The only fair scrap yard in austin…read more they've got the best prices and they don't bust your balls

I recently encouraged my young son to collect aluminum for money. Once he filled a 30 gal container…read morewith crushed cans, we took his haul to what has to be the most expensive real estate in Austin in AM&I. On our first visit, the window gave him a $5 bill (a paltry 41¢/lb @ 12 lbs); however, our second visit yielded $4.92 paid in EXACT CHANGE! It was then that I learned another nearby recycler offered 50% more per pound, and have been traveling to Brown Ln ever since.

I was in town for a plastics recycling conference in November. My company is involved in…read moredevelopment of sustainable label solutions for processing at companies like Balcones. We had a tour of the facility, it was really impressive, the scope and overall methodology in separating different recycling streams of various materials. It was incredible, seeing PET/PP/HDPE/Glass/paper, etc. This was truly eye opening, understanding how the recycling process specifically at this location in Austin is handled. They broke down our large group into smaller ones, so that the tour was personalized, and we were able to ask questions, understand how we can better target more successful recycling of used products, and how to understand our development of new label technologies to help in this process altogether. Thanks to the team here for their guidance and learnings- and then also for what you are doing in TX for future sustainability knowledge and growth.

I researched near by Junk removal services in Austin and found JunkGuys Austin to see if they could…read moreassist with removing our hot tub that broke during the winter freeze. My husband was able to reach out by calling/texting and someone was quickly able to provide a quote of $450-500 for labor, haul off and disposal which was very fairly priced. The final price was $600 as we didn't drain the hot tub and that would be a bit extra which we were fine with them handling to deconstructing and hauling away all. They also were able to quickly get us on schedule and the day of, updated us on their ETA during the arrival window. The crew was very professional and friendly and we were thrilled with the work and treatment of our property and hauling away everything, like you'd never know something used to be there, aka a hot tub! The electrical portion was left and the guy stated we could have an electrician come to cap it but other than that, JunkGuys was so helpful and great at taking care of this so quickly for us :) We look forward to reaching out again and using them next time we have projects that require further clean out and removal of things!

The guys where Awsome , they had it all taking care of with in an hour , from the moment I…read morecontacted them. They even contacted me to go above and beyond . I'm a retired Chef and I expect a lot out of everybody and these guys did not let me down Also, I wasn't even in town. I was out of town and I told them hey it's gonna be three times as much junk than what they saw the picture I sent them and they knocked it out of the park.

Amazing Service! Trash Force 1 should change their name to "Magic Trash Valet". Because, in the…read moreevening, I put my trash bags outside my front door and when I leave for work the next morning and step outside my front door - NO MORE TRASH BAGS! It's like magic. I set the trash bags outside my front door in the evening and by morning they have magically disappeared. Trash Force 1 is quiet, clean and consistent - which is not something I could say about the previous valet service. Trash Force 1 is amazing.

From the owner: Need to get a trash pile removed from your property, or have a clean-out needed for a rental…read moreproperty? Do you have junk that needs to be hauled away? Or perhaps you’re looking for a valet trash service for your rental property that is super easy and wont break the bank? Recycling? Composting? Would you prefer to work with a locally owned business where you only deal with the owner/operator? Trash Force 1 has you covered with services ranging from door-side trash pickup, pet waste station maintenance, bulk pickup, and more!

Friendly. Quick response and junk removal. Cleaned the area. Great value compared to other quote…read moreranges. And above all else, they delivered on their commitment and did it with smiles on their faces. Definitely recommend!!!

Smiley's made it super simple. Whereas other companies wanted me to send pics, do a walk through…read moreand then schedule to get the junk. Smileys just asked what was being removed, approximate size of larger items and asked if they were any hazardous materials. They arrived about an hour after the call and went right to it. Great price, fast service and no hassle, highly recommend.

The City of Austin handled my On-Demand Bulk Collection really well! I just wanted to give the…read moreworkers on the truck a shout-out because my junk on the curb was behind a couple of cars that a neighbor had parked in front of the pile. The drivers did not technically have to go the extra mile to pick up but they did. I had meant to get out and move everything in the morning but when I woke up it was all gone. Thank you thank you for going the extra mile - I really appreciate it! :-)

Austin Resource Recovery did not pick up my curbside trash again as they had done also 2 months…read moreago. Trash pickup is an important job, but apparently it is not important to this COA affiliate. Worse, I had to call 311 several times to get attention to this recurring issue ( and they were very helpful and friendly, btw). I was allowed to contact Dayne- the supervisor for trash pickup- but was stonewalled by him. He would not answer the 3 emails I sent. With my trashcan overflowing and no reason for it to be left un-emptied, I then tried to escalate my request through 311 but was told I had to wait 2 business days. However--to their credit, yesterday afternoon the can was emptied while I was at work. Lingering question--why does Dayne appear not to care about this? He appears to dislike reminders that his department made another mistake. Good customer service COA style would have meant an immediate apology and a friendly offer to fix the situation. So, I am going to make sure others know about this recurring trash pickup problem, and yelp is just one way. Customer service from COA is usually great. I'm sorry, but this time it didn't happen.

I know, a dump is a dump. But my reason for the 5-star review is the smell! While it may look &…read morefeel like a typical landfill, there's no smell! This is the only dump I've ever been to in my 37 years on planet Earth that didn't have me wanting to puke while being there. I don't know what their methods are but to me that's amazing! I've been a few times but I had to dispose my old bed recently which caused me to make an appearance there. The dump is actually in Creedmoor (It says Buda on Yelp) & FM 1327 is a quiet & pleasant little road to travel along. The nature preserve surrounding the landfill is also pleasant to look at & is kind of cool that the landfill is trying to make good use of the land surrounding it. The overall cost of disposing my old bed + large boxes left behind from the new bed ended up being around $67. That with the $45 U-Haul pickup rental + gas was still cheaper than paying the furniture store's $189 disposal fee. The employees I dealt with were friendly, had good attitudes, & from an outsider's perspective they seemed to be well taken care of by the company they work for.

If I can leave less stars I would;…read more I have had an extremely disappointing experience with Texas Disposal Systems. The level of service has been unacceptable and has caused ongoing frustration. For years, I did not have issues with trash pickup, but recently the service has become unreliable and inconsistent. Missed pickups have become a recurring problem, and communication from the company has been poor. When concerns were reported, there was little effort made to resolve the issues in a timely or satisfactory manner. To make matters worse, I was required to pay additional quarterly fees because my residence is located on a dirt road, despite the fact that service was being provided and the trucks were already traveling down the road. On many occasions, drivers would reach the end of the road, back up, and leave without any apparent difficulty, making the additional charges difficult to justify. As a paying customer, I expect dependable service, accountability, and basic customer support. Instead, I have experienced missed collections, poor communication, and a lack of professionalism. The overall experience has been frustrating and disappointing. I cannot recommend Texas Disposal Systems based on my experience and would encourage potential customers to carefully consider other options before choosing this company.