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Who Ya Gonna Call For Junk Removal In Fairfax ….Junk King!

We’ve got a great deal of distinctions here on the East Coast and in the Fairfax region in particular.

For example, it’s been estimated that approximately a third of all homes built here in the Mid-Atlantic states have basements. Not so much in places like California or New Mexico. We also have the nation’s capital here in our backyard as well as the oldest colonial history right here in Virginia.

And another one of those distinctions – aside from the history that is present everywhere you turn here – is that some of the most haunted places in the nation are here.

According to one list found on Forbes, of the top ten most haunted states, our neighbor Pennsylvania ranks number seven, and the Old Dominion ranks number ten. And some of the most haunted cities in the nation are also found in these parts.

If you believe in that sort of thing, of course.

But what’s really scary for many people is something much closer to home: going down into those basements many of us have and going through all the old junk there.

And for some people, it’s all the junk that is scarier than going down into the basement!

Are You Still Being Haunted by Unwanted Household Junk?

Okay, so maybe it’s not The Amityville Horror, but it’s quite likely that you can never feel quite like you’re “alone” in your home. The presence of those dead appliances hidden in the basement or

garage is almost tangible at times – like when you have to move them to get to your holiday decorations, for example.

Maybe it’s the piles of junk toys, furniture, and other no-longer-usable household goods you keep saying you’re going to take to the dump.

Or, perhaps it’s that dingy, old mattress and busted-box springs that have been around since the War for Southern Independence…

The good news is that there’s someone you can call.

Junk Removal Isn’t Scary with a Plan and a Professional Junk Removal Team

For some folks in the greater Fairfax area, their biggest fear is simply knowing where to start and then, what to do with it all once they’ve gotten out in the light of day.

We get it. In fact, we know, too, that when you are planning a major home cleanout to get rid of all that junk and unwanted rubbish and debris, getting organized afterward is a great strategy. Simply attacking your household junk without a plan on how to separate it, where to stage the different piles, and how you’ll dispose of it all is a recipe for chaos and frustration.

And when you call Junk King Fairfax to come in a take care of all the junk removal, you’ll notice a few things about us.

We are professionals and like to think of ourselves as your local “Junk Busters” when we roll in with our super-sized, red junk removal trucks. And, while we don’t have those nifty Neutrona Wands and proton pack capture devices, we do have a highly trained team of junk removal experts.

Not only will we remove all your unwanted junk quickly and safely, but we’ll sweep up after ourselves, too.

And when it comes to our pricing, that’s another reason not to be scared: unlike many other firms, we never charge by weight or just a flat fee. Instead, we charge you based only on how much room your junk takes up in our junk removal truck.

Even better, we’ll provide you with a free, no-obligation estimate before you agree to have us do the work!

In fact, the only thing transparent here is our pricing.

At Junk King Fairfax: We Ain’t Afraid of No Junk!

Some people think that they may have too much junk to be carried out efficiently or in one trip. Others are concerned that their junk is far too large, bulky, and frightening.

However, Junk King specializes in removing residential and household junk of all types, weights, and sizes.

We won’t balk at your California king mattress and box spring set that has long given up the ghost. And that broken-down refrigerator that is so large that you’re afraid to move it? Not a problem. We can even dismantle that creepy, sagging wooden shed that’s still holding on out in the backyard.

Have an old hot tub that quit bubbling years ago? No problem. Maybe the remains of your deck that started to give way two summers ago and threatened to swallow your in-laws last Fourth of July? We got that.

In fact, at Junk King Fairfax, we can remove and dispose of just about any residential junk, debris, and rubbish you need to get rid of, except for hazardous household waste. And we can give you suggestions on what to do with any of that if you have it.

But what about yard waste, you ask?

For some homeowners and renters, raking leaves and composting is a way of life and puts them at ease. Others, however, shudder at the thought of trying to get rid of mounds of dead leaves, branches, and other yard debris.

The good news is that Junk King has no problem removing and disposing of your excessive yard waste and debris. And that can include old fencing, deceased lawnmowers and trimmers, rusty swing sets, mangled patio and lawn furniture, and just about anything else that is lurking in your backyard every night.

Ready to Get Rid of Your Scary Junk Piles? Call the Best Local Junk

Removal Team!

Now that you’re done with your “end-of-summer” cleaning of your home or place of business, it’s quite likely that you have some piles of junk to get rid of. Maybe quite a few of them. And things too big to put in a pile…

No worries! Junk King’s got this.

Junk King Fairfax can provide you with safe, affordable, and eco-friendly junk removal and hauling. That means you don’t have to worry about disposing of your household debris, commercial junk, or any bulky, extra-large trash items you need to get rid of.

And it doesn’t have to be frightening!

Or, if you need our junk removal or yard waste disposal services several times during your major junk removal and cleaning project, our hauling professionals will be happy to come out as often as you need us to ensure that all your junk and debris is out of your way so that you can get on with your life or business.

We can often be at your house or place of work in mere minutes, so call us today! Our professional and friendly junk removal team is fully insured and well-trained, which means you can trust us to get rid of your unwanted items in a professional and courteous manner.

So, ready to see all your scary junk gotten rid of? It’s as easy as 1,2,3.

And one of the best things about hiring Junk King is that we recycle much of the material we pick up. This is proof of our commitment to being an eco-friendly removal service. If you have questions about what we do or believe, call us at 1-888-888-JUNK (5865).

5 Reasons Why You Should Be Recycling E-Waste Instead of Trashing It

Not everyone is familiar with the term “e-waste,” but almost everyone has some at home or at work.

A great description is provided by the Environmental Protection Agency website, or EPA. It states that “e-waste”, “electronic waste”, “e-scrap,” and “end-of-life electronics” are terms often used to describe used electronics that are nearing the end of their useful life, and are discarded, donated or given to a recycler.

The EPA goes on to point out, however,

“Though “e-waste” is the commonly used term, EPA considers e-waste to be a subset of used electronics and recognizes the inherent value of these materials that can be reused, refurbished or recycled to minimize the actual waste that might end up in a landfill or improperly disposed in an unprotected dump site either in the US or abroad.”

And that’s what Junk King Fairfax also sees as the biggest problem when it comes to e-waste removal and disposal in the Fairfax region, as well as the rest of the United States.

E-Waste Disposal and Recycling E-Waste: How’s That Working Out for Us?

We live in a world that is largely dependent on electronic devices in most every arena of life. At home, at work, and at play, we use electronics almost daily – and we often do so with little thought to how they’re manufactured nor how they are disposed of.

And we routinely toss out old electronics without considering any potential consequences of e-waste.

As Earth911 relates for us,

“What is considered e-waste? More than just outdated mobile phones, e-waste is any electronic waste that is no longer wanted or is now obsolete, whether it works or not. Televisions, set-top boxes, DVD players, stereos, copiers, fax machines, tablets, computers, and plenty more electronic devices all become e-waste as soon as they are no longer wanted.”

Because electronic technology poses severe environmental consequences when it is landfilled as e-waste, it is vital that we recycle e-waste responsibly.

For example, when electronics break down over time, they release toxic chemicals into the soil, contaminating plants and trees. Improper disposal of e-waste can lead to toxins such as mercury, lead, and cadmium leaching into the groundwater, which can then flow into streams, ponds, and lakes.

In addition, if e-waste isn’t recycled, it’s often burned in incinerators. But because electronics are made up of plastics, glass, and metals, these produce dangerous emissions when burnt. Unfortunately, tons of waste electronics and other solid waste ends up in our oceans each year. The results of ocean dumping can be deadly to marine organisms, disturb biodiversity, and harm ecosystems.

The problem for most of us is that e-waste isn’t easy nor convenient to recycle.

While many local county and city governments often have e-waste collection days a few times a year, homeowners often end up having to store these unwanted or broken electronic waste items until they can be dropped off. And, while many electronic stores accept old electronics for recycling at no cost, this isn’t always simple or convenient either.

Which is why Junk King Fairfax specializes in e-waste disposal and recycling e-waste.

When Recycling E-Waste is a Challenge at Home or at Work

It’s a fact that we produce vast quantities of electronic waste in this country every year.

According to statistics put together by Earth911, in 2019, the U.S. generated 6.92 million tons of e-waste, which is equivalent to about 46 pounds per person. That means that in Fairfax County alone, for example, it’s quite probable that we generated almost 54 million tons of e-waste!

And, as a nation, we recycled only 15 percent of it.

By the way, the value of the raw materials that was contained in the e-waste produced in the U.S. during 2019 equaled $7.49 billion. In other words, without a comprehensive and effective recycling process for our old electronics, we are throwing away literally billions of dollars of gold, silver, and palladium, among other precious metals.

Tossing E-Waste in the Trash is not Recycling

But you cannot simply put your smaller old electronics in your recycling bin at home or at work, nor even in your commercial recycling dumpster.

Recycling e-waste requires disassembling the electronics, separating, and categorizing the contents by materials, and then cleaning them. E-waste items are then shredded mechanically for additional sorting with the use of advanced separation technologies.

And that’s in an ideal e-waste recycling world.

Or, as one source points out,

“[T]he range of different electronics makes dealing with “e-waste” as a single stream highly problematic, since recycling a fridge is very different f

rom recycling a smartphone. Further still, even individual electronic products are often made of mixed materials such as plastic, metal, and glass. This poses a problem for recyclers, as separating these materials is difficult, costly, and time-consuming, especially compared to single-material products like cans and glass bottles.”

Fortunately, by partnering with a professional junk removal company like Junk King Fairfax, all your e-waste disposal issues can be handled easily and affordably. And you can rest assured that it will also be done through a genuinely green process since Junk King is a major proponent of recycling e-waste and recycling in general.

Junk King Fairfax: Your Local Partner for Recycling E-Waste

Junk King Fairfax is ready to take care of all your e-waste and other junk rem

oval needs if you live in or near the greater Fairfax area.

We understand that your household or workplace junk can sometimes pile up. And the tho

ught of having to sort through it all and clear it out yourself can be overwhelming at times. Not matter whether your e-waste and other junk is piled up in your garage, attic, basement, or even a storage shed near your loading dock, we’ve got you covered.

No matter where it’s piling up, if you don’t want it or need it then it’s time to let us help you get rid of it!

At Junk King Fairfax we provide our friends and neighbors in the greater Fairfax are with efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly junk and debris removal services. And that includes e-waste. You can be certain that we are a green junk removal operation because we regularly recycle or reuse as much of everything we pick up daily.

Just make an appointment and our experienced junk removal team will carefully remove and haul off any types of junk or other unwanted items you might have. Not only do we specialize in e-waste removal and recycling, but our junk removal teams are also trained and equipped to handle all your larger junk items like old appliances.

Our professional and courteous junk removal team will show up at your home or office, on time, as promised, and we’ll call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive. Once we’re on-site, we give you a free estimate based on how much room your e-waste and other junk will take up in our truck.

All you need do is simply point, and we’ll load those old junk items into our junk removal trucks and haul them away to be recycled, if possible, and with no hidden fees.

So, are you ready to get rid of your e-waste and have it recycled? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

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

Let Junk King’s Yard Waste Removal Services Help With Your End Of Summer Clean Up

With the end of summer closing in on the 22^nd of September, it’s a great time to wrap up all those indoor – and outdoor – clean-up tasks that you haven’t quite finished yet. And, while you’re at it, it’s also a great time to get of all your unwanted junk.

Of course, that last part is often the part many people prefer to put off or avoid. Seriously – who wants to haul away junk?

Not to worry. The good news is that you don’t have to do it yourself!

Household Junk, End of Summer Cleaning, and Yard Waste Removal Services

September may not sound like “summer” to many people, but it is – at least for the first three weeks. Interestingly, however, most meteorologists consider summer over at the end of August.

And many of us, especially those with kids, unofficially treat Labor Day weekend as the end of summer.

But regardless of the day or date, September in Fairfax County is still hot and humid. With average highs hovering in the high 70s and the relative humidity second only to that in August, it still feels like summer!

However, getting in that last “deep cleaning” before the cooler fall weather and rain starts up is a priority for many people. While some folks, especially in places like southern California or the Southwest., don’t have to concern themselves much with the weather any time of year, Virginians certainly do.

In addition to the assorted junk items you may have collected during the year or still haven’t gotten rid of over the last few years, you’ll likely have yard waste.

Yard waste is, by definition, any trash, rubbish, junk, and plant materials that are in your outdoor spaces that need to be disposed of. Generally speaking, we like to think of yard waste as either organic or inorganic waste. Another way of looking at that is “things that were living” and “things that were not.”

Organic waste is primarily green waste, non-hazardous wood waste, and landscape and pruning waste. But it can include other materials not normally found in your yard, such as:

food
organic textiles and carpets
lumber
wood
paper products
printing and writing paper
manure
pet droppings

And while these are not technically “yard waste” in the strictest sense, they may still end up in your end-of-summer clean-up waste piles. Along with your legitimate yard waste.

Oh, and let’s not forget the “inorganic” waste. That would be the hard stuff like rocks, bricks, concrete rubble, old patio furniture, broken-down swing sets, dead yard maintenance equipment, and so on. These, too, often end up in the piles of yard waste since that’s where they’re typically found.

All of this simply means that to wrap up your end-of-summer clean-up efforts, professional yard waste removal services may be just the ticket.

A Word About the Disadvantages of DIY Junk and Yard Waste Removal

Can you haul off and dispose of your own yard waste materials?

Yes.

Is it easy to do?

Not really.

So, the real question then becomes, should you pursue a DIY approach to junk and yard waste disposal or opt for hiring professional junk and yard waste removal services?

For many residents in and around the greater Fairfax region, it really isn’t a relevant question since they either don’t own a truck or can’t physically manage the work of loading, hauling, and unloading all the junk and yard waste, they’ve collected.

Besides, who wants to do that kind of work after having already done all the work needed to complete a major clean-up? And who wants to drive across the county to one of the few landfills or waste transfer stations near them, pay for all that gas, and then pay for the dump fees?

And, worst of all, who wants to deal with yard waste and junk in the heat and humidity of a Fairfax September?

The Advantages of Hiring Professional Junk and Yard Waste Removal Services

Of course, reliability is the number one advantage of hiring a professional yard waste removal service like Junk King Fairfax.

In other words, you can rely on having the work done right, done properly, and done efficiently and quickly. Also, you can have the peace of mind that a professional removal firm will be insured and bonded, not to mention well-trained and courteous.

Another advantage of bringing on a firm like Junk King is its affordability.

Junk King Fairfax is committed to always providing fair and transparent pricing as well as the best pricing in our region for our industry. We back that up by offering free, no-obligation estimates before you choose to do business with us.

In addition, unlike most other junk removal companies, Junk King never charges our customers unfair “flat” fees for junk removal. Nor do we charge by the weight of your loads. We believe instead that the most equitable way to charge for our services is by the amount of space your junk takes up in one of our trucks.

Also, we never include “hidden fees” or surprise you afterward with additional charges.

And there’s more…

Partnering with Junk King Fairfax for the removal and disposal of your end-of-summer clean-up junk and yard waste means that you are partnering with the greenest, most environmentally friendly junk removal service in the nation.

In fact, Junk King pioneered the concept of recycling-based junk removal almost two decades ago. The Junk King Fairfax team has continued this corporate mission of recycling and reusing as much of everything we pick up from our customers each day.

So, for fast, affordable, and genuinely green junk and yard waste removal, making the call to Junk King Fairfax is a perfect way to bring the summer to a – clean – end!

Finally Finished Your Summer Cleaning? Call Your Premier Local Junk Removal Team!

Now that you’re done with your “end-of-summer” cleaning of your home or place of business, it’s quite likely that have some piles of junk to get rid of. Maybe quite a few of them. And things too big to put in a pile…

No worries! Junk King’s got this.

Junk King Fairfax can provide you with safe, affordable, and eco-friendly junk removal and hauling. That means you don’t have to worry about disposing of your household, commercial junk, or any bulky, extra-large trash items you ended up with.

Or, if you need our junk and yard waste removal services several times during your end-of-summer cleaning project, our hauling professionals will be happy to come out as often as you need us to ensure that all your junk and debris is out of your way so that you can get on with your life or business.

We can often be at your house or place of work in mere minutes, so call us today! Our professional and friendly junk removal team is fully insured and well-trained, which means you can trust them to get rid of your unwanted items in a professional and courteous manner.

So, ready to see all your end of summer junk gotten rid of? It’s as easy as 1,2,3.

And one of the best things about hiring Junk King is that we recycle much of the material we pick-up. This is proof of our commitment to being an eco-friendly removal service. If you have questions about what we do or believe, call us at 1-888-888-JUNK (5865).

Junk Removal Service vs Dumpster Rental: What’s the Better Waste Disposal Method For Your Project

The biggest problem with junk and waste disposal is finding the best way to make it happen.

Generating waste, rubbish, junk, and debris is easy. Most of us do so all the time, just in our day-to-day lives. But certain activities such as moving, decluttering, or remodeling can create excessively large amounts of junk and waste. And disposing of that can be challenging and problematic.

As many homeowners and residential contractors know, for the disposal of renovation and remodeling debris, excess cleanup project trash, or any other kind of junk, a dumpster rental can be a convenient way to load it and then have it removed.

And at Junk King Fairfax, we know that our MINI Dumpster debris bin rentals are an excellent choice for almost every “do it yourself” debris cleanup project as well as trash and junk removal. And these unique roll-off dumpsters are also driveway-safe and user-friendly.

So, why call for junk removal trucks and crews to take care of your junk removal and waste disposal?

So, What Are Your Waste Disposal Options?

When you need residential junk removal that includes appliance removal or furniture removal, for example, trying to determine your best disposal method can be a bit challenging.

No one really wants to haul all their junk and debris to a landfill, for example. While that may be a more obvious and seemingly convenient means of junk removal, it’s certainly not the most eco-friendly junk removal option, however.

Simply speaking, most residential junk removal comes down to three options, assuming you have more junk and waste than you can put into your municipal waste and recycling bins.

You can opt:

Load, haul, and unload your junk yourself
Rent a roll-off dumpster
Or call a professional junk removal service

For the purposes of this article, we’ll leave out the questionable option of conning your brother-in-law or next-door neighbor with a truck to do it for you!

And, also, for the purposes of this article we’ll assume that you either will not or cannot take your junk to a landfill or waste transfer station on your own.

What is a Junk Removal Service?

While this may almost seem like a trick question or a rhetorical one, the truth is that most homeowners and tenants have never used a professional junk removal service for their household waste and junk.

In fact, while they may have seen some trucks or billboards touting junk removal services, this is not a task most residential occupants have ever done.

But it is a service that can be both highly convenient and extremely cost-effective for them.

Junk removal and disposal is a recurring fact of life for most of us and, for those with homes and families, junk accumulation can occur rapidly and frequently! In fact, it’s not all uncommon for piles of waste, junk, rubbish, and debris to pile up in quantities that we can’t fit into our trash bins at home.

For those with pickup trucks and a willingness to load their junk and drive to a waste transfer facility, it’s a recurring burden that simply comes with being a homeowner. But it’s not an enjoyable task.

For many others, however, there are no pickup trucks nor any other suitable vehicles for loading large trash and junk items. Nor is there anyone in the home that can safely load and unload large or heavy junk items even if they did have a truck to put them in.

Which is why Junk King Fairfax makes its quality junk removal services available all across the Fairfax region.

A truly professional junk removal service – like Junk King – ensures that any and all residential junk and waste is quickly, safely, and efficiently removed and disposed of in an eco-friendly manner.

But that’s just one option homeowners and tenants have available to them for waste disposal.

What is a Roll Off Dumpster Rental Service?

Professional junk removal firms, like Junk King Fairfax, pride themselves on offering quality roll-off dumpster rental services to their residential customers as an option to full-service junk removal.

Most homeowners are familiar with the ubiquitous metal dumpster. You see them behind businesses, schools, and in apartment complexes. In addition, these often unsightly and dented steel boxes are also seen at construction sites. But what many homeowners may not associate dumpsters with is residential waste disposal.

Yet, these metal debris bins can be a highly convenient and cost-effective alternative to full-service junk removal.

So, how does one go about finding a roll-off dumpster to rent for their home-based cleanup project? You could, of course, go to your phone and do a search for “Dumpster rental near me.” But this will simply bring up a list of several commercial providers of dumpsters. And these may or may not offer the type of roll-off dumpster that is the right size and design for a residential user.

Fortunately, Junk King Fairfax has the MINI Dumpster – a user-friendly and driveway-safe roll-off dumpster rental that is designed and built specifically for residential use.

Most other dumpsters have large steel casters underneath, along with steel skids. These can scrape and chip driveways as well as asphalt in front of homes. Most commercial dumpsters are too tall to toss heavy items into, and their access doors are often heavy and difficult to use. Oh, and did we mention that they tend to be ugly, dirty, and beat up?

The Junk King MINI Dumpster has special polycarbonate wheels that protect your driveway. They’re easy to load and access. And our roll-off dumpsters are clean and painted in beautiful Junk King red!

You can rent a dumpster for three days, when one of our trucks will return to pick it up and dispose of all your waste, junk, and debris you’ve loaded in it.

Junk King’s roll-off dumpster service is convenient and economical for homeowners.

Here’s Why You’d Rent a Dumpster for Your Waste Disposal

There are several reasons for choosing to rent a dumpster for your waste disposal, but the number reason is timing. Not every cleanup project results in a few piles of junk and waste to be picked up. Sometimes the debris or waste is created over a series of days.

Instead of creating large and potentially hazardous piles of waste for two or three days or calling for full-service junk removal two or three times during your project, a rental dumpster can be just the thing.

We’ve highlighted a few scenarios that typify these types of residential waste disposal needs:

Clearing Out Household Junk

For a project that may take a few days to complete, renting a roll-off dumpster and placing all your household waste and junk in there until your project is done makes sense. Once you’re done it can be taken away at your convenience.

DIY Remodeling Debris Removal

This could be from a bathroom, a kitchen, or a new outdoor living space project. Regardless of the location, remodeling creates trash, debris, and assorted junk items that have to go somewhere while you work. A rental dumpster can serve as a remodeling project debris holding container.

Landscaping Makeover Debris Removal

When you decide that it’s time to tackle that major renovation of your backyard, front yard, or other outdoor space that needs new or better landscaping, you need to decide on your waste disposal method. A rented dumpster stationed nearby to hold all the debris and trash is a smart move.

With a Junk King MINI Dumpster, you can simply toss all your waste into a conveniently sized steel debris box and forget about it. Once you’re done, simply give us a call and we’ll take it all away.

Why You’d Hire a Junk Removal Company

While our roll-off dumpsters can hold up to 12-cubic yards of waste – or the equivalent of over five full-size pickup truck loads, sometimes your junk and waste can be more than that.

On the other hand, our extra-large junk removal trucks can hold far more junk than a rental dumpster. And we do all the heavy lifting! When you need junk removed quickly, efficiently, and safely, your best bet is to call on a professional junk removal company like Junk King Fairfax.

And another great benefit of using Junk King for your full-service junk removal – or one of our MINI Dumpsters, for that matter – is that we always recycle as much of your junk and waste as possible. In fact, we work hard to recycle and reuse as much as 60 percent or more of everything we pick up from every job, every day.

Book your Residential Friendly Dumpster Today!

Junk King Fairfax is ready to help you with your residential dumpster rental needs in the greater Fairfax region. Junk removal for homeowners and renters needn’t be complicated nor pricey. And we serve all our neighbors in in and around Fairfax including Reston, Arlington, Leesburg, Sterling, Alexandria, and Vienna.

When your cleanup or renovation project generates debris and junk you need to get rid of – and you need to a few days to complete it – your best option is self-service junk removal with a dumpster rental from Junk King Fairfax.

In fact, we’re your best option for both self-service and for full-service option junk removal, too!

That’s because at Junk King, we provide efficient, safe, and eco-friendly junk removal services that take the work and worry out of getting rid of your junk. And our experienced junk removal team can come and carefully remove and haul off any types of junk you have.

When you choose our dumpster rental waste disposal service, or our full-service option, our professional and insured junk removal team will show up at your home or office on time, as promised, and we’ll call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive to let you know we’re on our way. Once we show up to your location, we’ll give you a free estimate based on how much room your junk takes up in our truck or MINI Dumpster.

So, ready for a dumpster waste disposal option? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

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

How To Get Junk Removed In Fairfax And Alexandria Fast!

Northern Virginia, fondly known as Old Dominion by our long-time residents, is home to some historic and attractive cities. And among those are the well-known communities of Fairfax and Alexandria.

Lying adjacent to the nation’s capital, Alexandria is known for, among other things, Old Town, with its quaint brick sidewalks and well-preserved eighteenth and nineteenth-century buildings. Simply draped in history, many of our Founding Fathers dined at Gadsby’s Tavern, which is now a museum.

And the City of Fairfax has many names, among them being Fairfax City, Downtown Fairfax, Old Town Fairfax, Fairfax Courthouse, or simply Fairfax. With over half a dozen sites in the city on the National Register of Historic Places, Fairfax, too, is full of history. Yet, it also boasts some of the highest number of technology jobs of any major US market.

But, like any other cities throughout Virginia, DC, and Maryland, Fairfax and Alexandria residents need junk pick up and junk hauling services.

Fairfax and Alexandria – When You Need Junk Removed

The simple truth is that no matter where you live, no one really enjoys having to pick up junk or haul junk away.

That’s because as anyone who has had to do it knows quite well, junk removal is really not a very enjoyable task. It can be physically challenging such as when the junk removal chore involves old furniture removal or cleaning up, loading, and hauling construction waste.

Large, heavy, or bulky junk items and materials can also be hazardous to pick up, load, or otherwise handle. No one wants to throw out their back or wrench a knee just to dispose of some “worthless” junk!

And not only can it be labor-intensive and physically challenging and even risky, but it also takes time.

Your time away from work may not be “paid time” but it is still valuable. Our time is limited and most of us would much rather be spending the time we have with family, friends, and neighbors doing things we enjoy. And loading broken toys, excess yard waste, or broken-down appliances probably isn’t on that list!

But we accumulate things and things get old and things we once loved and used eventually become part of the pile of “junk” items we need to get rid of.

Maybe you’ve been holding off because it didn’t seem like enough for making a trip to the waste transfer station. Or perhaps you took advantage of the recent housing market, sold your old house, and moved to a newer, bigger one. Both the moving out and the moving in can result in large amounts of junk, debris, and rubbish that has to be cleaned up and gotten rid of.

Whatever the reason and regardless of what it’s made up of, there are always situations where folks in Alexandria and Fairfax need junk removed.

When It Comes to Getting Junk Removed There are Just Two Options

“You can theorize about the options you have but in reality, they are very specific.” – George Papandreou

Junk removal isn’t rocket science, but it’s no piece of cake, either. Back in the not-so-good old days, our forefathers had a relatively uncomplicated way of dealing with junk removal. They would, more often than not, either burn it or bury it themselves.

If a community or municipality happened to have a landfill it was simply an open pit where residents tossed their waste, trash, junk, and other rubbish.

In the pre-1960s most waste was usually burned on site in barrels or pits. Waste sent to landfills was likely to be dumped in “open burn landfills” according to one source.

Not so today.

You still have the option of removing your junk on your own. Or you can make use of junk hauling services. And those are essentially your only two options. Assuming that you really don’t relish the thought of loading, hauling, and unloading your own junk at a nearby landfill – which are hard to come by in Fairfax County, by the way – or at a local waste transfer station, then hiring professional junk haulers is your alternative.

Call in the Pros to Get Your Junk Removed Fast

The good news is that, when you do decide to call in junk removal pros like Junk King Fairfax, you will not only save yourself a ton of time, hard work, and heavy lifting, but you’ll likely save money, too.

But to be technically correct, that option also allows you to choose a “third” option: renting and filling a rental dumpster yourself. While you would do some of the work of junk removal, Junk King delivers our user-friendly roll-off dumpster and then picks it up for you when you’re done and disposes of your junk for you.

And you don’t even have to search online for “dumpster rental near me” in order to easily rent a dumpster – a simple call to Junk King is all it takes to have one of our unique and easy-to-load MINI Dumpster delivered to your home or place of work.

However, it’s just as likely that you really don’t want to deal with your junk removal needs at all. No worries. Our expert junk haulers can come and take care of it all for you safely, affordably, and FAST!

Junk King Fairfax for Fast and Affordable Junk Removal

We pride ourselves on not only our top-rated service, our commitment to doing our best for all of our customers, but also on our dedication to being a genuinely “green” junk removal service. And our record of recycling and reusing 60 percent or more of all the junk we take in is a testimony to that goal.

But not only do we consistently work hard to be green, but we are also always working hard to save you “green.”

Our pricing is the lowest in our service area and our fees are always upfront and transparent. No hidden charges and additional fees with Junk King. And to help you make that decision to bring in Junk King Fairfax, we always provide you with a free, no-obligation estimate of how much your junk load will cost to remove.

So, really, the choice is quite simple: do it yourself, or experience the fast, eco-friendly, and affordable junk removal services of Junk King Fairfax where we do all the heavy lifting.

And we even sweep up after ourselves when we’re done!

Get Your Junk Removed in Fairfax and Alexandria – Junk King Fairfax: Your Local Choice!

If you live in or near the greater Fairfax or Alexandria area, Junk King Fairfax can take care of your junk removal and other junk hauling needs.

Sometimes, your household junk just starts to pile up and threatens to overwhelm you. It may be in your garage, your basement, or your storage shed out in the backyard. Or you might even rent a self-storage unit for your junk!

No matter what it is, if you don’t want it or don’t need it then it’s time to get rid of it!

The green team at Junk King Fairfax always provides efficient, safe, and authentically eco-friendly junk removal services. And being eco-friendly means we always work hard to recycle or reuse as much of everything that we pick up each and every day.

And our experienced junk removal team will carefully remove and haul off any types of junk and debris you need to get rid of, and our junk removal teams are trained and equipped to handle all your large junk items, as well.

Our professional and courteous junk removal team will show up at your home or office, and we’ll call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive. And once we’re there, we’ll provide you with a free estimate based on how much room your junk takes up in our truck.

Then you simply point, and we’ll load those old junk items into our junk removal trucks and haul them away to be recycled, if possible, and with no hidden fees.

So, are you ready to get junk removed in Fairfax and Alexandria? 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).

How Removing Yard Debris And Rubbish Removal Can Improve Home Safety And Save Money

Every homeowner and renter likes the idea of saving money. And any conscientious resident would agree that maintaining and even improving home safety is a good thing.

But how can yard debris and rubbish removal help with either of those goals?

Fairfax County residents may be surprised to learn that one of the major causes of accidents around the home is falls. In fact, according to the National Safety Council,

“About 14 out of 100 people were injured and about 1 out of 2,100 died from a preventable injury in the home and community venue in 2020. The leading cause of death in our homes and communities is poisoning (56%), followed by falls (26%).”

And the Stanford Children’s Health website reports that falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injury for children. Children ages 19 and under account for about 8,000 fall-related visits to hospital emergency rooms every day.

So, one obvious conclusion is that by removing all of the stacks and piles of yard debris and rubbish in and around our yards can drastically diminish the potential for trips and falls.

Home Improvement Through Rubbish Removal and Yard Waste Removal

There is an aesthetic aspect to home improvement that can be easily achieved through junk removal.

In other words, by systematically removing all the yard debris, yard waste, and other types of outdoor rubbish and junk that tends to accumulate and pile up, you can quickly and easily improve the look of your home. And, as we all know, increased “curb appeal” translates into increased home sale value!

Maybe you still haven’t gotten around to taking care of the storm clean-up after last winter’s brutal weather. Or perhaps you recently completed a much-needed renovation or even a minor remodel and now you have piles of hazardous (and unsightly) construction waste that needs to be cleaned up.

And, if you live outside of town and have large numbers of trees on your property – which is quite likely in the greater Fairfax, Virginia area – you may also have a wood pile or two.

While these may need be viewed as yard debris or rubbish, they can represent a domestic hazard if they’ve been sitting in your outdoor spaces for a long time. And this is especially the case if they happen to be sitting close to or right up against your home or garage.

The potential for termite damage caused by wood termites is greater for residents with old wood piles “close to home” as it were.

Which is why taking care of outdoor clean-up tasks such as fallen tree branch removal, construction debris clean-up, and general yard waste disposal is necessary for improving home safety.

But what about the saving money part?

When Hiring Full-Service Junk Removal is More Cost-Effective than DIY Yard Debris Removal

Whatever it is you do for a living, odds are it’s probably not providing junk hauling services. And even professional junk haulers know that it can be far more cost-effective to hire a service than to do it themselves.

Why is that?

Junk hauling services have the equipment, the training, and the manpower to remove and haul yard waste and debris – along with any other kind of junk items – faster, easier, and more efficiently than the rest of us. And junk haulers are accustomed to providing full-service junk removal every day.

Most homeowners and renters, not so much.

Consider, for example, the type of vehicle needed for efficient junk and yard waste hauling. Unfortunately, no matter how big your personal vehicle is, unless you own a pickup truck, it’s probably not going to work well.

And even if you do have a truck, it still takes a substantial amount time and labor to clear up all your yard waste, for example, and load it into your truck bed. Then you have to find a suitable facility to dump it at. If your yard debris contains old lumber, scrap metal, broken down yard tools, lawn furniture, swings sets, and other large items, a suitable facility might be harder to locate.

Then there’s the costs.

Fuel costs, costs for tarps and tiedowns, dump fees, more fuel costs, and so on. Of course, your time and labor are worth something, as well, but you’re not going to recoup that, are you?

On the other hand, one visit from the pros at Junk King Fairfax can remove all your yard waste and other junk quickly, efficiently, and for less money. For example, if you have enough waste and rubbish to fill two large pickup truck loads, that will only take up about a third of the space of one of our large junk removal trucks.

And, if you live near, say, Lorton you could have all this loaded and removed for just under $430 or so.

When Your Yard Debris is More Than Your Residential Recycling Bin Can Hold

The truth is that much of the time, yard waste is fairly simple to get rid of. A few small piles of cut grass, shrub and plant clippings, and maybe some tree branches. Snip, snap, crunch – and it goes into your green waste bin!

Most of the time anyway.

But then there’s the major landscaping project, or the total yard and garage cleanup, or the old fence or old deck replacement project. Or maybe it’s storm clean-up from the last unseasonal blow-up that devastated your backyard.

Whatever it is and for whatever reason, sometimes your yard debris is too much for the otherwise handy little waste and recycling bin provided by your waste management service.

That’s when you best alternative is to make the call to Junk King Fairfax, your local full-service junk removal professionals for the Fairfax region. Our highly trained, courteous, and efficient junk haulers will make your yard debris removal job fast and easy.

And we do all the lifting and loading!

Junk King Fairfax is Your Local Partner for Yard Waste Removal

At Junk King Fairfax, we stand ready to help you with our expert junk removal services and roll-off dumpster rentals for the greater Fairfax region. And that includes places like Leesburg, Ashburn, Silver Spring, Vienna, Sterling, and Centreville.

Regardless of what type – or amount – of junk or debris you have to get rid of, we can come and remove it for you quickly, safely, and affordably. And, best of all, we do all the heavy lifting.

And we even clean up after ourselves!

Along with our top-rated full-service junk removal offering, if you need more than just one visit from us to take care of your junk removal needs, a great alternative is simply renting one of our versatile and user-friendly MINI Dumpsters. Regardless of which option you choose, though, all you need to do is to call Junk King Fairfax.

Your best locally owned source for both self-service and full-service junk removal options!

At Junk King Fairfax, we offer efficient, safe, and eco-friendly junk removal services that take the effort and labor out of removing your yard waste and other household junk. Our professional junk removal team can come to your home (or place of work) and expertly remove and haul off any types of junk you have. Got big junk items? Our big, red trucks are built to handle even your largest junk materials.

Or, if you prefer, we can drop off one of our famous MINI Dumpster rentals to help you take care of the job.

Our professional, highly trained, and insured junk removal team will come to your home, and we’ll call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive to let you know we’re on our way. Once we show up at your location, we’ll give you a free estimate based on how much room your junk takes up in our truck or MINI Dumpster.

So, ready to for the best yard waste removal service in the Fairfax area? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

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

How to Downsize and Get Rid of Extra Junk Without Financially Straining Yourself

When you decide to downsize your living situation, getting rid of all the junk you’ve been holding onto can be just as difficult as the act of moving itself. If you’re trying to avoid financial strain while also avoiding hefty fees from trash removal companies, there are ways to get rid of all your extra junk without spending too much money. Here are some tips on how to downsize your living situation and get rid of extra junk without financially straining yourself.

Determine Which Items Are Essential

The first step in downsizing your living situation is knowing which items are truly essential to your everyday life. The trick is to remember, essential doesn’t mean, would be nice to have. Things like extra dishes, clothes, and electronic devices are obviously important—but they may not be worth lugging everything across town if it means you can’t afford that sweet new apartment. Also, think about what you’ll need on a day-to-day basis in your new place; will you need furniture? Do you have any old appliances that could be donated or recycled? Will you want a mattress for guests? If so, then it’s important to look into mattress removal services before selling yours. You want to get rid of everything possible—and only take what’s essential.

Purge Items You Don’t Use On A Regular Basis

Before you sell anything, it’s important to organize your unwanted items so you can find them easily. When you’re downsizing your living situation, it might be tempting to get rid of anything and everything—but that could be a costly mistake. You might want junk removal assistance if any of these apply: too much junk, delicate or valuable items, or hard-to-reach locations.

Hiring a company like Junk King can help give you peace of mind while they remove old furniture or other things that aren’t serving a purpose in your life anymore. Before they get rid of your stuff, they’ll even let you keep items that hold sentimental value so you don’t lose sight of why these things were important, to begin with.

Sell Stuff That You Do Not Want To Take With You

When you’re downsizing, it’s important to let go of things that you just don’t need. Have a garage sale or look for a storage unit so that you can get rid of your stuff. Most cities have listings for cheap storage units available near where you live, so you should be able to find one reasonably easily. Make sure you take pictures of what you’re selling and post them on Craigslist or another online selling site before showing up with your stuff at a garage sale. That way, people will know what they are getting themselves into when they buy something from your sale! You can also look into using Facebook Marketplace to try and sell some of the larger, bulkier items.

Get Rid of Old Appliances and Furniture

Getting rid of old appliances or furniture can be easy—or hard, depending on what you have. If you’re trying to make extra cash, it may not be worth your time; instead, donate them (or drop them off at a charity) if they’re in decent shape. Or, if you plan on moving out soon and don’t want to lug your stuff around with you (good thinking), a junk removal service might make more sense. Whether you remove items yourself or hire someone else to do it for you depends on what kind of space limitations you have. For example, if your new residence is furnished with new appliances, saving your old refrigerator, washer, and dryer may cause you to rent a larger storage unit than you intended to. Over an extended period of time, these small additional costs will begin to add up.

Instead of holding onto these appliances, try to sell them or donate them if you can. If none of those options are feasible for you or you’re under a time crunch, you can always contact Junk King Fairfax for help. The appliance removal services they offer not only ensure that your old appliances are picked up in a timely fashion, but they will recycle as much of the appliances as possible to minimize the amount of waste that goes into our local landfills.

Donate What Isn’t Worth Selling

Before you start selling your extra junk, consider donating it. Some charities will even come pick up your donations, making it easier than ever to get rid of all those things you don’t need anymore. Many charities accept clothing, household items, and books – just be sure that you find a charity that’s right for you. To find local charitable organizations near you, try searching Google Maps using keywords like charity or donation center. Or check out Charity Navigator to find trustworthy nonprofits in your area (and on your doorstep).

There are also a number of popular mobile apps that allow you to quickly search for nearby non-profits in need. Just type donate into your app store and see what comes up. Be sure to call ahead to make sure they accept donations of furniture or other large items before driving across town! Donating is not only good for you financially but is great for your community as well. After donating, reward yourself with a nice dinner out!

Recycle Unusable Itemssizing

Old appliances, broken electronics, and other e-waste. What do they all have in common? They’re not junk when you put them in a proper recycling program. They’re treasures waiting to be transformed into something new. Don’t worry about doing it all yourself either; you don’t have to figure out how a computer works before you drop it off for recycling or decide if your vacuum needs more than just an air filter. Hire Junk King Fairfax for a complete cleanout service that will handle everything for you so that you can focus on moving forward instead of spending hours sorting through it all. Visit Junk King online or call 888-888-5865 today!

Call Junk King Today!

Junk King Fairfax will take care of removing that extra junk from your life. Junk King is dedicated to offering high-quality service at a reasonable price. If you’re ready to clear out that old junk, make sure you call 703-348-8214 today! Junk King offers fair prices for junk removal services and the customer services simply cannot be beaten.

How To Get Your PC Ready for Computer Recycling

Ready for some scary information regarding computer usage and computer recycling? We’ve got you covered!

Believe it or not, if you are still regularly using a desktop PC, you’re not alone. While it may seem that laptops and tablets have pretty much swept away desktop computers, these trusty devices are still being used by millions. In fact, according to Google Analytics data, desktops were used for 35.7% of all website visits in the U.S. in 2020.

Although the numbers are shrinking, PCs and other desktop computers are still widely in use in America. According to Statista, as recently as 2019, over 47 percent of U.S. households had desktop computers.

And, for those who enjoy geeking out to statistics, DataReportal notes that,

“There were 298.8 million internet users in the United States of America in January 2021. The number of internet users in the United States of America increased by 11 million (+3.7%) between 2020 and 2021. Internet penetration in the United States of America stood at 90.0% in January 2021.”

But regardless of whether we use PCs, laptops, tablets, or simply our smartphones, they all have an end life and must be replaced eventually. This means we have to dispose of the old ones.

When It Comes to PCs and Laptops, Don’t Trash – Recycle

When you consider that we’ve been buying, using, and replacing desktops, then laptops, then tablets, and so on for more than 30 years now, that’s quite a lot of devices being thrown out. And the last place these electronic waste materials need to be is in a landfill.

This is why it is essential to recycle old computers!

Computer recycling is relatively easy today verse how things were just ten years ago, for example. Today there are several corporate and municipal programs across the country for recycling computers and other types of electronic waste, or e-waste. A quick search of “e-waste recycling near me” will usually bring you dozens of results, if not more.

However, it’s not simply a matter of finding a convenient and environmentally-friendly method of disposal. You should always take precautions beforehand to ensure you’re not also tossing out easily recoverable personal data and information.

Why is that? Because data pulled from old hard drives and personal devices like PCs often lead to identity theft. The good news is that it is relatively easy to protect your data from Identity theft.

There are many ways someone can illicitly recover your old data, even after you think you’ve handled your disposal safely. For example, dumpster diving may seem crude, and even a bit “old school,” but identity thieves employ all types of methods for finding and recovering tablets, laptops, and even old desktop computers that have been carelessly disposed of.

Making That Old PC Safe for Disposal

Stripping a computer of data can be somewhat difficult. However, for most users, there are additional steps they need to take to protect themselves and the environment.

When preparing a device for disposal, there are two main steps you want to do for successfully stripping your old computer. The first step involves creating a backup to avoid losing your files. You can then install or transfer this to a new device.

Second, you want to wipe out the hard drive using a secure method to make sure you’ve removed your personal information and applications beyond recovery.

Knowing how to wipe a hard drive clean depends somewhat on the type of device and which operating system your device is using. Here are steps for removing data from your system’s hard drive according to Norton:

Don’t just delete files from your computer

You might think moving your documents to the trash or recycle bin and then emptying these locations will permanently remove these files. Here’s the problem: This appears to delete the files but often leaves them where they were, merely hidden from view. Most data recovery programs – including those used by scammers and hackers — can recover these hidden files.

Use a program to wipe your drive

Special software programs can permanently erase your hard drive. If you use these programs, there’s little chance you’ll be able to recover your erased data. That’s good news: No one else can use data recovery software to recover your erased files.

Physically wipe your hard drive

If you want to double-ensure that your hard drive is clean, it’s time to take additional measures. An example? You can physically wipe the drive. Just remove your hard drive and take a rare earth magnet to it. A safer method? Use a screwdriver to dismantle the pieces of your hard drive to make it useless.

Do a fresh installation of the operating system

There’s another way to completely rewrite over your computer’s hard drive: You can complete a clean installation of the original operating system that came with the computer.

Computer Disposal Means Computer Recycling

Less than 20 percent of all electronic devices and equipment get recycled in the United States. And most of this e-waste, including computers, ends up in landfills or is incinerated. And this can lead to the release of toxic and even deadly materials. These include lead, mercury, or cadmium that can seep into the soil, groundwater, and atmosphere.

Fortunately, proper computer recycling removes that threat to our environment while providing enormous benefits for the economy.

One Wikipedia entry notes that,

“Electronic recycling occurs primarily to recover valuable rare earth metals and precious metals, which are in short supply, as well as plastics and metals. These are resold or used in new devices after purification, in effect creating a circular economy.”

Recycling computers allows firms to recover valuable natural resources, like silver and gold, which can be reused. And recycling computers can include much more than a CPU.

As one website points out,

“These items contain significant amounts of recyclable materials that will remain hazardous in landfills for years if not recycled. The glass monitor, keyboard, plastic or aluminum casing, cables, CD-ROM drive, ray tube, power cord, circuit board, batteries, and printer cartridges are all recyclable computer materials.”

But how do you go about getting your computer and other electronic waste recycled?

Well, you could go to your old desktop – if you haven’t wiped the hard drive already! – search for “junk removal near me” or even “junk removal in Fairfax.” However, an even easier step would be to call Junk King Fairfax.

Great Pricing for Electronic Junk Removal with Junk King Fairfax

At Junk King Fairfax, we excel at providing world-class customer service. That’s because, as the Number One rated junk removal company in North America, it’s simply part of what we do. And we also offer the best pricing for junk removal in our service area.

That includes Fairfax as well as all the other communities in the greater Capital area.

In addition, we provide you with several ways to get a free estimate:

On-site: The most accurate way to get you a free, no-obligation on-site estimate.
By Phone: Call 1-888-888-JUNK or live chat with our customer service representatives.
By Text: Text a photo of your items to 737-888-5865, and we will text back an estimate.
Online: Click the “Pricing” tab in the menu above. Scroll to “Pricing Estimator” and click the green “Launch Pricing Estimator” button.

Another secret to our great pricing is that we do not charge you by the weight of your load.

This is how many other companies in the junk removal industry do it. However, we know that this is an unfair approach for customers who have cumbersome junk items. In other words, a half-truckload of heavy appliances would cost you far more than a half-truckload of old cardboard, for example.

No worries! At Junk King, we only charge you for the amount of space your junk takes up in our truck. This means savings for you and simple, upfront pricing from us.

Computer and E-Waste Recycling Services in Fairfax with Junk Fairfax

If you want world-class, efficient, and eco-friendly junk removal services, then just call Junk King Fairfax.

Our professional and experienced junk removal team is here to help. We will quickly and safely remove and haul off any type of junk from your property (except hazardous waste). This includes old computers, laptops, and other electronic waste materials.

Junk King Fairfax is part of one of the largest and most respected junk removal firms in the country. We are proud to be a locally owned business and 100 percent veteran-owned. Along with maintaining a green and eco-friendly operation, our passion is to provide outstanding service to our neighbors living in and around the Fairfax area.

Our professional and insured junk hauling team will also call you 15 to 30 minutes before we show up at your location. Once we arrive, we’ll give you a free quote. This personalized quote is based on how much room your junk takes up in our truck.

You simply point, and we’ll load your old junk items into our large, clean junk removal trucks and haul them away – and all with no hidden fees!

So, ready to take care of that old computer recycling project? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

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

How Clean Out Services From Junk King Makes House Flipping Easier

The housing market in the greater Fairfax region is hot and, with the expected increase in foreclosures and short sales, the market for house flipping promises to be strong. In fact, according to one source, Fairfax home prices were up 10 percent in December 2021 compared to the same month in 2020.

And a press release from Business Wire noted that,

“Less frenetic but still fast-paced is the prediction for the 2022 housing market in Northern Virginia which echoes national expectations, according to the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR) in its annual forecast produced in conjunction with George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis.”

Which means more great opportunities for flipping houses.

Flipping Houses 101

So, what is “house flipping” exactly?

House flipping usually refers to the process of buyers purchasing distressed properties – houses on the brink of foreclosure or already owned by the bank – then fixing them up and hoping to resell them for a profit.

House flippers typically find these properties via foreclosures, bank short sales, or property auctions.

Because little more than available capital and a willingness to take risks are all that’s needed to get into the game, House flipping appeals to many who are not a realtor or real estate professionals. However, there are still a few things that people who are just starting out with flipping houses should know.

For example, experts agree that to be successful in flipping houses, you must spend your money wisely and invest in undervalued properties. However, these are usually the properties that require quite a bit of work, including junk removal.

In addition, there are several other essential tasks that are needed to be successful at the house flipping business.

Here are seven steps adapted from information found at the Rocket Mortgage® website:

Know Your Neighborhood

You need to spend some time researching the real estate market and choosing the right location to invest in. It’s a good idea to work with a real estate agent who can advise you throughout this process.

Use The 70% Rule to Plan Your Budget

This rule states that an investor should only pay 70% of the after-repair value (ARV) of a property minus the necessary repairs. The ARV is what the home is worth after it has been fully renovated.

Assess Your Skill Set

Knowledge of construction, real estate, and design are good skills to have. It’s okay if you don’t have those skill sets yourself, but that means you need to know how to find the professionals who do.

Finance Your Project

The next step is to figure out how you’ll finance your project. If you don’t have cash on hand to put toward the project, then you’ll want to get preapproved for a loan.

Decide on And Buy Your House

Foreclosed, distressed, and fixer-upper homes are all good options to consider. But you’ll want to use a real estate agent and contractor to help you understand the extent of the work that needs to be done.

Build Sweat Equity

Many entrepreneurs find that in the beginning, sweat equity is a necessary aspect of building a successful business. It’s what gives them the resources they need to keep the momentum to keep going.

Flip the House

Once the repairs are complete, it’s time to resell the house. It’s best to with a real estate agent to help you list the house as they can list the house in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) database.

Junk Removal Service for House Flippers and Residential Clean Out Services

Another great tip is to use a professional firm for all the junk removal that will be needed during your house flipping endeavor. Expert real estate clean out services are often required even before you make one repair or upgrade to a distressed property.

While the term refers to the financial state of the mortgage, a prospective house flipper might find themselves to be a bit distressed at the prospect of cleaning out all the debris, trash, and junk often found in a distressed property!

In addition, the small junk and assorted rubbish that is commonly left in vacated properties, you may also encounter old furniture that has been left behind as well as other larger items. The need for appliance disposal, for example, is not at all uncommon when cleaning out houses that have been hastily vacated, such as in a foreclosure situation.

And that’s just the junk removal services you need before you get started on your improvements for your real estate investment!

Depending on the extent of your repairs and upgrades, it is quite likely that you will need the services of professional construction debris removal, as well. House flippers may have the skills and tools to do their own work on the structure – investing “sweat equity” into their purchase. But, if not, they will contract it out to those who do.

The same holds true for junk removal. If you have a truck and experience dealing with junk loading, hauling, and disposal, then you could conceivably do it yourself.

Except you shouldn’t have to. Remember, with house flipping, time is of the essence, and wasting your time with junk removal and disposal is not cost-effective.

This is why Junk King Fairfax specializes in estate clean out services and construction debris removal.

House Flipping and Staging Your Junk

Having said this, we understand that there are times and situations where it does make sense to have a place to put all the debris, trash, rubbish, junk, and other items while working on a project. And piling it all in the driveway or the attached garage is never really a good idea.

But there are alternatives.

One of those is that folding, fabric “dumpster” bag known as a Bagster® bag that you can buy, fill up, and then have hauled away. There are a few major disadvantages to this option, however. The bag only holds three cubic yards of waste, which is less than a pickup truck load. And there’s a weight limit, but no way to know how heavy your load actually is.

In addition, there are strict limits when it comes to picking up your loaded bag, too. It must be at least five feet from any structures, fences, trees, vehicles, or other objects and at least 18 feet of vertical clearance around and above the bag.

At Junk King Fairfax, we’ve got a better idea.

Why bother with a few cubic yards of holding capacity when you can have a user-friendly, easy-to-access MINI Dumpster from Junk King that will manage up to 12 cubic yards of junk?

And, unlike most industrial dumpster bins, our MINI Dumpster is driveway-safe because of its specially designed polymer wheels. That means it can be placed on your driveway, on the street next to your curb, or in your RV parking pad next to the house. In fact, you can have it placed anywhere without fear of damaging concrete or asphalt.

Another great thing about our dumpster rental container is that it’s only four feet high, which makes it easy to load from the sides. However, it has double doors on the end for complete access, and because it’s only eight feet wide and eleven feet long, it only takes up as much space on the ground as a full-size pickup truck.

The bottom line here is that when it comes to the junk removal and construction debris removal tasks during your house flipping project, you have a few great options from an expert service provider – Junk King Fairfax.

Junk King Fairfax for Estate Clean Out Services in the Greater Fairfax Region

Saving money is critical when you’re flipping houses, and Junk King Fairfax is ready to help you do just that with your junk removal needs here in the greater Fairfax region. Whether you’re flipping houses in places like Herndon, Silver Spring, Ashburn, Bethesda, Manassas, or Woodbridge, we are ready to help.

And if you need to take two or three days to pile up your junk and debris, your best option is self-service junk removal with a MINI Dumpster from Junk King Fairfax.

We provide efficient, safe, and eco-friendly junk disposal for both self-service junk removal and for our full-service option, too!

Our experienced full-service junk removal team will carefully remove and haul off any types of junk you have. And our big, red trucks are made to handle any of your large junk items.

Our professional and insured junk removal team will show up at your new property on time, and we’ll call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive to let you know we’re on our way. Once we show up at your house, we’ll give you a free estimate based on how much room your junk takes up in our truck or MINI Dumpster.

So, ready to get rid of your House flipping junk and debris? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

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

What To Do With Old Propane Tanks If You Live In The Fairfax Area

Baseball may be America’s “National Pastime” but grilling and barbecuing come in as a close second. How much of a pastime, you ask?

Well, according to one source,

– About 7 out of 10 U.S. adults possess a smoker or a grill, while in Canada, the ratio is 8 out of 10. (Go, Canada, eh!)
– 75 percent of owners grill during the winter months.
– The most popular foods on the grill are burgers with 85%, followed by steak at 80%, hot dogs at 79 percent, and chicken at 73 percent – in case you were wondering!

And a survey conducted by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) in 2020 asked consumers about which types of grills they owned. Approximately 61 percent of the respondents indicated ownership of a gas grill. 49 percent owned a charcoal grill.

Clearly, some folks have one of each!

But what about the “junk” from old grills, tools, or even propane tanks? In fact, do you know what to do with old propane tanks and other grilling and backyard items?

No worries! Junk King Fairfax specializes in yard waste and scrap metal removal.

Old Propane Tanks: Replace or Recycle?

Anyone with a gas grill (or outdoor gas-powered heater) knows that you can almost always take your empty containers to a propane gas provider and exchange them for new tanks. For a fee, of course.

But it’s a lot less expensive to exchange a tank than to buy a new one.

At some point, however, every propane tank, cylinder, or bottle, will degrade and reach the end of its useful life. Propane dealers know that those smaller, portable propane containers – the small cylinders and bottles, for example – will usually reach this point sooner than the larger, stationary bulk tanks.

So, what are your options when it comes to disposing of a propane tank?

If a tank is still serviceable, you may be able to recycle the propane tank.

Since there’s likely to be some propane left in the tank, many municipal landfills, recycling centers, and scrap metal dealers will not accept old or damaged tanks for recycling. However, some propane exchange companies will take your unused propane cylinders and recycle them at no cost to you.

Yes, Even Old Propane Tanks Can Be Recycled

According to Propane.org, a local propane supplier should also be able to direct you to a specialized recycler, who can accept your tank.

“Another good reason to choose a recycler that specializes in propane tanks is safety. To recycle a tank, it must be serviceable and able to meet all safety requirements, because it will be refilled and reused again and again.

So, before you dispose of your propane tank, consider your options for recycling:

– Refill/Reuse your tank.

– Call a local propane supplier about recycling your tank.

– Talk to your local hazardous waste disposal site about taking the tank.

Contact your local public works department about recycling your tank.”

How do you dispose of an old propane tank if it’s damaged or is no longer serviceable, and it’s not possible to recycle it? Fortunately, there are a few options available to you for proper propane tank disposal.

For large, bulk propane tanks, you can contact a licensed propane company for removal. They can safely purge any remaining propane from the tank and have the specialized tools to remove the tank safely.

For disposing of small propane tanks that are damaged or unserviceable, contact a propane supplier or your local household hazardous waste (HHW) collection site.

In Fairfax County, by the way, you cannot legally dispose of your old propane tanks in your household trash. According to the official County website,

“Do not include: gas tanks, propane or refrigerant tanks. If a private company collects your trash and recyclables, contact them to arrange for a special collection. If you have county trash and recycling service, call 703-802-3322, TTY 711 or schedule the collection online.”

However, the simplest solution would be to make a call to Junk King Fairfax and let us take care of all your old propane tanks, broken down patio furniture, and gas grills that have passed their shelf life.

Yes, your old gas grill, too.

Can I Properly Dispose of My Old Gas Grill Myself?

With proper maintenance and replacement of parts, you can usually extend the life of your gas grill. But the day will come when it simply needs to be replaced. And it can be difficult to know what to do next.

You can take care of your old gas grill disposal yourself – if you really want to – but you should follow these recommended steps to help you do so safely and responsibly.

– Clean all surfaces as thoroughly as possible of any food debris.

– Make sure the gas is off, disconnect the propane tank, and then disassemble the grill. Be sure to wear work gloves for protection.

– Steel, stainless steel, cast iron, brass and aluminum parts can be recycled at your local scrap metal dealer or at a recycling center; visit earth911.com to find one near you.

– Most plastic parts can also be recycled; follow local municipal guidelines for plastic recycling.

– Metal-plated parts, caster wheels, gauges, hinges, and regulator/hose assemblies should be disposed of in your standard domestic garbage waste disposal system.

– For batteries and electronics, check with your local government for disposal practices. Also, be sure to contact your manufacturer or consult your owner’s manual for further details.

Along with your old gas grill that has seen its last backyard cookout, you may have other backyard or patio appliances that need to go.

Maybe it’s a propane patio heater or a propane powered outdoor fire pit? If they are unusable or simply have become quite old and need to be replaced, they also need to be disposed of properly.

Here’s a few helpful tips for properly disposing of any gas-powered patio appliances:

– Clean any debris from the surfaces.
– Make sure the propane tank is off and disconnected from the regulator/hose before removing it from the appliance.
– Wear work gloves to protect against any sharp edges or metal burrs.
– Any steel, stainless steel, cast iron, brass, or aluminum parts can be recycled at your local scrap metal dealer.
– Many plastic parts can also be recycled.
– Any door magnets, fake logs, lava rocks, wheels, weight plates, or regulator hose assemblies should be placed in your residential garbage bins.

On the other hand, if you aren’t keen on doing all this yourself and dismantling and breaking down equipment and appliances just aren’t your thing, the easiest option is to call the team at Junk King Fairfax.

We’ll come out, you simply point, and we do all the heavy lifting! Easy as that.

We Know What to Do with Old Propane Tanks and Other Debris at Junk King Fairfax!

So, if you live in or near the greater Fairfax area in places like Leesburg, Chantilly, Arlington, Sterling, or Reston, it’s good to know that Junk King Fairfax is available to take care of your yard debris removal and other residential junk hauling needs.

No matter what it is, if you don’t want it or need it then it’s time to get rid of it!

The green team at Junk King Fairfax provides efficient, safe, and authentically eco-friendly junk removal services. Eco-friendly because we work hard to recycle or reuse as much of everything that we pick up each and every day.

And our professional junk removal team will carefully remove and haul off any types of junk you have without damaging any part of your home or property in the process. .

Our expert and courteous junk removal team will show up at your home or place of work on time, as promised, and we’ll call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive. Once we’re there, we’ll give you a free estimate based on how much room your junk takes up in our truck.

If you like our price, you simply point, and we’ll load those old junk items into our junk removal trucks and haul them away to be recycled, if possible, and with no hidden fees.

So, ready to get rid of your yard waste and other junk? 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).

Junk King Fairfax

(703) 348-8214

7361 Lockport Place Suite M
Lorton, VA 22079

Hours: M-F: 8A-6P, Sa: 8A-4P

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