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Furniture Disposal: How Junk King Can Save You Money

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With inflation, rising prices, and gas costing almost six dollars a gallon, it’s understandable that people want to find ways to save money. And this extends to the costs of getting rid of old furniture.

In addition to saving money, most of us seem to be busier than usual, especially if we’re working more than one job just to “make ends meet.” And the prospect of taking the time required to move old furniture out of the house, out to the driveway or sidewalk, and then loading it all into the back of a truck is distressing.

Not to mention the time required to drive all the way to the nearest waste transfer station or, worse yet, to one of the few landfills in San Diego County.

So, what can you do about old furniture disposal while still saving money? And time?

Why Furniture Removal is Important

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No matter how large your home is, there’s still only so much space for furniture. So, when the time comes to replace a piece or two – or even entire rooms of furniture – most of us need to have some old furniture removal take place.

Who needs two dining room tables, for example? Or four sofas? Even large, palatial homes only have so room for furniture pieces. And, while that might seem like a somewhat silly illustration, the reality for many homes is that old pieces of furniture often end up in spare rooms, attics, basements, or – more often than not – in the garage.

And because most furniture takes up quite a bit of space, most homes don’t really have the room for old furniture storage. Which is why furniture removal is important. So, when new pieces are purchased, the removal and disposal of the old pieces must be taken care of.

And, when it comes to furniture disposal, you will never go wrong with making a call to Junk King San Diego.

How to Choose a Professional Junk Removal Company in San Diego

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There are probably many other factors that can go into choosing a professional junk removal company in San Diego. But there are just a few that are most important and should always be considered when selecting the firm you want for this task.

Reviews and Reputation

When vetting junk removal companies, it is critically important to read reviews, as well as getting word of mouth referrals from trusted friends and colleagues. Regardless of how flashy their ads, website, or logos, when it comes to reliable junk removal, the “proof is in the pudding,” as they say.

For example, when it comes to Junk King reviews, San Diego residents are unanimous: “These guys are great!” – Jack P.

Our high number of five-star reviews testify to the fact that Junk King San Diego provides reliable trash hauling and junk removal.

Fair and Transparent Pricing

There are several pricing schemes that junk removal and furniture disposal firms can use. The problem is that many of them are confusing and don’t always favor the customer in the end.

For example, some firms charge by the weight of your load. This can simply mean that six pieces of lower-end, lightweight furniture could weigh far less – and be charged less – than a load of more expensive but old pieces that weigh far more.

Others charge a flat fee, while there is no shortage of firms that have added fees or extra charges, and that are not always clearly noted.

Junk King has always stood by the philosophy of providing fair and transparent pricing for our customers and we only charge by the space your junk – furniture and otherwise – takes up in our trucks.

Green and Eco-Friendly

Being “green” is one of those things that, today, every company wants to be onboard with, but too many are just saying it and they’re not really doing it.

Taking junk, debris, and waste to our landfills day in and day out is the farthest thing from being green. In fact, the only alternative that is worse would be to engage in illegal dumping. And when you consider that up to 80 percent of the solid waste we throw out each day is potentially recyclable, it makes less sense to operate that way.

Not at Junk King. We pioneered the concept of green, sustainable junk disposal when the company was first founded back in 2005, and we continue to be green to this day. All of which means that we endeavor to recycle or reuse up to 60 percent or more of everything we pick up in the San Diego area – including old furniture.

Why Junk King Has the Best Services in the Industry

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Junk King has been rated as Number One for service in our industry and our reputation really does speak for itself. And, as we noted earlier, our customers love us, and their hundreds and hundreds of five-star reviews underscore the quality of our service.

In fact, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say we are one of the best furniture removal companies in the San Diego region.

From reliable and affordable residential junk removal services to professional and insured business-to-business commercial junk removal, we cover it all. And we do so in a friendly and courteous manner regardless of the customer.

And, best of all, we always do all the heavy lifting, and we even sweep up after ourselves when we’re done!

Important Tips to Keep in Mind When Using Furniture Removal Services

Any furniture removal company worth their salt will never require you to bring your old furniture pieces out to the curb or your driveway. Part of the service you’re paying for is “full service” furniture removal, or at least it should be.

Also, avoid hiring furniture removal service companies that only offer you a six or eight hour service window on the day they’ve scheduled for picking up your old furniture. A quality and reputable firm will always value your time and work to make everything as convenient for you as possible. And they’ll show up on time, as promised.

Find out if the furniture removal service you are considering has processes for donating your used but still usable pieces. And, while you’re at it, you might want to confirm with them that they actually do work to recycle as much unusable furniture and other junk that they can.

Finally, any trustworthy and professional furniture removal service will be able to provide you with a free, no-obligation estimate or quote before they load your items.

Why Hire Professional Furniture Disposal Service and Make This an Easy Process?

The truth is that, if you have a large pickup truck or can get hold of one, you can probably manage your own furniture removal and disposal. Of course, that would also mean that you can manage moving, lifting, loading, and then unloading all your old furniture items.

In addition, you would need to be able to secure your own load, know where you can take your old furniture to dispose of it legally, and know what items may or may not be accepted for disposal. Not everything is at every facility.

And, as we alluded to at the start of this article, you would need to have the available time for doing all the work as well as being willing to spend the money on fuel and dumping fees.

Or you could go the far more cost-effective and less time-consuming route and hire a truly reputable furniture removal service like Junk King San Diego!

Save Time and Money on Furniture Removal with Junk King San Diego

Just one simple call to Junk King San Diego can bring an easy solution to your old furniture removal problem.

At Junk King San Diego, we provide expert junk removal and appliance removal services to the San Diego area including Chula Vista, Lakeside, Bonita, Santee, and Jamul. For junk removal services that are both affordable and green, you need look no further than Junk King San Diego.

So, call us today and tell us about the junk items or old appliances you want to have removed from your home or place of business.

We’ll schedule a time that works with your busy schedule and, once we do, our professional and insured junk removal team will also call 15 to 30 minutes before they arrive at your home or place of work. And once we’re onsite, we’ll give you a free quote based on how much room your junk will take up in our truck.

You simply point and we’ll haul your unwanted items into our junk removal trucks – and we do it without any hidden fees.

So, are you ready to get rid of those old furniture pieces? It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

You can make an appointment by booking online or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

How to Dispose of a Couch in San Diego

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Have you ever found yourself driving from San Diego out to, say, Jamul or Poway, for example, and along the way after you’ve gotten out of the city you see an old couch sitting in a field? Or maybe it’s not even that far from the road!

We’ve probably all seen the old sofa, couch, or recliner that has been surreptitiously dumped onto a dirt shoulder of a backroad somewhere.

Not a pretty sight. And quite illegal, by the way.

However, most of us would never consider taking this drastic and totally uncool alternative to disposing of a couch in San Diego. Unfortunately, when it comes to old couch disposal, most of us are also hard pressed to figure out how to do so easily and affordably.

What is the Best Way to Dispose of My Couch?

If you live in or close to San Diego, couch disposal can be challenge. In fact, for those who live in San Diego, furniture disposal of any kind can be challenging.’

Sure, you can grab your phone and do a search for “San Diego couch pick up” or even “how to get rid of sofa” but most of the options that can pop up are either costly and require you to have a truck or some other means of transporting an old couch.

Never mind just moving or picking the thing up!

Couches, as you have probably already figured out, are heavy. In fact, depending on the size and the construction of your old couch, it can be well over 200 pounds. And if you’re lucky enough to be stuck with an old sofa bed unit, it could weigh up to 350 pounds.

This is not quite the same thing as moving a club chair or even a loveseat. And to dispose of an old couch yourself also means not only moving it out of the house or apartment but also lifting and loading it onto a truck bed.

So, to answer the question, “What is the best way to dispose of my couch?” it is simply this: have someone else do it for you!

How to Dispose of a Couch in San Diego with No Hassle

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In order to determine how to get rid of old couches in San Diego, you could start by searching for couch removal services or, better yet, an old furniture disposal service in San Diego. More than likely, however, you’ll probably just find a series of general hauling services and the odd person or two who takes old items like couches to refurbish and resell.

For many of these services you have to navigate through their booking process, interpret their often confusing pricing arrangements, and then end up with a four, six, or even eight hour time window on a day that they’re available.

If, however, your old couch is still in good shape and could actually serve its purpose for a few more years, you could consider either selling it or donating it.

In order to sell your couch with no hassle, you’ll need to use one of the more popular, free sites for selling items such as furniture, like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. And you will need to specify that the buyer is responsible for pick up and removal.

Donating might be a commendable alternative, but it isn’t always a “no hassle” process when it comes to bulky items like old furniture unfortunately.

Many non-profit organizations and charities that do accept item such as used couches will also require that you deliver it to their location yourself. And, as we’ve already noted, that can be a hassle. In addition, not all organizations accept donations like old couches so you will have to do some research beforehand.

However, there is a sure-fire “no hassle” approach to disposing of your old couch and that’s by making a call to Junk King San Diego.

And we’re affordable, too!

How Much Does It Cost to Get Rid of a Couch?

Even disposing of your old couch or sofa yourself will require some cost. Fuel and waste management disposal fees, for example. And possibly truck rental and some materials for securing your load for the trip to the nearest waste transfer station.

To determine the average couch and sofa removal prices in the San Diego Area, you could look online at some of the several home services directory-type sites. One popular site notes that the typical range for “furniture and mattress removal” is $75 to $200.

And, while that works for getting a rough “ballpark figure,” it doesn’t let you know what your project is really going to cost you.

The best way to determine your actual couch removal and furniture recycling cost is to get an estimate directly from a reliable and local furniture removal service – like Junk King, for example.

In fact, with Junk King, you can actually get an estimate on your own with our online Pricing Estimator.

Top 3 Ways You Can Dispose of Your Old Couch

While there are probably many more ways to dispose of that old couch, not all of them are great options nor affordable. And some are just plain poor alternatives. The good news is that there at least three great ways for you to get rid of your old couch.

Sell It

We mentioned this option already, but it bears repeating: if your old couch is clean and still in good condition, there is probably no reason you can’t earn some cash from it.

How much cash?

Well, if it’s in really decent shape and is a large sectional, for example, you might be justified in asking up to $1000 for it. On the other hand, according to one site, not so long ago the median price of a used couch or sofa was $250 dollars.

Donate It

Again, we touched on this alternative earlier in this article, but it, too, bears repeating.

A couch or sofa can be a wonderful addition to a group home, a lounge in a woman’s shelter, or in the home of an older resident that is on a fixed income. And these are just a few of any number of scenarios where a used couch can be a welcome and needed addition.

So, where can you donate couches in San Diego?

Here are few places to look online:

Call Junk King

Okay, so we might be a bit biased, but the truth is that Junk King is rate Number One for service in our industry. And Junk King San Diego is committed to not only providing the most reliable and affordable furniture removal and junk removal service in the area.

And we pioneered the concept of “green” junk removal. That means we’ll either find a new home for that old couch of yours or make sure it is properly recycled.

For reliable, affordable, green, and “no hassle” couch removal and disposal, there’s no better choice!

Schedule A Couch Pick-Up with Junk King San Diego

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You could grab your phone and search for “local junk king near me” but we’ll save you a step and suggest you simply contact us at the link at the top of this page or give us a call at 1-888-888-JUNK and learn what you get with couch pick up services from Junk King.

For residential junk removal, including old couches and most all other household trash and debris disposal services, San Diego residents can always count on Junk King San Diego.

Give us a call today and tell us about the old couch or sofa – along with any other junk and unwanted items – that you want to have removed from your home (or workplace.) You can rely on the team at Junk King San Diego to remove and dispose of just about anything (except items that are classified as hazardous waste.)

We’re affordable and we’ll never surprise you with pricing nor hidden costs or charges.

And remember that you can always get a free estimate from us first online, by text, by calling, or by simply having our team provide you with one once they arrive on site. And they’ll give you a quote in writing that is guaranteed to beat any other written estimate.

When you call Junk King San Diego you will always get junk pickup and removal – on time, as promised – in the San Diego area that is both eco-friendly and affordable.

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. Simply point, and we’ll haul your junk items for one simple price.

So, contact us today and tell us about the junk items you need cleared out of your home. You can make an appointment by booking online or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

When You Need Furniture Removal: San Diego Residents On The Move

Sometimes you’re moving out. But sometimes you’re simply moving “up” to better home furnishings.

Regardless of why, when it comes to getting rid of old furniture, the task of furniture removal can be challenging. When you’re relatively young, strong, healthy, and have a few friends willing to give you a hand, it might be manageable.

But when you’re further along in life, or not so strong, or perhaps not in the best physical condition for hauling 200 pound credenzas, it can be a different story.

Oh, and removing and disposing of old or unwanted furniture requires a vehicle that is suitable for hauling large items. To be fair, it is quite likely that if you live in San Diego, you may well own a pickup truck. Communities in and around San Diego are known for their love of trucks and there seems to be no shortage of them around.

But if you’re not one of those people, you won’t be removing any good-sized pieces of furniture in your Lexus or Toyota Camry!

And, even if you do own a truck, trying to move, lift, and load anything heavier than, say, 50 pounds is going to be rough.

Which is why Junk King San Diego specializes in furniture removal.

When the Time Comes to Get Rid of Old Furniture

There can be several reasons why you might need to make use of furniture removal services.

For most of us, it happens when we purchase new pieces of furniture or entire new furniture sets. And since, unlike appliances or mattresses, almost no retailer or vendor will offer to remove your old pieces for you, that avenue for old furniture removal won’t be an option.

In fact, you’ll likely be paying for the delivery of the new items.

For others, it’s not necessarily a move up in furniture quality, but a move out to a new home or business location. And these types of moves often result in the need to dispose of some of your older furniture pieces or items you simply no longer want or take with you.

Less often, but increasingly more common, is downsizing.

These folks find that they either want or need to reduce their living space and, consequently, the number of furnishings they own. This can be the result of a lifestyle choice of those who want to minimize the number of belongings they possess and simplify their lives.

For others, unfortunately, it comes about as the result of a job loss or a divorce settlement. In those instances, economics and necessity can lead to divesting themselves of furniture they no longer need or have room for.

But, whatever the reason or circumstance, getting rid of furniture means furniture removal and disposal.

On the Bright Side: Getting Furniture Removal ‘San Diego Style’ with Junk King

Moving furniture is never a picnic.

Even smaller pieces like end tables or nightstands can weigh up to 100 pounds. And that 3-seat sofa in your den might be as much as 1,000 pounds! Oh, and the big entertainment center that you just “had to have” can weigh in at up to 450 pounds.

Typically, higher-end, solid wood furniture items will tend to be much heavier than, say, those Euro/Modern pieces that are often made with plastics, aluminum, or composite materials. But even a lightweight piece that is bigger than you are can be difficult if not impossible to move on your own.

So, getting some help with furniture removal is often a given. But there are other challenges.

Tools can be helpful – and sometimes required – for proper furniture removal. And even if you don’t have to partially dismantle a piece, having a furniture dolly with locking straps, for example, can be a lifesaver.

Then there is the challenge of getting those large, heavy, and bulky pieces down stairs and hallways, as well as through doorways safely. Which means without smashing fingers, hands, elbows, corners, door jambs, and ceilings!

Oh, and did we mention that you’ll also need a truck to transport your old furniture to whatever destination you’ve determined you need to take it to. (Assuming you know where to take it!)

All of which is why the far better solution for your old furniture removal project is to bring in a professional team that specializes in furniture removal. San Diego has such a team and they’re at Junk King San Diego. And they are standing by, ready to take care of your furniture removal at your convenience.

What is Junk King and Why is it the Best Choice for You?

What is Junk King?

We are a nation-wide network of junk removal professionals, with locations throughout the United States and in Canada. Every location is locally owned and operated and offer a wide variety of junk and debris removal and disposal services.

For those who live in or near San Diego, a great option for them is to call Junk King San Diego for their furniture removal needs as well as any other household or commercial junk they need to dispose of.

When you choose Junk king San Diego you are choosing a junk removal company that is rated number one for service. And we are the top choice for San Diego junk removal needs. In addition, when it comes to taking care of furniture removal, San Diego residents have long counted on Junk King.

Another great reason why Junk is your best choice for furniture removal is that, among other things, we carry out our customer service in what some might call “the old-fashioned way” in that we treat every customer as if they were they only one we have.

In addition, we also serve our customers by always providing fair and up-front pricing. When we come to an appointment, we always call our customers before we arrive to let them know that we are nearby and are showing up on time, as promised.

Heck! We even sweep up after ourselves!

Pricing & Services: How Does Junk King Work and What Does It Cost?

At Junk King San Diego we believe in fair and transparent pricing policies. And we work hard to ensure that our pricing is the best in our market. But we also take a much more equitable approach to pricing each job that saves you money.

We understand that when it comes to furniture removal quotes and rates, things can get confusing. And you definitely want to get the best prices, right?

So, are Junk King prices really that good?

Actually, yes. In fact, another way we provide great service to our customers is to maintain fair and upfront pricing that is the best in our service area. IT can be con

One of the ways we do this is by never charging customers simply by how much their junk weighs. If you have a few pieces of large, solid wood furniture, for example, that you want us to take for you, it can be quite a heavy load.

But you shouldn’t have to pay more for that load than your neighbor who gets rid of a truck-full of broken-down cardboard boxes that weighs half as much, for example.

Unlike most other junk removal services, Junk King only charges by volume, not by weight. In other words, we only charge you for how much space your old furniture or other junk takes up in our junk removal truck.

That means you don’t pay more for removing one heavy piece than someone else is paying for half a dozen lightweight pieces. This makes the process simple and saves you money!

Here’s an example: Let’s say you live in Spring Valley, west of San Diego, and you have some small furniture pieces you want us to pick up. If your load would fill a full-size pickup truck bed, then we know that that’s just under 20 percent of a full Junk King truck load.

And your estimate would be $228 to $258 for that load. (As of March 2022)

And keep in mind that we never charge you for additional items or surprise you with hidden fees.

In fact, we guarantee to outdo any other written estimate. That’s because we are so confident our prices are better than any comparable operator in our area. Which means any licensed, insured, junk removal company in the area that operates a recycling-based operation to keep our landfills free of unnecessary waste materials.

Which is how we operate!

So, for fast, safe, and convenient furniture removal, San Diego residents can save green and be green with Junk King San Diego.

Junk King San Diego’s Process: What Happens When You Call Them?

When you call to schedule a pickup from the premier San Diego furniture haulers – Junk King San Diego – you might want to know a bit more about the Junk King removal process. And that is certainly understandable as furniture removal and junk removal are not tasks that everyone is experienced with.

One of the main things you should know about Junk King San Diego’s process is that it is simple.

In fact, keeping things simple for our customers is part of our mission.

Of course, you will want to contact us to schedule an appointment for your furniture removal first. No time for phone calls? No worries! Just text us an image or two of the pieces you want us to pick up and haul away and we’ll take it from there.

Of course, you can always book an appointment with us online, as well.

Once you choose a date for us to come out, we’ll let you know what the available two-hour arrival slots for that day. We never give you six or eight hour windows that leave you waiting all day for junk removal!

And once you choose the time, we book the appointment, and you’re good to go!

Remember that our two-person furniture removal team will call you about 15 to 30 minutes before they arrive to confirm your appointment with us and to let you know they are close by. And when they arrive, they’ll provide you with a free estimate if you don’t already have one.

What happens next is that you simply point and stand back while we do all the heavy lifting!

Oh! And don’t forget – we can take just about anything and everything else you need to get rid of along with your old furniture, including used mattresses and even old appliances, if you have them.

And remember: we do all this for you without any hidden fees or added charges.

Is There Anything I Should Do Before the Truck Arrives?

Junk King San Diego is a full-service junk removal and disposal service. And, with Junk King, “full service” also means great customer service. One of the ways we deliver that great service is with our Touchless Junk Removal Services in San Diego.

Because of the ongoing uncertainty around COVID-19 and the possibility of new variants, the health and safety of our family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers continues to be our number one priority.

In response, Junk King San Diego continues to practice social distancing and following the advisories and guidelines that are issued from the CDC and local health authorities. At Junk King, we make it a priority to do all we can to be responsible members of our community.

And when the time comes for our professional and courteous junk removal team to arrive, you don’t have to do anything with the unwanted furniture pieces you’re getting rid of. The only thing you might want to do is make sure there is a clear path for our team to transport your items from your house or garage (or yard) out to our truck.

Also, keep in mind that you do not need to “stage” your furniture items or out them out in your driveway or sidewalk.

Furniture Removal San Diego Style Also Means Affordable Removal Service

That means you don’t pay more for removing one heavy piece than your neighbor is paying for half a dozen lightweight pieces, for example. This makes the process simple and saves you money!

And we never charge you for additional items or surprise you with hidden fees.

Which is how we operate!

So, for fast, safe, and convenient furniture removal, San Diego residents can save green and be green with Junk King San Diego.

Furniture Removal for San Diego – The Junk King Way

Junk King San Diego specializes in residential junk removal and this includes taking care of furniture removal. And our services are available throughout the entire San Diego area including Alpine, Bonita, Chula Vista, Dulzura, El Cajon, Jamul, La Mesa, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Ramona, Santee, and Spring Valley.

And not only do we take care of residential junk removal, but we also handle all types of commercial junk and other junk disposal services, as well. All of which means you can count on Junk King San Diego for junk removal that is green, easy, and affordable – and that includes your old furniture removal!

So, give us a call today and tell us about your old furniture that needs to be removed – along with any other junk from your home or workplace!

And remember – you can always get a free estimate from us with these different options:

With our online app
Through a text
On the phone
On-site and in person

We will always give you a written estimate and if you like our price, just schedule a pick-up time that works best with your busy schedule.

And did you know that Junk King began as the nation’s first and only recycling-based junk removal company? It’s true! And we are still going “green” today.

That means that not only will you know that your old furniture removal will be done in an eco-friendly way, but that you’ll be partnering with Junk King San Diego to help protect our environment.

You simply point and we’ll haul your old furniture and other junk items into our large, red truck for one simple price – and all without any hidden fees.

And we continue to offer “touchless”, no contact junk removal and are committed to taking safety steps to help keep everyone safe in light of the ongoing health crisis in our state and nation.

You can make an appointment by booking online or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

Graduation in San Diego: A University Move Out Means Furniture Removal

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There are probably two favorite times of the year for college and university students.

Sure, winter holiday and Spring Break are up there, but not quite at the top of the list. No, for most students, the top two most anticipated times of the school year are summer vacation and, for some, graduation.

And for those who are going home for the summer or leaving school for the last time, it can also mean a bit of old furniture disposal and hauling out all their unwanted junk from school.

Managing a Furniture Move Out Without a Truck

Yeah. Good luck with that.

Sure, some students got by with a few pieces of DIY furniture made with plastic veneer and hollow-core panels from a European-style furniture store. And some of those pieces are now probably destined for the dumpster.

But many others have some old, but sturdy pieces that they have no real intention of keeping and really can’t leave behind. That could be anything from beds and dressers to desks, chairs, and bookcases. And these can often be solid, but heavy, furniture pieces that no one really wants to haul downstairs or out to the curb themselves.

The question then, who is going to do all the moving, loading, and hauling of the old furniture and boxes of things like unwanted clothes, books, shoes, and other junk items?

Because, like we know at Junk King San Diego, without a truck this can be a problem.

So, what’s a graduate to do?

Moving Out is Exciting, but It Doesn’t Have to be Stressful!

After years of university life, you’ve probably had enough stress to last you for the next 10 years. Your university move out shouldn’t have to be stressful, too.

While it may seem simple and, to some, even obvious, one of the best moving out tips is to create for yourself a “school move out day checklist.” Checklists are not only great organizing tools, but they can also be a lifesaver when time is suddenly short and the “things to do” are long!

Wake up early.

No matter what time your move is, you really need to wake up early on moving day.

Pack any last-minute items.

What you do not want to do is toss loose items into bags or the back of a car.

Do a final sweep of your room.

Make sure that you check the cabinets, closets, and storage spaces.

Greet your helpers.

If you hired movers, you’re likely a rare graduate. But friends and family who come to help need to be acknowledged and appreciated.

Moderate the move.

Either you or someone you trust who is a good manager should coordinate the moving activity.

Final sweep.

Yes, you did this once already, but you might have to remove some trash or even clean your place before you leave.

Of course, there may be a bit more required depending on whether you are leaving a dorm room, a bedroom in a house, or even an apartment. So, your checklist may contain a few more items. But be sure to keep your checklist at hand during your move out day and double-check each item as you go along.

Other great university moving out tips include:

Separate your essentials you need to have out during and after moving
Start packing before your finals so you can simply relax when those are done
Clean out any refrigerators, pantries, or cupboards
Get rid of homework assignments you won’t need and drop off textbooks off
Know your move out procedure for a dorm and check in with your RA beforehand

The main keys to low-stress tasks like packing and moving out are Planning and Preparation. Both require some time, forethought, and focused effort. This can, of course, be challenging when your time at school is coming to an end and there is so many other things going on in your life. But your move out can and should be as stress-free and easy as possible.

Leaving the San Diego University Scene

The San Diego area is home to several universities and many colleges, both public and private. In fact, there are well over two dozen of these institutions in and around San Diego.

These include San Diego State University, University of California San Diego, California State University San Marcos, Point Loma Nazarene University, and John Paul the Great Catholic University.

And that’s just the Universities!

The colleges found in the San Diego area are quite numerous as well, with schools such as:

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Platt College San Diego
San Diego Christian College
MiraCosta College
Cuyamaca College
San Diego Miramar College
Grossmont College
San Diego Mesa College
California College San Diego

In fact, according to the website CollegeSimply.com,

“There are 12 four year colleges within the San Diego city limits and 17 four year colleges within a 50 mile radius”

And the combined enrollment of the top five universities and colleges by numbers of students attending was more than 92,370 during the last academic year. This means that there are tens of thousands of students going home each summer, and thousands of others graduating and leaving campus for the last time.

This also means that there are thousands of university move outs and cleanouts that will take place – many without the proper vehicles and means of doing them easily.

How to Keep Track of Everything You Own in One Place

When it comes to moving out, organization is your friend. And being organized can include having systems for tracking your “moving inventory” and making moving lists.

We provided a brief sample list above, but if you look closely at the steps in the checklist you can easily see that each one can lend itself to additional lists that can be created to make even the individual steps of the moving out process go smoother, easier, and quicker.

While we’re not suggesting that you spend an inordinate amount of time and effort creating endless lists for this project. No, because you’ve got to have to time to actually do the work!

But this can be a great time to bring out your inner OCD self to oversee the move out process.

For organizing and tracking your belongings and everything that you’re going to pack and take with you, staging and labeling are great tactics to employ. If possible, staging all your things in one corner or side of a room can allow you to visualize what needs to go where and when. And labeling bags, boxes, crates, and other storage or packing containers can be a lifesaver during and after your move.

While you may have lived a monk’s existence during your time at school, it is still quite likely that you also accumulated quite a few things while you were there. In addition, it is also quite likely that even some of the things you brought with you when you first arrived are still around.

And you may not really need or want everything that you now have.

So, after collecting, sorting, and staging everything possible in one place, your very next step should be one of purging. Gift things you no longer want or need, sell them if they have value and you want to take the time for that, or toss them out.

Once you’ve reduced your “stash” of everything you own you can proceed with the rest of your moving out steps and tasks.

6 Pre-Move Activities Every Student Should Do for a Smooth Move-Out Day

Life at a university – especially in those days before and during finals – is hectic and stressful already. Moving out shouldn’t have to be.

And one of the keys to making for a smooth move out day involves some important pre-move activities for students.

To help with that we’ve gathered up six “Pre-Move Activities” that you should be doing about one month to two weeks before your actual moving out day. Here is a brief overview of these pre-move activities that every student should do for a smooth “Move-Out” day:

One Month Before Moving Day

Take inventory of what you will need to put in storage and what you will take home. This will help you decide what size storage unit you will need.
Consult your residence hall advisor. Get your move out checklist and plan early. You won’t want to run into any surprises the day of move out.

Two Weeks Before Moving Day

Take down and pack wall decorations. Roll up your posters and fold tapestries for best preservation in storage.
Wash your laundry (towels and sheets too!). You don’t want to be doing this during finals week, and you don’t want to pack dirty clothes or bed sheets.
Sort and group clothing. Start separating and folding your winter clothes and heavy jackets. If you aren’t wearing them now, you certainly won’t need them during the summer.
Return borrowed or rented items and pick up items have left somewhere on campus. The former could be books, uniforms, or equipment. The latter might be items stored in a locker room or another dorm room.

Another key student moves checklist for pre-packing is for sorting your possessions.

The folks at Neighbor.com offer this concise but helpful checklist sorting out the things you own a few weeks prior to your big move.

Start by separating out anything that belongs to any roommates you may have shared space with. Next, decide what you’ll do with communal possessions. Then, divide your possessions into these piles:

Things to keep but not use immediately. There are many possessions in your apartment that you will want or need to keep for later: your bedding, towels, clothing, and kitchen items, for example. Pack the items you won’t need until your move ahead of time. Then pack items that you regularly use as you get closer to the big day.

Things you will need immediately or over the summer. You may want to keep some items handy through the summer months or while you’re in that interim location before you move to your next permanent home. Those items need to be packed in an easily identifiable, clearly accessible location. Then you’ll remember that they need to go with you after you move out.

Things you no longer want or cannot take with you. If you’re moving out of your college apartment for the last time and planning to settle across the country, you might not want to take your furniture with you. Make arrangements to sell or donate it. Throw away items you no longer want.

Life at a university can be rough at times, but your move out doesn’t have to be.

5 Tips for the Best Possible University Move Out Day

For many students, the best university move out day is their last one!

Graduation, moving on to a new life adventure, saying goodbye to exams, homework, and endless reading and notes – moving out can mean much, much more than simply re-locating again. After all those months and years, finally moving out for the last time can be emotionally and mentally draining.

But there are a few hacks that can make any university move out day the best possible. And here are five of them:

Decide if you are going to do the packing and moving of your personal items yourself or, if possible, hire a moving firm to do it for you. This decision will guide much of what you need to do next.

Start preparing early. Don’t wait until the week before you have to leave to start the process. Last minute planning and packing is a sure recipe for a “worst possible” move out day!

Enlist whatever help you’ll need for your move. That may be just one friend or family member, or the assist of a small crew. And get their commitment early – not the day of.

Make sure you’re well-rested and well-fed on your move out day. Getting and keeping a positive and calm vibe during a move out is much easier when you’re not hungry or tired.

Get rid of your junk early on. There are likely to be stacks of clothes and other items that you no longer want or need. If you can’t sell them or donate them, consider calling a local junk hauling firm.

As we’ve noted here before, preparation and planning will go a long way towards making your university move out a smooth and stress-less event. At least, as much as a big day like that can be!

Junk King is Top of Their Class for University Move-Outs and Furniture Removal

Convenience is a great thing.

And having a reliable and professional junk hauling firm like Junk King San Diego means having exactly that: the convenience of letting us do all the heavy lifting! And, while that is a good reason to hire us for your furniture removal needs or getting your junk from school, there’s a couple of other great reasons for calling Junk King, as well.

Everyone claims to have the best prices. But the world of junk removal services is full of firms that charge their customers by how heavy their junk loads are or with a flat fee that doesn’t take into account how much junk is actually being removed.

And then there are the “hidden” fees – additional charges that are never clearly disclosed up front.

Junk King San Diego doesn’t operate that way. When it comes to junk removal fees we believe in and practice fair and transparent pricing. In fact, we encourage our customers to obtain a free estimate from us before they ever “pull the trigger” on hiring us for their junk removal job.

And we guarantee to beat any other written estimate, which means you can trust that we’ll do what we say we’ll do when it comes to pricing.

When it comes to getting a free estimate, we work hard to make it as convenient for you as possible. In fact, we provide four different ways to get an estimate from us:

ON-SITE PRICING is the best and most accurate way for us to assess the job and offer you the lowest price is free, no-obligation on-site estimate.

AN ONLINE PRICING ESTIMATE is easy to do. Simply click “Pricing” in the navigation above, scroll to the green “Launch Pricing Estimator” button, then enter your zip code.

TEXT US A PHOTO of your items at 737-888-5865 and we will text you back an estimate. If your items are in different locations,you can send us multiple photos.

OR YOU CAN CALL and speak with our friendly and professional customer service staff. We are open from 3:30 am to 7:00 pm PST, Monday through Saturday, and for 8 hours on Sunday.

Convenient, Affordable, and Green University Move Outs

Being green is not a new thing for Junk King.

In fact, we literally pioneered the concept of green junk removal and disposal and were the first truly green and eco-friendly junk removal service in the industry. It has always been Junk King’s mission to recycle as much of your waste and junk items as possible since the company was founded in 2005.

We have always worked this way and we continue to do what we can to protect the planet and provide a sustainable alternative to using landfills. This means that, when you call Junk King for your junk removal, you’re contributing to a greener alternative, as well.

It also means, when it comes to furniture removal and disposal, we recycle as much of everything as possible.

At Junk King San Diego, being green is more than a corporate slogan – it’s what we do. At the heart of our company mission is the goal of recycling at least 60 percent of everything we pick up. Regardless of whether that’s old furniture from a university dorm room or frat house, or anything else we pick up, the overriding goal is recycling.

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The Junk King disposal process involves taking the junk and unwanted furniture that we pick up during the day and hauling it to our local Junk King San Diego warehouse. And it is there that we sort through everything to determine which items can either be reused, repurposed, or at least recycled.

Most furniture, especially older pieces, is made with large quantities of wood, which can be recycled. In addition, there are often metal, glass, plastics, and other materials that can be reused. And if any of your old furniture items are in good condition and are still usable, Junk King San Diego will get them to a local donation center.

The good news is that, when it comes to used furniture, much of the material used to build them is easily recycled, plastics and most wood, for example.

Junk King San Diego Makes University Move Outs Easy

At Junk King San Diego, we serve the entire San Diego area including all the Universities and colleges in and around the city.

For personal junk removal and other junk disposal services that are easy, green, and affordable you can rely on Junk King San Diego to make them a certainty.

Give us a call today and tell us about the junk items you need removed from your space.

You can get a free estimate from us online, by text, or by calling us. Better yet, once we arrive on site, we’ll give you a firm quote in writing guaranteed to beat any other written estimate. And once you agree to our quote, we can often provide same-day junk removal or schedule a time that works with your busy schedule.

You can be confident that our same-day personal and residential junk removal can be both eco-friendly and affordable when you call Junk King San Diego. Contact us today and tell us about the junk items you need cleared out of your university dorm room, apartment, or room at a house.

Ready to get rid of your junk? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

Just make an appointment by booking online or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

You simply point and we’ll haul your junk items into our large, clean truck for one simple price and no hidden fees.

Making Furniture Removal Easier Here In San Diego

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Moving furniture isn’t always easy.

In fact, some pieces of furniture are almost impossible to move for just one person. If you think that’s an exaggeration, just ask the poor guy whose wife or girlfriend has him rearranging the furniture for her.

And as if moving furniture from one spot to another, or from one room to another, wasn’t hard enough, try moving it out of your house or apartment and out to a truck. And then try to get it in the back of the truck. But when it’s time for old furniture removal that’s what must be done.

It might be easy for someone like Dwayne Johnson but, for the rest of us? We’d rather stand out of the way and supervise!

Seriously, though, for those who are older or have some type of physical limitations, lifting and moving large furniture yourself isn’t really practical. Never mind moving old furniture out of the house and into the back of a truck.

But one of the realities of life in San Diego is that we need to get rid of furniture every once in a while. And, with over 1,400,000 people living in the city, you have to imagine that there’s a lot of furniture being hauled off and disposed of every day.

This is why Junk King San Diego specializes in furniture removal.

Dude! Where’s My Furniture?

Okay, so you’ll probably never say that in real life, but there are many folks in the city of San Diego who would like to see their old furniture disappear. This is why so many of us choose to eventually replace our living room, dining room, or bedroom pieces periodically. That way we can get rid of those old, broken-down pieces.

But that’s not always easy.

Unless the retailer for your new items offers to take away the old ones, the old furniture removal task is on you. And if you can’t sell them and they’re not in good enough shape to even donate them, you’ve still got to find a way to get rid of them. For most people, their first thought is to take them to the dump.

But what does that involve?

First, before you try to figure out how you’ll get them out of the house, you will need a suitable vehicle to transport them with. The family Prius might be green and economical, but it can’t hold a dining room table!

Not to mention all the kitchen chairs, the recliner, or the sofa. In fact, most pieces of furniture take up a lot of room in a vehicle. Which simply means you’ll need a truck or at least a large cargo van. And, if you don’t own one or can’t borrow one, then you’ll have to rent one.

But you must get the furniture out of your house or apartment first. And this can be especially challenging if you have stairs, which are quite common in San Diego.

By the way, you can’t just leave your old furniture items out on the curb, as tempting as that might be. In fact, it’s illegal and bad karma to just dump your old couch somewhere. Even if you put a sign on it that reads: “FREE”

And, if you do get your hands on a truck or large cargo van, then you have to haul it to a waste transfer station someplace. Taking it directly to a local landfill is not only one of the worst options you can choose, but it’s not that easy. For starters, there are only six landfills in San Diego County for almost 3,284,000 people. That’s an average of just one landfill for 547,000 people each.

So, the line might be a bit long…

The good news is that there’s a far easier option for furniture removal: just call Junk King San Diego.

Furniture Removal for San Diego: Making it Easy for You

We’ve all seen it: the abandoned couch or recliner sitting in an empty lot or on the side of a back road somewhere. Unfortunately, there are people who sometimes simply dump them in front of a thrift store, possibly thinking they’re doing a good thing.

And, while it’s illegal if it’s not reported when it occurs, nothing happens. The truth is, too, that no one wants to have old, broken-down furniture, appliances, or torn mattresses dumped in their own neighborhood, either.

In fact, according to some studies, having garbage, junk, debris, and abandoned furniture piling up in a neighborhood can diminish the overall quality and safety of that residential area and even be a contributing factor to a rise in crime.

So, if you have old furniture that needs to be removed and disposed of, and you are considering renting a truck to make that happen, you still have to take it somewhere. While you can probably dump your old furniture pieces at a transfer station or even directly into an actual landfill, that’s still not the best option.

A far better solution, assuming it isn’t reusable or can’t be repurposed, is to have your unwanted, old furniture recycled. And Junk King San Diego is just the firm to do that for you!

Is “Green” Furniture Removal and Disposal Possible?

In a word: Yes!

Many other junk removal companies simply take everything to the nearest landfill. That may be quicker and seem to be efficient, that’s how we do it at Junk King San Diego.

Green furniture removal and disposal means we recycle as much of everything as possible.

At Junk King San Diego, being green is what we do, not just what we say. Recycling at least 60 percent of everything we pick up is at the heart of our company mission.

This applies to old furniture as well as everything else we pick up. Our junk disposal process involves taking the junk and unwanted furniture that we pick up during the day and transporting it to our local Junk King warehouse.

Once there, it is sorted through to determine which of the items can either be reused, repurposed, or at least recycled.

Most furniture, especially older pieces, is made with large quantities of wood, which can be recycled. In addition, there are often metal, glass, plastics, and other materials that can be reused. For those furniture items that are in good condition and are still usable, Junk King San Diego will get them to a local donation center.

When it comes to furniture, many of the materials used in its construction are easily recycled such as plastics and most wood.

At Junk King, it has always been our company’s mission to recycle as much of your waste and junk items as possible since the company was founded in 2005. We have always done this, and we continue to work to protect the planet and provide a sustainable alternative to landfills. And when you call Junk King for your junk removal, you’re contributing to a greener alternative, as well.

We’ve been named “America’s greenest junk removal service” in large part because we understand that you want green removal and disposal of your junk. This is why we make it our mission to take care of it for you!

Junk King San Diego Makes Furniture Removal Easy

And who doesn’t like easy?

If you need furniture removal service here in the city of San Diego, your easiest solution is to call Junk King San Diego. We specialize in furniture removal and we do it every day and have for years, so we’re experts!

Oh, yeah – another great benefit of calling Junk King is that we do all the heavy lifting.

Our highly trained and insured professional junk haulers are experts at removing large furniture and other bulky items like appliances. This means we’ll take care of it quickly and efficiently without damaging your walls, floors, steps, and door frames.

Our courteous and friendly furniture removal experts will show up at your home and we’ll call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive on site. Once there, we’ll also give you a free quote based on how much room your junk furniture takes up in our truck.

You just point and we haul the debris into our junk removal trucks, with no hidden fees.

Ready to get rid of your old furniture? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

When you need to dispose of that old sofa, mattress, recliner, dining room table, or other large household items, simply call Junk King San Diego.

Book online or call us today at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865) to get started with a free estimate for your old furniture removal.

The Go-To Furniture Removal & Couch Disposal Service in San Diego

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Imagine you’re driving along Hwy 52 between San Diego and Santee. At some point you glance over and notice an old, tattered couch sitting abandoned in a field. Not all that unusual perhaps, but it’s a sad picture of one of the ways not to do couch disposal.

In fact, as you probably already know, dumping your old furniture – including unwanted couches and sofas – is not only unsightly littering, but is illegal, too. It certainly is in San Diego.

So, what’s a person supposed to do with their old furniture like couches or recliners?

A simple call to Junk King San Diego is a great place to start.

What is Furniture Removal and Why Do I Need it?

Old furniture removal is an on-demand service for having just about any type of furniture removed from your home or business. When it comes to furniture removal and disposal, most homeowners, renters, and others find that the task is difficult, labor intensive, and can even be a bit hazardous.

And we get that.

In fact, used furniture and couch disposal can require a team of people and usually a suitable vehicle like a pickup truck. In a city the size of San Diego, one can imagine that there are likely to be hundreds of moving projects involving furniture removals and couch removals every day.

And these all require at least two people, usually some tools like straps or furniture dollies, and a truck. The fact is, however, that most people who need furniture removal done don’t have all or any of these assets.

Which is why they need professional furniture removal services.

Sofas and Couches and Chairs – Oh My!

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In the course of life, we all tend to accumulate things and belongings. Among all the things that we collect through the years, furniture items are usually the largest. Unfortunately, much of our furniture doesn’t outlast us and, in fact, many pieces become worn and damaged after only a few years.

So, what do we do?

Usually, we buy new furniture to replace the old stuff. Which is fine except that we then have to figure out what to do with the old pieces. Sometimes they are still usable and can be improved with a bit of cleaning, patching, or painting. Other pieces, however, are beyond saving and simply need to be disposed of.

But furniture removal can be a challenge, especially when it comes to couch disposal.

If you’ve ever tried to lift a couch by yourself, you know how awkward it can be to move one around. Which means that, for starters, you’re going to need some help when it comes time to actually lift your old couch and carry it out of your house or apartment.

Once you’ve done that, assuming you can, you still have to have a vehicle that can accommodate a couch. Take it from us – it’s probably not going to fit into a Prius!

Exactly how big are couches?

According to an article at Dimensions.com the size of couches can vary, of course.

“Although couches can vary in size, the standard range is between 72”-96” (183-244 cm) for a three-seat sofa and 48”-72” (121-183 cm) for a loveseat. Ultimately, 84” (213 cm) is considered the typical length of a couch.”

So, if your old couch or sofa is a typical sized piece, then it is about seven feet long and close to three feet deep, or wide. That’s even too long to fit into a standard pickup truck bed with the tailgate closed. Of course, if you’ve tried this before then you already know all this. Which means you also know that loading and hauling a couch is a bear!

When it comes to furniture removal, you’re possibly looking at dining room tables, old chairs, and maybe even a credenza.These can all be large and heavy. In fact, most all furniture removal is difficult, labor-intensive, and requires a large vehicle if you want to do it yourself.

How to Choose a Furniture Removal Company

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It would seem to be perfectly logical that choosing the best furniture removal company would mean only choosing from the highest quality furniture removal services in the San Diego area.

But, in fact, many people tend to choose those they feel will give them the best price.

And, when it comes to junk removal services and old furniture removal companies in particular, it is definitely a situation where you usually “get what you pay for.” The truth is that anyone with an old truck can advertise themselves as a “used furniture hauler” or an old furniture removal service.

But just hiring some guy with a truck can be a decision fraught with unforeseen consequences.

Not only do we live in a litigious society that is also full of local, state, and federal regulations and legislation regarding disposal practices both in California and in San Diego County, but there are real environmental concerns to consider, as well.

So, if one were to opt for hiring a reputable, professional, and affordable furniture removal company what would one look for?

The answer here is in the question, really:

Professionalism

This will show up in the cleanliness and quality of the company’s equipment and trucks, as well as the website, the level of customer service, and the quality of the work and the workers.

Reputation

Customer reviews, referrals, and word-of-mouth. Any company can say that they’re the best – and many do – but a firm’s reputation is the real litmus test of their level of quality. And this is true for furniture removal companies, as well.

Affordability

Price and value combine to create the standard of affordability in any market. For furniture removal – as well as other junk removal services – this means up-front and transparent pricing based on volume, not weight, nor on flat or fixed fees.

How to Hire a Professional Couch Disposal Service

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There are many situations where homeowners and, especially, renters need to relocate. Of course, relocation can also mean commercial tenants or occupants, not just residential. And any

relocating often includes moving furniture.

Fortunately, most furniture is relatively lightweight with a few exceptions. And one of those bigger exceptions is often the couch or sofa.

We already discussed how large various types of sofas and couches can be, but bulk is just one aspect of these furniture items that make them difficult to move. How much they weigh is a factor that has to be taken into consideration when moving them.

So, how much can a sofa weigh?

According to LittleUpgrades.com,

“Most couches weigh between 54 pounds to 240 pounds. A loveseat, or 2 seater couch, can weigh as low as 54 pounds. A sectional can weigh as much as 240 pounds, and a standard couch, or 3 seater couch, is in between at a max weight of 145 pounds.“

The lesson here is that no one needs to be lifting 140 to 240 pound pieces of furniture! Even with sufficient help it is a hazardous undertaking. Not only can you or your furniture hauling cohort get injured in the process, but your walls, doorways, and floors can take an unnecessary beating, as well.

Really, when it comes to couch and sofa removals, knowing how to hire a couch disposal service quickly and easily is something that is quite handy.

And, when it comes to professional, reputable, and affordable local couch disposal services, there is one that should be at the top of your list: Junk King San Diego.

A Better Alternative for Furniture Removal and Couch Disposal

Here’s a thought: why not have someone else take care of your old furniture or couch disposal for you?

No, not your brother-in-law with the big 4X4 truck. While he might be willing, it’s quite likely you’ll still be doing most of the heavy lifting. And even if you do work it out and can borrow a large enough vehicle for hauling a couch or other old furniture, what are you going to do with it?

For most people, the first response is something like, “Take it to the dump.” Well, for starters, the Miramar Landfill is the City of San Diego’s only active landfill. Depending on where you live, this can be a bit of a haul. And it will cost you.

In addition, when it comes to most sofas, couches, recliners, and padded office chairs, there can be disposal problems because of the materials in the cushions. These are usually difficult to recycle since the materials are often toxic.

You could, of course, try donating or selling your furniture items if you feel they are in good shape and still usable. But unless your recipient agrees to come and pick up the couch or other furniture item, you may still have the problem of transporting your donation or “For Sale” item yourself.

And if it is simply only good for the dump, you still have to figure out how to get it there.

The good news is that the expert removal and disposal teams at Junk king San Diego have a long and reliable track record of removing and disposing of furniture like couches. In fact, you might say that we are known for it.

A better option is to choose the professional route and hire a furniture removal firm, like the folks at Junk King San Diego. With a professional team working for you, you can know that the job will be done quickly, efficiently, and competently. And you won’t have to deal with the landfill dumping fees or wait in line at the landfill.

Not to mention that we do all the work!

We also make sure that appropriate items are either recycled or repurposed. This way you can still have the satisfaction of helping the environment, but without having to deal with figuring out where to take which furniture items, and so forth.

With our competent and well-trained team, we will ensure that every item that can and should be recycled is taken care of accordingly.

Hiring the Wrong Service Might Cause Trouble For You

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Do you need a sofa removal service?

You might think that it’s really not that big of a deal and you can probably maneuver it out the front door and out to the driveway or sidewalk yourself.

Maybe.

But what if it’s upstairs? Or, what if your old sofa is too big for you, or even you and your best friend? We’ve already looked at both how large and how heavy sofas or couches can be. And even if the weight is manageable for you and you succeed in getting it outside without tearing out a door jam or putting a few holes in the sheetrock, what are you going to do with it then?

You have to get it somewhere for proper disposal and that means having a suitable vehicle and knowing where to take it.

Okay, so you’re thinking that, yes, you do need to hire a sofa removal service but be aware: hiring the wrong service can mean trouble. That could be any number of things from being grossly overcharged to being unwittingly made an accessory to environmental sabotage.

Some junk removal services charge by weight, which simply means that the heavier your load the more it will cost you. However, a far more equitable pricing structure is to charge you by how much space your junk takes up in a junk removal truck, the way Junk King does it, for example.

And unwanted, unusable couches and sofas, like any other junk, should be properly disposed of which means never being dumped illegally and never being landfilled if at all possible.

A far better approach for any kind of furniture disposal – sofas and couches included – is to either see them being refurbished and reused through donations, or dismantled and recycled in a green and environmentally-friendly manner. These pieces can, in fact, be recycled and their various components used to provide new, “raw” materials for manufacturing.

However, hiring the wrong service means running the risk that your junk furniture items will not be disposed of properly nor in a green and ecologically safe manner. But, the good news is that Junk King San Diego guarantees that your junk items will always be professionally and reliably disposed of and always in a green and eco-friendly way.

We have helped to build our reputation on the fact that we consistently recycle up to 60 percent or more of everything we pick up every day, from every job.

And we do it all with fair and transparent pricing that means no extra fees or hidden charges.

Got Business Furniture? We Take That, Too!

Businesses need to get rid of old furniture for several reasons including relocating and expanding space.

A big move often involves the acquisition of new furniture for the new surroundings, which often means old furniture that must be disposed of now. Although this typically consists of office chairs, file cabinets, and maybe even desks, it can also include couches and sofas. And the larger the business, the larger the volume of old furniture.

You could, of course, have some of your own staff take time to load the old furniture in either a company vehicle or rented truck. This may seem like an economical approach until you realize that every hour your employees spend doing the work of removal and hauling professionals, they are not doing the work you hired them to do.

That “opportunity cost” means their time is actually far more expensive for your business than the cost of outsourcing the work would be.

Which is simply another way of saying, “Call Junk King San Diego!”

We can show up at your office or place of business and quickly, safely, and efficiently remove all your old, unwanted furniture items. Not only do we make it a painless and cost-effective decision, but we also make sure your old office furniture is properly disposed of, whether that means repurposing items or simply ensuring that they are properly recycled.

Did We Mention That Our Furniture Removal and Couch Disposal is Green?

The good news is that most furniture really can be recycled most of the time. And, at Junk King San Diego, recycling is a major part of what we do.

Here are a few good reasons for recycling your furniture and the benefits of it:

Conserves limited natural resources
Conserves up to 95% of the freshwater used to process many materials
Keeps waste materials from out of the oceans
Preserves forests which help to reduce CO2 emissions
Reduces the use of fossil fuel energy

It could be that your company is finding that it needs to downsize, which involves getting rid of some furniture. Or maybe you simply have to replace some of your office’s furniture items like the old couch. Whatever the reason and whatever the piece, recycling these pieces is a great choice.

For Furniture Removal and Couch Disposal call Junk King San Diego

At Junk King San Diego, we serve the entire San Diego area including Bonita, Lemon Grove, Chula Vista, Alpine, La Mesa, Dulzura, Ramona, El Cajon, and Santee.

For old couch disposal and other junk removal services that are both affordable and green, you can rely on Junk King San Diego.

So, call us today and tell us about the old furniture and other junk items you need cleared out of your property or place of business. We’ll give you a quote in writing guaranteed to beat any other written estimate. Once you agree to our quote, we’ll schedule a time that works with your busy schedule…or we can provide same day junk removal

Ready to get rid of your old couch? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

You can make an appointment by booking online or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

After you do, our professional and insured junk removal team will call 15 minutes before we arrive on site. Once there, you simply point and we’ll haul your couch, sofa, and any other old furniture items into our junk removal trucks – all without any hidden fees.

Dependable Furniture Removal

Since you brought your sofa into your home for the first time, how many hours do you think it has been in use? How many different people have sat on the sofa? How many pets have taken a nap there? How many naps have you taken there? How many sodas and snacks have been spilled on the sofa?

Your sofa has seen a lot of action.

The same can likely be said for most of the other furniture around your house like recliners, futons, love seats, beds, and chairs. And, sooner or later, that furniture will either wear out or need to be replaced because you’re upgrading, remodeling, or both.

So, instead of cramming your old furniture into the garage why not get rid of it?

And that’s a job that Junk King San Diego can handle from start to finish.

How Many Ways Can You Get Rid of Old Furniture?

Some people attempt to get rid of “still usable” furniture by putting it on the curb by the street.

But, unless someone happens to be driving down the street the moment that piece of furniture gets placed on the curb and picks it up, chances are it’s going to be ruined in no time. For example, it would only take one session with sprinklers or a visit from a dog to totally ruin that sofa.

And that also means that, if it doesn’t get picked up by someone, it’s going to sit there until the city gets around to picking it up, which could be several weeks.

And if you choose to dispose of it that way, you’d better hope the city doesn’t figure out where it came from! That’s because “dumping” your old sofa or other furniture at the curb is illegal in San Diego according to the city’s official website,

“Illegal dumping is discarding of any waste, whether it is oil, furniture, appliances, trash, litter or landscaping cuttings, etc., upon any public right-of-way, City property or private property, without consent of the owner.”

Another common and popular approach to “old furniture removal” is with a yard sale, garage sale, or advertising the items in an online shopping site like Facebook Marketplace and others.

And this can be a great way to dispose of sofas, recliners, and other old furniture that you no longer need or want.

But it can also take time. And you might be asked to deliver it. Or you may find that no one else wants it either.

Then what do you do?

In those instances, and for furniture that is so badly worn out that you couldn’t give it away let alone sell it, there may seem to be only one other (legal) option: taking it to the dump. Which, if you live in San Diego, is no picnic.

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Furniture can be heavy.

Okay, maybe not the particleboard and plastic coffee table you bought from some European furniture place for less than thirty dollars! But most furniture is made of solid wood, metal, and sometimes glass.

An average-sized sofa, for example, can easily weigh as much as 240 pounds. And, if it’s one of those bulky sofa bed types, you’re looking at 350 pounds or more! How about a quality recliner chair? Over 100 pounds. And a solid wood dining table that seats eight? That would be closer to your sofa at around 250 pounds or so.

The point is that, in order to get your old furniture to a landfill or, more likely, the nearest waste transfer station, you have to move it to a truck. Then you have to pick it up and load it into the truck. And then, after you’ve secured it all and you haul it to the waste disposal facility of your choice, you have to move it again – off the truck.

All of which means a great deal of heavy lifting.

Oh, and did we mention a truck? Yeah – you’ll need a truck since the average recliner won’t fit into the back of your Prius and probably not even an SUV.

Then there’s the time and expense. Moving, loading, tying down and securing, driving, waiting in line, untying, unloading, driving home… that can make for a long day. Then there is the cost of gas, maybe tarps and suitable tie downs or rope, dumping fees, and – possibly – additional fees depending on the type of items you are dumping.

All of which is why we say that the smarter move is to simply call Junk King San Diego.

Furniture Removal and Junk King San Diego – A Winning Combination

At Junk King San Diego, we specialize in furniture removal.

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When you have us come and take your old furniture items (and other junk) you get professional junk haulers who have a great deal of experience removing all kinds of furniture from homes and offices. And we know how to do it quickly and safely, and without damaging any part of your home or workplace in the process.

It’s quite likely that the majority of furniture in your house was probably delivered and brought in by two movers.

Which simply means it can be removed by two movers.

And that is exactly the method Junk King uses to remove furniture and all types of other household and commercial junk. Typically, every one of our junk removal jobs is carried out by two team members who are professional and well-trained, in addition to being friendly and courteous.

And the best part of all is that the only work you need to do is to point. We do all the heavy lifting!

Furniture removal in San Diego is affordable, too, with Junk King.

For one thing, you will not be charged by the weight of your load of old furniture. At Junk King San Diego, what we do is to only charge you by the amount of space your items take up in our truck.

And our crews are highly proficient at packing all your junk onto the truck using as little space as possible. This means you will always be getting the best pricing possible. And we’ll provide you with a free estimate before they begin the work so you can know what the job will cost ahead of time.

At Junk King, we guarantee our final price and there are never any added fees or hidden costs. In other words, no surprises. Just fair and transparent pricing.

So, the bottom line is that, if you want to take care of your old furniture removal and other junk hauling the right way, then Junk King San Diego is the only way to go.

Furniture Removal for San Diego – The Junk King Way

Junk King San Diego specializes in residential junk removal and this includes taking care of mattress disposal. Available throughout the entire San Diego area including Bonita, Lemon Grove, Alpine, Chula Vista, Jamul, and Ramona.

And not only do we take care of residential junk removal, but we handle all types of commercial junk and other junk disposal services, as well. This all means that you can depend on Junk King San Diego to make all your junk removal needs green, easy, and affordable – and not just for your old furniture removal.

So, give us a call today and tell us where your old furniture is that needs to be removed – along with any other junk from your home or workplace!

And remember that you can always get a free estimate from us:

–Online
–By text
–By phone
–On-site

And we will always give you a written estimate. So, if you like our price, we can often provide same-day junk removal or set up a time that works best with your busy schedule.

By the way, Junk King began as the nation’s first and only recycling-based junk removal company and we are still going “green” today. This means that you can be assured that all of your old furniture and other junk removals will be carried out in both an eco-friendly and affordable way when you call Junk King San Diego.

So, are you ready to get rid of your backyard junk?

We know that cost is always a factor, which is why we offer free estimates and the most reasonable rates in our industry. There are four ways you can get an estimate from Junk King San Francisco:

–Calling us at 1-888-888-JUNK
–Texting us a photo of your items at 737-888-5865
–Using our free online price estimation tool
–Or by setting up a free on-site estimate, the most accurate way for us to assess the job

However you choose to get your estimate, it’ll always be free and no obligation. At Junk King, you only pay for the space in our trucks that you use, so we won’t charge you extra if you just need us to move a mattress or a few pieces of furniture. Whether you’re clearing out a house or just getting rid of an old mattress, we’re here to help, so give us a call today for a free estimate.

Junk King San Diego

(619) 376-2477

2735 Via Orange Way, Suite 104
Spring Valley, CA 91978

Hours: M-Sa: 8A-4P, Su: 10A-3P

Providing junk removal services to the San Diego area, including:

Alpine

Bonita

Chula Vista

Dulzura

El Cajon

Jamul

La Mesa

Lakeside

Lemon Grove

Ramona

San Diego

Santee

Spring Valley

and these nearby zip codes:

91901, 91902, 91910, 91911, 91913, 91914, 91915, 91917, 91935, 91941, 91942, 91944, 91945, 91977, 91978, 91979, 92019, 92020, 92021, 92040, 92065, 92071, 92101, 92102, 92103, 92104, 92105, 92106, 92107, 92108, 92109, 92110, 92111, 92113, 92114, 92115, 92116, 92117, 92119, 92120, 92123, 92124, 92126, 92131, 92132, 92134, 92135, 92136, 92139, 92140, 92145, 92147, 92149, 92152, 92154, 92155, 92158, 92164, 92169, 92173, 92176, 92179, 92182

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