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About
Hi there, thanks for checking out Rubbish Doctor. We’re Maine’s top-rated full-service junk removal and cleanup company, proudly serving the Greater Portland and Midcoast areas. Our team handles everything — lifting, loading, disposal, and recycling — so you don’t have to.
We specialize in fast, stress-free cleanouts including:
Household junk removal
Estate and eviction cleanouts
Construction debris
Furniture, appliances, and mattress removal
Yard waste and shed/barn/garage cleanouts
Weekly commercial cardboard pickup
18-yard dumpster rentals
Our pricing is straightforward, with no hidden fees:
$175 per pickup-size load, which is 1/6 of our trailer, and all labor, disposal, and sweep-up is included. We’re fully insured, locally owned, and committed to transparent, reliable service on every job. Some items may have adjustments or recycling fees based on weight and location (attic vs basement).
If you’d like, send us a photo of what you need removed and we can provide a firm quote in seconds. Same-day and next-day appointments are available.
We look forward to helping you.
Overview
Hired 40 times
Background checked
4 employees
4 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 4:00 pmMon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, and Venmo.
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2025
2024
Services offered
Structure type
House
Mobile home
Garage, shed or barn
Pool
Project type
Total demolition
Partial demolition
Strip out interior
Pool demolition
Location
Residential
Commercial
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
Exceptional 5.0
116 reviews
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Ben C.
Oct 31, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
He showed up on time and was very nice. He was professional and very responsive, and the experience all around was wonderful
Details: Interior remodel or de-cluttering • 20 yard (small projects) • Two weeks • Residential
Dumpster Rental
Sean C.
Sep 12, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Very professional. Willing to listen to any concerns that we may have had. CREW was very nice as well. Job was done wonderful. I would recommend this company to everyone they have been so great.
Details: Outdoor • Partial demolition • Mobile home • Residential
Demolition Services
Elizabeth M.
Jan 14, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
The Rubbish Doctor crew was so helpful and efficient. Tom was able to help me out on short notice and delivered a job well done. He was easy to get a hold of and great to work with. I’ll be using him again.
Details: Studio • Movers only • 5 - 10 miles • Load flat; no stairs or elevator • Unload via passenger elevator
Local Moving (under 50 miles)
Ruth M.
May 15, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Requested junk removal and Tom came the very next day. Pricing was reasonable and he was quick! Will use again when I accumulate more junk!
Details: Large items to haul • Yard waste, construction debris or scrap metal • Enough to fill one pickup truck • There are no flights of stairs
Rubbish Doctor's reply
Hi Ruth,
Thank you so much for the business and the great review. We hope we can help with anything you have for us in the future.
Sincerely,
Tom Hayes
Rubbish Doctor
Junk Removal
Will D.
Jun 1, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tom was incredibly helpful and responded to my messages immediately. He picked up a truck load of trash from a storage unit I was clearing out and provided some useful advice for handling old books.
Details: No large items to haul • Mixed trash • Enough to fill one pickup truck • There are no flights of stairs
Junk Removal
Credentials
Background Check
Thomas Hayes Ii
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our pricing is mostly based on volume. We charge $175 for the equivalent of a pickup truck load (6.5 foot bed)
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We always tell our customers our basic pickup truck load price before we come out to give an estimate.