Pierce County, Washington
Tacoma
Junk, boats, RVs, cleanouts.
Lucky Hauling covers Tacoma and the rest of Pierce County with 15 removal services and a free on-site estimate before the first thing is lifted.
Tacoma is home to about 228,202 people in Pierce County. Wet winters rot boats and campers fast, and spring is when Puget Sound marinas and storage lots push owners to deal with them.
- Licensed & insured
- Free on-site estimate
- Same-week scheduling
- Donate & recycle first
- Boats, RVs & oversized loads
- 20 states covered
Pierce County
How we work in Tacoma
Tacoma has every kind of job in it, from residential streets to commercial lots, and the process is the same for each. The same goes for Lakewood, Puyallup and University Place.
Boats around Tacoma end up in driveways, marina slips, and dry storage, and we have pulled them from all three. Boat paperwork in Washington runs through the Washington Department of Licensing, with derelict vessels handled by the Department of Natural Resources, and we prepare the release when there is no title.
Most Washington counties run their own transfer stations and charge by weight, and mattresses and appliances often carry separate fees. We know which Pierce County facilities take what.
Services in Tacoma
Everything we haul out of Tacoma
15 services, one process. Each has a Tacoma 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
Washington rules
Titles, disposal, and rules that apply in Tacoma
Boats: the Washington Department of Licensing, with derelict vessels handled by the Department of Natural Resources handles titling. No title means a release or abandoned-vessel process, which we prepare with you. RVs and vehicles: the Washington Department of Licensing, same idea.
Hazardous materials are the one hard limit. Paint, solvents, chemicals, and asbestos go through the Pierce County household hazardous waste program, not through us. Fuel, oil, batteries, and refrigerant are handled properly on every job.
Wet winters rot boats and campers fast, and spring is when Puget Sound marinas and storage lots push owners to deal with them.
Sound familiar?
The calls we get most from Tacoma
Every Tacoma 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 Tacoma job runs
Same four steps for every job in Tacoma.
- 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 Tacoma stops putting it off
Most calls from Tacoma 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.
- Wet winters rot boats and campers fast, and spring is when Puget Sound marinas and storage lots push owners to deal with them.
Afterward
Where junk removal material from Tacoma ends up
People ask, and they should. Here is the path everything takes after it leaves Tacoma.
- 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 Tacoma takes
Most of what makes junk removal go smoothly is decided before the truck leaves. This is the gear behind a Tacoma 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 Pierce County
We also serve Lakewood, Puyallup, University Place, Bonney Lake and Edgewood and the rest of Pierce County. Same process.
Questions from Tacoma
Tacoma questions, answered
Do you offer same-day service in Tacoma?
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 Washington?
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 Tacoma do you cover?
All of Pierce County, including Lakewood, Puyallup, University Place and Bonney Lake. See the Washington page for every city.
How do I set up a job in Tacoma?
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 Tacoma?
Paint, solvents, chemicals, asbestos, and medical waste. Your county hazardous waste program handles those. Almost everything else goes.
Next step
Book in Tacoma
Pick the service above for the Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
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