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Old and unused equipment can sometimes take up as much space as your functional equipment.
Do you want to enhance your business or residential rental operations? Perhaps you should get new equipment to replace your existing machines. Alternatively, maybe you want to expand, remodel, or create a new business. Either way, you may have to remove old equipment from your North Chicago property.
The process of removing old or unused equipment is full of safety hazards. In addition, it can be time-consuming and require intensive physical labor. That is why you must allow a professional to remove the equipment and safely discard it. At Junk King, we help individuals and companies to dismantle and relocate outdated, damaged, or useless equipment.
What is Outdoor Equipment Removal?
The pressure to adopt the latest equipment has forced many organizations to buy unnecessary equipment. Much of this equipment will be lying around without helping the individual or organization. It will be difficult for the business to find extra space to put new equipment. As a result, the company must come up with ways to reclaim the lost space.
You also spend a lot of money and labor to maintain and store outdated equipment. So what exactly are your options? The best course of action is to remove and discard the old equipment. Here is how you can do it.
1. Donate the Equipment
There may be somebody who can put your old and outdated equipment into use. Consequently, donating your obsolete equipment to charity can be a good idea, especially since you may receive some tax credits.
For example, you can donate your old car to charity to help those in need. Alternatively, it may be more difficult to find the family in need of your old refrigerator or washing machine.
Businesses operating in specific industries may have a hard time finding somebody to donate the equipment to. For instance, construction companies with heavy machines may not be able to donate their equipment so easily without spending countless time searching for the right donation recipient.
2. Resell the Item
If your equipment is not badly damaged, you may be able to find a buyer for it. Brokers typically have a big network of second-hand equipment retailers and buyers. The brokers will ask for some commission, but they will still help you to get rid of your old equipment. If there are items in your home that are clearly of quality value, re-selling may be a great idea, but if you are unsure of an item’s value and depreciation, it might be best to save time sorting through old junk and just have all of the clutter removed from your home at once.
3. Scrap It
Sometimes, the only option is to dispose of your old equipment. That is because the equipment is too old or too damaged to be of any use to anyone. Therefore, you will convert the equipment into scrap before recycling it. This is a process that must be carefully done because you don’t want to pollute the environment.
Many people think scrapping metal is an easy DIY job, but it is vital that the disposal is done by a professional. If you attempt to dispose of scrap metal on your own, you could face serious injury as you attempt to dismantle and prepare the materials you are scrapping.
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How to Remove Outdoor Equipment
Whichever way you want to get rid of your equipment, you will still need to dismantle and remove it from your premises. While it is possible to do it yourself, the most recommended method is hiring experienced technicians. They will know how to dismantle heavy equipment. In addition, they will come with suitable hauling vehicles to haul away large waste and remove junk from your home.
At Junk King Chicago, we routinely help organizations and individuals to remove their old equipment. We can deal with most categories of equipment, including residential and industrial equipment.
When it comes to outdoor equipment removal, we will take care of the entire logistics and ensure that you have nothing to worry about. Junk King North Chicago will also dispose of old furniture and pick up household bulk waste so you don’t have to. In some instances, we can also remove the still usable equipment or furniture and donate it to charity.
Why Choose Our Services
We don’t compromise your safety when it comes to removing junk equipment. One of our main policies is environmental conservation. That is why our equipment removal processes are meant to be environmentally friendly. We will never dispose of an item in a manner that is harmful to the environment.
Another benefit of working with us is that you will get competitive prices. We always list all our charges and fees upfront so that you can make an accurate removal budget. You won’t have to deal with constant haggling and bargaining during the outdoor equipment removal process.
All our technicians and staff members are insured and highly trained. We are always on standby to provide a quick and free quote. Take advantage of our free consultation by contacting us today.
