# The Junk Veteran

**Trade:** Junk Removal · **Address:** 61 Endicott St, Norwood, MA 02062, USA · **Phone:** (781) 867-4195 · **Website:** http://www.junkveteran.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 193 reviews across 3 sources.
99% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 8 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

The Junk Veteran is a Norwood-based hauling company holding active U.S. Small Business Administration certifications as both a Veteran-Owned and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. A rotating crew — Dave, Derek, Aaron, Nick and others — handles furniture pulls, basement and garage cleanouts, and full estate clear-outs across the Boston area, and the pattern that dominates the record is speed: same-day or next-day pickups show up again and again.

The written history runs from 2023 through mid-2026 across 193 Google reviews. A realtor described the crew clearing a three-floor West Roxbury home in a single afternoon after being scheduled with only two hours' notice, and in a 2025 review a family had an elderly relative's apartment emptied the same day she was unexpectedly moved into a nursing home, with the crew described as 'efficient, careful, and fast'. Multiple reviewers specifically mention the crew navigating narrow stairwells and multiple flights without damaging walls, and quotes given by text or photo are reported as holding at pickup — one reviewer noted the company honored its original quote even after finding more material than expected. Several customers describe using the company repeatedly, including one who counted five separate jobs, and reviewers have also noted usable items being donated rather than dumped.

The one exception to that pattern is a February 2026 review describing a crew that arrived two hours late with no call, damaged a door frame and a picture wall while moving a couch, and responded poorly when asked to slow down — a specific, detailed complaint against an otherwise consistent record of on-time, careful work.

For a same-day furniture pull, an estate cleanout, or simply wanting to support a veteran-owned crew, The Junk Veteran's record points to a responsive team — it's worth confirming the arrival window given the one reported miss.

**Strengths:**
- Same-day pickups — quick response even on short notice
- Careful with stairwells — navigates tight spaces without damage
- Quotes that hold — text estimates matched at pickup

**Concerns:**
- Feb 2026 complaint — late arrival, property damage, poor response

## Claims & citations

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

- Active SBA Veteran-Owned Small Business certification, verified _(confidence: high)_
  - [Diversity Certification Registry](https://search.certifications.sba.gov/) — “U.S. Small Business Administration Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) certification verified active — registry holder of record: THE JUNK V…”
- Active SBA Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification, verified _(confidence: high)_
  - [Diversity Certification Registry](https://search.certifications.sba.gov/) — “U.S. Small Business Administration Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification verified active — registry holder of…”
- Fast, often same-day or next-day pickups _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t3NGFqSkdTMEU1Um1JNVVHVk1VRFkxY0hVMFZXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd1fb411c66032f55!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkw4ajJGS0E5RmI5UGVMUDY1cHU0VWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend The Junk Veteran. I am a realtor and at the last minute we needed help cleaning out a home in West Roxbury. They had a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sblUxOUhaVzVCVEhoNkxUTnVjMlJqYm5selVYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd1fb411c66032f55!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmlnU19HZW5BTHh6LTNuc2RjbnlzUXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had the best experience with this company! The guys are top tier I called them after being scammed by another company and they were at…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBdzZhN2N3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd1fb411c66032f55!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCAw6a7cw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I reached out to Junk Veteran on a Friday. Dave and Derrick showed up on a Monday ready to go. Straight to the point, reasonable pricing,…”
- Careful navigation of furniture through narrow stairwells _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzcGE3MmVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd1fb411c66032f55!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC3pa72eQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave and Aaron did an excellent job removing my large couch. They navigated multiple flights of stairs with care and professionalism. The…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURib01xWXhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd1fb411c66032f55!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDboMqYxgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Justin, Christian and Dave removed a love seat, a heavy old air conditioner, some sporting equipment, and other items from my basement th…”
- Text/photo quotes generally hold at pickup _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tGT1ZVSnVjbXBuZFVGWFJYZFVVa00wTWtwbVMzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd1fb411c66032f55!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkFOVUJucmpndUFXRXdUUkM0MkpmS3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Derek provided a clear and fair estimate based on the volume of my junk, with no hidden fees. The price was very competitive compared to …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN2aS11cnFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd1fb411c66032f55!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICvi-urqgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ There was some concerns about extra material over the original cost quoted, but the Junk Veteran team honored their original quote and re…”
- A February 2026 review reported a late, damaging visit and a hostile response when asked to be careful _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WRmNrUm1ha3RxY1cxc2VESktjRVZEYW5OVVdGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd1fb411c66032f55!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmVFckRmaktqcW1seDJKcEVDanNUWFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ DO NOT trust this company with your home. I hired the Junk Veteran to remove a few pieces of furniture and some construction debris from …”
- Estate and apartment cleanouts _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t3NGFqSkdTMEU1Um1JNVVHVk1VRFkxY0hVMFZXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd1fb411c66032f55!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkw4ajJGS0E5RmI5UGVMUDY1cHU0VWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend The Junk Veteran. I am a realtor and at the last minute we needed help cleaning out a home in West Roxbury. They had a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfXzUtaGJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd1fb411c66032f55!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID__5-hbg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ What a great experience from beginning to end! Nick was so helpful explaining everything ahead of time. I immediately received a confirma…”
- Basement and garage cleanouts _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnNmJlYmxBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd1fb411c66032f55!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCg6beblAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave and Derek were incredible and helped clean my basement and garage in Rhode Island!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURib01xWXhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd1fb411c66032f55!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDboMqYxgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Justin, Christian and Dave removed a love seat, a heavy old air conditioner, some sporting equipment, and other items from my basement th…”
- Specializes in Junk Removal _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15130758963307687765&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 210 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t3NGFqSkdTMEU1Um1JNVVHVk1VRFkxY0hVMFZXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd1fb411c66032f55!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkw4ajJGS0E5RmI5UGVMUDY1cHU0VWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend The Junk Veteran. I am a realtor and at the last minute we needed help cleaning out a home in West Roxbury. They had a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WRmNrUm1ha3RxY1cxc2VESktjRVZEYW5OVVdGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd1fb411c66032f55!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmVFckRmaktqcW1seDJKcEVDanNUWFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ DO NOT trust this company with your home. I hired the Junk Veteran to remove a few pieces of furniture and some construction debris from …”

## Ownership

- **Certified veteran-owned** — verified against U.S. Small Business Administration (VOSB, verified 2026-08-12). Re-check: https://search.certifications.sba.gov/
- **Certified service-disabled-veteran-owned** — verified against U.S. Small Business Administration (SDVOSB, verified 2026-08-12). Re-check: https://search.certifications.sba.gov/

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Official Website](http://www.junkveteran.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Junk%20Veteran&query_place_id=ChIJVW1USm1HUw0RVS8DZhxB-9E): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Junk%20Veteran&query_place_id=ChIJVW1USm1HUw0RVS8DZhxB-9E): 5.0★ from 210 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nicole Kalver · 2026-07-29**: Derek and Dave were very kind, professional, and time efficient in helping me remove furniture in an apartment Im moving out of in Randolph MA! Would highly recommend them
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Eileen Dillon · 2026-07-17**: The three young med who came to do a junk removal in Waltham were absolutely amazing.  Timely, pleasant and very professional.  They worked so cohesively , double checked I was happy and appreciated the business.
Thank you Derek, Aaron and David.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rachel · 2026-07-16**: These guys are certified professionals! They picked up furniture and were very polite.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michelle McHugh · 2026-07-09**: I highly recommend The Junk Veteran. I am a realtor and at the last minute we needed help cleaning out a home in West Roxbury. They had an opening and came out within 2 hours. Derek, Dave & Aaron worked hard for over 3 hours, 3 floors, clearing the home in the heat. An extremely nice, personable, re…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · mfranco · 2026-07-07**: Derek and Dave did a phenomenal job to help me remove an old bench in Westwood and came out immediately when I called. Both of these young men were very professional and courteous and I’m very thankful for their work!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dustinado French · 2026-06-19**: Perfect help. Great guys. Super fast & proffesional.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kim Waddell · 2026-06-03**: These guys were awesome! Provided a lot of help moving boxes, removing junk, furniture and various other tasks. Very reliable and efficient!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Donna Flaherty · 2026-04-09**: Great service..would rhighly ecommend
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Paul Sully · 2026-02-04**: DO NOT trust this company with your home. I hired the Junk Veteran to remove a few pieces of furniture and some construction debris from my garage, and it was the single worst service experience I have ever had.

First, the crew showed up two hours late with no phone call. When they finally arrived,…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Yang Huang · 2025-11-12**: Derek provided a clear and fair estimate based on the volume of my junk, with no hidden fees. The price was very competitive compared to other quotes I received.
What impressed me the most was how quickly and efficiently they worked and they are the best! Highly recommended!!!

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Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-09T07:03:55.697Z.
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