About The Junk Removers & Pick Up Pros
Family-run by John and Leanne Cook. Based in Coffs Harbour. Servicing Port Macquarie to Yamba and East Coast pickup and delivery routes since 2003.
Our Story
John started collecting scrap metal as a hobby in 2003. What began as weekend runs with a trailer turned into something bigger. “The Scrap Metal Man” was officially registered in 2009, and over the years the business grew into what it is today — The Junk Removers & Pick Up Pros.
Family-run by John and Leanne Cook, the business has been operating for more than 20 years from Port Macquarie to Yamba. That kind of longevity does not happen by accident. It comes from turning up when you say you will, pricing jobs honestly, treating people's properties with care, and building a reputation one job at a time.
John and Leanne are supported by long-term loyal casual staff who have worked alongside the business for years. These are not strangers from a booking app — they are familiar faces who know the truck, know the standards, and know how to do the job properly. When extra crew is needed for larger jobs, estate clearances, or hoarder clean-ups, the same trusted people step in.
Based in Coffs Harbour, we service the Mid North Coast from Port Macquarie to Yamba for rubbish removal, estate clearances, property cleanouts, and commercial work. The Pick Up Pros side handles bulky pickups, IKEA delivery, major retailer collections, Marketplace and Gumtree deliveries, and Sydney-to-Brisbane transport runs.
Merlin, cleaned after every job — standards matter.
Insurance, Compliance & Trust
$20M Public Liability Insurance
Major coverage for every job we do.
Goods in Transit Insurance
Your items are covered during transport.
Workers' Compensation Insurance
Our team is properly covered on every job.
Vehicle & Business Insurance
Full commercial coverage on our truck and operations.
Enclosed 2020 Isuzu Pantech
Safe, contained transport. 3.10m height. No waste on the road.
600kg Tailgate Lifter
Heavy items loaded safely without dragging.
Afterpay Available
Flexible payment through Square.
Established Since 2003
Over two decades of local hands-on experience. A real, long-standing Mid North Coast business.
Loyal Long-Term Team
Supported by casual staff who have worked with the business for years. Same familiar faces, same high standards.
Meet Merlin
Our truck has a name — Merlin. He is a 2020 Isuzu NNR 150 Pantech and a little magician who puts a smile on everyone's face when the job is done and the clutter is gone. Fully enclosed with a 600kg tailgate lifter, bull bar, driving lights, and a clean professional setup. Truck height is 3.10 metres.
- Enclosed truck body stops waste blowing out during travel
- Supports Chain of Responsibility expectations for safe loading and contained transport
- More professional than open trailers, uncovered ute loads, or casual operators using shade cloth and rope
- Better presentation for real estate, legal, aged care, NDIS, and commercial clients
- Suitable for bulky furniture, estate goods, auction items, whitegoods, and retailer pickups
- Dollies, roller boards, straps, blankets, ramps, and proper PPE
Ready to Clear It Properly?
Send photos today and we will give you a practical estimate.