Meet the Owner of Junk King Atlanta North
Junk King is North America’s number one green junk removal service—built on the premise that junk hauling services can be faster, greener, and holistically better than any other removal options. As a result of this belief and our dedication to commitments, Junk King can be found across America and all the way up into the Canadian provinces.
In Atlanta, Georgia the Junk King commitment was taken on by Harry Van Buren in January of 2012. Starting with a single truck and his two sons, Van Buren has expanded his single location in Northern Atlanta to three locations (including the Cobb County and Gwinnett County Junk Kings), ten trucks, and over twenty employees.
Affordable Junk Removal with Junk King Atlanta
We all know that recycling is the only way for future generations to continue to use the earth’s precious resources. When there are so many people, with so much stuff, there is bound to be a breaking point; either the population outperforms our resource abilities, our resources become abused and are emptied, or the accumulation of all of humanity’s stuff becomes too much, too difficult to handle, and the problem becomes too dangerous to fix.
Van Buren saw these as possible futures before his franchising with Junk King—and in many ways, his choice to work with Junk King was heavily influenced by these possibilities. In an interview done in 2021, almost nine years after opening Junk King Atlanta North, Van Buren confirmed that the future of humanity was on his mind when he chose Junk King:
“I was looking for a business that would be around for the species, not so much [like] Blockbuster or Yellow Cab…I was looking for a business that would be sustainable as long as there’s [our] species on the planet…You know you hear a lot of different experts [approximating the amount of stuff the world can hold] in terms of the amount of people. You can hear anything from 10 billion to 15 billion. But [at] the rate that the population is exploding, we’re not too far away from 10 billion people, we’re not. And if we don’t start thinking more about recycling, donating, repurposing, [we’re] to the point where—if we don’t reuse the resources—[the resources] are going to be gone. So that’s [why we do this, and how] important our business is to the survival of the species. It really, truly is a survival of the species business.”
Van Buren’s concerns are what led him to franchise with Junk King. Junk King is known today as being the greenest junk removal service in North America—with a commitment of 60% of all hauling being reused, repurposed, donated, or recycled—and for Van Buren in 2012, that was the perfect philosophy model to reach his own goals. Five years after their original opening in California, Junk King opened their business to franchisors, and two years later Van Buren took the plunge.
The Van Buren Family: the Junk King Family of North Atlanta
Before Junk King North Atlanta opened, Van Buren had been looking for a way to help his family. At the time, one of his sons was expecting their first child while also working in a warehouse for little pay. Simultaneously, another Van Buren son was just graduating from business school. Once Van Buren saw an opportunity to franchise with Junk King, he only needed to speak to his sons to get them on board. Since then, Van Buren has recruited nearly all of his family into the business.
Van Buren’s son, John, once rode almost every truck with every haul. Years after having his first child, John has cut back his truck rides down to a few times a week—the rest of his time is cut between family and training duties for their combined 20+ employees.
Van Buren’s son, James, also rode on those same trucks with his brother. His time now is spent mostly away from the hauls; instead, he has become the face of their third location, Cobb County. He’s also in training now to become the eventual spearhead for the entire business after Van Buren retires.
Van Buren’s daughter, Christy, would join the team after her brothers. She started working a few hours a week in the Junk King office, and since then has become the machine behind the scenes. And, seeing as Van Buren has reported a revenue of around two million dollars, with more to come in the future, Christy has her work cut out for her.
Van Buren himself has spoken about what it’s like being the Junk King family of Atlanta, saying:
“My first son, John, had our first grandchild—and now we have nine…in previous years, [the grandchildren] all run around [during the holidays]. They wear Junk King shirts, Junk King hats, Junk King hoodies. We [often] have lively conversations about junk and junk removal when we have a family gets togethers.”
In regard to the grandkids, Van Buren sees the future of his family and his legacy:
The Van Buren Junk King: Trusted, Experienced, and Eco-Friendly
Junk King is currently recognized as one of the best businesses to ‘get into’. They are ranked as number one for North America in terms of their green commitment, customer service, and track record. In Atlanta, the Junk King removal philosophy is only a part of why people choose to haul with Van Buren; the other part is Van Buren’s own beliefs about how a removal service should be run.
“Primarily, we just pick up junk,” Van Buren has said, “We offer full-service junk removal, which is—we, one of the things I like to say is—‘the heaviest thing you should have to lift is the telephone’. You just point, sit back, and relax; and that’s the full-service. We’ll go in there and we’ll remove whatever you point at. The second [option for service, is] the do-it-yourself part of our business; so we provide a residential-sized dumpster to some of our do-it-yourself customers, and they do it themselves. There’s no contactless junk removal [for most removal services, but for us] those are the two main services that we offer.”
Junk King Atlanta North doesn’t just offer residential solutions for Atlanta junk removal and hauling, they also offer assistance to businesses in the form of B2B; realtors, property managers, small demo contractors, and many office landlords have called on Junk King Atlanta North for help. Van Buren gave an example in his 2021 interview:
“A lot of people went to work from home [during the pandemic] and we got a good amount of business from people going to work from home. [The reason for that is] just as
the offices were vacated there was no need to have them, so some of the larger companies that had offices that they no longer needed—had equipment that they no longer needed—things such as
office cubical walls, old desks, old filing cabinets, we cleaned [everything] out.
And on the flip side, the [people] working from home, would have to take their basements, or—in one case in particular that I remember—they had a porch and they ended up building it [out to make a home office]. While they were doing that, we hauled away some of the construction debris, and when they were all finished we hauled away some of their used equipment [too]. So, there were a lot of people that needed us when they were setting up their home offices as well.”
What happens with all of the junk and stuff that Junk King Atlanta North picks up? It’s Junk King’s commitment to being eco-friendly that separates it so drastically from its competitors. Junk King as a company pushes for at least 60% of all hauling being recycled—but Van Buren’s mission is a far higher percentage:
“We offer full-service junk removal—‘the heaviest thing you should have to lift is the telephone”
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“[Junk King is] helping the environment. Part of our business model is that we try to recycle, repurpose, donate—70% of what we collect. [We have] a mission to get to maybe 95-99% of what we pick up. You know, [our ability to do that] ranges from a lot of different [aspects, from] household furniture all the way to construction debris. And a lot of that stuff is definitely reusable and we do a lot of repurposing and donating in our business.”
Junk King Atlanta North—More than Junk Removal For Atlanta
Atlanta junk removal can be a dirty business, and when it becomes overwhelming or difficult, Junk King is there to help. Van Buren has created a space in Atlanta for Junk King as a necessity for the community—and it is a role that has not escaped Van Buren’s insight:
“Everybody has a reason for getting rid of their junk. One time I kept a list of all the different things that we picked up [during the day’s haul]. I wish I had kept that list. Everybody has a story as to why they are having their junk removed; whether it be a death in the family or [for instance] we have a promotion around Valentine’s day that’s called “Dump the Ex”, where we take away the ex’s stuff that they still have and take it away for a greatly reduced price. [That’s made] some stories, and some humorous ones, at that.”
Van Buren continued his thought later in the interview, upon reflecting about his time with Junk King and junk removal, he concluded:
“It’s been a very satisfying business, I mean it’s grown. I get a lot of pleasure out of helping people, you can’t believe how many smiles we put on people’s faces. When we go there and their—as an example—their garage is just packed, wall to wall, floor to ceiling, front to back; when we leave, we’ve got little piles of things we’re gonna recycle, we’re gonna donate, [some things end up needing to go to the landfill]…and they can park their cars in their garage. That’s just a small example [of what we do] and they are so happy.”
There are three ways to contact Junk King North Atlanta, and four ways to get an estimate. Contact us today to get a truck tomorrow:
- Call us at 1-706-247-7513 to speak with our world-class customer representatives. From there, speak with our highly trained estimators to receive a quote over the phone, or to schedule an in-person assessment for your estimate.
- Text us pictures of your junk at 1-737-888-5865, and receive a text back from one of our estimator experts with no obligation.
- Or, schedule your Junk King MINI dumpster or your full-service truck team online; save $20, and pick the best service for you by utilizing our custom-built pricing estimator.
Residential Junk Removal Services in Atlanta, GA
Items We Take for Residential Junk Removal
- Appliance Removal
- Estate Cleanouts
- E-Waste Disposal
- Foreclosure Clean Outs
- Furniture Removal
- Garbage & Trash Removal
- Home Renovation Debris Removal
- Hot Tub Removal
- Mattress Disposal
- Refrigerator Disposal
- TV Disposal
- Yard Waste Removal
If you live in or near Atlanta, GA, you understand how difficult it can be to get rid of clutter in your home, especially when items accumulate quickly. And don't worry, it's not just you. Homeowners, renters, and others throughout the city often find themselves with unwanted items that they need removed.
But what's the best way to get this done? Well, Junk King Atlanta North has a solution!
We accept basically all types of household junk, whether it be a broken appliance, old furniture, e-waste, or plain old debris. And, we can do it immediately! Simply call our team at Junk King Atlanta North, and we will come to your property (often same day or next day) to remove all your unwanted items. We accept all items, big or small, with the exception of hazardous waste.
Don’t let your unwanted junk take up any more space in your home. Call Junk King Atlanta North today at (706) 247-7513 or book online to schedule your junk removal appointment and reclaim your space today!
Commercial Junk Removal Services in Atlanta, GA
Items We Take for Residential Junk Removal
- Commercial Equipment Removal
- Commercial Scrap Metal Pickup
- Construction Debris Removal
- Office Furniture Removal
- Property Management Cleanout
- Storage Facility Cleanout
If your own a business in Atlanta, GA, you've probably ran into the frustrating issue where you have excess garbage or large items that your regular waste disposal company will not take.
While some garbage management companies will allow special junk pick-ups, this usually means a large price increase. This is also impractical if you find yourself frequently needing specialized pickups or regularly have large items that you need removed.
For most commercial junk removals, there are two clear options. You can either do it yourself, or you can hire a professional.
While disposing of the items yourself may sound appealing at first, oftentimes this doesn't save your money and can be stress-inducing. Your employee's time is essential for your business, so if your employees take care of the garbage, it's taking away from their more important tasks. On top of that, spending the time loading, carrying, dumping items and knowing where to even take them ends up costing you.
This is where Junk King Atlanta North comes in! We offer fast, affordable, and efficient commercial junk removal services to help you and your business. Simply call us at (706) 247-7513 to schedule your appointment today.
How Junk Removal Works at Junk King Atlanta North
Working with Junk King Atlanta North is easy. And we work hard to keep it that way.
- Give us a call at (706) 247-7513 and let us know what you need disposed of or recycled and our team at Junk King Atlanta North can provide you with a free estimate over the phone.
- In addition, you can obtain a free estimate by texting us a photo of your items and we will text you back an estimate.
- We also have a great online Pricing Estimator that you can use for full service junk hauling.
- Or you can simply book online! Once our junk haulers arrive, you can get an on-site, no obligation pricing estimate for the job you want done.
Once you have your appointment booked, it's as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Step #1: We Come To Your Property
Step #2: Get A Free Estimate
Step #3: Enjoy Full Service Junk Removal Done For You
At Junk King Atlanta North, we make the junk removal process easy and straightforward for you. First, get in contact with us by calling us or booking online. Once we have an appointment scheduled, our junk haulers will come to your property and examine your items and the volume we expect them to take up in our truck. Then, they will provide you with a free, no-obligation estimate. Finally, you'll enjoy our full-service junk removal, which means we do everything for you. We'll also recycle or donate as many of your items as possible. You're also protected by our price match guarantee to ensure that you get the best value in the industry. Learn more by clicking the link below.
Why Junk King Atlanta North
Our Difference
- Environmentally Friendly, Recycling as Much as Possible
- Save Time and Money
- Same Day Appointments
- Price Match Guarantee
- #1 Top-Rated Customer Service
- Bonded and Insured
- Bigger Trucks/Best Value
- We Give Back to the Community
Junk King Atlanta North is the premier junk removal company serving Atlanta, GA, and the surrounding areas. When you parter with us, you'll receive complete junk removal services that are fast and efficient. We make sure as many of your items are recycled or donated as possible. Plus, our vehicles are 20% larger than our competitors, so you receive the best pricing and value in the industry.
Junk King Atlanta North has been in the industry for many years and is locally owned and operated. When you hire Junk King Atlanta North, you're supporting local jobs and advocating for a company that gives back to the community.
We can haul basically all residential and commercial junk items, except for hazardous waste. Whether you need one item removed or a full-house cleanout, or team can handle projects and items of all sizes. We look forward to serving you with how quick and efficient junk hauling services. Click the link below to learn more about the Junk King difference.
Areas Served By Junk King Atlanta North
Proudly Serving North Atlanta, GA, and the Surrounding Areas
Junk King Atlanta North is your go-to junk removal company serving North Atlanta, GA. We are happy to support our community with our courteous and efficient junk removal services. We provide straightforward services, so you can have any junk removed swiftly. Contact us to speak with our expert team at Junk King Atlanta North and to schedule your appointment. We offer both residential and commercial debris removal services so we can remove everything from appliances to construction debris to old furniture to plain old junk. We accept nearly everything except for hazardous waste. Check out the areas we serve below to help streamline your experience!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does your service work?
Once we schedule a free no-obligation estimate we will send a team of two employees to your site to assess the situation. At that time we look at the items we will provide you with a price based on volume. Once you agree to the price we will start removing the items until completed. After the items have been loaded into our branded junk king truck, we will sweep up the area and process the invoice via a mobile device.
What types of junk removal services do you offer?
Junk removal typically takes one of two forms. There is full-service junk removal, where you hire 2-3 people to come into your home or office, carry your discards outside, load it into a dumpster or truck, and then haul it away. This option is essentially like hiring movers, except your stuff goes away forever instead of going to your new address.
There is also self-service junk removal, which is like the renovation/contractor example mentioned above. With self-service junk removal, the junk company drops a dumpster off at your property, and you fill it yourself. Once the bin is full, the junk removal comes back to load your dumpster onto a truck and drive it away.
Are estimates free?
We offer free estimates as a part of our service. Our Big Red trucks show up on time at your location and provide you with a free written estimate. If you’re happy with the estimate, in most cases we will haul our items right then and there. At Junk King we want your business, so no job is too big or too small.
Is there anything you don’t take?
Junk King will pick up and remove almost any type of unwanted junk except hazardous materials. If you need to dispose of these items, you should contact your local waste management provider or municipal agencies for guidance.
Certain household items are considered hazardous waste and typically fall into one of four categories:
Items that fall into these categories should be labeled or marked accordingly. Cleaning products, motor oil and most other automotive fluids, pesticides, herbicides, varnishes, and paints are all considered hazardous waste and should never be placed in trash bins or dumpsters.
What items do you recycle?
A shorter list might be the items we can’t recycle! The truth is that most everything that gets tossed out or disposed of can be reused, repurposed, or recycled. And we strive to recycle up to 60 percent or more of everything we pick up from our customers.
Will it cost me more for heavy junk items?
Fair and transparent pricing is a hallmark of Junk King. We offer a low minimum charge, and unlike our competitors, you only pay for the space you use in our trucks – with no hidden charges. This means that if your junk takes up half a truck load you pay the same whether it’s a load of old clothes and bedding, or concrete rubble and masonry.
Our pricing model is the same for our self-service MINI Dumpster rentals, as well. At Junk King, whether you choose our full or self-service junk removal options, you pay only for the space you use.
What is full service junk hauling?
Junk removal is an on-demand service to have just about any kind of trash removed from your home or business. We haul large items like furniture and appliances, do full house cleanouts, offer light demolition in many markets, and pick up all kinds of trash and construction debris from real estate cleanouts. Pretty much everything and anything (except hazardous waste) can be handled by Junk King.
How does the Junk King dumpster service work?
The Junk King Self-service dumpster rental is an on-demand debris box service to remove just about any kind of item from your home or business. You simply call Junk King and we drop off the Junk King dumpster (the ultimate no contact junk removal service), a 12 cubic yard, driveway friendly debris box. You fill the Junk King dumpster on your own timetable, and we pick it up 3 days later. The dumpster can handle large items like furniture and appliances, all kinds of trash and construction debris from real estate cleanouts to kitchen and bathroom remodelings. Pretty much everything and anything (except hazardous waste) can be handled by the Junk King dumpster. The Junk King Dumpster is a reasonably sized, driveway-friendly box that comes with the great customer service you expect from Junk King!
What size dumpsters does Junk King have?
The Junk King Dumpster is a 12 cubic yard, driveway friendly, debris box. To put the Junk King Dumpster in perspective, it takes up the space of one car in a 2-car driveway!
Does your company do demolition?
We do light demolition such as small sheds or fences but do not demolish anything that is connected to your building structure.
Self Service Dumpster Rental with Junk King Atlanta North
We understand that some projects are better suited with a dumpster rental rather than full-service junk removal, which is why we offer exceptional dumpster rentals at Junk King Atlanta North. We offer a variety of sizes with affordable prices to assist you in your next renovation or cleanout. To learn more about our dumpster rental services at Junk King Atlanta North, click the link below.