Denver Junk Solutions vs. Junk King: Which Fits Your Denver Job?
By Darius Schultz, owner · Updated
Junk King Denver is a local franchise of a national brand with an 18-yard truck. We are one owner in Golden with a Silverado and a 6x10 dump trailer. Here are the two side by side, using only what each publishes, including when Junk King is the better call.
Who Each One Fits Best.
Junk King Denver fits a big job done in one visit by a crew of two, a Sunday or late slot, online booking, or a self-serve dumpster. Denver Junk Solutions fits a homeowner who wants the price before anyone drives over: $149 for the first 2 cubic yards, then $75 a yard, no travel fee to Golden or the foothills, and the owner doing the lifting. Junk King does not publish prices; it charges for the space your load takes in its truck and firms the price up on site. Both wait for your yes before loading.
Two Different Kinds of Hauler.
Junk King Denver
- A Neighborly franchise, in Denver since 2011; owned by David and Melissa Donovan since 2021
- Charges for space used in an 18-cubic-yard truck; no prices published
- Free on-site estimate; book online, call, or text a photo
- A two-hour window and a call 15 minutes out
- Google: 4.9 stars from 6,568 reviews, as of September 28, 2026
Denver Junk Solutions
- Owner-operated by Darius Schultz from 18475 W Colfax Ave, Golden
- Published rate: $149 for the first 2 cubic yards, then $75 a yard
- Photo quotes by text, usually answered within 10 minutes in business hours
- Mon to Sat 7am to 7pm, Sunday by appointment
- Google: 4.9 stars from 16 reviews, as of September 28, 2026
Junk King vs. Denver Junk Solutions, Row by Row.
Junk King's column comes from its own website and Google listing, checked September 28, 2026.
| Junk King Denver | Denver Junk Solutions | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Volume: the space your items take in its truck | Volume: a flat price per cubic yard |
| Published prices | None on its site; it says it will beat any written estimate | $149 for the first 2 cubic yards, then $75 a yard; add-ons on the pricing page |
| Minimum | Not published | $149, up to 2 cubic yards |
| Unit of measure | Share of an 18-cubic-yard truck (12 by 8 by 5 ft) | Cubic yards; about 9 packed yards a trip |
| Getting a price | Free on-site estimate; a text-photo estimate "is not a firm price"; the firm price comes on site | Text a photo; approve the final price on site before loading |
| Who shows up | Its FAQ says staff work in pairs: a crew of two | Darius, the owner |
| Booking | Online, phone or text; two-hour window | Call or text; a committed arrival window |
| Hours | Google listing: 5am to 10pm daily | Mon to Sat 7am to 7pm; Sunday by appointment |
| Golden and the foothills | Lists Golden, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Arvada and Jefferson County; Evergreen, Genesee and Kittredge not named, so ask | Based in Golden; foothills included, no travel fee or foothills surcharge |
| Disposal and donation | Its site: sorts, reuses and recycles up to 60% of every haul | Mostly STS transfer stations; good items sometimes to Goodwill or the Salvation Army; big scrap loads recycled |
| Other services | 12-yard self-service dumpster; dumpster bag pickup | Junk removal only |
| Payment | Payment by phone offered; methods not listed | Cash, card, check, Cash App, Zelle |
| Google rating | 4.9, 6,568 reviews (September 28, 2026) | 4.9, 16 reviews (September 28, 2026) |
Turn a Truck Share Into Yards.
Junk King publishes no prices, so we print none. Its Denver page does publish the truck size, 18 cubic yards, which is enough to compare: a quarter of the truck is about 4.5 cubic yards, and you can price that at our rate.
| Share of an 18-yard truck | Cubic yards | Our price for that volume |
|---|---|---|
| A quarter | 4.5 | $336.50 |
| Half | 9 | $674, one trip |
| Three quarters | 13.5 | $1,011.50, two trips at no extra trip charge |
| The whole truck | 18 | $1,349, two trips at no extra trip charge |
Everyday jobs are smaller. A couch is 2 to 3 yards, $149 to $224; a full 1-car garage is usually 6 to 8 yards, $449 to $599. Extras are stairs at $25 a flight, heavy material at $25 a yard, a carry over 100 feet at $40, Freon appliances at $50 and tires at $15, all said before we start. More in the junk removal cost guide.
Junk King's site says it will beat any written estimate, so the fair test is two written totals for the same pile. That policy is published on its site as of September 28, 2026; confirm with Junk King.
When Each One Is the Better Pick.
When Junk King Is the Better Pick
- A whole house in one visit. An 18-yard truck and a crew of two clear in one trip what takes us two.
- Early, late, or Sunday. Its listing shows 5am to 10pm daily; we stop at 7pm and do Sundays by appointment.
- Booking online. Pick a date and two-hour window on its site without a call.
- Filling a box yourself. Its 12-yard dumpster suits a slow DIY project; we have no containers.
- A long review record. 6,568 Google reviews against our 16 is a real difference.
- A written brand promise. Its site describes a one-year Done Right Promise.
When Denver Junk Solutions Is the Better Pick
- You want the number first. The per-yard rate is published, so a photo gets a real price.
- You live west. Golden is home base, and Evergreen, Genesee and Kittredge carry no travel fee. See the foothills page.
- You want one person start to finish. The owner answers your text and carries every piece.
- A small or medium load. A few items to a packed 1-car garage is easy to count in yards.
- Specialty jobs with a set floor. Upright pianos start at $349 on the ground floor, and hot tub removal starts at $349.
- Paying your way. Cash, check, Cash App, Zelle or card, after the job.
What to Ask Any Hauler.
Send both companies the same photo and the same five questions.
- How many cubic yards do you think this load is, and what is the total for all of it?
- What costs extra: stairs, heavy material, mattresses, appliances with Freon?
- Is there a charge for driving to my address?
- Where does the load go, and what gets donated or recycled?
- Can you send a certificate of insurance before the job?
The full checklist, with our own answers, is in how to choose a junk removal company in Denver.
What Our Customers Actually Said.
"Great service, fit us in the same day. Had a restaurant lowboy picked up in evergreen. Super affordable. Thanks Darius."
"On time and did a fantastic job!"
Every review is on the reviews page. Who runs the business is on the about page.
Junk King vs. Denver Junk Solutions Questions.
Is Denver Junk Solutions cheaper than Junk King?
How much does Junk King cost in Denver?
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Does Junk King serve Golden and the foothills?
How do Junk King's Google reviews compare with Denver Junk Solutions?
Can either company come the same day?
Does Junk King rent dumpsters in Denver?
Get a Price to Compare.
Text a photo of everything that goes for a per-yard total from the person who will do the lifting.
Denver Junk Solutions is not affiliated with Junk King. Junk King is a trademark of its owner. Facts about Junk King come from its own website and Google listing, checked September 28, 2026; prices and policies change, so confirm with them.
Sources
All accessed September 28, 2026.
- Junk King, Junk King Denver location page: truck size, pricing basis, booking, same day, areas, recycling, dumpsters, payment, Done Right Promise.
- Junk King, Pricing: estimates, firm price on site, beat-any-written-estimate guarantee.
- Junk King, Frequently Asked Questions: staff work in pairs; 12-yard dumpster.
- Junk King, Meet the Owner of Junk King Denver: owners since 2021; started 2011.
- Junk King Denver Google Business Profile: rating, reviews, hours.
- Denver Junk Solutions, pricing page and junk removal vs. dumpster rental guide.
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