# Marvin Junk Removal

**Trade:** Junk Removal · **Address:** 61 Heath St, Somerville, MA 02145, USA · **Phone:** (781) 267-5966 · **Website:** http://marvinjunkremoval.net/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.9/5** (high confidence) — from 278 reviews across 6 sources.
99% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 71 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Marvin Junk Removal is a Somerville-based junk hauling company with an unusually deep and consistent review record — 278 reviews from 2021 through 2026, including 78 in just the last six months, none of them negative. Google shows a 5-star average from 484 ratings.

The specifics repeat again and again: fast, often same-day service arranged over a quick text exchange, careful handling of large or awkward items — a refrigerator navigated up a narrow third-floor stairway without removing a railing, a couch and heavy dresser carried down from a third-floor walk-up, cast-iron radiators removed with the leftover pipe even cut and cleaned up. Reviewers across dozens of jobs — basement and apartment cleanouts, mattress and furniture pickups, appliance removal — describe the crew as responsive, professional, and fairly priced, with several noting price matching or quotes that beat competitors like Thumbtack-connected services.

The one dissenting note in the record is a single review from March 2025 that called the company overpriced and unreliable after a last-minute cancellation — a genuine complaint, but an outlier against the volume and consistency of everything else on file.

Given how deep and specific this record is, and how recently it holds up, this looks like a strong, dependable option for junk removal and cleanout jobs of nearly any size.

**Strengths:**
- Deep, consistent record — 278 reviews, near-uniform five stars
- Fast turnaround — same-day and next-day service cited repeatedly
- Careful handling — difficult stairways and heavy items done with care
- Fair pricing — reviewers cite competitive quotes and price matching

**Concerns:**
- One reliability complaint — a March 2025 review cited a late cancellation

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Google shows a 5-star average from 484 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11158186065099671890&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 484 ratings”
- Reviewers repeatedly describe same-day or next-day scheduling, quick text-based quotes, and prompt arrival _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pFMU5YSkNSRkpaT1RCYVRscFdTR1Z5TjJjNGMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ad9d71b8bfac952!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjE1NXJCRFJZOTBaTlpWSGVyN2c4c0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Incredibly prompt, friendly service. They price matched and picked up my queen sized mattress 2 hours after I texted them.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWcldESXpiWGxpWDBWU1V6aERPVXByYlRWRU9YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ad9d71b8bfac952!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkVrWDIzbXliX0VSUzhDOUprbTVEOXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ In less than 24 hours from the time we contacted them, we had a couch and heavy dresser moved from our third-floor apartment. The team wa…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214VVpWbFliMUo0TXpNeGNUbEJia1JXYkhCcVluYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ad9d71b8bfac952!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxUZVlYb1J4MzMxcTlBbkRWbHBqYnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Marvin and his team picked up some larger exercise equipment that I no longer needed. They were very easy to schedule with for same day p…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25CS2N6ZzViRXMyZW5kSFZGUkxhR3MyYlVWeWJHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ad9d71b8bfac952!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnBKczg5bEs2endHVFRLaGs2bUVybGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I texted Marvin before 7am on a day when I needed junk hauled away before noon during a stressful move. He was super responsive and he an…”
- Multiple reviews describe careful handling of large or heavy items in difficult conditions, including navigating narrow stairways and third-floor walk-ups without damage _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWcldESXpiWGxpWDBWU1V6aERPVXByYlRWRU9YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ad9d71b8bfac952!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkVrWDIzbXliX0VSUzhDOUprbTVEOXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ In less than 24 hours from the time we contacted them, we had a couch and heavy dresser moved from our third-floor apartment. The team wa…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214MVJGRkdlbVphZGtzMVZXZ3pjMUJ6VEdGc01YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ad9d71b8bfac952!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmx1RFFGemZadks1VWgzc1BzTGFsMXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The two men from Marvin’s Junk were fantastic. They carefully and quickly removed  a huge amount of furniture, appliances, and other larg…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWU1VsRllRa1EzVEdFelNIVnBXWFJDWHpWVGJuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ad9d71b8bfac952!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVSUlFYQkQ3TGEzSHVpWXRCXzVTbnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I needed a refrigerator removed from a third floor walk up with narrow stairs, and Marvin Junk Removal was amazing to work with. Another …”
- Reviewers describe fair and competitive pricing, including price matching _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pFMU5YSkNSRkpaT1RCYVRscFdTR1Z5TjJjNGMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ad9d71b8bfac952!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjE1NXJCRFJZOTBaTlpWSGVyN2c4c0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Incredibly prompt, friendly service. They price matched and picked up my queen sized mattress 2 hours after I texted them.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4SmFrSk9UbTQwTWpneFJFbDRaV2haYm1kU1dGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ad9d71b8bfac952!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxJakJOTm40MjgxREl4ZWhZbmdSWFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend! Had a queen mattress w box spring to dispose. I call in the morning and marvin and crew removed same day.  Best price. …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21NeVJWUkVVRFZhZEMwMVRVY3phSGg2ZW5odU1WRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ad9d71b8bfac952!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmMyRVREUDVadC01TUczaHh6enhuMVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Marvin Junk Removal was a life saver when I had a large basement clean out job. They provided the most competitive quote for the junk rem…”
- A single review from March 2025 described the company as overpriced and unreliable, saying they canceled last minute _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUR3dzZtdWRBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ad9d71b8bfac952!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDww6mudA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Overpriced and unreliable. They canceled last minute.”
- Specializes in Junk Removal _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/somerville/profile/junk-removal/marvin-junk-removal-0021-570712) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Junk Removal”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pFMU5YSkNSRkpaT1RCYVRscFdTR1Z5TjJjNGMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ad9d71b8bfac952!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjE1NXJCRFJZOTBaTlpWSGVyN2c4c0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Incredibly prompt, friendly service. They price matched and picked up my queen sized mattress 2 hours after I texted them.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xWT1NHWmxORGhEZFcxWWRtcGxjRjl1UVRCNFVtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ad9d71b8bfac952!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlVOSGZlNDhDdW1YdmplcF9uQTB4Umc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Marvin and his team did an outstanding job helping us clear out our basement before selling our home. They were quick to respond, profess…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as Hispanic-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.
- Identifies as minority-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/1uqu7by/where_to_dispose_of_construction_material_boston/): 1 community mention discussing this business
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Marvin%20Junk%20Removal&query_place_id=ChIJ1dKcCZFx44kRUsn6ixvX2Zo): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://marvinjunkremoval.net): 9 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/somerville/profile/junk-removal/marvin-junk-removal-0021-570712): Listed on this source
- [Local Chambers of Commerce](https://business.somervillechamber.org/list/member/marvin-junk-removal-2615): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Marvin%20Junk%20Removal&query_place_id=ChIJ1dKcCZFx44kRUsn6ixvX2Zo): 5.0★ from 490 ratings

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “Done research and found 1800 junk as well as Marvin Junk Removal but seeing if anyone has better advice/point me in a more affordable direction than what I’ve found!” — u/winterloll in r/boston (2026-07-08) — https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/1uqu7by/where_to_dispose_of_construction_material_boston/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Arvind Satyanarayan · 2026-08-05**: Incredibly prompt, friendly service. They price matched and picked up my queen sized mattress 2 hours after I texted them.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brannie MacCaron · 2026-08-04**: In less than 24 hours from the time we contacted them, we had a couch and heavy dresser moved from our third-floor apartment. The team was pleasant and communicative during the entire process. I would definitely recommend this company!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brad C · 2026-08-04**: Excellent service, wonderful people!

Helped remove heavy couch and dresser from 3rd floor walk up. Very communicative throughout entire process. Arrived exactly on time. Did the job very quickly and professionally.

Would thoroughly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jonathan Kabshura · 2026-08-02**: Marvin and his team picked up some larger exercise equipment that I no longer needed. They were very easy to schedule with for same day pickup. The whole process was a seamless experience and I would highly recommend their services!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lexi · 2026-07-30**: Marvin and his team did an outstanding job helping us clear out our basement before selling our home. They were quick to respond, professional, efficient, and honest throughout the entire process. The turnaround was incredibly fast, and they made what could have been a stressful task completely hass…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Matt Stranberg · 2026-07-29**: Great mattress and furniture removal
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cameron Colella · 2026-07-29**: The team was friendly, paid attention to detail, and fast and affordable. Would highly recommend their services.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · TJ · 2026-07-29**: I had the pleasure of having Marvin Junk Removal today at my home. They arrived promptly on time and began to assess the items and removing them. They removed 10 items from 1st floor apartment which included Bureau’s , China Cabinets ,and Tables. Then they moved to my cellar to remove 4 more items i…
- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Chris Pallotta · 2026-07-28**: These guys cleared a refrigerator, dishwasher, and gas stove from the third floor of a triple decker.  Fast and efficient, worth the price for me!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · William Robbins · 2026-07-27**: Fantastic company that is reliable, honest and fair. They picked up same day 3 large items form our office building and complete the job in minutes. Highly recommend this company and will only be using them in the future.

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