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Happy Father’s Day Central Ohio

Junk King Columbus wishes all the men of central Ohio a happy Father’s Day. Whether you are a past, present, or future father (or even someone who opted not to have children), thanks for doing everything you do for your family, community, and world.
An extra big thanks to the Dads of Dublin for everything you do to make this a wonderful community!

Columbus Ohio Dumpster Rental or Junk Removal?

Dumpster Rental vs. Junk Removal: the pros and cons

Is it ever better to rent a dumpster than to use a junk removal service like Junk King Columbus?

We don’t think so and here’s why: Many of our customers are weekend warriors and do-it-yourselfers (professional contractors generally have contracts with us and therefore aren’t looking for our trash removal services very often), frequently neighbors with home improvement projects or local businesses (we are just finishing a huge job for Nationwide in the old Buggy Works building in the Arena District, check back because we are going to blog about it soon). In almost every situation our prices are lower than dumpster rental Dumpster full of corrugated cardboard that could be recycled.and because we offer labor—including light demolition—at no additional charge, most Columbus-area residents are thrilled when they find us.

If you have a very big or extended construction project which will create an extraordinary amount of waste and debris (and by that we mean dozens of cubic yards or more—think enough to fill a tractor trailer) and you don’t mind doing it yourself or paying someone to do it, then traditional dumpster rental might be a viable option for you…assuming you also don’t mind having an unsightly dumpster blocking your driveway. But in reality those situations are few and far between. Often times we get calls where people have improved or repaired their houses and have a pile of trash and rubbish left over—it could be lumber scraps from a deck, it could be flooring materials or shingles—even if the items are neatly piled next to the curb most trash services will not pick them up; Junk King will.

Our corporate website features a load estimating tool that will give you an idea of how much junk and debris will fit in a given amount of space in our trucks (we charge by volume) and a ballpark price. For your convenience, it is set up in everyday terms like “a one car garage full.” As a matter of fact, it doesn’t even need to be piled next to the curb, we will come to you break it down, pack it up, load it up, haul it away, and dispose of it for you at no additional charge. We happily handle trash, furniture, appliances, yard waste, construction materials, and more. Call us and save yourself the aggravation and strain, not to mention time and money, of hassling with an unsightly dumpster. Further, we recycle over 65% of everything we take in so you can rest easy knowing that you are doing your best to reduce your footprint on the Earth. A few questions you can ask yourself when trying to evaluate which option is right for you:

  • How much refuse will need to be disposed of?
  • How heavy will all the debris be?
  • How important to you is it that as much as possible be recycled?
  • How long or how often will you need items to be thrown away?
  • Where will you put a dumpster?
  • Are you willing and able to load it yourself?
  • What kinds of waste will be generated and is it all suitable for putting into a dumpster?

We don’t charge for labor, mileage, weight, time, or dumping fees. Everything is included in our free on-site estimate and if the job ends up costing less than our estimate you pay the lower price, but never more. While our pricing is comparable to the cost of renting a dumpster, the service and value we provide far exceed it. No one is thrilled with the idea of more stuff ending up in our landfills but that’s exactly what happens when you rent a dumpster, but when you call us we not only load, remove, and dispose of all types of rubbish, we also sort it. We recycle everything that can be recycled, we compost everything that can be composted, and we do our best to reduce the environmental impact of waste management.

If you do a little shopping around, you’ll find that dumpsters offered for rent typically range in size from 4 yd.³ to 40 yd.³ At Junk King we have the largest trucks in the junk removal and hauling business, as well as some of the cleanest and most efficient. Our trucks measure 10 feet wide by 15 feet long and will hold 20 yd.³. Some exceptionally dense materials like sand, rocks, concrete, bricks, and soil can only be loaded to a depth of 1 foot but for most types of waste it can be loaded to the top of the truck bed, in either case our larger trucks will save you money on any job where you might be considering renting a dumpster (or hiring a competitor).We serve Central Ohio and most of the Columbus Metropolitan area, which includes all of Franklin County, and parts of Licking, Newark, Union, and Delaware Counties. Our office and warehouse are located in Dublin and we frequently serve Dublin, Hilliard, Powell, New Albany, Worthington, Westerville, Polaris, Delaware, Clintonville, Grove City, Galloway, Plain City, Upper Arlington, and the OSU area.

Our pricing and service offer the best value in town! Wouldn’t you rather hire us to handle the demanding physical labor and avoid the heat, humidity and sun altogether? Further, you don’t have to worry about any of the details and we’ll treat you like a king…not to mention you get to retain the use of your driveway. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to call us at 1-800-995-JUNK (5865) and speak with one of our trained customer service specialists, or call the Junk King Columbus office at 614-792-JUNK (614-792-5865).

Summer time and the livin’s easy

While summer might not officially begin until the solstice in late June, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of the season. The longer days, the opening of public pools and the end of the school year all coincide and lend themselves to a lifestyle with more grilling and outdoor activity.

Unsurprisingly we get a lot of calls for assitance with home improvement projects, hot tub removals and even yard waste. We’ll help with light demolition and the labor of getting the items broken up, loaded and hauled away at no additional charge, which means even do-it-yourselfers can take it easy and still get done the things they need to.

Get your yard in order; improve the value of your home with landscaping; break out the grill; plan the family re-union and try to put Red, White and Boom to shame–whatever your plans, Happy Memorial day.

Intro to the Benefits of Recycling Appliances

The old 'fridge waiting to be recycled.

Junk King Columbus Recycles Refrigerators & Freezers

An Introduction to the Benefits of Recycling Appliances

Part one of a multi–part series

Aside from legal requirements to dispose of appliances and electronics in ways that are environmentally sound you may ask yourself: Are there any real benefits to recycling old appliances ?

The answer is a resounding yes! As recycling technology improves, the benefits will only increase over time. But even now, recycling old consumer goods does a lot for the environment—and for generations to come—much of which consumers may not be aware of.

To begin, what types of appliances are suitable for recycling? Virtually any appliance is a good candidate for recycling including stoves, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, and even water heaters. In addition, computers, monitors, printers, copy machines, and televisions are also readily recyclable. While these are not technically appliances, they are still very good candidates for recycling.

Protecting Our Resources

When it comes to recycling old appliances, it is no secret that these items take up a lot of room in landfills if they are not recycled. Perhaps more importantly reusing things conserves resources and protects the Earth in a multitude of ways. Even smaller recycling facilities can save tons of metal and plastics from landfills. Larger facilities can decrease the total waste we produce by hundreds of tons per year, and these trends are only increasing as more locales are setting up recycling centers.

While we here at Junk King Columbus look forward to the day that recycling is convenient and easy for all we are glad to help in anyway possible. We make regular trips to local recycling centers and last year we recycled over 65% of the items we collected from our customers homes and offices.

One of the main benefits of recycling old appliances has to do with the metal content that they contain. Some of the more common metals that can be recycled include steel, copper, aluminum, lead and gold. As we all know, appliances are often comprised mostly of various types of metals. Recycling these metals not only keeps them out of landfills but also helps the environment in that new metal content does not have to be extracted in order to make up the difference.

Many consumers do not realize that metal deposits are non-renewable resources. This means that when they run out, they are gone. As more nations begin to exploit their metal deposits, the overall amount of metal content within the Earth is depleted. And, again, these deposits, once gone, are gone forever.

Another important issue to keep in mind when considering recycling old appliances is that the vast majority of metal content that is extracted through recycling is still usable. Recycled metals can be used for new products thus greatly reducing the need for new deposits to be dug up and processed.

Protecting Our Environment

It should also be kept in mind that when old appliances and electronics are not recycled they often find their way into environment through dumping. As metals decompose, their elements can sink into the soil as well as into ground water and aquifers. Some types of metals, such as lead and iron, can cause damage to water supplies and cause harm to those who may ingest contaminated water. By recycling, these heavy metals are kept out of the eco-systems that we all depend on including water sources both on the surface and underground.

As more people start recycling, the benefits to the environment will only increase. Plenty of information is available online for those who wish to learn more about protecting the Earth through recycling efforts and you can look forward to us publishing several more articles as part of this series highlighting the benefits of, and specific information about, recycling common household appliances.

Clear Some Clutter Before Your Columbus Halloween Party

Are you getting into the Halloween spirit this year by throwing a party? You might think that all you need is a great costume, some candy corn and Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”  playing on a loop but you can do a whole lot better than that.
For instance, why not set up a graffiti board by the door with some colorful markers for guests to sign in with? If you think your guests are really going to get into the spirit of the holiday with their own costumes then you should be ready with prizes for the best couple, best group, spookiest or funniest costume.
For the munchies, finger food is really the only way to go. You can set up a “grazing station”  in your dining room where guests can stop by to fill up snack plates. The goal is to have food which you can put out early and let it stay out without a lot of fuss. You don’t want to be spending your party time in the kitchen and missing out on all the action.
You can also invite guests to bring their own carved pumpkins to add to your decorations. Speaking of which, if there are areas in your home you want blocked off, just string the doors with crime scene tape. Speaking of crime scene, you could turn those unused rooms into a kind of CSI tableau with some “dummy bodies.” Yes, the goal is to creep everyone out!
While the temptation might be to have candles burning throughout the home, it might be a safe choice to confine those to a fireplace or mantle. There is no telling what kind of hanging pieces of a costume that could cause trouble near an open flame.
If kids are going to be part of the party, you might want to set up their own kid zone where they can hang out and watch approved scary movies. They should also have their own snacks set up. And the occasional chaperone visit is a good idea.
As you get ready for your party, you will probably want to clean out the clutter of your home. While you might think that keeping some junk around will add to the creepy atmosphere you are trying to create, it actually can get in the way. Getting ready for your Halloween party is the perfect excuse to hire a team of professional junk haulers like Junk King Columbus to come by and cart away all the stuff you have been holding onto for way too long. Even if you are not going to use your basement or garage as part of the party, there is no reason why it should not be cleaned up. You might also ask the same crew of professional junk haulers to come by after the party to take away all the trash. The goal is for you to enjoy your party without any stress. Save that for the other holidays!

Columbus Junk Recycling – Go Green for the Holidays

During the recent holiday season, a new concept has taken hold for Columbus Ohio families who are concerned about the environment and that is “rent a tree.” For a small fee, a family can actually rent a living Christmas tree for their own use. When the holidays are over, the tree is picked up and returned to the growing farm. Some families have been using the same tree for years. This is taking “going green” to a whole new level!

Actually, the holidays are a time when a lot of potential recyclable materials are generated. Just think off all the wrapping paper left over on Christmas morning. For home recycling, it’s easy to separate our papers from our plastics from our metal and file them in the appropriate bins. The problem occurs with the bigger items we intend on having hauled away. That’s why finding a Columbus junk recycling company who is completely eco-friendly is your best option for junk removal.  That company is Junk King Columbus Ohio.

Most people look at a busted dishwasher sitting in their garage and think “I’ve got to get rid of that someday.” Well, that day can be sooner than you think when you call up a professional junk hauler like Junk King. But did you know that dishwasher might be perfect for recycling? The same can be said for old furniture, televisions, computer monitors and mattresses. They don’t all have to end up in a landfill causing problems for future generations. These items can be stripped down to their core elements, separated and recycled. One sofa can be made of metal, wood and cushioning. They might not all be recycled at the same place in the Columbus area. The key is knowing where to take those items get the most out of recycling.

An experienced junk removal company who proclaims to be eco-friendly will know all the right places to take your recyclables. One truck load of your junk might need to go to several different facilities. That’s part of the recycling circle of life. You don’t want to take your time researching and mapping out where these recycle centers might be located around Columbus. Let Junk King worry about that.

Just because you’re bringing in a junk removal team to your home doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider the exact same team for your business. Even if you’re just working at a company, you can still suggest to upper management that it might be time to get rid of all that extra junk. When a company can then tell its customers they are also recycling they’ll find an uptick in business. More and more people are gravitating towards green friendly businesses. There is no reason why your company can’t go green and stay green.

Junk King Columbus is proud to be eco-friendly and recycle a large portion of all materials hauled.  This holiday season, simply call 1-888-888-JUNK or book a free on site estimate online.

Columbus Junk Hauling – Avoid the Hoarding

The hoarders are once again among us! The popular cable reality series detailing the lives of hoarders has returned for a new season. We’re getting peaks inside the houses of people who simply can’t throw anything away. As a result, their lives have come to a virtual standstill. In some extreme cases the health of family members are actually in jeopardy. Luckily for most of us, we could only be classified as amateur hoarders. Yes, we’re all a little bit guilty of holding onto junk, but it hasn’t gotten to the same dire circumstances as the real hoarders… yet! Watching an episode of “Hoarders” could inspire you to finally get your own piles of junk under control. When you’re ready to take the plunge, then it makes sense to hire a locally based Columbus Junk King hauling team to help you cart away your hoard.

There are lots of reasons why we hold onto our junk. One of the most common is that it’s just too big to move. Sure, we can manage to shove it into another room or onto the back porch or in the garage, but then that’s where it will live for as long as we stay there. Many of us have items like broken kitchen appliances, ratty sofas, busted ping pong table and car parts that are simply beyond use. They are now officially collecting rust and mold. Is this really something you want to expose your family to? Bringing in the Junk King Columbus crew will let you get rid of this trash once and for all.

Of course getting rid of junk isn’t just restricted to homeowners. Business owners are equally guilty of being “closet hoarders.” Go through any typical office and you’re sure to find that one room or abandoned cubicle which has become the depository for all kinds of office junk. Things like outdated fax machines and printers are top of the heap. And let’s not forget the files. How many cartons of files are sitting around collecting dust? These can be tossed out, but there are just too many. Once again, let a professional hauling team like Junk King handle this.

Getting rid of junk takes muscle and a big truck. Those are two things professional junk haulers like Junk King have in abundance. A quick assessment by a Junk King Columbus team supervisor will let you know the exact costs of the job and what type of truck they’ll need. Then all that is left is scheduling an appointment for the Junk King crew to show up and get the job done.

Once all your junk is gone, you’re going to have some brand new space to embrace. In your home, this could mean as much as an entire room that will be reclaimed or a new work space in the garage. For your business, valuable storage space can be opened up for those materials and goods you really need. Starting the New Year is the perfect opportunity to clear the clutter from your life. Whether it be your Columbus home or business, we should all avoid hoarding!

Columbus Foreclosure Cleanup – Before and After

With the recent midterm elections over, a new congress is heading to Washington. This means all eyes will be looking towards D.C. for any signs of relief or assistance for the current foreclosure crisis. Perhaps crisis isn’t the right word: this is a foreclosure mess. Homes are being abandoned left and right. It’s hard to travel anywhere in Columbus Ohio and not come across “Bank Owned” or “Foreclosed Property” signs dotting the landscape. There is a lot of emotional pain attached to each one of those signs. They represent a homeowner who has lost their piece of the American dream. The hope is that those families will be able to quickly recover. The other harsh reality is that those properties need to be sold. In order for that to happen, they first need to be whipped back into shape by an experienced Columbus foreclosure cleanup crew like Junk King.

If you’ve ever thrown a big party then you are familiar with that “morning after groan.”  That’s the groan that comes when you see the mess left behind that you now have to deal with. If you were smart, you might have scheduled to get some help with the mess for the morning after. That’s the same idea behind hiring a Columbus foreclosure cleanup crew to sweep through a home and clean out the clutter. Just like after your party, there is no telling what “presents” were left behind. Most often you’ll be able to wipe them away. In a foreclosed home, those “presents” can come in the form of abandoned furniture, broken kitchen appliances or scary looking mattresses. None of that can be swept away. It has to be carried out and hauled off. And that’s just for starters! There can also be piles of clothes, bags of garbage, leftover food and even a busted car rusting away in the driveway.

The real estate agent who takes over a foreclosed Columbus home gets the first look at the property. This is when they should be taking all the “before” pictures. After getting a sense of the size of the cleanup, it’s time to call in the professionals. A foreclosure cleanup company like Junk King can come out to the property to assess the situation and give you a free on site estimate. They’ll know right away the amount of crew members needed to get the job done. They’ll also be able to determine the right truck or dumpster needed to get rid of all the garbage left behind. Then it becomes a matter of scheduling.

Depending on the scope of the job it is conceivable that a foreclosed home can be cleaned in a day which would allow it to go back on the market right away. The “after”  pictures come into play then as what was once a disaster zone has now been transformed into a great buy. A real estate agent is required to make a lot of disclosures about any property they sell. One disclosure they can avoid is what a mess the place was when they took over the property.

Junk King Columbus provides foreclosure cleanup and hauling services in an efficient and eco-friendly manner.  Simply call 1-888-888-JUNK or book a free on site estimate online.

Columbus Furniture Pickup – out with the old and in with the new

Thanks to the recent congressional elections, there are going to be a lot of moving crews being kept busy for the next several months. For every new congressman or senator heading to Washington, there is another group heading back home. Perhaps if they could coordinate moving vans they could save the country some money. What are the chances of that happening?

Of course, you don’t have to run for office or lose an election to move your own furniture around. You can become inspired by the “out with the old and in with the new”  attitude. Maybe it’s time to get rid of that old living room set and bring in a fresh, clean sofa and love seat. Once you do your shopping and schedule your new furniture delivery, you’ll also want to schedule a “take away” of the old stuff with a local Columbus furniture pickup company like Junk King.

Furniture comes in all shapes and sizes. There have been many creative solutions for getting that new desk or headboard into your house. Just because you didn’t measure it first doesn’t mean it won’t fit. When you move furniture around on your own there’s good bet you’re going to end up with dinged walls and chipped paint. However, when you hire a professional furniture pickup crew they’re going to take the utmost care with getting your old furniture out of your house with minimum damage to your walls and floors. They’ll also have the perfect truck standing by to haul away whatever needs to get gone. You might have a lot of space in your own SUV, but will a sofa fit in the back? Probably not. That’s why you need to call on Columbus Ohio Junk King professionals.

Just because you’re getting rid of some furniture doesn’t mean the Columbus Junk King crew can’t also take away some other nuisance items in your home. Maybe you’ve got a busted fridge sitting in the basement taking up space. You could get rid of an old ping pong table that nobody plays on anymore. All of that can be good to go. You just have to let Junk King’ furniture pickup team know what you want hauled away before they show up.

Along with old furniture you might be getting rid up you could also decide it’s time to remove that lumpy mattress, those torn suitcases in the attic or any other bulky item that has served its purpose. Clearing out all of that space is going to open up a whole new world of possibilities in your home. You might finally be able to set up that arts and craft corner or put together a guest room for relatives to stay in. First though, you need to get rid of the old furniture and junk.

One phone call to Junk King Columbus at 1-800-995-JUNK and you can schedule an on site furniture disposal estimate.

Columbus Foreclosure Clean Out

A popular new reality series on cable TV is “Flipping Out.” This show follows the adventures of a real estate developer who likes buying up properties and flipping them for a profit. Back during the real estate bubble, flipping houses was all the rage. It seemed like everyone was getting into the market just to flip a home. But then the bubble burst and thousands of homes ended up in foreclosure. Was this a case of home owners over extending themselves? Or was it the market not being able to sustain the prices? Either way, there is now a glut of foreclosed homes sitting on the market.

This could mean that “flipping” is coming back when some smart real estate brokers swoop in to take advantage of all those incredible prices. Of course, before any flipping can begin, you first have to get the property back in shape. A Columbus foreclosure clean out team is the perfect first step to bring a foreclosed home back on the market.

Hiring a foreclosure clean out is another way of saying that you’re hiring a junk hauler. They are doing the same thing but maybe for different purposes. Someone who cleans out their garage, basement or attic to make more storage space will call on a professional junk hauling company to take away all that clutter. That same team of trash movers can be called upon to clear out a foreclosure house that is full of garbage from floor to ceiling.

When a real estate broker decides to take on a foreclosed home, they first need to inspect the property. If they start snapping pictures on their cell phone they’ll have a record of all trash that was left behind. Things like ratty furniture, moldy kitchen appliances, boxes of garbage, soiled rugs and stained mattresses could be piled up everywhere. Not a pretty picture! After the Columbus foreclosure clean out crew does their thing, the real estate broker will be able to snap shots of empty rooms ready for repainting and refurnishing. It’s those pictures that go up on any real estate web site. Imagine trying to sell a foreclosed home with any of those “before” pictures.

What should you look for with a foreclosure clean out crew? The first thing to consider is their experience. Just because you have a big truck and can hire some day workers standing on the corner doesn’t mean you’re a reputable business. If someone is coming onto your property to provide a service you want to make sure that are bonded, licensed and insured. This will provide you with assurance that the job is going to be done on time and on budget.

It all comes down to a question of reliability. The junk hauler who has a strong customer base with positive reviews is a company you’ll be able to count on. A lot of their business happens thanks to word of mouth. That means they are putting their reputation on the line with every job.

Junk King Columbus is that kind of reputable company – providing real estate foreclosure clean out services and trash out services at an affordable price.Call 1-800-995-JUNK or book online to schedule a free on site estimate today.

Junk King Columbus
819 Phillipi Road
Columbus, OH 43228
Hours: M-Sa: 8A-6P

Providing junk removal services to the Columbus area, including:

Adelphi
Amlin
Brice
Buckeye Lake
Canal Winchester
Carbon Hill
Clarington
Columbus
Dublin
Galloway
Grove City
Groveport
Harrisburg
Haydenville
Hilliard
Irwin
Kirkersville
Lockbourne
and these nearby zip codes:
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