Junk Removal Near
Granville Island
Serving Granville Island businesses and residents
Granville Island is not your typical neighborhood. The mix of artist studios, restaurants, shops, markets, and live work spaces creates unique junk removal challenges. Whether you are clearing a gallery, turning over a restaurant space, or cleaning out a studio, Clutter to Cash Vancouver understands the island and the surrounding areas. Since 2012, we have been the trusted choice for Granville
Island junk hauling.
Understanding Granville Island's Unique Needs
Granville Island operates differently from anywhere else in Vancouver. The mix of tourist traffic, market schedules, artist workshops, and commercial enterprises means junk removal needs to work around these realities. Early morning pickups before the crowds arrive. Coordination with building managers in the arts district. Navigating the limited parking and loading areas.
The businesses here generate unusual junk. Artist studios accumulate materials, equipment, and works that did not sell. Restaurants upgrade equipment and need the old stuff gone. Retail shops turn over inventory and fixtures. Each situation requires understanding of what can be recycled, donated, or needs specialized disposal.
Beyond the island itself, we serve the entire surrounding area including the False Creek residential developments, the Fairview neighborhoods, and the live work spaces that dot the south shore. One team, one call, comprehensive service.
Granville Island Area Services
Artist studio cleanouts
Retail and shop clearing
Restaurant equipment removal
Live work space cleanups
Residential junk hauling
Marina area services
Gallery and workshop clearing
Commercial space turnovers
Commercial and Creative Space Solutions
From artist studios to restaurants, we handle the
unique junk removal needs of Granville Island.
Artist Studio Cleanouts
Art studios accumulate materials, equipment, and works over the years. When it is time to clear space or close a studio, we handle everything from paints and canvases to printing presses and sculpture materials.
Restaurant Equipment
Commercial kitchen equipment removal done right. Stoves, fridges, prep tables, and fixtures removed efficiently. We work around restaurant schedules and handle proper disposal of commercial equipment.
Live Work Spaces
The live work studios near Granville Island in Vancouver combine residential and commercial junk. Our local team handles both aspects in a single visit, clearing living spaces and work areas efficiently.
Serving the Entire Granville Island Area
From the Public Market to the surrounding residential
neighborhoods, we cover it all.
Granville Island Proper
The island itself presents unique logistics. Limited vehicle access, specific loading zones, and the constant flow of visitors all affect how and when junk removal can happen. We know the back routes, the early morning windows, and the building managers who control access.
From the Net Loft shops to the Arts Club Theatre, from the boatworks to the restaurants facing the water, every business on the island needs junk removal at some point. We have done them all.
Surrounding Areas
The residential condos and townhouses on the south side of False Creek, the developments near the Seawall, and the Fairview neighborhoods leading up to Broadway all fall within our regular service area. Same crews, same service, same reliability.
Whether you are in a waterfront condo with views of the island, a townhouse near the Seawall, or a rental apartment in the Fairview slopes, we provide the same professional junk removal service.
Why Granville Island Businesses Choose Us
Flexible Scheduling
Our team is happy to work around market hours and tourist traffic for island businesses.
Material Handling
Art materials, commercial equipment, and specialty items handled appropriately.
Island Knowledge
We know the access points, loading zones, and building requirements.
Fully Insured
Commercial and residential liability coverage for every job on and around the island.
Consignment for Quality Items
Granville Island is known for quality. The furniture in live work spaces, the equipment in artist studios, and the fixtures in retail shops often have significant value. Our consignment program sells your quality items and splits the proceeds 50/50.
Closing an artist studio? That printing press or pottery wheel might sell for hundreds. Upgrading restaurant equipment? Working commercial gear has value. We identify sellable items during every cleanout and handle the sales process for you.
For businesses closing or relocating, consignment can significantly offset the cost of clearing your space. Quality items find new homes instead of going to waste.
Items We Consign
Artist equipment and tools
Commercial kitchen appliances
Retail display fixtures
Quality furniture
Working machinery
Specialty craft equipment
Electronics and AV gear
Collectibles and antiques
Transparent Vancouver Pricing
Honest, upfront rates with no hidden fees. Our hourly billing begins 30 minutes before the
truck arrives to cover fuel and maintenance costs. Billing stops when our truck is
completely unloaded at the disposal or donation facility.
1 Worker + Truck
$80/hr
Plus $0.18 per lb disposal waste
Items under 100 lbs
Small appliances
Household items, bags
Most Popular
2 Worker + Truck
$105/hr
Plus $0.18 per lb disposal waste
Items 100-240 lbs
Mattresses, couches, BBQs
Appliances, dressers
3 Worker + Truck
$135/hr
Plus $0.18 per lb disposal waste
Items over 300 lbs
Pianos, hot tubs, safes
Commercial equipment
50% Consignment Split - You Keep Half
This is what makes us different from every other junk removal company in Vancouver. When we find sellable items during your removal, we do not just haul them away. We sell them through our established resale network and give you 50% of the sale price. Most junk haulers keep everything. We believe if your stuff has value, you should benefit from it.
Important Pricing Information
Initial consultation and quotes are free. All additional services beyond the quoted scope are billable.
Complex jobs requiring cleaning, sanitization, or specialized equipment are quoted during the on-site assessment.
Donation and recycling items have no disposal fees - you pay only the hourly labor rate for us to process them.
Additional surcharges: Tires on rim $12/unit, tires off rim $8/unit, freon items (pre-1975) quoted on-site.
Vancouver Pickup Coverage
Kensington Cedar
Oakridge
Riley Park
Victoria Fraserview
Yaletown
Granville Island Area Questions
Do you service businesses directly on Granville Island?
Yes, we handle junk removal for Granville Island businesses including shops, restaurants, galleries, and artist studios. We know the access points, parking logistics, and delivery schedules that affect when work can be done efficiently.
Can you remove old restaurant equipment from the Granville Island area?
Absolutely. Restaurant equipment removal is a specialty service. We handle commercial stoves, fridges, prep tables, and all restaurant fixtures. Equipment gets recycled or resold when possible.
What about artist studios with unusual items?
Artist studios often contain large, unusual items like sculptures, canvases, printing equipment, and specialty materials. We have experience with art studio cleanouts and handle these unique items appropriately, recycling specialty materials when facilities exist.
Do you serve the residential areas near Granville Island?
Yes, the Fairview and False Creek residential areas surrounding Granville Island are regular service territory. Condos, townhouses, and the live work spaces throughout the area all receive the same professional service.
What are your rates for Granville Island area junk removal?
Standard hourly rates apply: $80 per hour for one worker, $105 for two workers, $135 for three workers, plus $0.18 per pound disposal fee. Commercial jobs on the island may require specific scheduling around market hours.
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