Rubbish Removal & Recycling

Google Rating

4.9

Based on 3787 reviews

Denise ThompsonFeb 28, 2026

Junk to Go is an excellent company where customer service matters. I have been using them for the pa…

Geoff MothFeb 26, 2026

We had a big job to do, a friend mentioned why not try junk2go, so we got in touch and they got it s…

Trish PreslandFeb 26, 2026

Junk2Go are so easy to deal with. Their customer service is outstanding. I will definitely use them …

Lyndon CowanFeb 24, 2026

Effortless service

John MorrisDec 19, 2023

Prompt service, excellent guys who moved a large broken trampoline from our back deck.Highly recomme…

KarenFeb 21, 2026

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Marc BosFeb 21, 2026

Cost effective and friendly service

Helen WhitcherFeb 20, 2026

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Kevin ReeveFeb 18, 2026

Izzy and plipe are amazing sorting out our basement. Highly recommend.

Damien IerikoFeb 18, 2026

Great job and service of getting rid of rubbish and othe stuff. Highly recommend

Joanna LaoFeb 17, 2026

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BrianPerry AdminFeb 17, 2026

We use Junk 2 Go for both work and personal, they are super easy to deal with, clear and great commu…

Yvonne CarbisFeb 16, 2026

Fast, efficient and friendly

Shane McLennanFeb 15, 2026

Great service, fast, efficient. I have used your service twice now & the teams that have carried ou…

Shelley HughesFeb 14, 2026

These guys are amazing. Right from initial email query communication was fast and clear. When Fani a…

Doug TurnerFeb 14, 2026

A great service. I & L cleared the boxes in record time, after arriving jon time just as we hoped. T…

Nici BarnettFeb 14, 2026

Excellent service, removed huge fridge freezer which had died. Very professional workers and great c…

Alison PayneFeb 13, 2026

Excellent communication and service. Would happily use again and refer to others.

John & Margaret ReadyFeb 13, 2026

Prompt, efficient service. A positive experience, highly recommended.

Vanessa CostarFeb 10, 2026

Amazing service from start to finish. The team was friendly, professional, and highly methodical, ex…

Annu AiyerFeb 09, 2026

My phone call was attended very quickly for a public holiday and it was easy to make the appointment…

pauline hodgeFeb 05, 2026

Men were great,on time and very helpful

Morné Janse van RensburgFeb 05, 2026

Fast easy online booking. Super quick and hassle free pickup by friendly staff. All round good exper…

Trisha VFeb 05, 2026

Easy, fast, and efficient. Really appreciated how they make it so easy for their customers - no fuss…

Anu MathewsFeb 04, 2026

Good work, all done perfectly and would recommend for anyone interested.

Cheyenne WatkinFeb 04, 2026

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CAROL BEECHEYFeb 03, 2026

Great service within 24 hrs communication top, phoned to say they were on their way , offered to w…

Mark HeslopFeb 03, 2026

Very efficient , a pleasure to deal with and sensibly priced. Highly recommended.

Joanna PouFeb 03, 2026

Fast, professional service. Turned up same day and had competitive prices. Friendly and very efficie…

Elle FaurieFeb 03, 2026

Sterling service. Great company. I have used them before and the service has always been excellent…

Peter HollandFeb 02, 2026

Excellent people, very polite.

Stuart ChrispFeb 01, 2026

Great team! Turned up on time, very fast and even swept up the garage after they'd finished! Will de…

Francie ChampionJan 31, 2026

The two chaps who came to remove all my junk were friendly, very respectful and professional. They w…

Sushma BhatJan 31, 2026

Professional communication, fast and thorough, polite and pleasant... Good experience dealing with t…

Sarah MitchellJan 31, 2026

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Julie DanielsJan 31, 2026

Quick and efficient, highly recommend this service

Graeme SeymourJan 30, 2026

Prompt friendly service. Junk removed in a easy straight process.

Ali PatersonApr 15, 2025

Very happy with the service I received. Guys were friendly & helpful. Great communication. Would def…

Wayne BlomfieldJan 29, 2026

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Charles HadfieldJan 29, 2026

I am so happy with the work done over the last couple of days and would like to thank you all - bot…

Wendy ClarkeJan 29, 2026

Seamless, efficient and friendly service. Happy to recommend. Thanks Isi and Lorenzo. You made it l…

F KJan 29, 2026

Best company to deal with, from office to field teams,,great comms all the way. Keep up tge good ser…

Jennifer ChengJan 29, 2026

Arrived early, no nonsense, nice guys, picked up the rubbish and gone. That's all i ask for.

Susan BolesJan 28, 2026

We were recommended Junk2Go by our daughter. Gave them a call and within 24hrs our junk is all gone.…

Precinct ApartmentsJan 28, 2026

Pleasant and friendly to deal with. Competitive pricing and hassle free

Ami ChampionJan 28, 2026

Every time I book in with this team, it is just bloody awesome. Come in , no muck arounds, grab what…

Rosemary EllyettSep 23, 2023

Excellent service polite and fast couldn't ask for more

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!