Yard Waste Removal in New Orleans: What You Need to Know

Hurricanes and major storms are a common occurrence here in New Orleans. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), “a hurricane makes landfall within 50 miles of New Orleans about once every seven to 11 years.” Once you factor in tropical depressions and tropical storms, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that we are among the top five cities in the United States in terms of vulnerability to hurricanes. Every year, we experience an estimated 11 percent chance of experiencing the impact of a hurricane. 

Fortunately, the city has made drastic improvements to its levee system since Katrina left most of the city under several feet of water in 2005. Though the chances of major flooding have been drastically reduced, the risk of property and landscaping damage due to hurricanes and other major storms is still a major threat. 

Junk King of New Orleans is proud to be the region’s top-rated junk removal company. As hurricane season comes into full force, we are here to help homeowners, business owners, and other residents of New Orleans with their yard waste removal needs. Whether strong winds have taken down a tree on your property, or minor flooding has ruined a backyard shed, we can help you efficiently and cost effectively get rid of all of your yard waste items. 

Junk King of New Orleans: The Most Efficient Yard Waste Removal Service

Here at Junk King of New Orleans, we know that getting rid of yard waste can be a major headache for residents of our city. Though the City government does offer yard waste removal services, the terms and conditions of this service often make it hard (if not impossible) for certain residents of our city to get rid of their yard waste in a timely and efficient manner.

According to the City of New Orleans, yard waste includes the following items:

• Less than 6 bags of leaves, weeds, grass, small vegetation/hedge clippings, with each bag weighing 50 pounds or less; 
• Less than 6 bundles of small tree limbs, with each bundle less than in 4 feet in length and 12 inches in diameter, with each bundle weighing 50 pounds or less. 

For people with large yards, bagging your sources of yard waste after a major storm will most likely leave you with several dozen bags or bundles of waste that need to be disposed of. By only accepting five bags or bundles per week, relying on the public trash service for your yard waste removal may turn into a several month ordeal. Having dozens of bags of yard waste stored in your yard, driveway, or in front of your business is most likely not a solution for most people. 

Additionally, the city requires that yard waste should be bundled and/or bagged, and placed next to the cart on the second collection day of the week. Residents of New Orleans who put out yard waste more than 24 hours before the scheduled pickup may even incur a fine.

Fortunately, Junk King of New Orleans is the region’s top-rated junk removal service, and has years of experience in helping homeowners, business owners, and residents of New Orleans get rid of their yard waste and other sources junk in an efficient, affordable, and environmentally friendly manner. When you hire us for your yard waste removal needs, our junk hauling teams can often help you get rid of the items on the same day you call us. We also have the largest junk hauling trucks on the market, which essentially means that there is no limit to the amount of yard waste we can help you haul away. 

Additionally, when you hire Junk King of New Orleans, we will do all of the heavy lifting and hauling for you. No need to move those heavy bags of grass clippings or downed tree limbs to the curb. Simply let us know what you need to haul off your property, and we´ll do the rest. As we mentioned above, we can also help you clean up other types of junk that might have been damaged around your property. 

From old sheds and storage units, to broken down patio furniture, to swings and playground sets that no longer get used, we can help you efficiently get rid of all the junk that you have laying around your yard. 

The Greenest Way to Get Rid of your Yard Waste 

Furthermore, when you decide to work with Junk King of New Orleans, you can rest assured that we go the extra mile to try and keep as much junk out of the landfill as possible. Whereas many junk hauling organizations may simply haul your yard waste to the nearest possible dump (legal or otherwise), our business ethic is centered on making the right environmental choice. 

After several years of working in the junk removal industry, we have developed a series of relationships with metal recyclers, appliance recyclers, and other recycling industries to help give your old junk a chance at a “new life.” Furthermore, we also know that many of the junk items we pick up can be fixed up, reused, repurposed, and donated. In the specific case of yard waste, we also work with composting centers to help turn your old grass clippings, fallen leaves, and downed tree limbs into fertile compost that can be shared with local gardeners. 

How to Contact Junk King of New Orleans 

Whether a major storm downed several tree limbs on your property, or if you are undergoing major landscaping renovations around your home, Junk King of New Orleans is here to help you with the fastest, most affordable, and most environmentally friendly junk removal service in the region. We provide our junk removal services to the New Orleans area, including the communities of Arabi, Belle Chasse, Chalmette, Destrehan, Gretna, Harvey, Kenner, La Place, Marrero, Meraux, Metairie, New Orleans, New Sarpy, Norco, Saint Rose, Violet, and Westwego.

Here at Junk King of New Orleans, we are committed to providing all of our customers with fair and transparent pricing mechanisms. We offer four simple ways to get a direct quote for the 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 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 take your junk! Call us today for all of your yard waste removal needs!