Contra Costa County, California
Orinda
Junk, boats, RVs, cleanouts.
Lucky Hauling covers Orinda and the rest of Contra Costa County with 15 removal services and a free on-site estimate before the first thing is lifted.
Orinda is home to about 19,573 people in Contra Costa County. Fire season cleanouts, marina crackdowns on derelict boats in the Delta, and year-round backyard pool and RV removals keep the calendar full every month.
- Licensed & insured
- Free on-site estimate
- Same-week scheduling
- Donate & recycle first
- Boats, RVs & oversized loads
- 20 states covered
Contra Costa County
How we work in Orinda
Orinda gets exactly what Los Angeles gets: a free on-site estimate, the right rig, and a swept spot when we leave. So do Concord, Antioch and Richmond.
Boats around Orinda end up in driveways, marina slips, and dry storage, and we have pulled them from all three. Boat paperwork in California runs through California DMV, with abandoned vessel programs run through the Division of Boating and Waterways, and we prepare the release when there is no title.
California landfill fees are among the highest in the country and mattresses, e-waste, and appliances with refrigerant all have mandatory recycling paths. We know which Contra Costa County facilities take what.
Services in Orinda
Everything we haul out of Orinda
15 services, one process. Each has a Orinda page with how it works, local rules, and nearby coverage.
- 01
Junk Removal
Point at it. It's gone.
- 02
Junk Hauling
Truck, crew, and trailer for the big loads.
- 03
Above Ground Pool Removal
Drained, dismantled, hauled, and the yard raked flat.
- 04
Property Cleanout
Whole-house, estate, and rental turnovers on a deadline.
- 05
Bed Bug Furniture Removal
Sealed, removed, and disposed of without spreading it.
- 06
RV Removal
Running or not, titled or not, gone in a day.
- 07
Pop Up Camper Removal
Collapsed roofs and rotted canvas are exactly what we expect.
- 08
Hoarding Cleanout
Discreet, patient, and done in stages if that's what it takes.
- 09
Camper Removal
Truck campers, slide-ins, and trailers off the property.
- 10
Boat Removal
Fishing boats to cabin cruisers, from driveway, dock, or yard.
- 11
Sailboat Removal
Mast down, keel handled, hull hauled.
- 12
Sunken Boat Recovery
Pumped, floated, and out of the water before it becomes a fine.
- 13
Boat Refloating
Grounded or swamped, back on the water without a wrecker.
- 14
Fence Removal
Posts pulled, concrete footings out, line raked clean.
- 15
Carpet Removal
Carpet, pad, and tack strips out before the installers arrive.
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From the truck
The kind of jobs we take.
Loading day
Cabin cruiser loaded and leaving
Winching a Class C onto the flatbed
California rules
Titles, disposal, and rules that apply in Orinda
Boats: California DMV, with abandoned vessel programs run through the Division of Boating and Waterways handles titling. No title means a release or abandoned-vessel process, which we prepare with you. RVs and vehicles: California DMV, same idea.
Hazardous materials are the one hard limit. Paint, solvents, chemicals, and asbestos go through the Contra Costa County household hazardous waste program, not through us. Fuel, oil, batteries, and refrigerant are handled properly on every job.
Fire season cleanouts, marina crackdowns on derelict boats in the Delta, and year-round backyard pool and RV removals keep the calendar full every month.
Sound familiar?
The calls we get most from Orinda
Every Orinda job starts with a story. Most sound like one of these.
- 01
The garage you cannot park in (junk removal)
Ten years of bikes, boxes, and a broken treadmill. We clear it in a morning and you park inside by lunch.
- 02
Moving day leftovers (junk removal)
The movers took the good stuff. The old couch, the mattress, and forty boxes of maybe are still in the living room.
- 03
The family home after a loss (property cleanout)
Decades of belongings, a probate deadline, and siblings in three states. We sort with you and clear the rest.
- 04
The tenant who left everything (property cleanout)
Furniture, food in the fridge, and bags of clothes. The unit needs to show next week.
- 05
The motorhome that has not started in years (rv removal)
Flat tires, a seized engine, and a tarp that gave up two winters ago. It needs a flatbed, not a tow strap.
- 06
Inherited and unwanted (rv removal)
Dad's fifth wheel is in the side yard, the title is somewhere, and the estate needs it gone.
- 07
The driveway boat (boat removal)
It came with a plan to fix it up. That was six years ago. The neighbors have stopped asking.
- 08
The marina's ultimatum (boat removal)
The slip is due, the boat does not run, and the dockmaster wants it out by the end of the month.
How it works
How a Orinda job runs
Same four steps for every job in Orinda.
- 01
Book a two-hour window
Call, text, or use the estimate form. Tell us roughly what you have and where it sits, and we confirm a window, often for the same or next day.
- 02
On-site quote
The crew walks through, gives a firm price based on volume and any special items, and waits for your yes.
- 03
We load everything
From wherever it is: attic, basement, garage, backyard. You point, we carry. No need to bag, box, or bring anything to the curb.
- 04
Sweep and sort
The area is swept before we leave. Back at the yard the load is sorted for donation, metal and cardboard recycling, and proper disposal.
Why now
Why Orinda stops putting it off
Most calls from Orinda come after months of "we'll deal with it." These are the reasons people finally do.
- A full garage means the car sits outside all winter.
- Landlords cannot show a unit until the last tenant's junk is gone.
- Probate and listing dates set the deadline.
- A vacant house full of belongings attracts the wrong attention.
- Many cities and HOAs fine for inoperable RVs on residential property.
- Storage lots charge every month it sits and eventually auction or dispose of it.
- Marinas and municipalities fine for derelict vessels, and the fines compound.
- A boat left in the water is one storm away from becoming a sunken boat recovery.
- Fire season cleanouts, marina crackdowns on derelict boats in the Delta, and year-round backyard pool and RV removals keep the calendar full every month.
Afterward
Where junk removal material from Orinda ends up
People ask, and they should. Here is the path everything takes after it leaves Orinda.
- 01
Donation first
Furniture, working appliances, tools, and household goods in usable condition go to donation partners before anything else is decided.
- 02
Metal, cardboard, and e-waste
Scrap metal is separated for recycling, cardboard is baled, and electronics go to certified e-waste handlers rather than the landfill.
- 03
Special items
Mattresses, tires, and refrigerant appliances have their own disposal paths at most facilities, and we follow them.
- 04
Licensed disposal last
What is left goes to a licensed transfer station or landfill for the county it came from. Nothing is dumped.
Choosing a company
What to ask any junk removal company
Whoever you hire for junk removal, these questions will tell you in two minutes whether they are the right ones.
- 01
Where does it go?
Ask for the name of the transfer station and whether they donate. A company that cannot answer is dumping somewhere it should not.
- 02
Is there insurance?
General liability and auto, with a certificate they will email you. A scratched floor or a broken railing is on them, not you.
- 03
Will they sweep?
It sounds small. It is the difference between a job and a job done.
- 04
Do they take the hard stuff?
Hot tubs, pianos, and safes need a plan and the right equipment. Ask what they bring for an item that four people cannot carry.
Equipment
What junk removal in Orinda takes
Most of what makes junk removal go smoothly is decided before the truck leaves. This is the gear behind a Orinda job.
- 01
Dollies and straps
Appliance dollies, furniture straps, and floor protection for stairs, hallways, and tight turns.
- 02
Box truck or trailer
Sized to the load so a single-item pickup does not pay for a full truck, and a garage cleanout does not take two trips.
- 03
Cutting tools
Hot tubs, sheds, and built-ins are cut down in place when they cannot come out whole.
Nearby
Also serving Contra Costa County
We also serve Concord, Antioch, Richmond, San Ramon and Pittsburg and the rest of Contra Costa County. Same process.
Questions from Orinda
Orinda questions, answered
Do you offer same-day service in Orinda?
Often. Call early in the day for the best chance at a same-day window; next-day is almost always available.
Are you licensed and insured in California?
Yes. General liability and auto coverage on every job, and a certificate of insurance emailed before the crew arrives if you want one.
What areas around Orinda do you cover?
All of Contra Costa County, including Concord, Antioch, Richmond and San Ramon. See the California page for every city.
How do I set up a job in Orinda?
Photos through the estimate form or by text. We reply within business hours, set up the free on-site estimate, and nothing is loaded until you say yes.
Do I need to be home?
Only for the estimate, and that can happen by phone or text with photos from the crew. Property managers and out-of-town owners do it every week.
What won't you take in Orinda?
Paint, solvents, chemicals, asbestos, and medical waste. Your county hazardous waste program handles those. Almost everything else goes.
Next step
Book in Orinda
Pick the service above for the Orinda page, or send photos now. We reply within business hours with the first open window, and nothing moves until you say yes.
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Free estimate
Something to haul in Orinda?
Send a few details and we come back with the first open window. No obligation, and nothing moves until you say yes on site.
Monday to Saturday: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM · Sunday: By appointment