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Top 4 Ways to Reduce your Waste Footprint this Holiday Season in Los Angeles

With the holiday season right around the corner, most people in Los Angeles are thinking about decorating their homes and businesses, shopping for the perfect gift for family and friends, and how to best prepare for an unforgettable holiday celebration. We are probably not thinking about what we can do to enjoy the holidays without creating an abundance of trash. As most people probably know by now, the amount of waste that the average American produces during the holiday season increases between 25 and 40%. In terms of dollars and cents, the average American individuals spends $875 more than their average expenses over the holidays. 

That means that we spend almost $1,000 in holiday decorations, food and meals, packaging for presents, and other miscellaneous holiday festivities. Of course, the more we spend, the more waste that is eventually created. Fortunately, there are several things that homeowners, this owners, other residents of Los Angeles can do to reduce their holiday waste footprint. In short, your holiday celebration does not have to result in an enormous pile of waste sitting at the end of your driveway on January 2nd. 

In this short article, we offer four simple tips for how people in Los Angeles can reduce their overall waste footprint during this holiday season in 2023. We will also explain why Junk King of Los Angeles is the top-rated junk removal company in the southern California region and is the best option for people looking for the most efficient and affordable way to deal with virtually any type of trash items that you need to get rid of during the holidays. 

 

Tip #1: Know your Recycling Schedule 

During the holiday season many public waste management companies understandably offer their employees needed days off. For some residents of Los Angeles, this might mean that you will experience an interruption in your regular garbage and recycling services. Unfortunately, many people may simply throw away their recyclables if they discover that the recycling truck does not come by on the schedule day. One simple way to reduce the amount of holiday waste that ends up in our local landfills is to educate yourself about the recycling schedule over the holidays. 

In practice, this might mean that you will need to find a place in your garage or storage shed to store your recyclable items over the holidays. By understanding the recycling schedule over the holidays, residence and businesses in Los Angeles can do their part to ensure that more waste does not end up in the landfills but rather is properly recycled through the services that are offered by the local government.

 

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Tip #2: Take Steps to Reduce Food Waste 

Over the holidays most families in Los Angeles will organize huge holiday feasts. Once the holidays are over, most people find that the refrigerators are completely full of leftover dishes, many of which will never be eaten and end up being thrown away. Food waste is one of the most ubiquitous and problematic sources of waste entering American landfills. When organic waste, such as food waste, is sent to the landfill it decomposes together with inorganic sources of trash and produces an enormous amount of methane gas. Methane gas is one of the most potent greenhouse gases, and many government policies are focused on reducing methane emissions as one of the primary policies in combating climate change. 

One way that every Los Angeles resident can do their part to reduce excess waste during the holiday season is to ensure that you don’t go overboard with your holiday meals. Try to be realistic about how much food you, your family, and guests will eat during the feasts that you prepare. Consider making it a habit to only eat leftovers in between the major holiday celebrations. And if you still do have an enormous amount of leftovers that need to be thrown away after the holidays, consider making a simple backyard compost pile so that you can turn your leftover food waste into high-quality compost for your garden or yard.


 

Tip #3: Search for No-Package Gift Ideas

Another simple solution for reducing holiday waste is to reduce the amount of packaging waste that you create. Instead of going overboard with Christmas wrapping paper, ribbons, and elaborate bows, you might consider using recycled wrapping paper from last year or even used newspaper that you accumulate throughout the year. Better yet, consider purchasing holiday gifts that come with zero packaging waste. For example, you might purchase “experience” gifts such as tickets to an upcoming concert, or an Airbnb booking for a post-holiday vacation. 

For creative people, maybe you can make holiday gifts instead of purchasing items on Amazon. In 2020 amazon dispatched over 1.5 billion packages around the world over the holiday season. That is an enormous amount of cardboard packaging, much of which will eventually end up in landfills. By making a commitment to only offering package-free gifts this season, you can do your part to make a dent in the total amount of holiday waste that we collectively produce.

Tip #4: Hire Junk King For All Other Junk Removal Needs 

Lastly, residents of Los Angeles should also consider hiring Junk King to help them with all of their post-holiday cleanup needs. Junk King is proud to be the top-rated junk removal company in the Southern California region. Our junk removal teams work throughout the holiday season to ensure that homeowners, business owners, and other residents of Los Angeles can keep their homes clean, orderly, and clutter-free over the holidays. Furthermore, our professional junk haulers are able to do all of the heavy lifting and hauling for you. If you don’t have the time, the energy, or the means to haul heavy and bulky junk items out to your driveway, simply let us know where those items are located and we will do the rest. 

Furthermore, junk King is 100% committed to helping you reduce your overall waste footprint this holiday season. Unlike other junk removal companies out there, we always go the extra mile to sort through every junk item that we pick up. This allows us to either recycle, donate, or otherwise repurpose an enormous amount of junk items that would otherwise end up in our local landfills.

We also are proud to abide by all relevant legislation and ordinances regarding the proper and safe disposal of electronic devices. As part of the Southern California community, we want to do our part to ensure that electronic waste (e-waste) does not end up contaminating our communities or our water sources. When you hire us for any type of junk removal service, you can rest assured that our junk removal teams will either donate or recycle ALL e-waste items that we pick up and haul away. 

 

How to Hire Junk King 

We are also one of the few junk removal companies that offer completely transparent and honest pricing mechanisms. For larger jobs, we offer free, on-site pricing, which will allow us to give you an accurate and exact price estimate for the job. We may even be able to haul away your junk the same day we give you the on-site price estimate. You can also call us at 1-888-888-JUNK to live chat with our highly trained customer service representatives. For smaller junk removal services, you can take a photo of the items you need removed and text us at 737-888-5865. We will text you back an estimate. Lastly, for a pricing estimate online, simply click the “Pricing” tab in the navigation above, scroll to pricing estimator, enter your zip code, and choose estimate “By List Item” or “By Truckload.”

We have considerably larger trucks than most of our competitors, and we only charge you for the amount of space your junk takes up in our truck. We offer the most affordable, efficient, and environmentally friendly junk removal services to individuals and businesses in Burbank and the following Los Angeles areas: Arcadia, Beverly Hills, Carson, Compton, Covina, Downey, Glendale, Inglewood, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Norwalk, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, San Pedro, and Whittier. 

For whatever large junk removal service you need this holiday season, consider hiring Junk King of Los Angeles by calling 1-888-888-JUNK (5865) or booking online today! 













How to do your Part for a “Green” Halloween in Los Angeles

How to do your Part for a “Green” Halloween in Los Angeles

With Halloween just around the corner, many families in Los Angeles are busy decorating their homes, visiting the pumpkin patch to find the best jack-o-lantern, buying costumes for an office Halloween party, and purchasing candy to hand out to the trick-o-treaters that hopefully show up on the 31st. Perhaps the scariest part of Halloween, however, is the enormous amount of trash that is accumulated during this important American Halloween. In this short article, we will take a quick look at the environmental footprint of the scariest holiday, and then explain why Junk King of Los Angeles is the best option for helping you deal with your Halloween trash in the most environmentally responsible manner. 

 

Some Statistics on the Environmental Cost of Halloween 

 

 

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Did you ever wonder what happens to all of those pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns during the first days of November? Amazingly, almost two billion pounds of pumpkins are grown each year in the United States, the vast majority as decorations for Halloween. Once Halloween draws to a close, however, almost 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins end up in landfills each year. As with any type of organic waste, when pumpkins decompose amongst other types of inorganic waste in a landfill setting, they release an enormous amount of methane emissions. Methane gas is one of the most potent greenhouse gases. 

The environmental footprint of Halloween doesn’t end with pumpkins, however. Another study by the environmental group Hubbub found that “83 percent of Halloween costumes are made using non-recyclable oil-based plastics; meaning they are set for landfill. That means that for just one day of use, close to 2,000 tons of plastic waste is generated – which equates to 83 million plastic bottles being thrown away.” 

Furthermore, Halloween celebrations in the United States contribute 5.4 million kilograms of textile waste, which is produced mainly by businesses and trick-or-treaters after dressing up on the 31st. Add in the plastic candy wrappers, plastic mass-produced costumes, and other types of waste from Halloween parties, and it should be apparent that Halloween is responsible for an enormous amount of waste heading to our already overloaded landfills.

 

What Can You Do for a “Greener” Halloween Celebration? 

 

For homeowners, business owners, and other residents of Los Angeles, Junk King is proud to be the top-rated junk removal company in the southern California region. We pride ourselves on being the most environmentally friendly junk removal company and make every effort to either recycle, donate, compost, or otherwise repurpose the junk items that we haul away. 

Whereas some junk removal companies choose the easy route of simply hauling the trash they pick up directly to the local dump, we are proud to say that we recycle, donate, or otherwise repurpose at least 60 percent of the junk items that we pick up. Over several years of working in the junk removal industry, we have developed a huge network of relationships with thrift stores, charities, and other organizations that allow us to give your junk another “life.” Instead of illegally hauling your old pumpkin straight to the dump, we work with composting organizations that transform those old, scary jack-o-lanterns into high-quality compost that can safely be returned to the soil. 

Furthermore, we know that California is facing a severe landfill crisis, and we want to do our part to ensure that your junk stays out of our already-crowded landfills. For Halloween costumes and other plastic decorations that are longer functional or usable, we also work with several recycling organizations to help keep those items out of landfills. 

For environmentally conscious homeowners, individuals, and business owners in the Los Angeles area, hiring Junk King is your best strategy to do your part to reduce your waste footprint this Halloween. We offer our green junk removal services to the following Los Angeles areas: Arcadia, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Carson, Compton, Covina, Downey, Glendale, Inglewood, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Norwalk, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, San Pedro, and Whittier. 



How to Hire Junk King of Los Angeles 



We firmly believe that every one of our commercial and residential clients has the right to know exactly how much they can expect to pay for any type of junk removal service. To that end, we offer all of our clients a fair and transparent pricing estimate for any junk removal job. We understand that getting rid of enormous amounts of Halloween junk can be a hectic job, and we believe that our customers shouldn’t have to worry about hidden prices and other concealed costs. Thus, we offer all of our customers four convenient ways to get a free estimate on any size junk removal service you many need.

  1. 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 is agreed upon, we will often be able to get rid of the junk items on the same day. 
  2. 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. Our customer service representatives can offer you a pricing estimate and help you plan the logistics of your Halloween junk removal needs.  
  3. Text us a Photo: Also, you can simply take a photo of the Halloween waste and other junk items laying around your home or yard and text us those photos at 737-888-5865. We will promptly text you back a transparent price estimate. Once you accept the estimate, all you have to do is wait for the Junk King truck to arrive.
  4. 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 the right service area and provide a few more pieces of information regarding the type and size of the junk items that you need to be 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 car junk away! Our company is also fully insured, bonded, and licensed so that you can rest assured that you will never have to deal with unforeseen liabilities. 

Your Halloween celebrations shouldn’t mean that you further contribute to our growing waste footprint. By choosing to work with the greenest junk removal company in the Los Angeles area, you can ensure that all of your old costumes, decorations, leftover foods, and rotting pumpkins are properly dealt with by the best junk removal professionals in the region. 


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Fall Cleanup Options for Homeowners and Business Owners in Los Angeles

  • If you live in Los Angeles, you probably have gotten used to seeing huge piles of brush, leaves, and other sources of yard waste piled up at the end of driveways during this time of year. Have you ever wondered how much yard waste actually accumulates every year and where it eventually ends up? According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) your grass clippings, twigs, and limbs, and the shrubs you pruned throughout the year add up to around 216 pounds of yard waste generated per person, per year. Across the country, that amounts to more than 35 million tons of yard waste per year, or about 12 percent of the total amount of municipal solid waste (MSW). To put that number into perspective, the amount of yard waste we create each year is about equal to the weight of 760 Titanic ships.

Moving that enormous amount of yard debris is certainly no small feat. For homeowners with a relatively small backyard, bagging up the leaves, chopping down the branches, and hauling all that debris out to the curb can be a heavy-duty job.

Fortunately, residents of the wider Los Angeles area have a simple and straightforward way to deal with their yard waste removal needs. With Junk King Los Angeles, we make fall cleanup easy and effortless for both our residential and commercial clients. Below, we take a quick look at why Junk King of Los Angeles is your best option for keeping your yard or property clean this fall.

 

 

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An Unparalleled Commitment to Green Junk Removal

 

Unfortunately, much of our yard waste continues to be either burned or illegally dumped. California recently passed legislation that banned organic waste from being accepted and landfills. This has led to a small increase in illegally dumping yard debris in abandoned lots and other rural areas. Across the country, the total amount of yard waste that was burnt or combusted in 2018 was 2.6 million tons. Furthermore, in 2018, landfills received about 10.5 million tons of yard waste, which comprised 7.2 percent of all MSW landfilled. Grass clippings, fallen leaves, branches, and other types of yard waste contribute to enormous amounts of methane gas emissions when sent to the landfill. Methane gas is one of the most potent greenhouse gases.

Unlike other sources of waste, yard debris breaks down relatively quickly and through natural processes. In the right conditions, your old leaves, grass clippings, and other tree limbs can be transformed into high-quality mulch or compost that can be safely returned to the soil. The EPA estimates that around 22.3 million tons of yard trimmings are either composted or turned into mulch each year. This means that yard waste has a 63 percent composting rate, which is significantly higher than the recycling rate for other types of waste streams around the country.

Junk King is proud to be the “greenest” junk removal company in the region. At least 60 percent of the junk items that we haul away are either donated, recycled, or otherwise repurposed. And in the case of organic waste such as yard debris, we ensure that 100 percent of those items are kept out of our dumps. Over the years of being the leading junk removal company in the wider Los Angeles area, we have developed close relationships with landscaping companies, composting organizations, and others. This allows us to ensure that all the organic waste we haul away is turned into high-quality mulch or compost, instead of rotting away and emitting methane gas in landfills.

A Commitment to Fair and Transparent Yard Waste Removal Prices

 

We also know that no one enjoys hidden prices and fees. Unfortunately, some companies out there are renowned for charging you more than originally quoted, especially when it comes to yard waste removal. We here at Junk King also believe that cleaning up your yard and property should not be excessively expensive. Thus, we are committed to providing all of our commercial and residential customers with fair and transparent pricing mechanisms. We offer four simple ways to get a direct quote for the different types of junk you need hauled away:

1. 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 is agreed upon, we will often be able to get rid of your junk on the same day.

2. 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. Our customer service representatives can help you plan the logistics for any size junk removal and offer you a price estimate based on the amount of junk you need to get rid of.

3. Text us a Photo: 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.

4. 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 the 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 haul away your yard waste and help you clean up your property.

We offer full-service yard waste removal services to both residential customers and commercial clients in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Whether you are simply looking for an easy way to get rid of those bags of leaves you raked up over the weekend, or are finishing up some major renovations to the entire landscaping around your home, give us a call when you´re finished for a fast and efficient clean-up.

We also are proud to be able to offer our services to landscaping companies in the region who offer “self-clean-up services” to their clients. If your current landscaping project has left you with more yard waste than you can handle, contact us today, and we can get your job site cleaned up so that you can move on to the next job.

Our junk removal crews are also fully insured, bonded, and well-trained, so you can trust us to remove all your construction debris professionally and efficiently. We are the pioneers of recycling-based junk removal and can help you reduce your environmental footprint by ensuring that your yard waste gets every opportunity to be recycled, reused, or donated. Give us a call at 1-888-888-JUNK, or book online today!

 

 

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Rubbish Removal: Best Practices for a Clean and Healthy Home in Los Angeles

Rubbish Removal: Best Practices for a Clean and Healthy Home in Los Angeles

When most people think about the importance of junk removal services, we probably think about why recycling and reducing our overall waste footprint is so important for the environment. Choosing the best private junk removal company can ensure that the junk items you need to get rid of don’t simply get sent straight to our area landfills. With Junk King Los Angeles, at least 60 percent of the junk items that we haul away are either donated, recycled, or otherwise repurposed. And in the case of special types of trash such as electronic waste, appliances with refrigerants, and organic waste such as yard debris, we ensure that 100 percent of those items are kept out of our dumps. 

However, rubbish removal from our homes and businesses is not simply an environmental manner. Rather, quick, efficient, and stress-free junk removal can also play a major role in our mental and physical health. In this short article, we take a quick look at the best practices for keeping a clean and healthy home in Los Angeles, and how these practices can help keep you physically and mentally healthy. 

Rubbish Removal: Best Practices for a Clean and Healthy Home in Los Angeles

 

Top 3 Tips for a Clean and Healthy Home in Los Angeles 

 

According to one recent survey, 91 percent of people state that “they are overwhelmed at least some of the time by the clutter in their house — so much so, that 88 percent want less clutter, nearly half won’t invite their friends over to see their home, and a third say they don’t even know how to reduce clutter.” Living in an overly cluttered space can lead to high levels of stress and mental anxiety. Most of us have probably felt the anxiety and pressure that comes with searching frantically for the car keys when already late for an important business meeting. In fact, one recent study found that women who saw their homes as cluttered suffered from significantly higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol throughout the day. In comparison, women who felt that their homes were well-organized and offered a restful space had lower levels of the same hormone. 

In order to stay relaxed, centered, and mentally alert, here are five simple tips for how to maintain your home as a clean and healthy space. 

  1. Have a dedicated space in your home for unwanted objects that you eventually want to throw away: One reason that clutter tends to build up in our homes is that we store things we don’t really use or want in different rooms of our home. Suddenly, your kitchen counter is cluttered with dozens of unused appliances and your closet is overrun by hundreds of pairs of shoes that you no longer wear. Instead of storing these unwanted items throughout your home, make it a priority to take these items down to a storage closet in the basement, the garage, or some other extra space that is not being used. Once that area is full, you can either organize a yard sale or give Junk King a call for a quick and easy way to get rid of those unwanted items. 
  2. Think long and hard about every purchase you make: Another reason why our homes tend to become cluttered so quickly is because as consumers, we tend to make too many mindless purchases. The rise of e-commerce has only exacerbated this trend, as a simple push of a button can lead to dozens of packages landing on your doorstep the next day. The best way to avoid an overly cluttered home is to avoid the temptation to buy things that you don’t really need. Before making any purchase (and especially online purchases), ask yourself how often you will use that item, where it will be stored, and if it is really necessary. This can go a long way in helping to keep your home healthy and clean. 
  3. Focus on the importance of indoor air quality: Homes that are messy, overly cluttered, and disorganized also tend to suffer from poor indoor air quality. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Americans, on average, spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, where the concentrations of some pollutants are often 2 to 5 times higher than typical outdoor concentrations.” Before purchasing any item, make sure to look for low or zero VOC alternatives. Furthermore, investing in an indoor air purifier or mechanical ventilation devices can ensure that you and your loved ones are always breathing healthy, purified air. 
  4. Make it a priority to hire a private junk removal service at least once a year: Lastly, another reason why our homes tend to get messy, disorganized, and unhealthily cluttered is that most of us don’t have the time, energy, or physical means to haul heavy furniture, appliances, and other bulky junk items out to the curb on garbage pickup day. Instead of going through the hassle, many people simply let those unused items collect dust in hidden corners and rooms throughout the home. 

 

One simple way to avoid this tendency is to make it a yearly habit to hire a private junk removal service. For example, if you are into spring cleaning, you might make it a part of your cleaning routine to hire a private junk removal to help you clear away the items you no longer use or want taking up space in your home. If you regularly host friends and family before the end-of-year holidays, hiring a private junk removal service in late October might make more sense. 



Why Junk King is the Best Option for Helping you Clean up your Home 



Unfortunately, people with cluttered, chaotic, and disorderly homes or businesses often don’t know how to begin reclaiming their spaces. Getting rid of large, heavy, and bulky junk items that are taking up space in your home or business may be hard for people who either don’t have the strength to physically move these items or do not have a vehicle to haul these items away. Also, most local governments in California and around the country have strict ordinances against throwing away appliances, electronics, and other sources of e-waste with regular trash. 

Given these difficulties, the process of de-cluttering a home without outside help may seem close to impossible to many homeowners. Hiring a professional junk removal company like Junk King can make the process of de-cluttering a home or business significantly easier and less stressful. Our professional junk removal teams are always able to do all of the heavy lifting and hauling for you. We can even help you with some minor demolitions for larger and heavier items that simply cannot be taken out of the home without prior disassembly. 

Furthermore, we here at Junk King also believe that cleaning up your home or business should not be excessively expensive. Thus, we are committed to providing all of our commercial and residential customers with fair and transparent pricing mechanisms. We offer four simple ways to get a direct quote for the different types of junk you need hauled away: 

 

  1. 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 is agreed upon, we will often be able to get rid of your junk on the same day. 
  2. 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. Our customer service representatives can help you plan the logistics for any size junk removal and offer you a price estimate based on the amount of junk you need to get rid of. 
  3. Text us a Photo: 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.
  4. 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 the 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 to be 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 and help you reclaim your home and transform it into a healthy and livable space!


Rubbish Removal: Best Practices for a Clean and Healthy Home in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Getting Rid of Your Old TV - What You Need to Know

Los Angeles Getting Rid of Your Old TV – What You Need to Know

There are some people out there who are slow adopters of new technologies that hit the market. From grandmothers who are just now learning to play solitaire on the new laptop they received last Christmas, to a persistent family still holding onto their old cathode ray tube (CRT) television set, most people eventually do end up upgrading to the new, improved, and often more energy efficient technologies of the moment. In the specific case of television sets, the progression from those bulky, box-style CRT sets, to flat screens, LED screens, and now smart TV technologies continues to offer people better viewing quality and an improved all-around experience. But what exactly are you supposed to do with those old TVs that are replaced? While you could move those old TV sets to the basement or a spare bedroom, chances are that they will rarely (if ever) be used. 

For individuals, homeowners, business owners, and other residents of Los Angeles, getting rid of an old TV can be a challenge. Television sets, like all electronics, are considered to be e-waste and require special care when being disposed of. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that e-waste items are responsible for 70 percent of the toxins found in landfills despite providing only 1 percent of their total volume. Due to the fact that around 66 percent of American households report having unwanted televisions stored in their attics, basements, or guest bedrooms, used television sets are one of the main contributors to this e-waste contamination problem.

Fortunately, Junk King of Los Angeles is here to offer the most efficient, affordable, and environmentally friendly way to get rid of an old TV. Below, we explain why residents of Los Angeles should turn to Junk King for all of their TV recycling needs. 

 

Junk King Ensures Easy TV Recycling in Los Angeles

 



Can it really be that bad to send your old TV to the dump? Many people in Los Angeles are probably tempted to try and “sneak” their old TV or other types of electronics into your regular garbage bin for weekly pickup. Let´s take a look at some statistics: 

  • One recent, 2015 survey conducted by the Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse (ERC) found that American households had around 5 billion pounds worth of CRT TVs in their homes. The majority of these cathode ray TVs were either broken, stored away, or otherwise unused. 
  • Another recent report determined that older TV sets that contain bulky and heavy cathode ray tubes (CRTs) contain on average 6 pounds of lead.  Before the advent of flat screens and LED technology, those lead-containing tubes could be easily melted down to make new CRT TVs.  Today, however, the vast majority of people are switching to flat-screen TV, LED TVs, and smart TVs. Though these types of TVs are significantly more energy efficient, this transition also means that there is no longer a market for recycling old CRT TVs. The resulting lead waste, plus cadmium, mercury, toxic solvents, and other chemicals are then often released into the environment when they are sent to the landfill and crushed. 
  • Lead contamination from old CRT TVs is an especially serious threat to both human and ecosystem health. When lead leaches into water sources, it can contribute to several serious health problems, including, negative cardiovascular effects, increased blood pressure and incidence of hypertension, decreased kidney function, and long-term reproductive problems in both men and women. 
  • Newer TVs such as LEDs and smart TVs might not contain lead, but they are often “soaked” in organohalogen flame retardant chemicals in the plastic casings. When sent to the landfill, these organohalogen flame retardants can leach out into the environment, and these persistent chemicals have been linked to a variety of health concerns, including thyroid disruption, cancer, and learning deficits.

To avoid the potentially serious health and environmental damages associated with improper disposal of old TVs, the state of California has passed several new laws aimed at increasing the recycling rate of e-waste items. Unfortunately, many people simply do not have the time to pack up their old TV into their tiny car and drive across town to the nearest e-waste drop-off collection site. If you are looking for a quick and easy way to get rid of your old TV or other used electronics, Junk King is here to help you. 

We believe wholeheartedly that everyone should play a part in caring for our environment. Whereas many junk removal companies choose the easy route of simply hauling the junk items they pick up directly to the local dump, we are proud to say that we recycle, donate, or otherwise repurpose at least 60 percent of the junk items that we pick up. 

Over several years of working in the junk removal industry, we have developed a huge network of relationships with recycling companies, thrift stores, recycling centers, and other similar organizations that allow us to give your junk another “life.” In the specific case of used TVs, we ensure that all of the used TVs and other items that we pick up and haul away are either donated or recycled, instead of being landfilled. 

For environmentally conscious homeowners, individuals, and business owners in the Los Angeles area, hiring Junk King is your best strategy to do your part to reduce your waste footprint. We offer our TV recycling and junk removal services to the following Los Angeles areas: Arcadia, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Carson, Compton, Covina, Downey, Glendale, Inglewood, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Norwalk, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, San Pedro, and Whittier.



Junk King: The Easiest and Most Affordable TV Recycling Solution in Los Angeles 

 

 

Another reason to hire Junk King for all your TV recycling needs is that we know that not all of our commercial and residential clients have the physical ability to pick up and haul a heavy and bulky TV out of their driveway. A 60-inch smart TV weighs around 35 to 55 pounds, and most modern TVs have an average weight of 43 lbs. When you hire us for your TV removal needs, we are here to help you do the heavy lifting and hauling. Just let us know where the TV is located in your home, and our junk-hauling professionals will do the rest. We can even do some minor de-installation if your TV is connected to a rack or stand in a high-up or hard-to-reach area. 

For clients who prefer a “no-contact” junk removal service, you can also simply leave your old TV or other junk items on your driveway or the curb in front of your home or business, and we can haul away those items without ever entering your home or residence. 

Lastly, we believe that every client has the right to know exactly how much they can expect to pay for any type of junk removal service. To that end, we offer all of our clients a fair and transparent pricing estimate for any junk removal job. We understand that large junk removal can be a hectic time, and we believe that our customers shouldn’t have to worry about hidden prices and other concealed costs. Thus, we offer all of our customers four convenient ways to get a free estimate on any size junk removal service you may need. 

For larger jobs, we offer on-site pricing, which will allow us to give you an accurate and exact price estimate for the job. We may even be able to haul away your junk the same day we give you the on-site price estimate. You can also call us at 1-888-888-JUNK to live chat with our highly trained customer service representatives. For smaller junk removal services, you can take a photo of the items you need to be removed and text us at 737-888-5865. We will text you back an estimate. Lastly, for a pricing estimate online, simply click the “Pricing” tab in the navigation above, scroll to pricing estimator, enter your zip code, and choose estimate “By List Item” or “By Truckload.”

Contact us today to get rid of your old TV or any other junk item you might have laying around your home or business! 





Dispose Of Your Junk The Right Way

Whenever something leaves your hand and is headed for a trash can, there should always be a consideration about recycling. Could what you are throwing away be better off tossed into a recycling bin? Could it be put into a compost pile? Those are the kinds of things that homeowners and renters can take responsibility for as Los Angeles has a robust recycling program. However, not everything that you want to get rid of could end up in a city recycling bin.

There are some objects that are too big or too specialized. That doesn’t mean you have to be stuck with them. What it does mean is that you need to hire Junk King Los Angeles to help get rid of it. These are the junk hauling professionals who know the environmentally friendly way to dispose of any kind of rubbish item.

Junk King Handles the Sorting

There are some obvious things that you will turn over the Junk King that can be recycled. At the top of the list would be all of your e-waste. This is your chance to finally get rid of those old computers, printers and other electronics. Junk King crew will know exactly where to drop those off at. There are a lot of other items that you turn over to Junk King that you might not be aware could be recycled. Things like sofa cushions and mattresses can be recycled. The same can be said for construction and yard waste.

Then there are all the donations that could happen as part of Junk King’s recycling plan. This is where all your old clothing, books, toys and other usable household goods can end up. All of these drop-offs happen as part of Junk King’s complete junk removal service.

Dispose of your junk the right way by giving the job to the team from Junk King Los Angeles.

 

Get The Home Ready For Back-To-School Without All The Clutter

Clutter is the enemy of organization. Nowhere is organization more important than during back-to-school time. Getting kids ready for school is already a challenge. You do not want that challenge compounded by scrambling to find the right outfits to wear or looking for missing books and homework. It will help to have the outfits picked out the night before and all the homework and backpacks put by the front door. It will also help to get rid of as much clutter from the home as possible.

This isn’t just about tossing out junk mail but clearing those closets and dressers of all the unwanted clothing. It might also be time to set up a homeward zone with the kids can focus without distractions on their classwork. This is the kind of decluttering where Junk King Los Angeles can be a big help.

Pick What You Want To Go

Before you set up your appointment with Junk King, you will want to devote some time to going through every room in the home and decide what could be carried out by the Junk King  team. This is a two-man crew who has plenty of lifting and loading experience. The Junk King team can’t make the decision for you about what to get rid of. But they will be able to pick up any object regardless of size or weight and have it safely carried out to the truck.

A lot of the things that you might want to get rid of for your back-to-school decluttering session could be things that can still be of use. Those are the types of things that the Junk King team will drop off at a charity. It’s all part of the complete junk removal service offered by Junk King.

The best way to start the school year is in a house without any clutter. A removal session with Junk King Los Angeles can help make that happen. Book your session today.

Clear Out Clutter Fast

The only way to truly relax around the house on the weekend is to make sure all the “to do” tasks have been completed. Some of those tasks might require outside help. That would certainly be true if there are some bulky clutter items that you want cleared out of the house. These could be things that you have been holding onto for quite some time. But they are always a nuisance that you are reminded of anytime you encounter them. That would mean clutter out in the garage, closets, cabinets or spare room. This is the kind of clutter that you can’t easily toss out in the trash otherwise it would already be gone. The best way to get rid of that kind of clutter is to set up a removal session with Junk King Los Angeles.

Put The Crew To Work

You are going to have a two-man moving crew at your disposal with your Junk King session. This is the team that is going to do all the work on your behalf. That includes lifting and loading every heavy object that you want removed from the home. It doesn’t matter how balky that item might be. It also doesn’t matter where it might be located. All you have to do is point to the thing and the Junk King crew will pick it up right spot.

Your need for decluttering can also extend to the backyard. You can put the crew to work out there removing things like planters or patio furniture. There will be plenty of room on the back of the Junk King truck for anything that you want to get rid of.

Most Junk King sessions are completed within 24 hours of first contact. You will never have to wait long to get rid of your clutter when you put Junk King Los Angeles on the job.

Los Angeles Summer Decluttering Tips

As anyone who has lived in Los Angeles knows, there are some great beaches to visit during the summer. The savvy residents also know that for the best beaches, you might have to travel a bit north or south. In other words, avoid Santa Monica and Venice. That’s where the crowds are. But as you head north into Malibu, you’ll find that spots like Zuma Beach aren’t going to be crowded. You’ll be able to stake out a nice plot of sand for your day at the beach. Finding those better spots might mean adding some travel time to your day off but it will be worth it. To embrace that precious day off, you might feel better if you can take care of all the chores around the house. That’s where hiring Junk King will be a huge help. They can’t fix a leaky faucet or patch a roof but they can certainly help with the decluttering.

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Not only can Junk King haul away all those “eyesore” items around your home, but they’ll do it in very small amount of time. Worst-case scenario is that you’ll be out two hours. That is the window of time that Junk King will ask you to wait for your appointment. That’s a much better window then you would get with the cable company. You’ll be given a heads up when the crew is 20 minutes out from your spot. If you happen to be first on the pickup list, then you’ll really get back some time!

When Junk King arrives to your home, they’ll get right to work after you agree to the flat fee for the service. You’ll probably have an estimate before they arrive and that estimate is not going to change. As long as it takes for Junk King to load up your stuff onto the back of the truck is as long as the job will last. You could be looking at 15 minutes all in. As they pull the door down on the truck, your dealings with Junk King are at an end. The crew still has more work to do. That’s because they might be making several drop offs at various charities or recycling centers. That’s nothing you have to worry about. It’s all part of the service. The beaches are calling. Get there quick with Junk King’s help at decluttering your home.

Junk King Los Angeles
2660 Pacific Park Drive
Whittier, CA 90601
Hours: M-Sa: 8A-4P

Providing junk removal services to the Los Angeles area, including:

Alhambra
Arcadia
Beverly Hills
Burbank
Covina
Downey
Duarte
El Monte
Glendale
Inglewood
La Mirada
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Norwalk
Pasadena
Pico Rivera
West Covina
Whittier
and these nearby zip codes:
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