Hiring Junk Removal Companies

Junk removal companies can be a handy tool in your spring cleaning and recycling efforts. Depending on your materials, you may opt for free services, paid services or a combination of the two. Start by sweeping your home of all of your unwanted items. While food, clothing, toys and household items can be donated, other items don't easily fall into a category and are better suited for junk collection companies.

Junk Removal Companies: Getting Started

Start by taking a full inventory of the junk you need to be hauled. Find a reputable junk removal company and call them, letting them know about your junk and any pertinent information about your location. For example, if you live atop of an apartment building, you may need to let them know so that they can make the proper arrangements. Finally, set up an appointment and ask any questions you have about the process.

Free Junk Removal Companies

These companies make their money by recycling you items, so they only remove items that are mostly recyclable. These include appliances, car parts, aluminum cans and anything with scrap metal. Be prepared to share your personal information such as a photo ID and, if you are junking a vehicle, its title.

Paid Junk Removal Companies

Junk pick-up companies that charge will remove almost all of your items for a price. Some charge by the load, while others charge by the volume. These companies commonly will give you a quote on the phone or in person before performing their services. Prices typically start from $100 and can go up to a few hundred dollars. Some of these companies will even clean up the area after junk removal.

Junk Removal Companies: Considerations

• Most companies will not remove chemicals or hazardous waste. Contact your local waste department or garbage collection company to find out the proper way to dispose of these items.
• If you have a lot of junk and some of it is recyclable, consider the services of a free hauling company first, then have the paid company come for the non-recyclables.
• When using a junk removal service, try to take advantage by sweeping your entire home of unwanted junk. Not only are you getting the full value of the service, you are possibly saving the time and expense of another visit from the junk collector in the future.