prices, because Roa Solution Junk Removal doesn't rent roll-off bins. What we do: the crew loads everything for you, from inside the house, garage or yard, and sweeps up after. Pricing starts at $250, based on truck space, material, weight, access and labor. Text photos to (562) 219-9266(562) 219-9266 for an estimate.
How is Roa Solution Junk Removal different from national junk removal chains?
Roa Solution Junk Removal is owner-operated out of Pasadena. Isaiah Roa answers the phone and works the jobs with his crew. You text photos and get a price back by text, and the crew breaks down bulky items so they take less truck space. Pricing starts at $250. We're open 24 hours, 7 days.
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What customers say
Great service from Isaiah and his team he called within five minutes of me inquiring about the removal asked me to send pictures for the thing to be removed gave me an estimate in another five minutes same day service fast pickup Thank you
Really good Business by roa solutions! Had a lot of trash laying around and needed help getting rid of it same day. Really recommend and will be contacting again for sure!
Thank you to isaiah and his partner for the fast and efficient same day service. It was super fast didn’t even take more than 10 mins thank you guys so much again. i would definitely recommend their service!!
They were easy to reach, available same day and they were super fast! Thank you for your help guys!
They did a great job. They are fast and ready to go. Once they are there. It took them maybe 10 mins to get all the trash removed. Needed it done ASAP because I moved out and needed it gone the same day. I would definitely work with them again
Solid Crew! Got the job done same day. Great communication and great pricing. Thank you guys!
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