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Murrieta, California · Since 2016
Murrieta Junk Removal Done by the Guys Who Live Here
Same-day and next-day junk hauling across Murrieta — Bear Creek to Spencer's Crossing. Text a photo, get a number, and we do the lifting. Quarter loads start at $195.
Wild West Junk Removal handling a pickup in Murrieta, CA.
Locally owned · Licensed & insured · Office hours Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · 5.0 on Google
Local Relevance
Murrieta Is a Fifteen-Minute Drive From Our Yard
Wild West Junk Removal is based on Sandhill Lane in Temecula, which puts most of Murrieta inside a twenty-minute run for us. That matters more than it sounds. A hauler coming down from Riverside or out from Corona is burning an hour each way, and that drive time ends up in your quote whether they itemize it or not. We are already in the neighborhood.
It also means we know how Murrieta actually works. The gate codes in Bear Creek and Greer Ranch. The fact that a Copper Canyon driveway can be too steep to back a trailer down, so we shuttle by hand. The HOA rules in Spencer's Crossing about how long a pile can sit at the curb. The stretch of Clinton Keith where the older ranch parcels have outbuildings full of thirty years of accumulation, and the newer tracts off Whitewood where the whole job is one sectional that will not fit down the stairs.
Murrieta's household trash is handled under a city franchise with Waste Management, and residents get a limited number of free bulky-item pickups each year with size and quantity limits attached. When your job fits inside that program, use it — we will tell you so on the phone. People call us when it does not fit: too much, too heavy, too soon, upstairs, behind a gate, or full of things the curb program will not touch.
Who You're Hiring
Meet Weston Molitor
When you call (951) 837-8072, you get Weston or someone standing next to him. Not a dispatcher three states away reading from a script.
Weston Molitor
Founder & Owner, Wild West Junk Removal
Weston started Wild West in 2016 with one trailer and a rule that has not changed since: nobody gets a bill bigger than the number they agreed to. He built the company in the Temecula Valley, and Murrieta has been core territory from the first month.
“The thing people are actually nervous about isn't the junk. It's whether the price is going to move once we've got half their garage in the trailer. So we look at the job, we say the number out loud, and that's the number. If you don't like it, we shake hands and leave. Nobody's ever been charged for us showing up.”
“And I'll tell you straight when the city's free bulky pickup is the cheaper answer. I'd rather lose the job and get the referral.”
Weston Molitor -- Founder & Owner, Wild West Junk Removal
The Process
How a Murrieta Pickup Actually Goes
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You text photos to (951) 837-8072
Stand back far enough that we can see the whole pile, not a close-up of one chair. If it is spread across a garage and a side yard, send both. We reply with a load fraction and a price range, usually within the hour during business hours.
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We book a window that works for you
Our office runs Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Call or text early in the day and same-day Murrieta pickup is often available depending on where the trailer already is. If we cannot make today work, we will say so instead of leaving you waiting.
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We look at the job and give you a firm number
On-site, before anything gets touched. That number is what you pay. If it is more than the photo estimate because there was a second pile in the shed, you hear it then — not on the invoice.
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We load, sweep, and go
Two crew, our trailer, our dollies and straps. Stairs, tight side yards, upstairs bedrooms, and second-story lofts are included in the volume price. We sweep the footprint before we pull out.
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We sort it before it ever sees a landfill
Usable furniture and household goods go to donation. Electronics route to a California-certified e-waste handler. Metal goes to scrap. The landfill gets what is left, which is less than you would guess.
What We Take
Murrieta Junk Hauling, Item by Item
If it is not hazardous and two people can carry it, it goes in the trailer. These are the jobs we run most often in Murrieta:
Furniture Removal
Sectionals, sleeper sofas, recliners, dressers, dining sets, bed frames. Murrieta turns over a lot of furniture — Camp Pendleton is thirty minutes out and military families move constantly. We disassemble on site if it will not fit through the door.
See furniture removal →Appliance & Refrigerator Removal
Fridges, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges, water heaters. Sealed refrigerant units are the ones curbside programs usually refuse. We handle them and route them for proper recovery.
See appliance removal →Garage Cleanouts
The single most common Murrieta call we get. Two-car garage, twenty years of boxes, a dead treadmill, and paint cans we cannot take. We sort as we load so the donatable stuff gets pulled out.
See garage cleanouts →Mattress Disposal
California runs a statewide mattress recycling program, and dumping one is not an option. Any size, any condition, routed through the proper channel.
See mattress removal →Hot Tub Removal
Murrieta backyards are full of spas that stopped working during the pandemic and never got dealt with. We cut, break down, and haul in one visit. Bring us a photo of the access path, not just the tub.
See hot tub removal →Yard Waste & Green Debris
Palm fronds, oak limbs, brush piles, and the mountain of trimmings that will not fit in the green bin. Common after Santa Ana wind events along the western hills.
See yard waste removal →Construction Debris
Drywall, lumber, tile, cabinets, broken concrete. Usually the tail end of a Murrieta kitchen or bath remodel where the contractor left the mess behind.
See construction debris →Estate & Whole-House Cleanouts
Clearing a parent's house is not a normal junk job and we do not treat it like one. We work slow enough that you can pull things back out of the pile.
See estate cleanouts →Commercial & Tenant Turnover
Murrieta property managers use us on turnovers. Open the gate, we do the rest, invoice follows. No need for anyone to stand there.
See commercial junk removal →What We Cannot Take — No Exceptions
Paint, solvents, motor oil, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane tanks, car batteries, asbestos, and biohazardous or medical waste. These are household hazardous waste and they have to go through the county's HHW program, not a junk trailer. Riverside County runs free HHW collection events and permanent drop-off sites for residents — check Riverside County Department of Waste Resources for the current schedule. Also check CalRecycle for statewide rules on e-waste, mattresses, and paint.
Transparent Pricing
Murrieta Junk Removal Pricing
We price by volume — how much room your stuff takes up in the trailer. Fuel, labor, and dump fees are already in these numbers. There is no stair charge, no heavy-item charge, and no fee for a long carry from a back yard.
Quarter Load
3 cubic yards
$195
Minimum pickup
Half Load
6 cubic yards
$350
Most common in Murrieta
Most BookedThree-Quarter Load
9 cubic yards
$495
Full garage territory
Full Load
12 cubic yards
$595
Multi-room or estate
What a Load Fraction Actually Looks Like
A quarter load (3 cu yd) is a washer and dryer plus a few boxes, or one sofa. A half load (6 cu yd) is a bedroom's worth of furniture, or a solid but not overstuffed one-car garage. A full load (12 cu yd) is a packed two-car garage or several rooms of an estate. Text photos and we will tell you which bracket you are in before we drive out. Larger jobs run as multiple loads at the same rates — see the full junk removal pricing page.
Honest Comparison
The City Program, a Franchise Hauler, and Us
We are not the right answer for every job in Murrieta. Here is the straight comparison so you can decide before you call anyone.
| What Matters | Wild West | City Bulky Pickup (WM) | National Franchise |
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| Cost | $195–$595 by volume | Free, limited pickups per year | Volume-based, typically higher |
| Speed | Often same day | Schedule 24+ hours ahead | Usually next-day minimum |
| Who carries it out | We do — from anywhere on the property | You stage it at the curb | They do |
| Size / quantity limits | None — multiple loads if needed | Strict limits apply | Truck capacity |
| Refrigerators, e-waste, construction debris | Yes | Restricted or excluded | Usually |
| Who answers the phone | Weston or the crew | WM call center | National call center |
| Photo estimate by text | Yes | No | Usually requires a call |
Use the Free Program When It Fits
Murrieta residents get a limited number of free bulky item pickups per year through Waste Management under the city franchise, scheduled at least 24 hours before your regular collection day. Size and quantity limits apply, and some categories are excluded. Details are on the City of Murrieta residential services page. If your job fits, use it. We will tell you the same thing on the phone.
Service Area
Every Neighborhood in Murrieta, CA
We work all of Murrieta — from the gated communities on the west side to the tract homes east of the 215 and the older parcels around Old Town.
- West Murrieta: Bear Creek, La Cresta, Copper Canyon, Greer Ranch, The Colony. Gated and hillside — tell us about the gate code and the driveway grade when you text.
- Central: Alta Murrieta, California Oaks, Murrieta Oaks, Historic Old Town Murrieta, Mapleton. Older stock, deeper garages, more accumulation.
- East & Hot Springs: Murrieta Hot Springs, Spencer's Crossing, Golden City, the newer builds off Whitewood and Clinton Keith. High turnover, lots of furniture and moving-day junk.
Also serving the rest of the valley: Temecula junk removal, Menifee junk removal, plus Wildomar, Winchester, French Valley, Lake Elsinore, and Canyon Lake.
Why Diversion Matters Here
Where Your Murrieta Junk Actually Goes
California cities operate under state diversion mandates — Murrieta has to keep a substantial share of its waste stream out of landfills or face penalties, which is part of why the city requires mandatory trash service in the first place. We are a small part of that math, but we take it seriously because it is also cheaper. Diverted material costs less to dispose of than landfill tonnage, and that shows up in the price we quote you.
Donation first
Usable furniture, appliances, and household goods go to local donation centers, including Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations. Ask and we will route it to a specific charity you support.
Certified e-waste handling
TVs, monitors, printers, and computers go to California-certified recyclers under the state e-waste program. Never the landfill, never a dumpster.
Metal and green waste separated
Scrap goes to a metal recycler. Clean green waste goes to composting channels rather than straight to a transfer station.
Hazardous waste redirected, not dumped
If you have paint or chemicals in the pile, we set them aside and point you to the county HHW program instead of quietly burying them in the load.
What Customers Say
Real Reviews From Real Jobs
Weston and his team are on it. I run a commercial operation and sometimes we need to bring in some professionals to get rid of some insane types of junk. They respond as fast as any company I have seen, and get the job done 100% of the way with no shortcuts. Good people over at Wild West, recommend highly without any reservation.
Nick and the crew were on time and very professional. They removed reclining couches, entertainment center, coffee table, end tables from our upstairs loft. They were very careful and cleaned the area afterwards. Great price!! I would definitely recommend Wild West junk removal.
Wild West Junk Removal is the real deal! They showed up on time, worked fast, and were super professional. The crew was friendly, respectful, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was cleaned up perfectly. I couldn't believe how quickly they got the job done. Fair prices, great service I highly recommend them to anyone needing junk gone fast. Will definitely be using them again!
Wild West Junk Removal Service was great. Nick and Jake were friendly, fast, and really efficient. They gave me a fair price and were quick in and out, making the whole process hassle-free. I definitely recommend them.
I hired this company to come pickup some stuff I no longer wanted! They came within hrs and the gentleman that came were very nice easy to communicate with and had great attitudes! I highly recommend them you will super pleased!
This company is amazing! I was in need of junk removal…I called, they came, it was done! They are so professional in every way! Courteous and friendly. What can I say….I will use this company forever!
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Questions
Murrieta Junk Removal FAQ
We price by volume. A quarter load is 3 cubic yards at $195, which is our minimum pickup. A half load is 6 cubic yards at $350. A three-quarter load is 9 cubic yards at $495. A full load is 12 cubic yards at $595. Fuel, labor, and disposal fees are included in those prices. Text photos to (951) 837-8072 and we will tell you which bracket you are in before we drive out.
Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. We are closed Saturday and Sunday. Same-day pickup in Murrieta is often available if you call or text early in the day, depending on where the trailer already is. If we cannot make same-day work, we will tell you straight and book the next open slot.
All of Murrieta. That includes Bear Creek, La Cresta, Copper Canyon, Greer Ranch, Alta Murrieta, California Oaks, Murrieta Oaks, Historic Old Town Murrieta, Mapleton, Murrieta Hot Springs, Spencer's Crossing, and the newer tracts off Whitewood and Clinton Keith. We also cover Temecula, Menifee, Wildomar, Winchester, French Valley, Lake Elsinore, and Canyon Lake.
Household hazardous waste. That means paint, solvents, motor oil, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane tanks, car batteries, asbestos, and any biohazardous or medical waste. Those have to go through Riverside County's household hazardous waste program. Everything else that is not hazardous and that two people can carry, we take.
Sometimes, and if that is the cheaper answer we will say so. Murrieta residents get a limited number of free bulky item pickups per year through Waste Management under the city trash franchise, scheduled at least 24 hours before your regular collection day. There are size and quantity limits, some categories are excluded, and you have to stage everything at the curb yourself. People call us when the job is too big, too heavy, too soon, upstairs, or full of things the curb program will not take.
No. The volume price is the price. Upstairs bedrooms, second-story lofts, steep Copper Canyon driveways, tight side yards, and heavy items like safes and treadmills are all included. If access is unusual enough that it changes the load fraction, you hear that number on site before we touch anything.
Not if you do not want to be. Plenty of Murrieta property managers and landlords give us gate access, we text photos when the job is done, and the invoice follows. For residential jobs we do like someone available by phone in case a question comes up about what stays and what goes.
Yes. Sealed refrigerant units are one of the categories curbside bulky programs usually refuse, which is why we get a lot of Murrieta calls about them. We haul fridges, freezers, window AC units, and water heaters and route them for proper refrigerant recovery and metal recycling.
Yes, and it is built into how we price. Usable furniture and household goods go to local donation centers. Electronics go to California-certified e-waste recyclers. Metal goes to scrap and clean green waste goes to composting. Diverted material costs us less to dispose of than landfill tonnage, so keeping the load green helps your quote too. If you want something routed to a specific school, church, or charity, tell us when you call.
Regularly. Tenant turnovers, office cleanouts, retail fixtures, construction debris after a remodel, and storage unit cleanouts. Same volume pricing, and for large multi-day jobs we will quote a custom rate. Call (951) 837-8072 and ask for Weston.
Yes. Wild West Junk Removal is a licensed and insured, family-owned business founded by Weston Molitor in 2016 and operating out of Temecula, CA. We can provide a certificate of insurance for property managers and commercial clients on request.
Text photos of what needs to go to (951) 837-8072, or call the same number. Stand back far enough that we can see the whole pile. We reply with a load fraction and a price range, book a window that works for you, and confirm a firm number on site before anything moves.
Get It Gone This Week
Text a photo, get a real number, keep your weekend. Murrieta pickups, Monday through Friday.
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