Getting rid of large amounts of junk that are taking up space in your home or cluttering your business is not exactly something that people look forward to every day. In most cases, junk removal is something that people want to do as quickly as possible, and with as little effort involved as possible. In recent years, Waste Management, Inc., the nation´s largest trash hauling company, has been attempting to promote an alternative, DIY removal option called Bagster. With Bagster, individuals, homeowners, and business owners purchase a large, woven polypropylene bag that they subsequently use for the removal of construction materials, lawn, garden debris and other wastes.

Though the company claims that the Bagster®, Dumpster in a Bag® is an “innovation in waste removal” and a “cost-effective, on-demand solution for do-it-yourself (DIY) enthusiasts or professional contractors,” it is important to understand what Bagster junk removal really entails. In this short article, we will take a look at the difference between Bagster and Junk King junk removal services for people and businesses in the New Orleans area. 

What Exactly is Bagster? 

Here in New Orleans, residents, homeowners, and business owners are probably familiar with the unfortunate (and all too common) delays in our regular trash service. For bulky junk removal, the municipal waste management service may require you to make a special appointment and you will most likely have to wait a significant amount of time before that trash can be picked up and taken away. Having a load of trash in front of your home or taking up space in your garage isn’t exactly comforting. For business owners, storing trash in front of your business or in the parking area is a great way to drive away customers. Furthermore, you may also be looking at excessive rates for any type of bulky item pickup. 

Bagster claims to make 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. Essentially, Bagster is similar to having a three cubic yard mini-dumpster places on your yard, though that dumpster takes the form of a large polypropylene bag. 

Unlike a traditional dumpster rental, however, the individual has to purchase the Bagster at a retail store like Home Depot. Furthermore, you will have to fill the bag with the junk or debris items you want removed from your property, and Waste Management, Inc. requires you to take the large bag with its contents to at least 16 feet of the curb. This allows the waste hauler to reach and empty the bag with its mechanical lift. 

A Few Downsides to Using Bagster 

Though the DIY approach to Bagster may sound appealing to some people, there are a few drawbacks that you should take into consideration, including: 

• You will have to purchase the bag: On average, the Bagster polypropylene bag costs $30 at most home improvement stores, which is an added cost. 
• You will have to store the bag afterwards: After having used the bag, you are responsible for storing the large, three cubic meter bag somewhere on your property. Unless you plan on using the Bagster service regularly, this “extra item” will most likely simply be taking up precious space in your garage. 
• High fees for pickup: You can 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. Furthermore, you will be paying for a full load, even if you only end up filling half the bag with junk or debris items.
• You have to do all of the heavy lifting and hauling: Furthermore, it is important to realize that with Bagster, you will have to haul all of the items out to the curb where your Bagster must be placed for pickup. The Bagster hauler may charge extra or simply refuse to haul away your junk if you overfill the bag.  Furthermore, there are restrictions on what you can place in the bag. For example, you are only allowed to fill 1/3rd of the bag if placing stone, concrete, dirt, or other heavy items. On top of that, no item in the Bagster bag can exceed 4 feet in length.

Hiring Junk King of New Orleans May Be a Better Junk Removal Alternative 

If you don’t like the idea of having to purchase a large and bulky polypropylene bag that you don’t place to use very often, or if you don’t want to go through the hassle of hauling heavy and bulky junk items out to the curb, Junk King offers a more efficient, cost-effective, and easy junk removal alternative. 

We have more than 30 years of experience in being the leading junk removal company across the United States, and can help both individuals, residents, and business owners in the New Orleans with almost every type of junk removal need. 

Here at Junk King of New Orleans, we are proud to say that we offer more flexible junk removal options at a better price than Bagster. Whether you choose our full service junk removal, or our MINI dumpster rentals, we make it easy and efficient to get rid of all of your junk items. Here are just a few of the reasons why people in New Orleans should consider Junk King of Bagster for their junk removal needs. 

• Bigger trucks: Here at Junk King we have some of the biggest trucks on the market. Our 18 cubic yard trucks allow us to haul away even the bulkiest junk items. Furthermore, with Junk King you only pay for the amount of space you take up in our trucks.  
• We can do all of the heavy lifting and hauling: We understand that many people might not be able to haul heavy and bulky junk items out to the curb. If that is your case, or if you simply don’t have the time to do so, our junk removal crews can do all of the heavy lifting and hauling for you. 
• We offer discounts for pre-staged debris: If you are looking for the most cost effective junk removal option, we also offer discounts for people who haul their debris out to their curb or driveway. Our pre-staged rate for the Bagster’s 3-cubic yard volume of construction debris is $90, which is about half the cost of a Bagster. Plus you won´t be left with a bulky plastic bag that you have to store somewhere in your garage. 
• We also offer convenient dumpster rentals: We also offer 12-cubic yard MINI dumpsters for rent. These dumpsters are conveniently sized to fit on almost every type of property, and they still can hold the same amount of junk as four Bagster bags. Renting a MINI dumpster from Junk King of New Orleans is a great alternative for DIY projects, such as home and yard renovations. The graphite wheels on our dumpster will also protect your driveway. In terms of cost, you only pay $298 for the dumpster (this includes the first ton of junk, which is the normal weight for 12 cubic yards of construction debris). To get the same volume with a Bagster, you would end up paying up to $685. Again, Junk King of New Orleans offers better service at almost half the price. 
• Almost no limitations on what we can pick up and haul away: When you hire Junk King of New Orleans, there is virtually no restrictions on what we can pick up and haul away. For both our full service junk removal and MINI dumpster rental, we can offer bulky item pickup, yard waste removal, furniture and appliance recycling, e-waste recycling, and more. As long as the junk or trash you have on hand is not classified as toxic waste, Junk King of New Orleans can help you get rid of your trash in the quickest possible way. 
• The greenest junk removal company on the market: Lastly, when you hire Junk King of New Orleans for any junk removal service, 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 junk 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. 

Book An Appointment With  Junk King of New Orleans 

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 both commercial and residential clients in the wider 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, including on-site pricing estimates, free estimates over the phone or text, and our convenient online pricing estimate. Give us a call toll-free at 1 888-888-JUNK, and 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. As soon as you agree to hire us, we´ll give you 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 away!