Rubbish Removal & Recycling

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4.9

Based on 3430 reviews

Carol TJun 13, 2025

Junk2go always saves me when there is rubbish to remove. They are quick, kind and responsive, they e…

Grace Fang-Yi LeeJun 13, 2025

This is my second time requesting the Junk2go service. I can tell they keep improving their service …

Hidden_ChinJun 13, 2025

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P ReesJun 13, 2025

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Justin GJun 12, 2025

Just want to again thank the team for making moving so much easier by picking up the old couch etc. …

Shameema ShameemJun 12, 2025

The two gentlemen did such a great job with removing the items. Cutting up the spa created such a me…

Alister WishartJun 11, 2025

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Colleen MantleJun 09, 2025

Really easy and quick. I had to reschedule at the last minute and they couldn’t be more helpful. Wou…

Charmaine ColynJun 07, 2025

They are friendly and quick. It was super easy! Highly recommend.

Kevin MorganJun 07, 2025

They arrived on time and looked at the item. Then gave a price which I accepted. The y photograph th…

Paraic McCormackJun 04, 2025

Fast, friendly, and affordable service. Highly recommended !

susan DewJun 04, 2025

Junk2go were very effecient and easy to deal. They communicate well and get in touch before they arr…

MuzzJun 03, 2025

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Ashley JJun 03, 2025

Great communication both through online chat and via phone on day of pick up. The two guys who came …

Christopher WegnerJun 02, 2025

Such professionals, the staff are so polite and go the extra mile. I highly recommend this company

Farrah WegnerMay 31, 2025

Brilliant service, quick and painless. The guys even swept the garage for us which i wasn't expectin…

Carol MilesMay 31, 2025

We have always had great service from Junk2Go. Highly recommend.

Royce NielsenMay 31, 2025

Quick, friendly and efficient service provided throughout. Excellent job. Thank you.

Steven BallMay 30, 2025

Came on time and price was exactly as quoted, super easy and super friendly. Will defo use again.

Truue ParlayMay 29, 2025

The best 💯

Justin AndresMay 29, 2025

Arhtur and Tunya (sorry if im wrong), are very efficient and friendly. Even went as far as to give u…

Michael BartramMay 27, 2025

They came, they saw, they took away. Thanks.

Michael McFadyenMay 27, 2025

Great work, quick response, on time and quickly done. Thanks!

Katrina ElderMay 26, 2025

Great service, easy and efficient Highly recommended

Ken SmithMay 26, 2025

Excellent service and great communications about their arrival time. Staff were wonderful and were …

Linda MacMay 25, 2025

Very efficient and friendly service and reasonable price. Highly recommend this service.

Bery SprattFeb 17, 2022

Excellent service. Polite and helpful shifters. They wore masks. On time. Used to unto clear-cut my…

Cecile MartenMay 22, 2025

Prompt response to enquiry and immediate followup and same day service for pick up of, text followed…

Meena BasrurMay 22, 2025

An excellent service when the charities are under resourced or the guys they send for pickups are no…

Gem AlfMay 21, 2025

Very happy customer here. My rubbish was picked up by these two lovely, gentle and very polite PI gu…

Amanda TreepMay 20, 2025

The 2 lovely men from junk2go were on time and extremely fast and efficient. I would definitely rec…

Catherine Noy Kwan CaseyMay 20, 2025

Booking was easy by ringing number. Clear comms - txt and call before arrival. Fair volume estimatio…

Brad IngerMay 18, 2025

Arrived on time and wasted little time removing everything I needed out of the house, reasonable pri…

Elizabeth GaulMay 15, 2025

I can’t speak highly enough of this company, they are very professional and friendly. I wouldn’t hes…

Doreen ShepherdMay 15, 2025

Found this company on Google Instantly was satisfied with there advertising Sent them a email and th…

Mike MilneMay 13, 2025

Great comms and service - fair price and was done super quickly. Would definitely use them again!

Daniel WidjajaMay 13, 2025

Great company to use for our rubbish removal. Spot on pricing and excellent service from the team. W…

Tatiana Harper PhotographyMay 13, 2025

Fantastic service and good prices! Efficient and professional! Thank you!

Mary SaintyMay 12, 2025

Another great job done by two very nice guys. Fast and efficient. Highly recommended . And so nice …

Carrie ReddiexMay 12, 2025

Prompt efficient service. Would recommend and use again:)

Emily SwedenMay 12, 2025

Excellent service, the guys were very helpful, fast and professional. Highly recommend!

Jo TaitMay 09, 2025

From beginning to end it was 5 star service. Customer service was brilliant. Other businesses could …

Jean RogersMay 08, 2025

Awesome service, lovely people to deal with . Thank you

Wendy ZiebeMay 08, 2025

Excellent service, highly recommend 👌

Charlie StringerMay 08, 2025

Extremely efficient service, contacted me directly for pickup. Lovely guys, would recommend

Justine DibbleMay 07, 2025

Lovely people and so fast and efficient. Highly recommend these people

Liz DerbyshireMay 06, 2025

Really impressed with their service from start to finish . Efficient, on time , called ahead to say …

Kathryn JeanMay 06, 2025

This is the 2nd time I have used Junk to Go and again very happy. I had some piles of "junk" in var…

judy burneyMay 06, 2025

Great service. Date and time given were accurate.Guys picking up were quick and decisive as to how t…

Rubbish removal & recycling

For most New Zealanders, recycling is a way of life. Every week paper, plastics, metals and glass are put out on the footpath to be collected by council recycling trucks. The number of New Zealanders with access to roadside recycling services has increased. In 1996, only 20% of kiwis had access to roadside recycling services, but by 2006 this had increased to 73%. Now, 97% of us have access to some form of recycling service.

In New Zealand, landfilling is the most common method of solid waste disposal. Despite the increase in recycling, the rates of rubbish removal waste sent to landfill are still rising, with 2.467 million tonnes of solid waste disposed of at municipal landfills across NZ in the 2011 year.

Surprisingly, some of the most common items disposed of at landfill sites can easily be reused or recycled. Organic matter, for example, makes up approximately 23% of landfill waste and paper around 15%, this does not need to be the case. A lot of organic matter can, in fact, be composted and reused while paper products can also be recycled. By working to increase the number of items we recycle, we can effectively reduce the level of waste sent to landfills.

A hand placing a cardboard tube into a recycling pile for rubbish removal

What we can recycle during rubbish removal

When it comes to hiring a company for your rubbish removal, it is much easier if the said company is able to take a wide range of trash – not just green waste or household waste.

Luckily for our customers, we are happy to take a large variety of rubbish all at once – no need for you to sort out new from old, recycling from trash – we do all of that for you.

In New Zealand, a lot of product packaging can be recycled. Glass, paper, metal and plastic products – depending on their composition – can all be sent to recycling facilities, not simply to the landfill.

Rubbish removal recycling categories of paper, plastic, glass & metal

Plastics

Plastics are some of the most commonly disposed of items but most of which can be easily recycled. Approximately 33,000 tonnes of plastic is recovered to be recycled for each year. However, we can always do better.

When it comes to recycling plastics, most are fine to be placed in your recycle bin. Plastic products are printed with a recycle code which tells us what their basic composition is. The majority of plastics are known as thermoplastics, these are manufactured as such so that their molecular structure allows them to be permanently fusible which means they can be melted down and recycled again and again.

Comparatively, thermoset plastics are products that cannot be melted down and reset. They are usually used to make more permanent items – like computer monitors or toys – though unfortunately these also find their way into landfills.

Most plastics can be recycled except for polystyrene, plastic wraps, old toys and plastic bags which tend to get stuck in recycling machines. You can, however, recycle plastic bags at most supermarkets.

Papers

The recycling of paper products is hugely important in New Zealand. One tonne of recycled paper saves approximately 31,700 litres of water! When paper is made from fresh wood it uses much more water than it does to make paper from recycled products. All clean paper products such as newspapers, magazines and cardboards can be recycled.

Glass

Glass products can be easily recycled, given that they have been rinsed or washed clean. The only glass product that cannot be recycled are panes of window glass, specifically frosted glass.

Metals

Metal food packaging like tin cans and aluminium cans can be recycled however, metal appliances cannot. These can be collected during the inorganic waste product collection service.

At Junk2Go we are very passionate about the environment. That is why we do our best to separate junk from potentially reusable items. All recyclable products are sorted and sent to an approved recycling facility, while all green waste is composted for reuse right here in Auckland.

Removal of reusable items

While we collect a range of trash for disposal for your benefit, we don’t simply toss the lot to make our lives easier. We work hard to reduce the amount of waste transferred to landfills. Not only do we sort every load to ensure all recyclable products are removed and all green waste is composted, we also donate any reusable goods to charity. This may mean more work for us but if it means we get to help the environment and give back to the community, then we think it is definitely worth it!

Sometimes it is hard to see how your old dining table or couch could possibly go to help someone in need but charities all around New Zealand are helping kiwis get by through providing access to affordable homewares, clothes and food parcels. When you donate your unwanted items you are not only helping someone acquire otherwise unaffordable products, you are also helping the charities themselves help those who need it most.

Tips for reducing the amount of rubbish for removal

It is really quite remarkable how much rubbish a family can create – the average Aucklander sends around 160kgs of rubbish to landfill each year, with 50% of that made up of food scraps. However, with a little effort, we can work to reduce the amount of rubbish we create.

It may seem easier to just dump all those old newspapers and magazines in the rubbish pile for removal but when recycling is a free alternative that can also help the environment, why not take a little time reduce the load?

The same goes for green waste and food scraps. Composting is a relatively easy and affordable system that can hugely reduce your weekly volume of trash. It also reduces odours in your home and around your rubbish bin. What’s more, compost is great for your garden and if you don’t have a veggie garden, why not start one? Not only can it reduce your grocery bill, it can also help to lower the amount of packaging you bring home from the supermarket.

A infographic showing what you can put in your compost

Not everyone has time to sort through their old junk and make multiple trips around the place – to the recycling centre, the dump, the charity shops and so on. That is why we’re here. We do all the heavy lifting, the sorting and running around so that you don’t have to. By hiring Junk2Go for your rubbish removal you know that you are doing your bit for the community and the environment. Contact us today to book or get a quote!