Taylor Chastain started Up Up and Away Junk Hauling in 2014 from a single pickup truck and borrowed trailer, and the Kennesaw, Georgia-based company has since grown into a full-service junk removal operation covering eight Atlanta metro counties: Cobb, Cherokee, Bartow, Paulding, Douglas, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett. The company is locally owned, operated, and fully licensed and insured.
Residential services include large item removal, garage cleanouts, mattress removal, yard waste hauling, appliance removal, electronics removal, and storage unit cleanouts. The firm also handles estate cleanouts and apartment cleanouts for property managers and individual clients. On the commercial side, the company manages debris removal for businesses and handles office furniture removal. Demolition services round out the offering and include shed demolition, playground removal, pool and hot tub removal, and flooring and cabinetry demolition. The company prioritizes donating and recycling materials where possible rather than sending everything to landfill, describing its commitment as stewarding items well on behalf of clients.
City-level service areas include Acworth, Alpharetta, Atlanta, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Canton, Dallas, Decatur, Douglasville, Dunwoody, Duluth, Johns Creek, Kennesaw, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Peachtree City, Powder Springs, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Tucker, Woodstock, and Chastain. This geographic footprint makes the company one of the broader-reaching independent junk removal operators in the metro area.
The firm describes its operating philosophy as “providing white-collar service in a blue-collar industry,” emphasizing professional customer interactions alongside the physical labor component of the work. This positioning reflects a focus on punctuality, communication, and respectful handling of client property throughout every job. Free on-site estimates are available, and bookings can be made through an online “Book Now” tool on the website or by calling (404) 909-4183. Clients can also reach the company via text. The website includes before-and-after project photographs, customer testimonials, a pricing section, a FAQ page, and a careers section for prospective employees interested in joining the crew.