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Junk King Atlanta and How They Handle Yard Waste Removal

Yard Waste Removal

What is Yard Waste and How Does it Affect City Cleanliness?

 

Yard waste is any debris or leftover material on your property, but not in your home. This means yard waste can be grass cuts, yard trimmings, branches, concrete pieces, fencing materials, or landscape debris from installations or renovations. The City of Atlanta considers yard waste to be different:

 

[Yard trimmings are considered] leaves, brush, grass clippings, shrub and tree plantings, including tree roots, branches not exceeding 4 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter, discarded Christmas trees and nursery and greenhouse vegetative residuals. [You must] place yard trimmings in paper bags…[they shall] not be accepted in plastic bags…[and] over 20 bags of yard trimmings paper bags [sic] per collection. 

 

What does this passage actually mean for the resident of Atlanta? It means that yard debris as far as the city is concerned, is a limited definition. The city will accept yard debris that is small enough and biodegradable, but anything else is not going to be handled by them. Additionally, you can only really choose to buy a bin and use it as a reusable container for the yard trimmings; this is considered the only viable option because the alternative is filling paper bags with sharp trimmings and risking the bag breaking. What’s more, is that if you have a large amount of debris to get rid of, the city won’t be able to help for days, and they’ll only be able to take a fraction of the stuff that the professionals can remove. 

 

The city of Atlanta partially prides itself on its beauty, and as part of that pride, city officials consider widespread city cleanliness to be greatly important. This is why there are hefty fines for things the city considers ‘abandoned’ or creating a ‘nuisance’ for the residents. Due to their definition of yard waste, you can see how people can be blindsided by huge fines.

 

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Why Atlanta Residents Need Yard Waste Removal

 

Apart from avoiding those heavy fines from the city, there are a lot of reasons why you might need yard waste removal or assistance with your current removal. For example, consider those who have large backyards and close families; making sure that your yard is clean and generally prepared for a last-minute event is important, especially if the event is a once-in-a-lifetime event like a wedding or a funeral reception. 

 

However, you don’t need to be preparing for a lifetime event to find a use for residential junk removal, especially if there has recently been a storm in the area. Storms are some of the most difficult things to clean up after, with everything from broken fences to cows on roofs. 

 

Junk King Atlanta believes that junk and waste are a necessary part of our existence—as long as there are humans, there’s going to be junk and waste. Similarly, if you have a yard or property, you will at some point need help cleaning, maintaining, or installing new things into the yard. When that time comes, explore your options with Junk King services. Read on to learn more about Junk King and the special aspects that set us apart from the rest of the industry. 

 

 

 

Atlanta’s Best Residential Yard Waste Removal Services

 

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You have a lot of choices when it comes to picking your yard waste removal service. You have so many options, in fact, that entire websites have been built to provide you with options and services that fit your needs and budgets. Lawn Starter is one such example; they specialize in giving you access to the best, most specialized, yard waste removal services. 

 

For example, you may want to find reviews for family friendly service while also receiving professional service options. In this case, you could choose to work with Progreen International, in business for 40 years, and is at the top of Lawn Starter’s top-rated removal teams for the area. Or you could think about looking at Site One Landscape Supply; they are equipped to help you with everything you might need for a landscaping project, from mulch, straw, soil, or sod to every tool and part you might need for an irrigation system. 

 

 

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What Makes Us the Best in the Business?

 

There are two important things to remember about choosing to work with a specifically yard waste removal company, even if it is the Best Yard Waste Service, Atlanta, GA:

 

  1. They have size limitations for removals, as a byproduct of them having small work vehicles. By extension, this also means that the overall cost of their services will also be smaller; despite this, if you were to remove the same amount of yard waste using a removal through a yard waste removal service versus a Junk King MINI, you’d find that you’re saving far more money going with the MINI. Many people who order a MINI find themselves loading up more than just their yard waste though—appliances, construction debris, and even mattresses are often loaded into the MINI. 
  2. They will only remove your yard waste since they do not have the facilities to be able to process other materials. This may not seem like an immediate issue, but because they do not have the facilities for processing, they would end up either sending it away (costing you more money in the end as labor) or they would take it to the dump (possibly helping to further degrade the local environment). That said, most yard waste removal companies get around this issue by simply not taking non-yard waste. 

 

 

 

In comparison, consider what is possibly the best yard waste removal service: Junk King. If you don’t believe us, here’s a little about what makes us the best in the business:

 

  1. Founded in 2005, Junk King was created as a junk removal service with a focus on customer service and on environmentally-friendly disposal methods. This is different from others who were found in that time period, as junk hauling was a new business model; other companies since then have started to prioritize customer service and green stances, but Junk King was the first—and so they have the methods perfected. 
  2. Junk King is also known as North America’s greenest junk removal company. Upon its founding, Junk King was committed to recycling, reusing, repurposing, or donating at least 60% of everything that they hauled. That policy is still in place today, but because technology has gotten better, some franchise owners have upped this 60% commitment into a mission as high as 95-98% of every haul. 
  3. Junk King provides two distinct and special modes of service for all removals. As mentioned above, the 12-cubic yard MINI dumpster is one-half of the available services; self-service can have a MINI delivered to your driveway within days, and you rent it for a 3, 5, or 7-day span. After that, it is collected and taken to the Junk King recycling hub. In contrast, there is also the Junk King full-service, which consists of a Big Red Truck and a two-person removal crew so you don’t have to lift a finger. 
  4. Junk King bases its prices unlike most other waste removal services, since Junk King decides prices based on the volume of the dumpster or truck used. Other removal services will commonly weigh their trucks or dumpsters to give you a price, cutting into your wallet to get rid of a dryer. However, because Junk King’s policy is that you only pay for the space you use, things like weight are never a concern for your budget. 

 

 

How to Prepare for Your Yard Waste Removal Day?

 

Depending on the type of yard debris being removed, you should take some time to prepare the materials for the easiest and fastest removal possible. Prepare for your disposal day by taking a look through our best tips to get yourself and your yard ready for the removal:

 

  • Branches and tree limbs—these are likely the biggest pieces of your yard waste, it will help the process along to tie the sticks and tree limbs together using twine. You must use twine though, as the twine can be processed with the branches for the most reuse.
  • Clippings/leaves—this is possibly the biggest generator of yard waste, so taking the time to properly bag as much as possible will make your removal go by almost instantly (regardless of the service you chose). Keep in mind, however, that many recycling facilities can only accept things in eco-friendly materials (like paper bags over plastic). 
  • Make some space—our trucks are big, and despite the MINI being…well, mini, giving any professional crew the space they need to do their job is very important. Without the proper space, you could end up with damaged property, and no one wants the consequences of that. 
  • Be proactive on removal day—doing things like double-checking that your dogs are in the right place or that your children are where they should be, could make all the difference for your yard debris removal day.

 

 

 

You’ve Done It! Now Enjoy Your Beautiful Lawn without Debris

 

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When it comes time for you to start thinking about your options for your yard, turn to Junk King North Atlanta. When you choose to move with Junk King, your junk hauling, trash removal, or yard waste disposal is as simple as 1, 2, 3—just point and the junk is gone!

 

There are three ways to contact us and four ways you can get a (nearly) instant quote:

 

  • Call us at (706) 247-7513: you can either get a quote over the phone or set up an appointment with an in-person assessment. 
  • Text us at (737) 888-5865: you can receive a text back with your quote. You can even receive multiple quotes using this method.
  • Stay online and explore your options with the Junk King pricing calculator: created with the end-user experience in mind, you can see ball-park estimates that will help you make a decision on who to work with for your removal.

 

 

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What is Junk Hauling and Why do You Need a Junk King?

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Why do I Need a Junk Hauling Service?

 

Removing random items from around the house or office can take a lot of time, and a lot of effort if you aren’t properly prepared for the removal and all of its aspects. This is a well-known problem for many people in the United States; too much time, effort, and money goes into what should be quick, cheap, and effective, junk and trash removals. 

 

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Junk removal services provide these benefits and more! Junk hauling companies like Junk King exist to offer a variety of options for every possible removal need; from the business owner looking to remove complex or old equipment, to the residential dumpster rental, or even simply to get rid of junk.  

 

Statistics say that “the average person in the United States generates almost 4.5 pounds of waste every day. About one-third of this waste can be either recycled or composted.” It is a safe bet that with numbers like that, almost everyone in America will need some junk hauling assistance in their lifetime. When you need junk removal services, contact Junk King North Atlanta—when you move with Junk King, removals are as simple as 1, 2, 3, just point, and the junk is gone. 

 

 

What is the Average Cost of Hauling Stuff to the Dump or Recycling Center?

 

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The average cost of hauling stuff to the local dump varies, thanks to factors like gas, labor, and whether or not you are a resident of the area. Generally, residents in particular neighborhoods will hold contracts with the trash services that are zoned during the building phase of the neighborhood. This often comes with some ‘free’ dump drop-offs. Conversely, some removal services do not have any ‘free’ benefits—for example, in Atlanta, some residents are charged a small fee for the first few hundred pounds of junk they take to the dump. These small fees compound further the more junk is removed.

 

The cost to remove your stuff from your home then can be a great one. This is especially the case if you have large items, heavy items, or a lot of stuff. The same problems arise with the recycling centers, but at least with the recycling centers, you are protecting the environment.

 

The biggest question then is what you can do with all your stuff—if the dump is too expensive (or exclusive), and the recycling center is too exclusive (or expensive)—call on your local professional junk hauling and removal professionals: Junk King North Atlanta. Contact us today to get a truck tomorrow. 

 

 

How Can I remove Useless Items from My House and Get Rid of Junk?

 

Removing useless items and junk from your house or business has never been easier! Opened in 2005, Junk King has provided Northern America with services that place it at the top of the rankings for removal solutions and customer satisfaction.

 

No matter if you are looking to remove stuff from a house, dispose of garbage, or are looking to get assistance in cleaning up construction or landscaping debris—Junk King has the solution for you. Further, in choosing to move with Junk King, instead of the other guys, you can rest assured that your junk and garbage are being given ‘aftercare’ once our trucks drive away. 

 

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This specialized ‘aftercare’ is one of the things that sets Junk King apart from all of the other companies in the industry. Known as North America’s greenest removal company, over 60% of everything we haul is recycled—with a goal of recycling, reusing, repurposing, or donating up to 95-98% of everything we touch. Junk removal has never been easier in Atlanta, and recycling in Atlanta has never been more important. It is estimated that the average American produces a lot of trash in a year, and only a portion of that trash is ever recycled, thanks to unavailability or cost; for example, the average person produces these wastes in a year, per person:

 

  • 34.97 pounds of foldable cartons
  • 35.22 pounds of glass drink bottles
  • 72.99 pounds of durable plastics
  • 17.77 pounds of plastic bottles
  • 91.53 pounds of yard trimmings
  • 220.96 pounds of food waste
  • 854.20 pounds of wood waste

 

 

How do I know if My Trash is too Heavy for Me to Move Alone?

 

One of the most underestimated aspects of junk removal and hauling is the individual’s strength and/or physical abilities. Heavy trash or items need to be approached with training and equipment to ensure that their removal goes without mistake. This means more goes into preparing for heavy removals than just “lift with your legs!” For example, Junk King professionals will sometimes wear back braces that assist in keeping their form correct, thus limiting potential injuries. 

 

Unfortunately, because people overestimate their physical abilities many times, they can often end up hurting themselves (i.e. throwing their backs out, twisting their ankles, or spraining their wrists). The best way to avoid all of this is to limit the possibility of injuries occurring by hiring professionals—but when do you know when to contact the professionals? 

 

The rule of thumb, when it comes to getting professional assistance with removals, is when you’ve met or exceeded the following: 

 

  • There are items that require more than two people to move or uninstall.
  • There are items heavier than 75 pounds that must be removed. 
  • There has been a recent storm or disaster. 
  • There are multiple rooms or an excessive amount of junk that must be removed. 
  • There are items that must be removed within a timeline or budget. 
  • There has been a recent death of a family member or relative. 

 

Follow these rules for when to call on junk removal assistance—or just call us because you’d rather not remove junk yourself. For all of your removal solutions, or for any moving help in Atlanta, call on Junk King.

 

 

Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Rid of Junk When You Hire Us

 

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When you choose to move with Junk King, there are three ways that we suggest contacting us:

 

  • Call us at (706) 247-7513 to speak with our world-class customer representatives. From here, you can receive a quote over the phone or you can schedule an in-person assessment of your junk. 
  • Text us pictures at (737) 888-5865, and receive a text back from one of our estimators with no obligation. 
  • Or, schedule a Junk King MINI dumpster for drop off, or a full-service truck team online by following the prompts given in our pricing calculator wizard

 

After picking your preferred way of contacting us for a quote, you can start

preparing for our arrival. Depending on which service you have ordered to fit your needs, you’ll receive either a Junk King MINI dumpster at your business or residency or a Junk King big red truck and a professional removal crew. 

In either case, the day that we arrive, you are called 15 minutes prior to our arrival—and that is always within our two-hour window, so you can get back to your day faster. We always suggest that regardless of which service you choose, you consider making paths prior to our crew or dumpster arriving; doing this will ensure that your removal goes quickly and safely for all people involved. 

After the job is complete, our drivers will either return for our MINI dumpster, or they will drive away with your junk and trash—bound for our Junk King recycling hubs, to be broken down and processed for recycling facilities. Hauling your junk and picking up your trash has never been easier than it is today, there’s really just a three-step process: 

  1. You pick a date and a two-hour window. 
  2. We call you 15 minutes before arrival. 
  3. If you agree to our cost, we take your junk. 

 

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How to Choose a Junk Removal Service that’s Right for Your Needs

 

Pick the junk removal service that’s right for your needs by considering all of the factors that make up the removal event: would you rather pay your brother-in-law in pizza and beer, and receive a broken TV, r would you rather pay the professionals to get it done the right way? Here are some of the best things to consider when it comes time for your junk and trash to be removed:

 

  • Do you live in an area with limited space? (If yes, pick the MINI!)
  • Do you want to spend the time cleaning, or have someone do it for you? (If the latter, pick the full-service!)
  • Can most of your trash be taken by your weekly trash service? (If yes, consider ordering a bulk item pickup with the City of Atlanta.)
  • Do your trash and junk include complex items that could be recycled if properly broken down? (If yes, then call us for your recycling needs.)
  • Are you looking to have landscaping or construction debris removed? (If yes, then call on Junk King! We accept all trash, junk, and garbage, barring anything hazardous; that means we even accept e-waste!)

 

Get Rid of Anything You Need with Junk King Atlanta’s Dumpster Rental Service

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Is Your House Filled with Junk? Rent a Dumpster from Junk King Atlanta and Call Us to be Your Pick-up Service!

 

Few things are guaranteed to us as people; taxes and death are usually the two most noted aspects of life that cannot be escaped. However, with the average American raking in over a thousand pounds of junk and trash every year, junk has become a lifetime guarantee as well. 

 

In Georgia, residents and business owners both are beginning to turn to professionals for assistance in their removal needs. Junk King Atlanta is one such professional option, giving clients the option to either receive the market’s best cheap dumpster rental or to receive the industry’s best customer experience. Junk King offers two services to everyone that requires a junk removal solution; the first is self-service, which includes the drop-off of a Junk King MINI as a dumpster rental service; while the second is full-service, which includes the use of a Junk King big red truck—that holds up to 6 regular pickup truck bed loads!—and the help of a professional removal crew.

 

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Additionally, regardless of which service you choose, after your junk is hauled away it is taken to the Junk King recycling hub. There, your junk is sorted into piles for being either broken down into simpler parts, donations, or to be sent straight to a recycling facility. At least 60% of everything that Junk King hauls is recycled, and that sort of import placed on protecting the environment is unsurpassed by other industry options. 

 

 

What can I Put in the Dumpster Container?

 

One of the things that put Junk King ahead of other removal services is our Junk King MINI dumpster. Our self-service option operates in contrast to other dumpster rental options:

 

  • The other guys offer giant dumpsters that must be parked on the street; the Junk King MINI is small enough to fit comfortably in residential driveways and small spaces. 
  • The other guys offer prices based on weight; Junk King charges a removal based on the space that is used in the dumpster. 
  • The other guys offer two days’ worth of rental time; Junk King offers rental plans in 3-day, 5-day, and 7-day options

 

Immediately it would seem that the MINI is anyone’s best option for a dumpster rental, and yet there is a question about exactly what can go into a dumpster. Some removal companies are unable to provide a holistic approach to junk and removals—meaning that they cannot accept a lot of junk, usually including televisions or large items, even heavy items or complex equipment are commonly rejected by them. In contrast, just about everything can be taken and accepted by Junk King Atlanta—the only limit being that we will not accept any form of hazardous materials. 

 

Residential dumpsters usually become filled with things like complex appliances or exponentially older types of e-waste. Both of these types of items are acceptable for the Junk King MINIs. All types of trash that can go in a dumpster can also be thrown into the MINIs, so your furniture from college, your broken dryer, and even your construction or landscaping debris can all get thrown into the MINI. 

 

 

The Solution for Moving Out & Getting Rid of Old Furniture within Atlanta’s Limits

 

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If you are trying to move out of your current residence or your current business location, you will soon discover how much work needs to be done for the entirety of the move to happen. This is particularly true for first-time movers of all sorts. Quickly, you can find yourself drowning in options, none of which seem to fit all of your needs exactly. You may even find that just getting rid of one piece of old furniture is hard, let alone multiple large pieces. You cannot put them outside on the curb for your weekly trash collection—you’ll start raking up fees from the city. So what are your options? 

 

  • Haul everything to the dump or the recycling center; this will also need to include the gas and labor that you will spend in the process.
  • Hire a professional removal crew to do the work you could save money doing yourself; not everything requires professionals, so if you can handle the removal yourself, you could rent the tools needed for removal. 
  • Hire your brother-in-law to do the work for you; he’s cheap and there already, but that doesn’t guarantee that your home will make it out without some broken items. 
  • Rent a dumpster and remove everything efficiently and cheaply; rates start at 1/4 of the MINI being filled.

 

The largest dumpster rental company in Atlanta right now is Junk King; rated as North America’s number one removal company in reviews and green movement initiatives, Atlanta Junk King is your local solution for everything hauling and removal. 

 

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If you’re looking for assistance in moving out of a home or cleaning out an estate, or if you are looking to get rid of old furniture but are unsure of where to take it—give Junk King a call and schedule a MINI today! Junk King is also known as one of the nation’s best solutions for disaster relief, including being seen as a salvage company in Atlanta, rather than simply a removal solution for Atlanta residents. 

 

 

Dumpsters versus Garbage Cans: Which is Better for Residential Trash Removal Services?

 

There are generally two types of cheap garbage removal. The first type is your typical residential garbage disposal service, the one which comes and collects your trash in either single or dual-stream collections every week. The second type of garbage removal is usually big disposal needs. This is where dumpsters come into play for the average person; it’s expected that everyone at some point in their life will have need of a big disposal option—and when it is the right time for that option, knowing what to do can be a lifesaver. 

 

Generally speaking, you wouldn’t want to order a dumpster every time you have something to throw away—you would instead use the weekly services. Things like food waste or simple wastes are usually taken by these guys since they are rather simple to get rid of but also because they are going almost certainly to the local landfill. This means that overly soiled things can be given to the weekly trash collectors as well—as long as it fits within their certain requirements for removals. 

 

You may ask yourself then, what type of trash do I need a dumpster for—considering a lot of stuff can be taken by weekly services. The answer is that you will need a dumpster for:

 

  • Any sort of recycling, unless you are given recycling options by your weekly removal provider.
  • Any sort of furniture or large items, weekly collectors can only take medium to small things. 
  • Any sort of mass removal or excessive waste, there is a limit on how many bags or bins a weekly collector can take with them. 
  • Any sort of disaster relief will need dumpster assistance, especially as disasters tend to greatly damage properties. 

 

 

This May be the Solution You’ve Been Looking for Getting Rid of Your Trash Quickly and Easily

 

Junk King Trash Pick up

 

If you’ve found yourself frustrated with your junk and trash removal options (or lack thereof), consider contacting Junk King and receiving the best of all possible options in the industry. Founded in 2005, Junk King has thrived, being built on a foundation of great customer service and experience, as well as a company-wide commitment to maximizing the green benefits that can come from junk hauling and trash removals. 

 

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There are three ways to contact Junk King and four ways that you can get a quote today. Order a truck today and have it arrive tomorrow! When you choose to move with Junk King, removals are as simple as 1, 2, 3—just point and the junk is gone. 

 

  • Call us at (706) 247-7513 to speak with our world-class customer representatives. From here, ask to speak with an estimator over the phone and receive a quote in minutes. Alternatively, schedule an in-person assessment of your junk and receive a written quote with no obligations. The in-person, written quote, will be the closest option you can have for a specific quote. 
  • Or text us pictures of your junk at (737) 888-5865, and receive a text back from one of our estimator experts with no obligation. You can even ask to receive multiple quotes with multiple pictures. That’s as simple as 1, 2, 3!—you can even ask to schedule your drop-off time and pick-up time through text as well. 
  • Or stay online and explore your options with our custom-built pricing calculator. In minutes you can receive a ballpark quote and at the end of the wizard, you can even schedule your drop-off time. Additionally, orders placed online that are over $99 are eligible to receive a $20 discount. Contact Junk King today to receive your junk removal assistance tomorrow!

 

Recycle Cardboard Recycling in Atlanta: How to Properly Dispose of Those Amazon Boxes and Help the Environment

 

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Why Should Cardboard be Recycled?

 

Cardboard is some of the most common materials in the world these days. From the largest of shipping containers to the smallest of packages, cardboard is used universally for adding rigidity to otherwise fragile packaging. Even better, it seems to be very easy to produce and can be readily built with recycled material. Additionally, because cardboard is made of compressed paper, which is made of a variety of tree bark pulps, cardboard has paper-like quality in that it can break down quickly when left in the natural elements. The environmental impact of recycling cardboard is greatly important both from a physical perspective and from a monetary view. In terms of its physical importance, cardboard needs to be kept out of landfills because despite it being made of natural materials, it won’t assist in breaking down any other trash any faster. Further, it can block out the sun from the things below it, which is a major hindrance in the breaking down process of the landfill itself. At the same time, the ability to recycle cardboard is intertwined with the ability of the owner to pay for its recycling. By extension, by continuously making cardboard easily available to recycle, more people will become more likely to choose to recycle it, rather than cut it up and throw it into a trash bag bound for the landfills.

Additionally, because cardboard is made of recyclable material, the cardboard can be collected and recycled again multiple times—not even significant types of plastic can be reused to a comparable amount.

 

 

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 How to Recycle Cardboard in Atlanta?

 

 


Recycle Cardboard in Atlanta

 

Google ‘how do you recycle cardboard’ or ‘where can I recycle cardboard’ and you’ll immediately notice that there are a variety of ways to recycle cardboard in Atlanta. One of the best ways is to recycle cardboard via local disposal services like a recycling center. Just as the City of Atlanta has a bulk item pickup option, they also have a commitment to assist with the disposal of cardboard too. However, if you did not want to call on the city, there is also the option of calling on a professional junk removal service like Junk King. There is also the option of calling on your weekly trash pickup to remove some of your cardboard, but there are restrictions to doing this. 

As far as relying on the City of Atlanta for your cardboard disposal needs, you’ll need to also pay attention to their numerous restrictions. Failing to follow their expectations can result in multiple costly fines. For example, one such restriction that residents of Atlanta need to be aware of is the city’s stance on junk being left out on curbs. While you can schedule a pickup time for your junk disposal via the city, if you choose to not schedule an appointment, or do not know that you need one—the city could end up fining you a few hundred dollars for the ‘improper disposal’ of the junk. It could also be considered significant littering which can result in an arrest or legal trouble. Another restriction that the city has on these pickups is their inability to pick up more than 8 cubic feet of junk at one time; any junk that exceeds this limit is considered a secondary pickup and will incur additional fees. 

In comparison, Junk King is considered one of the top-rated removal services in America. Apart from being able to uninstall, remove, and recycle large objects, Junk King is also able to collect and recycle smaller or more simple items like cardboard. Further, there are three different ways that a resident homeowner can utilize the services that Junk King provides. The first available service that Junk King offers is our full-service option. This option gives the best possible customer service without any work needing to be done by the client themselves. As the owner of Junk King North Atlanta likes to say, “the heaviest thing you should have to lift is the telephone”. The second option that the residential homeowner has is to utilize the Junk King MINI roll-away dumpsters; small enough to fit in a residential driveway and large enough to accommodate multiple large appliances, the Junk King MINI can handle even the largest of residential cleanouts. The largest difference between the full and the self-service is that of time and assistance—the full-service operates with an additional crew of professional movers to help remove your junk, the self-service assumes that the client is able to do these large hauling jobs by themselves (and whoever they bribed to assist them). Lastly, there are also one-off pickup options available through Junk King. These one-offs can be bulk item pickups or single item pickups, they can even be large bales of flattened cardboard.

Alternatively, residents could also call their regular weekly trash collectors and speak to them about their options from there. Most weekly trash collectors will not have an option for material-specific pickups, but some of the larger companies like Waste Management at least have the tools and facilities to be able to collect and break down recyclable materials. It is also important to keep in mind that many of these weekly trash collection businesses are meant specifically for trash pick up; this is important to note because certain trash removal companies will likely agree to pickup your junk and cardboard, only to then turn around and throw it into the local landfill. This is obviously not the best outcome for the cardboard, as it can be recycled—but it also impacts the local environment and the broader social community. 

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 How Much does it Cost to Recycle Cardboard?

 
There is a lot that goes into recycling cardboard, so it is important to know the basics of the process and the costs associated with recycling cardboard before choosing one of the above options. The cost of recycling cardboard plays a great role in getting the right service for your needs. Below is the general price range for each of the above options to recycle cardboard, as well as some of the pros and cons that go along with each.

  • The City of Atlanta
    • Cost Range: Whatever you pay to be a resident of Atlanta; All residents of Atlanta are entitled to the recycling services that the city funds, up to 12 collections a year with some restrictions. 
    • Pros: Your cheapest option, plus you can schedule a pickup for early morning and put your junk out early. 
    • Cons: They have a very limited definition of the word ‘haul’, and will not take certain difficult objects. 

 

  • Junk King Junk Hauling and Removal Services
    • Cost Range: $99-$699; Junk King offers a variety of services, each with its own special aspects. It is the most extravagant of these services that account for the highest numbers. 
    • Pros: You have multiple options, each involving work with trained professionals and their assistance. 
    • Cons: Junk King is generally not the answer for small ‘hauls’ or one-offs. They can be used for each of them, but clients find more benefit from larger or more complex junk and trash hauling.

 

  • Weekly Trash Collector Services
    • Cost Range: Whatever you pay for your typical weekly collections, with additional charges possible. Obviously, there are also a number of restrictions that come with this as well. 
    • Pros: You can have your cardboard taken away at a consistent rate, and if doing duel stream recycling you know your cardboard is being recycled. 
    • Cons: They will sometimes refuse to take certain things with them, as part of their laundry list of restrictions as a company. 

 

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Junk King & Cardboard Recycling FAQs

 

This blog doesn’t provide everything you need to know about cardboard recycling, but it does give you a starting point that can be used to make informed choices about your recycling habits. It also gives you the major options you have available to you as a resident of Atlanta, GA. Continue reading to see some of the most frequently asked questions about Junk King and cardboard recycling Atlanta

 

  • Is cardboard really that important to recycle? 

 

  • Are there alternatives to cardboard processing and recycling? 
    • There are other things you can do to reuse your cardboard besides what is listed above. For example, you can cut them apart and make custom shipping boxes, or you can slide them under your furniture and appliances for some added floor/counter protection.

 

  • Why does Junk King care about recycling? 
    • When Junk King was founded in 2005, the founder wanted to create a junk removal company that focused on two things: customer service and caring for the future of the world. Recycling is the latter of these goals. Since its founding, Junk King has become North America’s greenest junk removal company, with a goal of over 70% of each of its hauls being recycled, reused, repurposed, or donated. 

 

There are three ways to get in contact with a customer representative from Junk King today.

(1) Give us a call at (706) 247-7513 to speak with a real person about your junk hauling needs and options. You can receive a quote over the phone or schedule a no-obligation, in-person assessment at your property. Having an in-person assessment is also the best way to get a concrete estimate.

(2) Text us pictures of your junk to (737) 888-5865, and receive an estimate back over text. Send us multiple pictures and you can receive quotes for multiple items.

(3) Or, stay online and receive an estimate in minutes by using our pricing calculator; at the end of the wizard, you can even schedule your drop-off or appointment. 

 

Working for Junk King and What You Should Know

 

What is Junk King?

 

If you’ve ever seen the big red trucks of Junk King, you may have asked ‘what is the Junk King?’ Junk King is North America’s top-rated junk hauling and removal service. Founded in 2005, Junk King was created with a desire to do more for the average person while also prioritizing and minimizing their, and their client’s, eco-footprint. Junk King has even been recognized as the nation’s greenest junk removal service

 

Junk King approaches junk and trash differently than their competition, choosing to focus heavily on the client’s needs as much as recycling opportunities. Each location uses a series of main principles to create the best possible customer experience and the most efficient work possible for every individual client. In the case of Junk King Atlanta North (and its sister franchises Junk King Cobb County and Gwinnett County), this means providing two removal options for every job—which in turn, allows the client to pick the best service for their specific needs. 

 

The first option that every client has available for their use is called full-service. This is where those big red trucks come in handy. During a full-service job, the client is provided with a Junk King truck (which is 20% larger than the competitor’s sized at the same price), as well as being provided with a professionally trained removal crew (of usually two people although more can be present).

 

This moving crew is responsible for providing the best possible face-to-face customer experience, while also embodying the Junk King values as the ‘face’ of the company. Such values include the premise that when a person chooses to move with Junk King, they are choosing the most eco-friendly and easiest option available—which is why we say that when you choose Junk King for hauling and removal, your removal is as quick as 1, 2, 3—just point and the junk is gone (thanks to our crew of removal specialists). 

 

 

 

The second option that every client has available for their use is called self-service. Unlike the full-service option, the self-service doesn’t come with a truck or a team of professional movers, instead, the self-service provides the client with a roll-away dumpster (called a Junk King MINI) and after a few days (normally 3 to 7) it is collected by a driver and taken to the Junk King recycling hub facility.

 

The self-service option is not the best choice for everyone’s needs—but it can provide the client with the most amount of time possible at a fraction of the overall cost for removal from other companies. Furthermore, because the Junk King MINI is…well, mini, it fits into residential driveways and small areas which large roll-away dumpsters do not—this means that the drivers have an easier time during drop-off and pick up periods. 

 

Regardless of which option is chosen, the process after the truck or MINI is filled is the same. Junk King never bases any of their costs on the weight of the container, but rather all costs are created based on the volume of the container provided by them. This means that if a person were to order a MINI and only use half of the available 12-cubic yards, they would only pay for the space that they usednot the weight of, say, a refrigerator and multiple appliances.

 

This same premise is also used by the full-service option, and in the same manner; because the big red trucks can hold up to six pick up truck beds worth of stuff and junk, a client’s construction debris or mattress will only cost a fraction of the cost it might have with another company. Taking this approach with costs has made Junk King North Atlanta’s most affordable junk removal service. 

 

 

 

How does Working for the Company Work?

 

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Every day is different for the members of the Junk King royal family, whether you are a driver or a mover (or both). Continue reading to learn about the variety of skills you’ll develop as you work with Junk King, or you could also continue scrolling and instead look at the requirements to work at Junk King.

 

Some days may come with the daunting task of a full estate cleanup, while other days may call for commercial assistance (this could mean anything from removing construction debris to emptying entire office buildings).

 

As a result of these vastly changing day-to-day experiences, working for Junk King means that you can obtain a lot of experience in a variety of areas. Here are some of the areas in which you’ll gain experience (although this list is by no means exhaustive): 

 

  • Customer Service: being recognized as a company with world-class customer service takes a lot of effort, but at Junk King, this is part of what every day is for every member of the Junk King crew. Here, employees will grow exceptional customer service, hone their communication abilities, and develop a can-do attitude towards work. 
  • Truck Operations: because the Junk King trucks are iconic to the area and are also the signature of the company, our teams learn a lot about their operations and upkeep. Daily inspections are a necessity to keep everyone safe, make work efficient, and allow them to work the best. 
  • Junk Removal: if you lack experience in junk removal, don’t worry—you’ll soon gain a lot of it. Proper heavy lifting techniques and safety precautions are always implemented with Junk King removals, no matter what junk is being removed or where the job is located. 
  • Prioritization Skills: Junk King takes many loads in a week, and because they largely make themselves available to fit into the average person’s life, this can mean hectic days, especially after large storms or disasters. When you work at Junk King, you’ll quickly learn about how to correctly prioritize your workload, including when to dispose of junk, the most efficient way to finish a job, and how to utilize downtime between jobs. 

 

 

 

The Benefits of Working for Junk King Atlanta

 

Apart from the various areas of skills that you’ll learn from, there are also other benefits of working at Junk King. For example, you’ll be choosing to work for a company that values the environment and the future by prioritizing recycling over easy disposal.

 

This is only possible because of the Junk King efforts made to create a company culture around responsible disposal options. After each load or haul the Junk King truck or MINI is delivered to the ‘recycling hub’—and it is here where complex items are broken down and processed into their most simplistic elements, packed, and shipped away to the correct recycling facilities. 

 

The Junk King company model heavily prioritizes at least 60% of all hauls being recycled, repurposed, or reused—and in order to keep that percentage high, every load is sorted and put into their best fitting piles. Sometimes this means having piles of donation items, landfill items, or complex items in need of processing.

 

Overall, what are the advantages of working for Junk King? Well, there is a clear eco-friendly approach to junk removal, but also, is that there is a lot of work to be done. Overtime options are commonly available, as well as optional work schedules based around the weekdays, weekends, or evenings. 

 

 

 

 

What are the Requirements to Work at Junk King Atlanta?

 

There are only a few requirements to work at Junk King Atlanta. Of course, strong customer service is preferred, as well as having leadership skills, communication skills, and some problem-solving ability. However, if you’re wondering ‘do you need a college degree’, the answer is a resounding no. Requirements to work for Junk King involve:

 

  • The ability to lift over 75 pounds. 
  • Drivers must be at least 25 years old and hold a valid driver’s license (although CDL is not required). 
  • The ability to work independently and without direct supervision. 

 

 

So You Want to Work for Junk King – Here’s Why You Should!

 

Junk King Atlanta employees removing old appliances

 

It takes a special kind of person to work for Junk King. Realistically, some days are going to be better than others, as that is the nature of every job. However, Junk King’s work is done with both the clients in mind and the movers or employees. Junk King is fully insured and bonded for every job, so you can rest assured that if something went askew you’ll be taken care of. 

 

 

When Junk King clients choose to move with Junk King, they choose a company with a number one rated customer service experience, a company with a positive ecological footprint, a company with the future of humanity in mind—and hopefully, when they choose Junk King, they choose you too.

 

For clients who want to learn more about Junk King, take a look at our custom-made pricing calculator—and for potential employees that want to learn more about working for Junk King, contact us by calling (888) 888 – JUNK (5865), or use our contact form to send us a message about your interest. 

 

 

 

How to Properly Dispose of Wooden Pallets in Atlanta

Wooden Pallets

 

We’ve all seen wooden pallets sitting outside of local warehouses. Typically, they’re made of a light wood that splinters and breaks with enough force; yet we still use this brittle wood as a means of transporting large shipments of product and materials. Recently, these pallets have even become a magnet for DIYers. These creative people have turned them into outside lounges and even the bases for couches and tables. While it’s great that people are taking the time to recycle and reuse the materials around them—what should happen to the pallets that aren’t picked up and turned into a chair? If you’ve come into possession of some pallets and need them removed, but don’t know how to properly dispose of them—Junk King in North Atlanta is at your service. 

 

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Don’t Throw Your Pallets Out, Call Us Instead – Junk King, North Atlanta

 

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been recording the waste and recycled materials used every year for over two decades. In 2018, the US used 292.4 million tons of material, and of that 6.2% was wood. They classify the goods created from these materials in the following way:

 

Durable goods last three years or more; nondurable goods generally last less than three years; and containers and packaging are assumed to be discarded the same year the products they contain are purchased.

 

Pallets themselves account for nearly all of the EPA’s ‘wood packaging’ category. They found that 58.8% of the packaging was landfilled after its use—no doubt corporations and businesses throwing them into the rented dumpster just outside their backdoors. Why might companies immediately jump to throwing them out in the closest dumpster? There are a few reasons:

 

  1. Convenience:

    We all know that it is a hassle dealing with paper packaging, make that packaging wooden and it’s more hassle than the wood is worth; ergo, throw it out. 

  2. Convention:

    Part of the draw to the use of wood as a packaging product is that it is repairable when pieces inevitably bust and splinter apart. In the past few decades pallets have been known for their brittle natures (due to wood choice via availability) and so it has become conventional to throw them out upon their unloading. “There is no immediate reason to keep them—throw them out!”

  3. Unknown Potentials:

    The one thing that every business can capitalize on, is the ability to make money. As we’ll soon see, there is a tremendous amount of potential where pallets are concerned. The only reason why companies don’t utilize the demand for their wooden packaging is that they aren’t aware it is an opportunity. 

 

Even pallet-creating companies are aware of their continued potential after they are unloaded, and before they are thrown into a dumpster or broken apart. For example, take a look at the opinion championed by FALM (First Alliance Logistics Management, LLC): 

 

When you wind up with a bunch of unneeded wooden pallets, consider some options before discarding them. There are many ways you can choose to get rid of unwanted pallets. The worst possible way is to throw them in the garbage. Not only is this a waste of good resources, but it could also mean money down the drain. Recycling your unwanted pallets can benefit your company, as well as the industry. 

 

To put their words into perspective, FALM is not just a pallet builder and distributor; they are a super network of over 225 pallet manufacturing and repair companies. Of course, we can always make the argument that they don’t want us to throw away those things which they made, because they made it; but, let’s avoid the proverbial child’s drawing argument (save things for sentimental reasons). These are very much just wooden pallets. The problem through is that they can be better used, even after they have taken on multiple loads and have gained a few broken boards (since they can be replaced). This is the stance taken on by Junk King in North Atlanta; the worst thing you could do is throw out these pieces of opportunity. Instead, call on us to ensure that they are properly disposed of—whether that means breaking them down, replacing boards, or recycling them into a new project or for another shipment. 

 

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Pallets and Opportunities: Alternative Options & Recycling with Junk King North Atlanta

 

There are multiple types of materials that pallets can be created out of and each type of material presents advantages and disadvantages. Here is a quick look at wooden pallets versus alternative options (a study conducted by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality):

 

Wooden

Advantage: repairable, cheap

Disadvantage: lowered safety due to splinters and cheap wood

 

Plastic

Advantage: made of recycled material

Disadvantage: not repairable, potential fire hazard

 

Metal 

Advantage: made of recycled material, repairable

Disadvantage: very high cost per unit, usually heavy

 

Composite (multiple materials)

Advantage: repairable, extremely strong load weight

Disadvantage: fair to high cost per unit, little data on performance 

 

Why does looking at the disadvantages in comparison to wooden pallets matter? It matters because we can see why companies continuously pick wooden pallets over other alternatives. The traditional use of wooden pallets means that there are advantages to choosing wood over other materials and these advantages surpass even the massive load-bearing capacities of composite pallets. These sentimentalities can be viewed extensively when we look at even more numbers to explain the relations. 

 

A full decade ago “there were 416 million new pallets manufactured”, out of every 100 of those, about 43 were recycled or recovered pallets. Since then, we can estimate that the number of pallets in use has steadily increased, with a particularly explosive increase during 2020—when everyone stayed home, and many people chose to ship in their groceries and products. Today, it is estimated that out of all of those pallets that are used, about 95% of them are recovered and recycled into usable materials (according to the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association). 

 

This is great news for those people who are involved with the recycling of these packaging materials, and it is even better news for the world and the environment as a whole. However, what are you supposed to do if you and your business have never recycled pallets before? Where do you take them? Should you try repairing or rebuilding them yourself? How do you even know if they can be saved? In North Atlanta, Junk King is your solution for not only junk hauling and removal—we also take and properly dispose of wooden pallets too. 

 

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For Junk Hauling, Removal, and Recycling Call Junk King North Atlanta for Help

 

Junk King is known for a lot of things; we are rated #1 for customer service in our industry; we can handle any type of removal (except hazardous wastes); we have unique and helpful options for our customers, like our MINI dumpsters or our state of the art pricing calculator; we even have self-service options, full-service options, or business options, to give you exactly the care you need for every job. 

 

We’re also known for something else; we are North America’s greenest junk removal service option. It’s part of our business model and part of the commitment we make to every community that we operate in. We are big believers that the conservation of the environment is of the utmost importance for future generations, so we use only the greenest methods when collecting, removing, and disposing of junk, trash, and materials. We recycle or donate 60% of everything we collect, to help reduce landfills and help our communities and local environments be the best that they can be.  

 

How would we properly dispose of your pallets? The answer isn’t a landfill. Even broken pallets can be processed down into useful materials. This means that when you choose to have your pallets removed by us, you are giving those pallets the best possible chance at reuse in the near future; disposing of your pallets with us means committing yourself to environmental progress. At Junk King North Atlanta, we service the entire Atlanta area north of the Atlanta Georgia Metroplex; call on us to help take the next steps towards the Green Movement and a better world for all of us. 

 

Contact us today, it’s as simple as 1, 2, 3! 

  • Give us a call at 1-888-888-JUNK to either get a quote over the phone or set up an appointment for an estimator to come to look at your junk (this provides you with the best estimate experience possible). 
  • Take some pictures with your cellphone and shoot them to our phones at 1-737-888-5865. Our experts will always text you back (with an estimate!). 
  • Hop on over to our online form; you can do a lot with this page, you can even ask us questions or set up a delivery for same-day roll-away options (subject to availability). 

 

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Get Ready for Upcoming Holidays with Junk King Junk Removal

 

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From the spooky atmosphere of Halloween to the hearts and love of Valentine’s day, everyone has a favorite holiday. Chances are, you’ve likely thought about decorating your home in holiday décor this year as each of the big ones come along. After all, what could be better than watching fireworks with the family in your backyard, and building snowmen with them a few months later? Get your home ready for all of the upcoming holidays with Junk King in North Atlanta

 

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Check Your Equipment Before You Decorate – Junk King’s Solution for A Better Holiday

 

No matter what holiday fills you with joy, if you’re a homeowner, you’ve likely got some decorations floating around. The great thing about holiday decorations is that they can be wrapped up and saved for the next year, right? Well, most of the time that’s correct, but sometimes things don’t work out that way; we could have wrapped up our Christmas tree wrong and destroyed the branches, we could have put the fireworks in a damp place and rotted out the ignition powder, we could even have gone through a storm and received a visit from the local raccoon family—more than happy to make a nest out of our Halloween webs and apple-picking basket.

 

When big events happen like storms, or if you know that your decorations aren’t well stored, now is a great time to pull them all out and look at them. It will save you a lot of heartache and money if you find something that could be a dangerous issue. Checking your equipment and decorations before you decorate, is a huge part of responsible homeownership and a necessity before every holiday.

 

Additionally, as you pull out your holiday boxes, make sure to note which decorations are older than the others. These old ones are going to be first on the list to break down and become potential hazards, assuming they haven’t already. Fortunly.com, a financial analysis website that provides statistics, articles, and infographics on consumer spending habits, found that nearly half of all Americans don’t want to buy Christmas decorations. They made this connection one of their top shopping stats for Christmas spending saying,

 

“A survey based on responses from 1,025 U.S. citizens revealed that 49% of them don’t want to spend any money on Christmas decorations. In these Christmas decoration statistics, 14% said that they’d be happy to just receive decorations as holiday gifts. While some might lament this lack of exaggerated festivity, we might be looking at the start of a new, thrifty, environmentally conscious trend. “

 

Based on these statistics, it’s safe to assume that if people aren’t wanting to buy decorations for Christmas—arguably the most celebrated holiday in the U.S.—then they probably don’t want to buy new decorations every year for the other holidays too. While we, and the environment, thank everyone for this reduce and reuse approach to decorations, it’s also very important to look at the decorations being used and get rid of the ones that could be dangerous to you, your family, your neighborhood, and to your holiday. Fortunately, you know just the guys to help you out with any and all removals, from junk to broken decorations, in North Atlanta. 

 

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Decorating Your Yard this Holiday? Know the Stats and Call Junk King North Atlanta

 

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In 2015 the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFi) published an article about holiday data and statistics related to electrical issues and fires. Overall, they concluded that there needs to be a significant increase in electrical/fire safety awareness, saying “[the] National Fire Protection Association statistics indicate that 30% of all home fires and 38% of home fire deaths occur during the months of December, January, and February.” The article continued, speaking at length about U.S. home structure fires, cooking fires, home fire victims, heating fires, and of course, electrical fires. 

 

The statistics spoken about in the article are concerned with the entire year of holiday fire and injury statistics. For example, they raise the statistic that “about 3,300 residential fires originate in extension cords each year, killing 50 people and injuring about 270 others.” How many extension cords do you pull out into your yard every holiday for the moving decorations, the lighting, even the fog machine on Halloween? 

 

The statistics don’t stop there either. As we move our decorations outside, we also increase the amount of danger that comes with decorating in the open environment. Situations like falls from ladders account for a hefty amount of holiday injuries. It’s estimated that 40% of the injuries that happen during outside decorating, are from a ladder, roof, or step stool falls. 

 

How can we help reduce all of the fires, injuries, and issues that come with decorating outside for our favorite holidays? There are basic safety tips that everyone should know, of course, but there is actually more than can be done for you and your family. Some of the biggest reasons why these accidents happen in the first place is because our yards and homes aren’t ready for the increased heat produced by electrics, the extra room taken up by big decorations, or the ground is not clear or stable for things like ladders and equipment. 

 

If, when reading that, you immediately thought of a particular decoration or area of your yard, fear not! Junk King, North Atlanta is your local one-stop junk removal professionals. Our knowledge about removals of all types will help us, help you—to get the best version of your yard, for the best and safest holidays your family can have. 

 

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Call Junk King North Atlanta for Every One of Your Removal Needs and Options

 

Junk King is your best option for local junk removal services. We are so dedicated to giving you all of the options that you could want for your needs, that we have two distinct options for removal, from emptying your home to reducing and cleaning out your yard for the holidays. 

 

First, consider the size of the junk removal you want to have done. Many times, homeowners prefer to go in alone and do junk removals themselves, so we’ve provided one of the best self-service options in North America. Our self-service dumpster rentals are able to be rented for multiple days, allowing you the most time to get everything you need together to be removed. Not only that, but we also offer the only version of a mini dumpster possible for rental. Our MINIs are perfect for any driveway and any small area. They offer a 12 cubic yard interior, which ensures that even your biggest removals can be taken away with this option. To top it all off? If you need it longer than three days, just give us a call and speak with the highest-quality customer service reps in the world—we’d be happy to lend you the extra time. 

 

On the other hand, perhaps you have too much stuff that needs to be removed. Maybe that fallen tree is too much for you to handle, or maybe there is too much broken deck wood for you to want to deal with. Either way, you have the option of choosing our full-service removals instead of the self-service. Where yard cleanups are concerned, this is the highest-rated choice among our clients. In our full-service option, we bring the dumpster to you, and we also bring the muscle too. Our approach to junk removal means that you have the easiest experience possible, which is why we offer the full-service option. Our cleanup crews are specially trained to deal with anything you can throw at them for removal (except for hazardous wastes!). That’s why we are ranked as #1 in junk removal across the United States and Canada.  

 

To get started, take a look at our pricing estimator. It was custom-made just for us and our customers. In it, you can select the closest possible options for your removal needs. Whether that is half a truck worth of furniture or an entire truck worth of appliances. The best part about the estimator? You can overestimate the amount of room you need, and then end up paying less—why is that? Well, as part of our commitment to delivering the best customer service possible, when your junk is in our dumpsters, you only pay for the space that you use. This means that if you estimate your needed space to be over a truckload, and end up only using a portion of your available space, you don’t pay for that unused space, saving you more money and giving you peace of mind that you’re working with the right guys for the job. There are four ways to contact us—choose your favorite and set up an appointment to work with us today! Our process is the best in the world, reach out to us to see why. 

 

  • Call us at 1-888-888-JUNK or text us at 1-737-888-5865
  • Find us online, and make an appointment for an on-site quote, or use the estimator

 

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Atlanta Real Estate Professionals And Property Cleanouts

 

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Regardless of the state of any housing market, homes will sell, as will commercial properties. And for the real estate professionals handling the transactions, this involves a wide variety of tasks that must be accomplished.

 

Unfortunately for them, one of these tasks is often a property cleanout.

 

And, if you are a real estate agent or Realtor, this is not something you really want to do yourself.

 

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Junk King Atlanta North Does Cleanouts: One Property at a Time

 

People and businesses are constantly on the move.

 

In fact, according to REALTOR® Magazine, 

 

“Homeowners have been less transient the last few years. In the first quarter of 2019, homeowners who sold their homes had owned them an average of 8.05 years, down slightly from a record high of 8.17 in the fourth quarter of 2018, reports real estate research firm ATTOM Data Solutions. Still, that’s up a 7.75 year average recorded a year ago.

And, when it comes to commercial entities, Urban.org noted that larger establishments are slightly more likely to move than smaller ones, and establishments in professional and scientific services or manufacturing industrial sectors were more likely to move than others.

 

What this means for real estate professionals such as real estate agents and realtors is a constant flow of empty properties that need to be sold or leased.

 

And, quite often, it means that property cleanouts are required. 

 

For a variety of reasons, homes need to be cleaned before they can be shown and marketed. This is true for commercial properties, as well. But the problem that comes up with these vacated properties is that they cannot be leased again until the property is cleaned.

 

And this often means that there are piles of old furniture, equipment, and other junk that has to be removed in addition to regular cleaning. 

 

This is vital since every day a home or rental property sits unoccupied and full of junk is another day that goes by without a sale or rent.

 

Property Cleanouts are Necessary – Doing Them Yourself is Not

 

Simply put, cleaning out properties isn’t really an easy task, and it requires a number of things.

 

For example, if there are any large items such as old furniture or office equipment to be hauled out and disposed of, you will need a suitable vehicle to take care of that. Which often means you will need to rent one.

 

Also, if you plan to do the actual loading and hauling, there are going to be additional expenses for fuel and possibly even tarps and tie-downs to securely cover your loads. 

 

In addition to all of this, there will be disposal fees and possibly additional fees for certain junk items like old television and refrigerators that have federal, state, or regional disposal rules or restrictions. 

 

Of course, this all means that you have to do all the heavy lifting and work of removing, hauling, and disposing of any trash, debris, or large junk items. 

 

Unfortunately, too, this kind of work can end up becoming an all-day project. But, as a real estate professional, this is not the type of work you need to be doing – especially in Atlanta in the winter or late summer!

 

This is why we strongly recommend Junk King Atlanta North as your best alternative and as your number one choice for reliable, quick, and affordable property cleanouts.

 

To summarize, here are several good reasons for NOT doing your own property cleanouts:

 

 You may not own or have access to a truck or van.

 

  • Taking junk to a landfill is difficult and time-consuming.
  • You may not have help for moving, loading, and unloading junk.
  • You simply don’t have the time, desire, or resources for it.

 

Besides, even if you can load, haul, and dispose of the junk and debris from your property, you certainly have much more important things to do with your time than doing your own junk hauling work!

 

Not to worry! Your local Junk King Atlanta North team is here to take care of your property cleanouts for you.

 

We use a professionally trained, two-person team and a large truck so that we can quickly remove and load up all those bulky junk items from your vacant property. Got a multi-story property? No problem. 

 

Our Junk King junk removal professionals can haul large items down from upstairs rooms or offices, and they can also haul them up from basements just as easily and safely.

 

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Why is Junk King the Best Atlanta House Cleaning Company? 

 

Unlike those who choose to do a removal by themselves, those who choose to move with a professional company find the benefits immediately. 

 

Professional companies are trained to get removals done faster, cheaper, and safer than the average person completing a removal on their own. 

 

Additionally, choosing to work with Junk King as your house cleaning go-to, will result in money, time, and effort being saved. This is because you can pick and choose the removal option that best fits your needs; and that will ensure that the job gets done.

 

Some may wonder though, despite the clear benefits of working with a junk removal service Atlanta, why someone might pick them to clean their home, rather than just remove some items.

 

Many people find that removals are typically only part of the actual service that they need. It’s fine to order a removal and only have the removal portion of the service, but Junk King indulges every removal with an ideal of compassion. 

 

The compassion that Junk King has for people results in a relentless desire to help. Homeowners and property managers are often surprised by the extra effort that goes into each of our removals—and that’s because they’ve never experienced true customer service before. 

 

What’s worse, is that some homeowners have entrusted their homes and precious stuff to cleaning agencies, instead of trained professionals. The result of this? 

 

According to TheLadders, almost 50% of all housekeepers have stolen something from their guest. That means that any house cleaner could take something from their client, including the ones that aren’t “strangers.” 

 

This statistic helps to shine more light on why people across America, and across Atlanta, are choosing to go with the removal experts in place of the traditional options. 

 

Working with Junk King ensures that your home is cleaned and protected, faster, cheaper, and better than any other option. 

 

The Benefits of Hiring Professional Estate Cleanouts

 

There are huge benefits that come from hiring a professional estate cleanout, instead of doing the work yourself, or relying on an Atlanta home cleaning service

 

Some of the benefits for our estate clean out services can even be directly gleamed from statistics. For example:

 

  • The hourly price for deep cleaning has gone up to $55-$65 an hour. That is literally half of the lowest price for a Junk King service, which includes cleaning and the removal of stuff from your home. 
  • Household cleaning products have gone up in demand since the spring of 2020, so some cleaning services are increasing their fees to make up the difference in sourcing materials. Junk King’s fees are clear, with never any hidden fees—you don’t even have to provide your own brooms for our crews. 
  • After surveying 100+ commercial companies, researchers found that the cost for cleaning out estates usually sat around $2.00 per foot. That’s between $.30-$.50 more than the Junk King average rate for full-scale removals. 

 

Additionally, there are many aspects of estate removals that the average person tends to not consider when thinking about picking a cleaning service. For example, a cleaning service will not:

 

  • Remove any items beyond trash or garbage. 
  • Participate in after-storm or disaster cleanup. 
  • Provide additional services that may assist the client.
  • Utilize proper disposal techniques beyond recycling bins. 

 

Hiring professional cleaning services is a great idea for those people who can afford it or who think that it is worth the costs. However, once individuals do more research on their options, they often find that professional removal teams are also a valid (and often cheaper) solution. 

 

Junk King professionals can help you get any estate emptied, cleaned, and on its way to wherever you plan to take it. Contact us today, to get a Big Red Truck or a MINI dumpster as early as tomorrow!

 

How to Prepare Your Home for a Junk King Cleanout

 

Don’t fall into the common misconception that because a professional service is being called, no preparation needs to take place—since they will presumably take care of everything. House cleaners Atlanta may insist that nothing needs to be prepared, and with their services they will take care of everything. On the contrary, taking the time to prepare some of the areas of your home will leave you with:

 

  • A better idea of what you need help with.
  • A better understanding of what you should get rid of or keep.
  • Plenty of time for those hard-to-decide choices. 

 

Junk King suggests that every person who uses a professional removal solution to take the time to prepare the home and themselves for the removal day. Here are some of our most common pieces of advice for how to prepare for a junk removal service:

 

  • Find and secure any important documents or expensive items. 
  • Check all complex stuff (i.e., dressers, desks, boxes, etc.) for anything that shouldn’t be there. 
  • Consider creating a list for your family members, detailing who might be interested in any of the junk on the estate.
  • Always vote to try to find and preserve any photos or memorabilia. Box whatever you find, since light pollution can quickly damage old photos and objects.
  • Use a four category approach when working with junk: one category for every item—keep, donate, trash or sell.
  • If selling your home or estate, don’t forget to hire an appraiser. Appraisers can also be found for antiques and interesting objects as well. 

 

Home and business owners can also prepare the property by ensuring that there is a four-foot wide path into and out of all rooms of the estate. This will guarantee that everyone can move and work safely within the property. 

 

Great Pricing for Property Cleanouts with Junk King Atlanta North

 

Whether your property is located in Cumming, Norcross, Acworth, Chestnut Mountain, or Gainesville, you’ll find that our pricing is the lowest in our service area. In fact, our fair and transparent pricing is one of Junk King’s hallmarks of our company. 

 

And, at Junk King Atlanta North, we also guarantee to beat any written estimate.

 

In fact, we are confident that our prices are better than any other junk removal company that, like us, is also licensed, insured, and fully committed to running an operation that is recycling-based and works hard to keep our landfills free of unnecessary junk materials from property cleanouts.

 

In addition, we offer free estimates as a part of our service along with four different ways to get one:

 

  • ON-SITE PRICING: Often, the best and most accurate way for us to assess your property cleanout job and offer you the lowest price is with a free, no-obligation on-site estimate.
  • CALL & TALK TO TRAINED STAFF: Or if you prefer, you can always also call or “live chat” with our customer service representatives for an estimate.
  • TEXT US A PHOTO OF THE PROPERTY: If you can take a photo(s) of your items and text them to us at 737-888-5865, we will be happy to text you back an estimate.
  • ONLINE PRICING ESTIMATE: We also have an easy-to-use tool for obtaining an online pricing estimate. Simply click “Pricing” in the navigation above, scroll down to Pricing Estimator, enter a zip code, and choose either “Add My Items” or “By Pickup Truck Loads”.

 

Once our junk removal team shows up at your location, they will give you a firm, no-obligation price on-site.

 

Free Junk Removal Price Estimator

Why You Should Call Us to Get Rid of Your Unwanted Items & Debris

 

If you’re still not yet convinced as to why someone might call us over any other company, to get rid of your unwanted items. Here are some statistics that may help bring everything into focus:

 

  • Junk King Big Red Trucks are 20% larger than the competitors’ options at the same price point; that means you save money and get more room for junk removal. 
  • Junk King MINI dumpsters hold 12-cubic yards worth of junk; that means they are smaller than traditional dumpsters but big enough for multiple appliances.
  • Junk King is rated as the nation’s #1 hauling franchise; this achievement also comes with multiple awards of service and impacts on communities. 
  • Junk King as a company is rated a 9.9/10 stars with thousands of reviews. Junk King Atlanta is one of the top performers for ratings, with 4.9/5 stars and a few thousand reviews across multiple platforms. 
  • Junk King has a company-wide policy of at least 60% of everything they haul being recycled, reused or donated. Junk King Atlanta believes that this percentage could be better and is on a mission for 95-99% of everything they haul. 
  • Junk King will accept almost anything outside of hazardous waste. That includes hot tubs, appliances, stand alone buildings and all of the debris that one could make. 
  • Junk King prides themselves on delivering unmatched customer service; this includes offering after-clean up assistance, compassion for those who need it, and understanding for those who have fallen into hardship. 

 

For those people who have not yet decided to work with Junk King—this is your call to action. Junk King will provide all of the solutions you need for every removal. Conversely, if you would like to explore your options, which Junk King will always suggest, trying searching online for companies with the following phrases:

 

  • Commercial trash removal near me
  • Unwanted items near me
  • “Junk removal near me”
  • “Disposal and recycling near me”

 

Junk King Atlanta North Means Green Junk Removal

 

As we noted already, Junk King Atlanta North is fully committed to keeping as much junk, trash, and debris out of our landfills as possible. 

 

Unlike other junk hauling firms, instead of simply dumping junk into landfills, our disposal process enables us to recycle or reuse as much as we possibly can. Which is one of the reasons why Junk King is recognized as the greenest professional junk removal service in North America!

 

We are proud of the fact that we are the only national company that operates with a local sorting facility and the corporate goal of recycling 60 percent or more of every job. It is Junk King’s eco-friendly mission to make sure that as much of your junk as possible is recycled or donated.

 

In fact, when the company was started back in 2005, we were the pioneers of recycling-based junk removal and we’ve been an authentically “green” operation ever since.

 

“Being green” also means donating, repurposing, and reusing everything from used office furniture, appliances, and equipment to home furnishings, patio furniture, and old clothing. All of this is done because, at Junk King Atlanta North, we are genuinely committed to keeping our planet – and our city – clean, green, and beautiful for generations to come.

 

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Reliable and Affordable Property Cleanouts in the North Atlanta Area

 

We’re here to take care of your property cleanout needs here in the greater Atlanta region, and there are several good reasons why you might need our junk removal services:

 

  • You need to do a major cleanup of a foreclosed property after the previous occupants vacated and now you’ve got a pile of old junk you need to get rid of.
  • Your big home sale went through and before the escrow is completed, you’re going to need to get rid of the trash inside and maybe even some yard debris.
  • A business has vacated your property and left behind some equipment and furnishings and now you have old office furniture items to dispose of.

 

Whatever the reason, if you’ve got junk, your best option is calling Junk King Atlanta North. 

 

We offer efficient, safe, and eco-friendly junk removal services that take the work and worry out of getting rid of junk. Our experienced junk removal team will carefully remove and haul off any type of junk you have, and your property won’t get damaged in the process!

 

So, ready to clean out that property? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

 

Just make an appointment by booking online above, or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

 

Our professional and insured junk removal team will show up at your property and we’ll call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive. Once we’re on-site, we’ll give you a free estimate based on how much room all the junk will take up in our truck.

 

If you like our estimate, you simply point, and we’ll clear out that debris and junk items into our junk removal trucks and haul them away with no hidden fees.

 

Book a Touchless Appointment Today!

 

Call for a Free Estimate Today and Let Our Experts Lead You to a Successful Estate Cleanout!

 

Estate clean outs are no problem for the experts of Junk King. There is no item too big or too complex for our trusted and professionally trained removers. If you’d like to test this, give us a call and ask if your needs can be met with our solutions. 

 

Company or property owners and managers are encouraged to call first, since speaking with our company accounts team may result in better options and payment plans, when applicable. 

 

There are four ways to get a quote from the experts at Junk King. Just pick your favorite and get started today! When you choose to move with Junk King, junk hauling is as simple as 1, 2, 3—just point and the junk is gone! Contact us today to get a Big Red Truck or MINI dumpster as early as tomorrow—within a two hour window chosen on your schedule. 

 

  • Call us at (706) 247-7513 and speak with a real customer service agent. From there, get a quote for your removal over the phone in minutes—or ask to set up an in-person estimate of your junk. In-person estimates will always result in a concrete quote, too. 
  • Text us pictures of your junk at (737) 888-5865 to receive a text back with your estimate. Multiple quotes can be collected using this method. It is worth noting, too, that any estimate that is given without an in-person assessment, are ballpark quotes.  
  • Or use the simplest and fastest way, which is utilizing the Junk King pricing calculator. You can explore all of your options, while feeling no obligation to even put on pants. Additionally, those orders that are placed online and are over $99, are eligible to receive a 20% discount off of their removal. That means you save even more, for doing the easier solution.

Full House Cleanouts

Most Full house Cleanouts are part of the process of living in a house and one of the many great services we perform at Junk King Atlanta. Recently we have had some very cold weather and have performed many jobs where pipes have burst and destroyed carpet and furniture that required being removed and hauled away.
We recently worked with an Insurance company where pipes burst in a hoaders house to make the house inhabitable again. It was required for us to wear Bio Hazard suits and work to the adjusters schedule to remove about 80 cubic yards of papers, books, clothing, trash, damaged furniture , carpet, mattresses, old tube TVs, e-waste and many other items.
I personally know that being an adjuster is a very tough job and can be very stressful particularly when so many claims were being filed for water damage in a short period. In this case our job was to make the adjusters job easier and make him look good in front of his clients. He was extremely complementary about our speed and the quality of our work. We were able to have all the items removed in one (1) long day.
If you need to get a house ready to put on the market or just want to reclaim some space in your house, part of the process will be removing and disposing of some clutter. That’s real life. Junk King’s mission is to make the complicated task of sorting debris, loading trucks, and proper disposal painless for you. We like to say the heaviest thing you need to lift is your telephone we will do all the work. Please call 1-888-888-5865 to schedule an appointment or go to www.junk-king.com to book on line.

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Is your Fridge Running …?

Is your fridge running?…Yes… Well you better go catch it! ha-ha lousy jokes aside, Is it time to get rid of the old Fridge? Well we will be happy to come remove your old refrigerator or freezer! Expect a good price, excellent service, and we will recycle it for you. But first, let’s make sure the old fridge really is a goner. Follow these five simple steps:

1. Check the plug and circuit box to make sure your fridge is getting power.

2. Check the thermostat to make sure you didn’t accidentally bump it into the off position.

3. Make sure the vents in the back of the fridge or freezer aren’t blocked.

4. Ensure your condenser coils—at the back of, or underneath your fridge—are clean. You can use a coil brush or a vacuum to clean the coils.

5. Ensure that the condenser fan spins freely. If your condenser coils are on the back of your fridge, you won’t have a fan.

If the fan doesn’t turn, unplug fridge try to clean the fan blades. Then plug in the fridge and watch to make sure that the fan spins when the compressor turns on. If the fan doesn’t spin, you need to replace it. The parts run from $7 to $30 for most models.

If your fridge is still not working it may be time to buy a new one.  Some stores provide free delivery and haul away—score! If the store tells you the haul-away fee is greater than $89, then you owe it to yourself to call Junk King Atlanta for a free estimate. Call Junk King Atlanta at 1-888-JUNK(5865) or book online at www.junk-king.com

Junk King Atlanta North
1712 Lumpkin Campground Road South
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Hours: M-F: 8A-4P, Sa: 7A-2P, Su: 8A-2P

Providing junk removal services to the North Atlanta area, including:

Acworth
Alpharetta
Atlanta
Ball Ground
Buford
Canton
Cartersville
Chestnut Mountain
Clermont
Cleveland
Cumming
Dahlonega
Duluth
Gainesville
Marietta
Norcross
Roswell
Woodstock
and these nearby zip codes:
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