Did you know that consumer spending makes up 70 percent of the U.S. GDP? That essentially means that every three months, consumers across the United States spend around 13.8 USD billion dollars on different consumer goods. As people buy more and more items from retail stores, e-commerce platforms, and local shopping avenues, the amount of waste that we throw away on a daily basis is also rising. 

Despite the fact that the average size of the home in the United States has risen drastically over the past couple of decades, many people are finding that they simply don’t have enough space in their homes to store the absurd amount of stuff we purchase. In fact, there has been record-setting investment in the expansion of self-storage units over the past couple of years. In 2017 alone, over $4 billion was invested in the building of new self-storage facilities across the United States. Even despite the economic downturn associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, around 40 million square feet spread out over 800 new self-storage facilities are expected to be built on a yearly basis. The growth of self-storage facilities is being driven by the fact that at least 10 percent of households across the country currently rent a self-storage unit. 

As the amount of stuff we purchase no longer fits in our homes or self-storage units that we rent, many households simply look for ways to send their older items to the dump in order to free up more space for new consumer items. Unfortunately, many of the landfills across the country are quickly filling up with this steady stream of waste. One of the best ways that homeowners, business owners, and other individuals can reduce their “waste footprint” is through hiring the best junk haulers. Junk King of Riverside is proud to be the top-rated junk removal company in Riverside and the surrounding area. 

Below, we briefly explain how Junk King of Riverside can help you reduce your waste footprint while simultaneously getting rid of your junk in an efficient, cost-effective, and stress-free manner. 

What is a Waste Footprint?

According to one scholarly website, your waste footprint is calculated by “the amount of waste produced by sourcing ingredients and materials, manufacturing and processing, and transportation. It also represent the environmental, economic, and social impacts that result from waste that humans create. Every purchase you make at the grocery store or on Amazon comes with an enormous amount of waste that was accumulated throughout the different supply lines. 

The waste footprint of an object doesn’t just refer to the plastic packaging or the item itself when it also gets thrown away, but also all of the different forms of waste that it contributed towards throughout the sourcing, manufacturing, and transportation of the project. One of the best ways to reduce your waste footprint, then, is to both reduce your overall purchases, and find ways to purchase natural and locally produced goods. 

While this is certainly possible in some cases, there are obviously several types of consumer purchases that simply cannot be avoided. For example, when your old refrigerator needs to be replaced, or a you have a load of construction debris left over after a home renovation, finding a way to get rid of that junk in an environmentally friendly manner is another important aspect of reducing your overall waste footprint. 

Why Hire Junk King of Riverside for your Junk Hauling Needs?

No matter how much we try to reduce our waste footprint, there is most likely always going to be some type of trash that ends up accumulating in our homes and businesses. Junk King of Riverside is proud to be the leading junk removal company in the region. Unlike other waste management companies, we make every possible effort to help you reduce your waste footprint as we collectively move towards a Zero Waste Future!

After years of working in the community, our team of professional junk haulers has developed an extensive network of relationships with thrift stores, charities, donation centers, recycling businesses, and other similar companies. This allows us to make every possible effort to donate, refurbish, or recycle the junk items that we pick up. In fact, over 60 percent of all the junk items we pick up are either donated or recycled. When searching for the best junk haulers in the region, it is important to look for businesses that have a dedicated commitment to the environment. Nobody beats Junk King when it comes to going the extra mile to keep junk out of our area landfills. 

Another important element that comes with finding the best junk haulers is prioritizing those companies that can help you haul away the largest variety of junk items. There is nothing worse than hiring a junk removal service to help you clear out space in your home or business, only to find that the company isn’t authorized to haul away several of the items you wanted to get rid of. 

Here at Junk King of Riverside, we are able to help you haul away virtually any type of junk that you have in your home. Some of the junk items we can help you haul away include: 

• Yard debris 
• Construction and demolition debris 
• Old appliances
• Used furniture 
• Old hot tubs 
• Car junk
• Kid junk
• Old beds and mattresses
• Electronic waste 
• And more! 

As long as your junk items are not classified as toxic waste, we can most likely help you get rid of those items in a timely and cost effective manner. Junk King offers both residential and commercial junk removal service. We offer business to business (B2B) junk removal options for every type of business. We are proud to offer the top-rated junk removal services to the Riverside area, including the areas of Bloomington, Colton, Corona, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Jurupa Valley, Loma Linda, March Air Reserve Base, Moreno Valley, Norco, Redlands, Rialto, Riverside, and San Bernardino. 

How to Contact Junk King of Riverside?

We make it a priority to ensure that all of our customers enjoy the benefits that come with fair and transparent pricing. We understand the frustration that comes when an agreed-upon price is suddenly raised by 50 percent at the last minute, and we want to ensure that never happens when you decide to work with Junk King of Riverside. To that end, we offer all of our customers four convenient ways to get a free estimate on any size junk removal service you many need. 

For larger jobs, we offer an on-site pricing, which will allow us to give you an accurate and exact price estimate for the job.  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.”

If you’re ready to reclaim your space and make a positive impact on the environment, you can schedule your next junk removal appointment with Junk King of Riverside by calling 1-888-888-JUNK (5865) or booking online.