Bagster vs. Junk King in Bell, California: What You Need to Know

Here in the City of Bell, California, there are well over a dozen different junk removal companies offering their services to individuals, homeowners, and businesses who need a quick solution for their junk removal needs. Bagster, which is owned by the company Waste Management (WM), is one such alternative that many people in Bell may have considered using. Bagster bills itself as a company that makes bulky junk item and debris removal simple through offering an affordable do-it-yourself (DIY) alternative to traditional trash bags and bulky junk item pickup. However, a closer look at the Bagster alternative reveals several “small print” issues that should be taken into consideration before you opt for this option. 

Below, we explain some of the potential drawbacks that come with using the Bagster service. We then explain why Junk King of Long Beach is the top-rated junk removal company offering the most effective, efficient, and affordable way to deal with the junk items you need removed from your home or business. 

A Few Drawbacks that come with Using Bagster 

If you decide to use Bagster´s service, you will essentially be purchasing a three cubic yard mini-dumpster in the form of a large polypropylene bag that you will use once to get rid of the junk items you have laying around your home or business. The first, and most obvious disadvantage that comes with using Bagster is that you will have to purchase the polypropylene bag from your local home improvement store. Though the suggested retail price is around $30, some stores may sell the Bagster bag more expensively. You should also factor in the time an expense of going to the store to make that purchase. 

Once you have purchased the bag, the process of filling the bag with your junk items is entirely your responsibility. Once the bag is full, you will have to schedule a Bagster pickup from the company Waste Management, and then haul the bag out to the curb where the truck will pick it up. However, if the bag breaks while dragging it out to the curb, you may be facing an additional expense. According to the company’s website: “Dragging your Bagster bag can cause damage and weaken the Bagster bag. If your Bagster bag is damaged, WM may not be able to collect your Bagster bag and additional fees will apply.” 

Another disadvantage that comes with using Bagster is that there are several restrictions as to what items can and cannot be placed in the Bagster bag. For example, yard waste is strictly prohibited in several locations. Other prohibited items include: 

• Paint
• Oil
• Batteries
• Fluorescent light bulbs or ballasts
• Appliances
• Electronics
• Food waste
• Railroad ties
• Tires
• Medical waste
• Pesticides and other Chemicals

In the worst case scenario, you may purchase the Bagster bag only to find out that Waste Management will not pick up the items you were planning to throw away. Not only would you now need to hire an alternative junk removal company, but you´re also stuck with a $30 bag that you´ll have to either throw away or store somewhere in your home. 

Bagster vs. Junk King Price Comparison

In general, both residential and commercial customers in Bell, CA that have used Bagster will end up paying around 25-30 percent more than what they would have paid had they hired Junk King of Long Beach for their junk removal needs. This cost comparison doesn’t factor in the time and effort you have to put in to purchase the bag and fill it up.

Bagster claims that it is one of the most affordable, DIY junk removal options on the market, but let´s unpack that statement. In general, homeowners, business owners, and other residents of Bell, California should expect to pay between $79 to $249 for the pick-up of the junk items, with the average coming to $140. Once you factor in the cost of purchase of the bag itself, most people will end up paying upwards of $60 per cubic yard. With Bagster´s service, you will be paying for a full load, even if you only end up filling half the bag with junk or debris items. For heavy junk items such as yard waste, construction debris, and other similar items, you will only be allowed to fill the Bagster bag 1/3 full. 

With Junk King´s full-service junk removal, on the other hand, our customers only pay for the amount of volume your junk takes up in our trucks. We can also save you time and money by doing all of the major lifting and hauling for you. In some cases, we can even help you with some minor demolitions of junk items such as old sheds, broken down hot tubs, etc. 

If you do “pre-stage” your junk by taking it out to the curb for us, we recognize that labor on your end and offer an even further discounted price. Our pre-staged rate for three cubic yards of construction debris is $90, which is about half the cost of a Bagster. 

Here at Junk King, we also offer MINI dumpster rentals for homeowners and business owners looking for a quick, DIY junk removal option. Our MINI dumpster rental have an average cost of $298 for the dumpster and that includes the first ton, which is the normal weight for 12 cubic yards of construction debris. To get the same volume with Bagster, you would end up paying up to $685. With Junk King, then, you get superior service and a much discounted price. 

How Residents of Bell can get a Price Estimate from Junk King

Here at Junk King, we believe that every one of our customers has the right to receive “fair and transparent” pricing. To that end, we offer all of our residential and commercial clients four different ways to get a free estimate for any junk removal need you may have:

• On-Site Pricing Estimate: On-site pricing is the best and most accurate way for us to assess the job and offer you the lowest price. Unlike other companies, our on-site pricing estimates are completely free, and come with no-obligation on your part. Our junk removal professionals will inspect the junk you need hauled away and offer you an upfront price. If a price agreed upon, we will often be able to get rid of your junk on the same day. 
• Call to Talk with a Trained Customer Service Representative: If you´d prefer to talk with someone before making a decision, you can call us toll-free at 1-888-888-JUNK or at (706) 705-5320. Our customer service representatives can help you plan the logistics for any large-scale junk removal. 
• Text us a Photo of the Junk You Need Removed: For smaller jobs, you can simply take a photo of your items, text us at 737-888-5865, and we will text you back an estimate. Once you accept the estimate, all you have to do is wait for the Junk King truck to arrive.
• Use Our Online Pricing Estimator: Lastly, Junk King also offers an easy-to-use online pricing estimator. Simply enter your zip code to ensure that you are in right service area and provide a few more pieces of information regarding the junk you need removed. Our pricing estimator allows you to receive a transparent cost estimate based on either the actual items you need hauled away, or the anticipated volume in the Junk King truck you plan on taking up. The online pricing estimator is convenient, reliable, and time saving for those on a tight schedule. 

No matter what option you choose, as soon as a price is agreed upon, you choose a date and two-hour service window that works for your schedule. Our junk removal professionals will call you 15-30 minutes before we show up to promptly take your junk! 

We sincerely believe that our junk removal services offer an easier, more efficient, and more affordable way to deal with your junk hauling needs. But don’t just take our word for it. Call us, text us, use our online pricing estimator, or request a free, on-site price estimate to see for yourself why Junk King continues be the top-rated and most-used junk removal company in Bell, California!