For the second year in a row, Junk King San Diego was excited to partner with The Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego in their Annual Holiday Life Changers event.
And what made it even more fun for us was the opportunity to participate in facilitating a super cool toy drive!
We had toy drop-off locations at the local Shell station that our trucks fuel up at every day, and at a local 7-Eleven. Families, individuals, and other community members had the opportunity to drop toys off at both locations from November 9th until December 6th.
Then, the mission was to round up all those wonderful toys from our friends and neighbors and make sure they were safely delivered the toys to the Boys & Girls club on December 8th. We were joined by countless other local companies and organizations, all of whom participated in the toy drive.
In San Diego, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego Changes Lives
The holiday season has traditionally been a time when individuals and organizations rally to support worthy causes, charitable organizations, and various causes within their communities.
San Diego is no different. And Junk King San Diego, which has always had the needs and concerns of its community and neighbors ranked high in our priorities, is no different. In fact, we feel that giving back to our community should happen all year long. And we strive to do as much as we can in ways such as our green-based operations and helping to keep our city clean.
The holiday season gives us even more opportunities to give back, as well. So, a good question might be, “Why the Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego?”
And one good answer would be that we appreciate the opportunity to invest in the lives and futures of our community’s children.
A Rich History and a Powerful Legacy: The Boys & Girls Clubs
Although many people are quite familiar with this organization, not everyone knows the story of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Their national website relates that story,
“The Boys & Girls Clubs of America had its beginnings in 1860 with three women in Hartford, Connecticut – Mary Goodwin, Alice Goodwin and Elizabeth Hammersley. Believing that boys who roamed the streets should have a positive alternative, they organized the first Club. With character development as the cornerstone of the experience, the Club focused on capturing boys’ interests, improving their behavior, and increasing their personal expectations and goals. A cause was born.
In 1906, several Boys Clubs decided to affiliate. The Federated Boys Clubs in Boston was formed with 53 member organizations – this marked the start of a nationwide Movement and our national organization. To recognize the fact that girls are a part of our cause, the national organization’s name was changed to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 1990.”
Throughout its formative years after 1906, the organization expanded, and the number of local clubs multiplied. And, in 1941, a Club was founded in Logan Heights, an urban neighborhood in central San Diego.
In the 80 years since, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego has grown to include twelve Clubs, a teen center, and four school satellite sites. Today, these Clubs serve more than 22,000 youth from all over the San Diego region each year through after-school programs and summer day camps.
The Clubs change lives through quality youth programs and guidance in a safe, affordable, and fun environment. The Clubs serve kids ages 5 to 18 with programs focused on academic success, character development, and healthy lifestyles. These efforts take place at 19 community-based sites countywide and cover a service area of over 2,000 square miles from National City to Borrego Springs.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego: Holiday Life Changers
Having participated before, we had a deep sense of the importance of Junk King’s HAULidays Toy Drive in Partnership with Boys & Girls Club of America effort.
To help bring smiles to the less fortunate and at-risk children during the holiday season, we launched the second annual HAULidays Toy Drive and succeeded in collecting donations of hundreds of new, unwrapped toys. Of course, we didn’t do all this alone: Junk King San Diego partnered with several businesses in the community to place donation drop-off bins for toy collection.
Once the time had come to “wrap up” the toy collection phase of the toy drive, our Junk King crews picked up all those donated toys and delivered them to the local Boys & Girls Club Greater San Diego. All those toys that we had the privilege of collecting and delivering, were then given to thousands of underprivileged and at-risk children in the greater San Diego community.
And, to those of you who donated toys, everyone here at Junk King and the Boys & Girls Club of America appreciates and thanks you for helping us spread joy this holiday season!
The sentiment was shared by Niki Brown, Director of Individual Giving at Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego,
“Thank you to everyone who helped brighten the holidays at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego this season!”
And, on Twitter, the Club staff tweeted after the event,
“We had so much fun with our corporate partners, Club supporters, and volunteers who hosted toy drives, adopted families for the holidays, wrapped thousands of toys, assembled meal baskets, and organized everything to be delivered to Clubhouses.”
Our Junk Haulers Loved the Opportunity to Haul Toys and Help Change Lives
We were greatly appreciative that Junk King San Diego was able to partner with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego to bring some holiday cheer to children across San Diego County. Junk King staff had the privilege to deliver hundreds of new toys and gifts to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego as part of its annual Holiday Life Changers event.
Many other volunteers were on the receiving end of our deliveries during the event to help wrap and organize gifts for the kids, as well as assembling holiday meal baskets for Club members and their families.
All of the toys and gifts were donated by a variety of businesses, organizations, and individual community members during the month-long drive in San Diego County. The gifts were wrapped and distributed during the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego holiday celebrations throughout the month of December.
We are proud to partner with The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego and to play a small part in helping to change and improve the lives of so many of the children in our community.
For Safe, Reliable, and Efficient Junk Removal, Call Junk King San Diego
At Junk King San Diego we love our community, and we love to give. And one of the things we love to give most is great service and fast, safe, and convenient junk removal for San Diego residents.
San Diegans can save green and be green with professional junk removal services from Junk King San Diego. And we serve the entire San Diego area in great neighborhoods like Chula Vista, Alpine, Lakeside, El Cajon, and, of course, beautiful Spring Valley!
For residential junk removal, commercial junk removal, for schools, for churches, and for most any other junk removal needs, you can rely on Junk King San Diego to make it easy, green, and affordable.
Give us a call today and tell us about the junk items you need removed from your home, office, or workplace.
And remember, you can always get a free estimate from us first by going online, sending us a text, calling us, or simply getting one when we arrive on site. When you call Junk King San Diego you will always get on-time junk removal and disposal in the San Diego area that is both eco-friendly and affordable.
So, need to get rid of your junk? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.
Contact us today and tell us about the junk items you need cleaned up. You can make an appointment by booking online or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).
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They say that “good fences make good neighbors.” Along those same lines, however, it is important to mention that bad fences can certainly anger a neighbor as well. According to recent statistics, almost half of homes in the United States have some sort of fencing in the backyard.
Another 5 percent of homeowners have a fenced-in front yard as well. Fences don’t just mark property boundaries, but they can also offer a sense of security and privacy, and also help to keep pets (and young children) from wandering away from the home. Furthermore, a quality fence can also drive up a property’s value.
According to one real estate website, “privacy wood fences and solid fences like concrete or cast iron can net a profit of at least 50% of the material and installation costs on resale. So fencing materials play an integral role in determining the overall home value during appraisal.”
Despite all of these obvious advantages that come with installing a fence around your home and yard, every type of fencing material does eventually wear down and needs to be replaced. Wooden fences are prone to rotting, while chain link fences can quickly begin to rust if not properly maintained. Even stone, concrete, or brick fences may eventually need to be replaced once they fall into disrepair.
An Old Broken Fence Is Bad For Your San Diego Property
Fencing that is broken, dilapidated, or otherwise poorly maintained can be an eyesore on an otherwise beautiful home and property. If you are currently listing your home for sale on the local real estate market, an old and run-down fence will often be the first thing that potential buyers notice and will often make buyers reconsider making an offer.
Also, ragged and unkempt fencing may anger your neighbors and might even warrant notice from your local homeowners association. For businesses and other commercial properties, a decrepit and unmaintained fence is also a great way to turn away customers before they ever enter your business.
Though you may very well be able to restore or repair an old fence, in many cases a shabby fence is best torn down and thrown away to make room for a newer and more refined enclosure for your property. No matter how many coats of varnish you put on, rotting wood will eventually succumb to the forces of nature and eventually break down.
Fencing Material Can Be Difficult to Dispose Of In San Diego
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Unfortunately, fencing materials are notoriously heavy, bulky, and hard to get rid of. Trying to move thousands of old bricks or hundreds of wooden planks is several days of the job. Even if you have a huge pickup truck that you can use to haul away your broken-down fencing materials, many local dumps simply will not accept large amounts of old fencing materials because they are classified as construction and demolition (C&D) debris.
In fact, the city of San Diego has recently revealed new C&D debris diversion requirements. According to the City´s Environmental Services, “for projects with permits issued on or after July 1, 2016, the diversion requirement will increase to 65 percent by weight of the total C&D debris generated by the project.
The diversion requirement for projects with permits issued through June 30, 2016, will remain at 50 percent.” This essentially means that if you try to haul your old fencing materials to the local dump, you may be required to find ways to recycle or reuse up to 65 percent of what you intend to haul away.
So how exactly can homeowners, business owners, and other individuals in the San Diego area get rid of old and dilapidated fencing materials efficiently and cost-effectively? Enter Junk King San Diego!
Can You Recycle Your Old Fence?
While the more traditional approach of simply “dumping” old fencing material may be difficult and a bit more challenging than you may have anticipated, it’s not all bad news. In fact, there is a far better alternative for disposing of old fence components and hardware: recycling.
For most people, the term “recycling” immediately brings to mind cardboard waste and old soda cans. Although there is certainly a huge recycling market for these materials, recycling of waste products encompasses far more than cans, bottles, and plastic.
A significant number of residential fences in San Diego are constructed of wood. This may be redwood, cedar, or even pine. Depending on the condition of the wood fence materials, some of these boards, or pickets, can even be reused either by the homeowners for new projects, or by organizations such as the Habitat ReStore. Sometimes, depending on their condition, even the metal hardware can be reused, as well.
And for all that old wood fence material that is in such bad shape that it can’t be reasonably used again, there is recycling.
“Scrap lumber from home improvement projects and other untreated wood has a number of uses for recycling. It can be chipped and used in compost or mulch. It can also be turned into particleboard or chipboard lumber.
Where you can recycle wood varies from community to community. New York City residents can bundle lumber with tree limbs for curbside pickup. In Berkeley, CA, and Chattanooga, TN, wood can be dropped off at municipal recycling centers. Many private companies that create home and garden products will also take untreated lumber.”
The one type of wood product that cannot be recycled nor disposed of in landfills in California is pressure-treated wood.
This wood is officially known as ‘treated wood waste’ or TWW. It is considered hazardous waste by the state of California and is only permitted in Class III non-hazardous waste facilities in compliance with requirements in Section 25230 of the Health and Safety Code.
In San Diego County, these landfills are the Otay and Sycamore facilities.
Recycling Old Fencing Can Mean More than Just Wood
But what if your fence was more of a wall? And the debris that you have now that it’s been taken down is mostly brick or masonry rubble?
No worries! It turns out that concrete, brick, rock, and masonry is all recyclable, too.
In the industry, masonry is a general term for material made as blocks, usually stone, brick, or concrete. However, it can include gravel, concrete rubble, and even sand. The concrete is often crushed and processed to create recycled concrete aggregate, or RCA. And most landscaping blocks are actually made of concrete, so they lend themselves well to recycling.
“Bricks can be recycled in two ways. First, they can be cleaned and reused in another building or project. Alternatively, they can be crushed into brick chips (for use as a landscape material) and/or finer particles (for use in manufacturing road-base, track and drainage material, fill sand or new bricks).”
So, the great thing about all your old fencing waste and debris is that it is almost all recyclable – even the metal hardware and fasteners. And if you aren’t keen on figuring out how to make all that happen yourself, the team from Junk King will take care of that part of the process for you when they clear out all your fencing debris for you.
How to Dismantle Your Fence in 4 Simple Steps
Depending on the size, construction, and material of your residential fence, dismantling or “deconstruction” can be a fairly simple task. In fact, it is quite likely that it’s a project you can do on your own or with very little help.
Since most residential fences tend to be built from wood and are, more often than not, some variety of picket and post construction, we’ll focus on that.
Here is a basic overview of the four essential steps for tearing down your old fence:
Plan and Prepare: Before you start removing anything, you should make the following calls.
Utility companies: Find out if any utility lines run under or near the fence before you start digging. This can be done by dialing 811 and have locators come and provide markings where gas pipelines or electric lines are located and indicate pipe material and diameter.
Local government: You may need to get a permit if your fence is going to be more than six feet high or is for the front or side of your property.
Your neighbors: Let your neighbors know about your project. They may need to make changes to their yard space use, especially if they have outdoor pets or need to move things for you.
Also, you will want to plan for where you will stage your fencing debris and waste ahead of time so that it is easy to get to, to work around, and does not present a safety hazard.
Remove the Gates
Start your dismantling with the gates.
Unscrew the hinges from the gate posts
Lift the gate away from the fence and put it aside
Remove any remaining hardware from the fence posts
Detach Fence Panels or Boards
If your fence was built with pre-fab panels, it may be easier to remove them as one piece. If you do not plan to reuse the entire panels, then you can simply cut them off at the posts.
Cut the rails with a reciprocating saw or hand saw as close to the fence posts as possible
Saw or break the fence panels into smaller sections if needed
Stage each panel in your debris area
If your fence is made of individual boards or pickets,
Unfasten the boards from the rails by using a power screwdriver if they are attached with screws or, if they’re nailed on, you may need to pry the boards loose with a pry bar before using your hammer to remove them
Stack the boards in your debris staging area
Pull Up and Remove Fence Posts
If your fence posts were simply buried and not set in concrete, simply doing a bit of digging and rocking the posts until they come loose will often do the trick.
If, however, the posts are in concrete footings, you may have to winch or lever them out, if possible. Depending on the amount of space around the posts, you can also simply dig down and around the footing until you can tilt the post and concrete enough to pull it up.
The Top 3 Reasons to Hire Junk King San Diego for your Fence Removal Needs
With the San Diego real estate market seeing home prices increasing by 6 percent from June to July of 2020, renovating your yard with a new fence is a great way to take advantage of the boom in real estate prices and to add quick value to your home and property.
Junk King San Diego is the top-rated professional junk removal company in the San Diego region serving Alpine, Bonita, Chula Vista, Dulzara, El Cajon, Jamal, La Mesa, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Ramona, Santee and Spring Valley; and can help individuals, homeowners, and business owners quickly and efficiently get rid of their old fences so that you can get started with whatever landscaping renovations you have planned.
Bruce Stone, the owner of Junk King San Diego says that
“the demand for high-quality San Diego junk removal services only continues to grow. Consumers and businesses turn to Junk King to receive the most professional and affordable junk removal services in the industry. Plus, we provide green solutions that people can feel good about.”
“the demand for high-quality San Diego junk removal services only continues to grow. Consumers and businesses turn to Junk King to receive the most professional and affordable junk removal services in the industry. Plus, we provide green solutions that people can feel good about.”
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Below, we briefly outline the top three reasons why Junk King is your best bet for fast, efficient, affordable, and environmentally-friendly fence removal in San Diego.
Junk King San Diego Has Upfront and Transparent Fence Removal Pricing:
We believe that all of our clients have the right to receive a fair and transparent price for all of their junk removal needs. For this reason, we offer four ways to get an upfront quote for any size job.
You can either call us at 1-888-888-JUNK to get a quote over the phone, text us a picture of the fencing you want to be removed at 1-737-888-5865, book online your fence removal service or ask us to come and visit for a free, on-site price estimate. In many cases, we may be able to remove the fencing the same day we give you the quote.
A Commitment to Environmentally Friendly Junk Removal:
We are also 100 percent committed to ensuring that your old fencing materials are not simply sent to the nearest dump. Our junk removal teams are in full compliance with all local codes and ordinances regarding diverting construction and demolition debris from local landfills.
We are proud to say that at least 65 percent of all the junk we pick up is either donated, refurbished, or recycled. In the specific case of used fencing materials, we have developed an extensive network of relationships with local non-profit organizations, recycling centers, and donation centers where many old fences can be refurbished into new and useful items.
When you hire Junk King San Diego, your old fence boards may eventually end up as reclaimed hardwood flooring sold at a discount price to underprivileged families looking to upgrade their own homes!
Top of the Line Customer Service:
Lastly, we offer the absolute best customer service in the region. We here at Junk King San Diego can help individuals and businesses with any size of fence removal job, ensuring that your fencing materials get disposed of properly, safely, efficiently, and in the most environmentally friendly way possible.
Our junk removal professionals will do all the heavy lifting as you simply need to let us know what you need taken away. Once you agree on a price and a date, our team will call you 15 to 30 minutes before your scheduled pick-up for the quickest and most efficient service.
If you have an old fence that needs to be taken off your property, or for whatever junk removal needs you to have, call us today at 1-888-888-JUNK for the most efficient and most environmentally friendly junk removal service.
[This blog was originally published on April 30, 2020 and updated on December 28, 2020. ]
Things have a tendency to pile up around the house.
This is especially true if you are spending more time in that house. And with the recurring “stay at home” orders, sheltering in place, and the occasional need to self-quarantine, many of us are doing exactly that.
But this tendency for things to pile up is also true for our backyards. And that can require yard waste cleanup.
In fact, many people have been taking advantage of this time at home to reinvigorate their lawns, landscaping, and even their backyard gardens. And, depending on where you live, vegetable gardens have become a very popular project for families to take on.
DIY Projects In Your Outdoor Space Means Yard Waste Cleanup
The problem, however, is that all this yard work, landscaping, and possibly creating new gardens can mean clearing away space and creating large piles of dirt, rocks, sod, and assorted landscape junk and debris. You may even have some old lawn furniture, dilapidated sheds, or even old hot tubs that no longer work sitting in your yard and taking up space.
Not to mention presenting a potential safety issue.
Any junk, debris, or piles of yard waste can potentially have rusty nails, exposed screws, metal fittings, rebar, or even broken glass laying around. These things can be dangerous for kids, pets, and for unfortunate adults who happen to trip over or bump into them.
This is the kind of yard waste that you want to get cleaned up fast, and yard waste cleanup is exactly the type of service that Junk King San Diego can provide.
Some Additional Yard Waste Cleanup Precautions
Unless you’ve been asleep for most of 2020 you are painfully aware of the coronavirus pandemic and the complex assortment of restrictions that have been implemented to help protect everyone from COVID-19. These precautions, while presenting challenges for many businesses and for daily activities, have not prevented Junk King San Diego from removing junk.
In fact, our service is considered an “essential business” and we have gone to great lengths to accommodate the requirements of federal, state, and local health agencies. Junk King has put into place several precautions to make junk removal safe and worry-free for both our customers and our moving crews.
For example, following the recommendations of the CDC, all of our employees wear masks and gloves for every junk pickup. In the course of picking up and loading junk and debris, our teams maintain a reasonable social distance. For this reason, most of our pickups take place at the curbside whenever possible.
That means we can pick up your yard waste while you are safe on the porch!
However, when it comes to safe yard waste cleanup, we can still pick up everything wherever it happens to be piled up. That also includes dismantling any structure that you have in your backyard that you would like to bring down and dispose of.
Here’s what we’ve been incorporating into daily operations to adapt:
100% TOUCHLESS PICKUP – We’ll maintain a 6-foot distance from every customer. Our haulers can pick up curbside, never entering your home.
VIRTUAL ESTIMATES – Send photos to the Junk King team for a touchless price quote.
NO CONTACT PAYMENT – You can pay for our services over the phone to limit social exposure.
PROTECTIVE GEAR – Gloves, masks and hand sanitizers are provided on every truck used to protect you and our haulers.
At Junk King San Diego we have implemented touchless, no-contact junk removal practices that incorporate safety steps to keep everyone safe during this time of coronavirus concerns.
Safe Yard Waste Cleanup Means More Than Grass and Leaves
The types of materials that Junk King can pick up and remove makes for quite a long list.
For yard waste that can include anything from palm fronds to gravel, concrete rubble to old lumber, and even broken lawnmowers, trimmers, and hot tubs!
And, of course, grass, leaves, tree trimmings, and other organic waste and debris.
But it’s good to know that Junk King San Diego can remove and dispose of far more than what you’ve piled up in the yard. If you are planning on having us come to clean up your outdoor waste piles, why not have us take that old, unused junk still clogging up your garage, attic, or tool shed?
In fact, we can take just about anything except hazardous waste, including:
Old furniture
Televisions
Used appliances
Old electronics
Trash and household garbage
Mattresses
Refrigerators
and even construction waste
Essentially, if it’s something you no longer want or need, simply show us where it is and we’ll take care of it with our touchless, no-contact junk removal service.
What Does It Cost for Yard Waste Cleanup?
We know that simply saying, “It depends.” isn’t what you really want to know, but it’s true: the amount you pay is based solely on the amount of space your yard waste takes up in our truck.
This is how we maintain our policy of affordable pricing.
Our prices are always based on how much space a customer’s items take up in our trucks get packed up and never on how heavy the load is, like some companies do. This can make a big difference for you, especially when you are getting rid of large piles of rock and dirt!
And we work hard to ensure that our prices are better than any other licensed and insured, eco-friendly, recycling-based junk removal company in our trade area.
As we noted here, many junk hauling firms charge by weight. This is actually a disadvantage for customers with particularly heavy junk items such as old appliances or masonry rubble. You will never have that problem with Junk King San Diego.
Because we only charge by the amount of space your junk takes up in our trucks, this means savings for you and simple, transparent pricing.
And, along with great pricing, we always offer free estimates so you don’t have to wait to see what your junk will cost to be hauled off. And we also guarantee to beat any written estimate.
You can try it yourself by using our free pricing tool and estimator.
This tool can give you an estimate on your own by simply adding up the items you want us to haul away. Our pricing estimator will give you an online estimate of the actual price our friendly team will provide you with once they’re onsite.
It’s incredibly easy to set up your junk removal session with Junk King over the phone or online. And, if you book online, you can start saving right away with an automatic $20 off your junk removal job.
Your Expert Partners for Safe Yard Waste Cleanup
One call to Junk King San Diego will solve your junk removal problem.
At Junk King San Diego, we provide expert junk removal and hauling services to the entire San Diego area. For junk removal services that are both affordable and green, you need look no further than Junk King San Diego.
Call us today and tell us about the junk items you want to have removed from your home or place of business.
Once we know what you have and what it will take to remove it, you’ll get a price quote from us in writing that is guaranteed to beat any other written estimates. Once you agree to our quote, we can schedule a time that works with your busy schedule.
Ready to get rid of your yard waste and other junk? 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, we’ll give you a free quote based on how much room your junk takes up in our truck.
You simply point and we’ll haul those items into our junk removal trucks – all with no hidden fees.
Enjoying your backyard and other outdoor space means maintaining it and then getting rid of the piles of yard waste you created. Junk King San Diego is standing by to help with that goal. Book a session today.
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According to the website Statistic Brain, the average household in the U.S. only keeps their mattresses for seven years before deciding to replace it.
Why do they choose to get a new mattress? There are a few things that happen to most people that cause them to transition to a new mattress, often a larger one.
Two of the most common reasons are couples moving in together or getting married. Previously someone may have been using a Twin-size mattress or a Queen-size mattress and may need to consolidate or upgrade to a bigger mattress when taking the next step in their relationship with their significant other.
Interestingly, however, while one might think that a move up to a more luxurious sleeping space like a King or even a California King would be the norm, the number one mattress used in the U.S. is a Queen-size mattress.
Of the over half-dozen mattress sizes offered on the market, a Queen-size mattress is used in almost 50 percent of American homes with the next most popular size being the standard King mattress at just 19 percent of sleepers. Sorry, Californians, but the California King is nowhere near as popular!
And another good reason for a new mattress is the family “addition.”
Eventually, the time comes to move a child from a crib or child’s bed to a twin or even a full-size mattress. And the more kids that come along, the more mattresses you need.
On an interesting side note, although most people in America are sleeping on Queen-size mattresses, the most popular size sold in the United States is the Twin-size mattress. Of all the sizes available, Twin mattresses represent over 30 percent of the market share.
Unfortunately, getting older is another common reason people choose to get new mattresses. Aging causes many people to look for a new and different mattress to better accommodate their changing sleep needs as they get older.
But the most common reason for buying a new mattress is because the old one has finally worn out. Mattresses do get old and, when they do, they start showing signs of breaking down, which can be uncomfortable and lead to poor sleep and aching bodies.
The most important thing you have to consider when buying a new mattress is not just how it feels but also the return policy. This is an investment in a piece of furniture that you will be spending up to one-third of the next eight years on. The difference between you getting a good night’s sleep and being restless could be in that mattress.
That’s why it is essential it needs to be a perfect fit. It won’t feel great the first couple of nights. In fact, it may take up to 2 to 3 weeks for that mattress to conform to your body. That’s a long time you should allow for the adjustment period.
If after that time it still feels “off,” then you should think about swapping it out. That’s why a 30-day return policy is so vital. A 45-day return policy would be even better! The other thing you need to consider is how to handle your old mattress disposal. That’s easily taken care of with one call to Junk King San Diego.
Mattresses are one of the most popular things that Junk King San Diego takes from homes and apartments. In extreme cases, some of those mattress removals involve a bedbug infestation. It will be helpful to let Junk King know that’s what you’re dealing with because they have to take special precautions. But it won’t be a problem and it will only be a small extra charge.
We understand that it might seem to you that you’re going a bit overboard hiring a pair of movers and a truck just to get rid of an old mattress. But instead, think of it as a chance to get rid of all the rest of your unwanted clutter.
And no worries there! We can put our two-man crew to work loading up their truck with the clothes you’re no longer wearing and don’t want, all the old toys no longer being played with, the dozens of books you’ve already read at least twice – oh! – and the exercise equipment that you used to use when it was new but haven’t really worked out with since.
And you probably have plenty of old electronics, or e-waste, that you could get rid of as well.
What about the backyard? At Junk King San Diego, we’re not limited to just taking away clutter and junk from inside your house. We can help you clear out your garage, your backyard storage shed, and even your backyard!
In other words, when you decide you need to get rid of your old mattress, take a good look at the rest of your unwanted junk. And, when you’re ready, you need to bring in Junk King San Diego.
Junk King San Diego offers professional mattress and box spring removal services. Disposing of used mattresses, box springs, and bedframes by yourself can be difficult because they often cannot be dumped into our local landfills. One reason for this is that mattresses can contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment.
The good news for you is that Junk King San Diego provides a full-service mattress disposal service that is an efficient and environmentally friendly way to recycle your mattress and box springs that help keep our environment protected and remove your old mattress for you.
Most of us spend far too many nights sleeping on old mattresses. But most of us have a difficult time knowing when to get a mattress to replace our old one. In fact, how do you know when your mattress is old?
It turns out that there’s a short answer and a long one.
The short answer is, “It depends.” And the long answer is simply what that depends on. For example, the construction of a mattress goes a long way in determining how long it can provide proper support and comfort. In addition, the quality of the mattress really does make a difference, as well.
Strictly speaking, a low-end, traditional inner-spring mattress may need replacing after only five years, especially if there has been little or no maintenance, and the sleeper is over 200 pounds.
That’s because, in addition to construction and quality, sleeping position, body weight, and the type of care a mattress receives all play a role in the expected lifespan of any mattress.
According to SleepFoundation.org, the average lifespan of most common mattresses are as follows:
Mattress TypeAverage Lifespan
Innerspring5.5 – 6.5 years
Foam6 – 7 years
Hybrid6.5 – 7.5 years
Latex7.5 – 8.5 years
In addition to these average timeframes, there are a few key things you can pay attention to that can tell you when your mattress is old:
Does your mattress feel saggy or unsupportive?
Do you wake up with aches and pains?
Do you or your partner toss and turn through the night trying to get comfortable?
Have you noticed an increase in allergies or asthma symptoms?
Has it been 7 or more years since you purchased your bed?
If your answers are “yes” to one or more of these questions, it may be that now is when to get a mattress.
There are, of course, those situations where a new mattress is necessary because of a new addition to a home – or when you’ve decided that a King mattress is going to be far more comfortable for the two of you than your perfectly good, but somewhat too cozy Queen.
However, even if you like your current mattress, there are classic signs that you should watch for that are a clear signal that it’s time for a new mattress.
1) Your Mattress Is Sagging and has Indentations
The supporting structure of your mattress, especially memory foam or traditional innerspring mattresses, can begin to break down after time. One result can be low spots, dips, or indentations in the top surface of the mattress.
2) Your Mattress Makes Noises when You Move
A mattress that begins to lose some of its structural integrity can also get a bit noisy when you’re on it. If your mattress makes (increasingly more) noise during the night as you are sleeping, this is probably why.
3) Your Mattress Has an Unpleasant Odor
It’s unfortunate and even a bit awkward to admit, but older mattresses can begin to take on sour or bitter odors. This isn’t necessarily because the occupants have poor hygiene habits. Rather, this can be the result of mildew, mold, and fungi building up in the mattress over time, especially in a humid climate.
4) Your Mattress Triggers Allergies
A similar condition can also lead to allergies or aggravate existing ones. Along with mildew and mold, dust mites are known to infest mattresses, which can wreak havoc for those with allergies. If you frequently wake up with a headache, watery eyes, and even a runny nose, allergens in your mattress might be the cause.
5) You Wake Up in Pain
Sleeping posture is key to both a restful sleep and one that doesn’t leave you sore in the mornings. However, an older mattress can make it so that your back, hips, arms, or neck are stiff and painful.
6) You Can’t Get Comfortable or Can’t Get to Sleep
On the other hand, it may just be that you don’t enough sleep to notice if you’re waking up in pain. Mattresses that no longer support your body in the way they were designed to do can interfere with sleep.
7) Your Mattress Has Developed Humps or High Spots
When the padding inside your mattress slips and bunches up over time, it can result in raised areas in your mattress. This uneven density and surface area can mean a lack of proper support and uncomfortable pressure points.
8) You Sleep Better on A Different Mattress
Of course, sleeping in an expensive hotel with high quality beds may cause you to be envious, but if you sleep better on most any other mattress, then it may be time to replace yours.
9) Your Sleeping Situation Has Changed
As we noted earlier, sometimes the reason you need a new mattress is simply because you’re going to no longer be sleeping alone, which is hopefully a good thing, and you’ll need a larger mattress.
10) Your Mattress is More than 10 Years Old
Even if your mattress still seems fine and you sleep well, if it’s more than seven years old, you should consider replacing it anyway. Mattresses break down very gradually and it’s possible that you’ve just become slowly accustomed to it.
What Attracts Bed Bugs to Old Mattresses?
Unfortunately, even the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t spared us from the annoying infestations of bed bugs.
“Bed bugs typically spread through human movement and can be found anywhere humans linger, including homes, hotels, hospitals and cars. Their bites are painless but they are difficult to eliminate. They were nearly eradicated in the U.S. in the 1940s because of potent pesticides, but the bed bug population spiked again in the early 2000s with an increase in international travel.”
Bed bugs are small, flat wingless insects that are reddish-brown in color and approximately one-quarter inch long, before feeding and are about the size and shape of a small apple seed.
During the day they hide on beds, primarily in mattress seams and box springs, and on bed frames and headboards. They can also be found in cracks and crevices of walls, floors, and furniture.
They come out at night and, while they don’t fly or jump, they can crawl quite rapidly.
“Unfortunately, bed bugs are attracted to humans. These flat, reddish-brown bugs resembling apple seeds are drawn to carbon dioxide and warmth. Bed bugs need blood to survive—and people are a pretty excellent source.”
Although they most often end up in mattresses, they can come from other infested areas in a home. Bed bugs can be found in used furniture. They can also travel in luggage, purses, backpacks, or other items that have been placed on soft or upholstered surfaces.
The good news is that, with proper treatment, they can be eradicated.
The Best Practices for Cleaning & Disposing of An Old Mattress
If you are looking to sell or donate an old mattress that is still in decent shape and has the promise of many more years of use, it should still be cleaned and prepped first. To sell or donate your used mattress, first make sure that it is structurally sound, clean, and free of any odors or infestations.
So, how about a few old mattress disposal tips?
If your mattress has slight stains, cleaning it yourself can be a viable option. Here are some steps for cleaning old mattresses:
Vacuum
Vacuuming the top and sides of a mattress can remove pet hair and dander, human skin, and dust.
Spot Clean
Use a non-toxic enzyme cleaner to chemically break down the stain.
You can use a combination of hydrogen peroxide, liquid dish soap, and baking soda. Mix the combo into a spray bottle and apply to the stains, and then blot dry with a wet then dry clean rag.
Combine lemon juice and salt until the mixture is thick and apply to the stain. Let it sit for around 45 minutes to an hour and then wipe off with a clean rag.
Deodorize
If you find that the mattress has a slight odor, try sprinkling a layer of baking soda on the surface and letting it sit for a few hours. Vacuum off the baking soda and, if possible, let the mattress air outside.
If your old mattress is still usable, clean, and free of infestations and damage, then it is a suitable candidate for selling, gifting to friends or family, or donating to a non-profit that accepts mattresses. In the latter case, you want to review the organization’s specific requirements before hauling your mattress to their facility!
How to Pack Your Old Mattress for Disposal
When it comes to how to dispose of mattresses, your options are somewhat limited.
In most locales, you cannot place your old mattress on the curb, next to your residential trash and recycling bins. However, that’s not always the case everywhere.
“If you live in an area where you can, in fact, throw out a mattress with your regular trash, make sure to carefully read any additional rules to avoid fines and/or pickup refusal. In most places, you will be required to wrap your mattress in plastic, and in some places, you will be required to wrap the mattress in a specially made plastic mattress bag. To be safe, cover your mattress in plastic (or a plastic mattress bag) and seal it shut with packing tape.
Some municipalities have additional rules and regulations when it comes to throwing out a mattress. In some places, there is a monthly bi-weekly “heavy trash day” specifically designated for the disposal of large items like mattresses.”
The disposal process for mattresses is a bit simpler if you choose to have your old mattress recycled.
And this is a good thing, too, since it is also true that not all mattress retailers will take your old mattress for you after you’ve purchased a new one from them. And, with the multitude of online mattress shops doing business today, getting rid of your old mattress is a job that often falls on you.
How to Repurpose an Old Mattress
Disposing of a used and unwanted mattress does not automatically mean a trip to the dump or waste transfer station. Not that you can easily do that in San Diego anyway. Used mattresses that are less than 10 years old, preferably less than seven, can be “repurposed” instead.
In its simplest form this would just mean using the mattress on another bed, somewhere else.
That could be a guest room in your own home, or that of a friend, family member, or even a neighbor. It’s amazing how many people can make use of a good, gently used mattress in a child’s bedroom, a spare room, or even in a garage that’s been converted into an “extra” bedroom.
Repurposing can also take on the form of donating. While you can find non-profit and other charitable organizations who might take them, not every group takes mattresses unfortunately. And if you are considering selling it instead, keep in mind that California prohibits the sale of mattress with visible stains.
And, if it is really beyond its useful life as a comfortable mattress for sleeping, there are dozens of creative and clever ways to put it or its components to good use in a new life.
As one article suggests, you can use it for everything from decorative planters to compost to new bedding for pets. Repurposing, or “upcycling” can be an inspiring and eco-friendly alternative to simply tossing out an unwanted, old mattress.
Yes, You Can Recycle Mattresses. Really.
And this is a good thing, too, since it is also true that not all mattress retailers will take your old mattress for you after you’ve purchased a new one from them. And, with the multitude of online mattress shops doing business today, getting rid of your old mattress is a job that often falls on you.
We strongly urge you not to sneak off in the middle of the night with your old mattress strapped to the top of your car and try to simply dump it somewhere outside of town near the Border. Not only is that a bad move for the environment, but it is also against the law in San Diego and illegal no matter where you live in California. Not to mention that there are far better options for handling old mattress disposal.
“Okay,” you may be thinking, “But I don’t want it taking up space in my garage!”
Or maybe it’s your spare bedroom or even a rented storage unit. We get it. Maybe you’re thinking you might be able to use it as a “spare bed” for overnight guests. More than likely, however, you’ve got the guest room thing covered already.
So, the old mattress still needs to be removed somehow. The good news is that it’s easy to get rid of your old mattress legally, efficiently, and in an environmentally safe manner.
That’s because almost 90 percent of a standard mattress is recyclable, and the old materials can then be reused to manufacture new products. In fact, even the springs, foam, upholstery, wood pieces, and pretty much the entire box springs, too, if you need to get rid of one of those, too.
If you have a suitable vehicle, really like hauling big, awkward, and heavy objects like your old mattress, you could possibly recycle it yourself.
Once you manage to haul it out, load it up, and secure it properly, you’ll need to know if there is a recycling center near you that accepts used mattresses. There are a few good online resources such as Earth911.org or ByeByeMattress.com with tools to search for these types of recycling centers.
But wait! You really don’t have to do ANY of the mattress removal work!
The fastest and easiest way is to call Junk King San Diego. We are a professional mattress removal service and we will do all the hard work for you – and be assured that your old mattress will be disposed of in the best manner possible.
The Mattress Recycling Process
We’re all quite familiar with the basics of recycling glass bottles, cardboard boxes, and even aluminum cans. They are somehow crushed, shredded, and melted and then magically turned into raw material to make new stuff out of glass, cardboard, and aluminum.
More or less. But when it comes to envisioning the process of actually recycling a mattress, that can be a bit beyond most of us.
However, it can be done, and the process is quite similar regardless of where the mattress ends up for recycling. Here is a high-level overview of the mattress recycling process in less than 100 words:
First, the innersprings are separated from the foam and fabric of the mattress.
Then the foam and fabric covering is shredded.
The foam is baled and loaded for transport to carpet manufacturers.
Foam bales are then cleaned, processed and turned into carpet padding.
This steel springs are taken to scrap metal yard and smelted down to be used as recycled steel.
The wood from the box springs is recycled or used in reclamation projects.
The problem is that, in the US, we still don’t recycle nearly the number of mattresses each year that we could. As one article from The Balance Small Business notes,
“Almost 4.5 million mattresses and 4.5 million box springs are sent to the landfill or incinerator every year in the United States, according to Nationwide Mattress Recycling, amounting to 250 million pounds of mattress material. With an average mattress consuming 23 cubic feet of space in a landfill, and the threat of fire retardants leaching from them, there is increasing pressure from landfills to divert old beds.
At the same time, environmental initiatives by the mattress industry, retailers, institutions and the hospitality industry also are creating an increased demand for mattress recycling services. The good news is that mattresses are widely recyclable – over 95 percent on average according to one mattress recycler.”
The Do’s and Don’ts of Mattress Recycling in San Diego
While mattress recycling is an established is a well established process and a growing segment of the overall recycling industry, there are still some limitations.
For example, not every type of mattress can be easily recycled, and some mattress-type products are not acceptable for recycling at all, unfortunately. These items include:
Severely damaged, frozen, stained, soiled, twisted, or wet mattresses, box springs, and foundations.
Items infested with bed bugs
Car beds, Sleeping bags, and Pillows
Any children’s item such as carriage pads, dressing table pads, strollers, lounge pads, crib bumpers and baskets.
Water beds or camping air-mattresses
Fold-out sofa beds and Futons
While these are not considered acceptable for standard mattress recycling, many of these items contains materials that are still recyclable such as wood parts and metal components that can be used as scrap metal.
Also, certain states have specific laws governing the disposal and recycling of mattresses. These are California, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
“If you live in the state of California, Rhode Island, or Connecticut, there are some options you have when it comes to recycling your old bed. If you aren’t sure where to drop off your used mattress, check the bye bye mattress website. This will give you all of the recycling centers and drop off’s that participate with the law put into place.”
So, for those of us in beautiful San Diego, mattress recycling is one of our options for old mattress disposal.
If you buy a new mattress from a brick-and-mortar store – not an online store – you can have it delivered and request that the store take your old mattress for you. That’s the purpose of the additional fee you had to pay when you purchased the new mattress.
If you are simply disposing of an old mattress, or you bought a replacement online, you can still arrange for mattress recycling here in sunny San Diego County.
And, if all else fails, you can arrange to have your old mattress picked up by a local and reliable junk removal company like Junk King San Diego.
Junk King San Diego: Your Number One Choice for Old Mattress Disposal
At Junk King San Diego we are serious about recycling and being eco-friendly.
Because of this, our standard operating method starts with recycling, reusing, and repurposing as much junk material as possible. In fact, we succeed in recycling up to 60 percent of it.
For Junk King, being green isn’t just something we put on our website – it’s what we do. We were the first recycling-based junk removal service in the United States when Junk King was founded in 2005.
And we have continued to recycle, repurpose, and reuse as much as possible everything that we pick up at every location, including San Diego!
Your Number “Go-To” Resource for Old Mattress Disposal in San Diego
At Junk King San Diego, we serve the entire San Diego area including Alpine, La Mesa, Bonita, Lemon Grove, Chula Vista, Santee, Dulzura, Ramona, El Cajon, Spring Valley, Jamul, and Lakeside.
For old mattress removal 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 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.
Ready to get rid of your junk? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.
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 mattress and any other items into our junk removal trucks – all with no hidden fees.
Do you put your cell phone contacts into categories? There is an ability with smartphones to categorize specific phone numbers as friends, family, work or service professionals. It helps to make those lists so that you don’t have to scroll through all of your contacts to find the one number that you are looking for.
How many service professionals do you think you have in your contact list? One number that should definitely be added is the number for Junk King San Diego. You might not have a need for Junk King today but they will most certainly come a time when you have to have something removed from your Dulzura home that is simply too big for the trash can. That is the time to call in Junk King.
A Plan Of Action
That call you make to Junk King will trigger a plan of action that is can result in all your unwanted items being hauled away in a single session. That is always the mission for Junk King. Each appointment has a “standard” crew of two strong movers. That is the moving team that can take care of just about any type of rubbish removal need in a home. Of course, there are the occasional challenges that require additional team members and trucks. It is not uncommon on a job that involves a hoarder type of cleanup or clearing out a foreclosure property that additional crews will be dispatched.
You should never have to worry about the cost of that extra labor. That is because with Junk King you won’t be charged for that extra labor. You will always be charged the same flat rate whether you are getting rid of just a few pieces of furniture or an entire household furnishings. That flat rate is always based on how your stuff will be packed on the back of the truck. One price covers everything. And you will know what that price is before the work begins.
Are you ready to get all the junk out of your Dulzura home? Then you are ready to make that call to Junk King San Diego.
Getting rid of big rubbish items from your Chula Vista home might seem like an impossible task. After all, if you could have gotten rid of that item sooner, then it would be long gone. The challenge of getting rid of those big pieces is that you need movers and a truck. Those aren’t easy to come by on you own but they are extremely easy when you call in Junk King San Diego. Not only can we help you say goodbye to the rubbish from your Chula Vista home but we can do it the safe way.
Masks On
The team from Junk King will be showing up at your property for the schedule appointment wearing their distinct red shirt and masks. That is part of the health guidelines that all businesses are adopting to keep their staff and customers safe. In addition to the masks, the Junk King teams will be practicing social distancing. You can just point to what you want removed and the Junk King team will pick it up on the spot. That is what they’ve always done; they’ll just be doing it from six feet away!
What hasn’t changed for Junk King is their dedication to responsible disposal of all the things that they collect. That involves the option of dropping items off at a recycling center or a charity. The last place Junk King wants to go is a landfill. Any day that they can avoid that trip is a good day for Junk King!
Junk King also remains committed to help making this rubbish removal process an affordable one. Their pricing policy is based on how the truck gets packed up. The more stuff that the crew can fit into a small space, the less you will be paying. You might think your stuff fills up half the truck but the Junk King crew can pack it into a smaller space. That will have you paying the lower end of the price scale every time.
When you’re ready to say goodbye to the rubbish from your Chula Vista home, you’re ready to call in Junk King San Diego.
“Easy booking online. They call to inform about when during the window they would show up. Fast and will definitely use again. Highly recommend!” – Kory, Santee
That is just one of the many positive posts that Junk King San Diego customers have put online to describe their experiences with Junk King. Setting up rubbish removal for your Bonita home shouldn’t be complicated. Junk King has perfected the approach for this type of job that generates these kinds of reviews:
“Great experience with these guys. They let me know they were on the way to my appointment and were right on time. Easily found a way to get a monster couch through our front door and easily down a flight of stairs. Will definitely use these guys again if the need arises.” – Bucky, San Diego
“Junk King was great. Mikey called me ahead of time to let me know when they’d be on their way. Service was fast and simple!” – Andrea, San Diego
The Junk King team are terrific problem solvers. They can quickly size up any removal task to determine the safest approach. Those “size up” skills come into play when making an estimate to the fee, too. The Junk King teams have a lot of experience with packing up trucks. That experience allows them to get as much stuff into as little space as possible. The result of that effort will mean you’re paying the low end of the price scale. That makes Junk King a great deal.
What reviewers can’t post is what happens after the Junk King crew leaves. That is when the responsible disposal part of the Junk King process kicks into gear. Those same crews will be sorting through all the items collected. They’re looking for anything that could be dropped off at a charity or a recycling center. This is what makes Junk King a green business through and through.
When you need to have rubbish removal in Bonita, you only need to make a call to Junk King San Diego. We’ll get the job done right every time.
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It’s been a long while now since we were first plunged into the lingering pandemic caused by an errant coronavirus strain known as COVID-19. Yet, it has, in many ways, permanently altered the way we live.
For example, it’s now normal to consider any interaction outside of your home with the question of, “Is it safe?” When you need something done in your home, it’s no long just enough to hire a service professional who is licensed and insured. It is now vital that you work with a company that is following safety guidelines provided by state health authorities.
And that even includes junk hauling.
Fortunately, for those living in and around Alpine, Junk King San Diego was out in front of the COVID crisis from the very start and was quick to adopt health and safety guidelines. This means you can hire Junk King with the confidence that we’ll take care of all the junk hauling from your Alpine home, and we’ll get it done while keeping everyone safe.
But there’s so much more to choosing and using a junk hauling service in Alpine.
The Hidden Dangers of Junk Removal
Of course, with COVID-19 variants still raging two years after the start of the pandemic, we are not diminishing the continued importance of staying safe. The most current guidelines regarding social distancing and wearing masks are still the foundation for our safety procedures.
At Junk King San Diego, all of our crews are always “masked up” and “gloved up.” When it comes to social distancing, for example, Junk King is happy to provide curbside pickup for all those junk removal items that you can bring down to your porch, driveway, or sidewalk.
And, if there happens to be a particular item that needs specialized lifting from inside the house, then we’ll find a way to get it done while maintaining the necessary social distancing and safety requirements. You won’t need to give it a second thought!
Junk King also can provide estimates and facilitate payments over the phone, as well.
These days you don’t want to take chances and we understand that. So, for fast and affordable junk hauling in Alpine, you can know that you’ll also be safe with Junk King San Diego.
Of course, another hidden danger when choosing rubbish removal services is dealing with unreliable or even unethical vendors. It’s not enough to simply grab your phone, type in or say, “junk haulers near me” and then pick the first one that comes up.
It is far too easy to find yourself stuck with an outfit that is barely flying “above the radar” legally and may or may not dispose of your junk properly.
But that is somewhat rare. The more likely scenario is that you can find yourself dealing with a company that charges unreasonably high junk removal costs or pads their “low” fee with a host of added charges.
Which is why our recommendation is to simply look for a “Junk King near me” and take advantage of our low prices, no hidden fees, green disposal methods, and great service!
Why Choose a Professional Junk Hauling Service?
Everyone wants to save money on junk removal. We get it. But there are “good” ways to save money, and there are some “not-so-good” ways.
Hiring some guy with a truck, for example.
There are plenty to be found in San Diego County and even in and around Alpine, for that matter. But what you may not know is that entrusting someone who is uninsured, not licensed or even bonded, can lead to some expensive issues.
This is because unscrupulous individuals have been known to simply dump other people’s junk off the side of backroads and in empty fields. Not only is this a safety and environmental hazard, but it is also highly illegal in California and in San Diego County. And if there are any identifying marks or other means of tracing that junk back to you, there might be some unfortunate liability repercussions.
Just like you trust your household trash removal to a professional garbage disposal company, you should trust your household junk hauling to professionals.
Secrets to Getting the Best Price for Your Trash Hauling Needs
So, perhaps you’ve been on Google searching for “cheapest prices for junk removal services in my area” or the “cheapest way to get rid of furniture.”
Well, there are a few secrets to getting the best price for not only your bulk trash hauling needs, for getting rid of old furniture and other junk.
One professional cost-saving secret is to choose a company that uses a big truck for junk haulers.
Why is that important? Because bigger trucks mean bigger loads, which means less frequent runs and, ultimately, lower operating costs. Which means lower costs for the customer!
Another secret is to avoid junk hauling companies that only charge a flat fee or even charge by weight.
A flat fee, of course, means you might pay as much for your small load of junk that your neighbor down the street or over in El Cajon, for example, paid for a load twice as big. That’s not fair nor is it very cost-effective for you.
And being charged by the weight of your junk can be just as bad.
Imagine a few cubic yards of old clothes, old blankets, and old draperies costing no more to haul than a small pile of concrete or masonry rubble from a remodeling job. Why should you pay more for a heavy load when the lighter load takes up far more space?
At Junk King San Diego, we always charge simply by the amount of space your junk will take up in our truck. Nothing more. Not by weight and no flat fees. And never any hidden charges or added fees.
Our crew will need to see all the things that you’re getting rid of to determine how to best fit it all in the truck. Their goal is to get as much junk and rubbish into as little space as possible. That way, your price will always be on the lowest end of the price scale as possible.
Our free, no-obligation estimate is also guaranteed – each time, every time.
And if you have another, lower estimate from a different company for the same junk hauling job, then Junk King will gladly match that price. And we can guarantee we’ll deliver exceptional service in the process.
Junk King San Diego: Tips to Help You Navigate Our Services and FAQs
At this point, you may still be asking, “What are some good tips for hiring a trash hauler in my area?”
And we get it. For many people, having someone else come and take care of their junk hauling is not something they do every day. Or every year, for that matter. In fact, this may be the first time you’ve needed junk removal services.
No worries!
Our number one tip is to call Junk King San Diego and let us walk you through the process and answer any and all of your questions. And, with that last point in mind, here are some frequently asked questions that we can answer for you right here:
What is Junk King San Diego?
Junk King San Diego is a top rated junk hauling company in San Diego and locally owned and operated by a San Diego native. Junk King San Diego is a full service and dependable junk removal company specializing in residential and commercial junk hauling. Best of all, no job is too big or too small for us!
What is a junk removal service?
At Junk King San Diego, our junk removal service includes trained and insured team members, a 20% larger truck than our comparable operators, dumps fees, pricing based on volume, and a sweep up after the job is complete.
Do you offer same day junk removal?
Yes, Junk King San Diego offers same day junk removal. Our trained and insured team will provide an onsite estimate. If the customer agrees to the estimate, our team can haul the items the same day. Junk King San Diego hauls just about everything but hazardous materials. Contact us today to learn more about same day junk removal.
How much does junk removal typically cost?
At Junk King San Diego we charge based on volume which provides higher value and better pricing than any comparable operator. Our BIG red trucks hold 20% more volume for less money. We believe in fair, transparent pricing, and we back it up with a free estimate.
What can I do with unwanted furniture?
Your unwanted furniture may be someone else’s treasure. Junk King San Diego’s goal is to keep 60% of every junk haul out of the landfill. We do this by recycling, donating, and repurposing as much as we can through our Recycling Center warehouse.
Can I just leave my couch on the curb?
It is important to check with your municipal trash hauler before leaving your bulky items on the curb. Junk King San Diego can assist with furniture removal from the curb with our COVID friendly touchless options, such as no contact pick up and no contact payment.
How much does it cost to go to the dump in San Diego?
Avoid the hassle of going to the dump. Junk King San Diego’s pricing includes all dump fees, so you don’t have to worry about any additional charges during your junk removal job.
Can I leave my mattress on the curb?
It is important to check with your municipal trash hauler before leaving your mattress on the curb. Junk King San Diego can assist with curbside mattress removal and recycle up to 90% of the mattress.
Can Junk King haul construction debris?
Junk King San Diego can haul construction debris for both residential and commercial projects. Our trained staff will provide you with a C&D recycling receipt upon your request after visiting the appropriate transfer station with your construction debris.
Can Junk King do a foreclosure cleanout?
Real estate agents, banks, and property managers partner with Junk King for affordable and efficient residential junk removal services and foreclosure cleanouts of foreclosed homes.
The Best in Junk Hauling for Alpine: Junk King San Diego and Our Big Red Trucks
So, ready to get rid of that junk, debris, or rubbish? Just one quick call to Junk King San Diego will take care of all your junk removal needs.
We provide expert junk removal and hauling services to Alpine and the rest of the San Diego area. So, for junk removal services that are reliable, affordable, and green, you can always depend on Junk King San Diego.
Just give us a call and tell us about the junk items you need to have removed from your home or your shop or office. Our expert team is ready to walk you through our effortless process quickly and easily.
Once we know what you have and what it will take to remove it, you’ll get a free estimate from us in writing that is guaranteed to beat any other written estimates. Once you agree to our estimate, we can schedule a time that works with your busy schedule.
After you do, our professional and insured junk removal team will call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive at your home or place of work. And once we’re there, we’ll give you a free quote based on how much room your junk takes up in our truck.
You simply point and we’ll haul those items into our junk removal trucks – and we do it all with no hidden fees.
Enjoy your home and your outdoor space once again by getting rid of all the junk and clutter that’s getting in your way. Junk King San Diego is standing by to help with that goal.
You can make an appointment by booking online or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).
Many parents across San Diego are discovering what it is like to be a teacher. That’s because they are deeply involved in home-schooling for the first time. Thankfully, the school districts have provided all of the class assignments that can help keep parents on track. But there is a lot more going on than just following the assignments. Here are some ways that you can make sure your home-schooling is productive:
Wake Up the Same Time
Getting ready for home-schooling should follow the same routines as when your kids go to their actual school. That means waking up at the same time, having breakfast and getting dressed for the day. After that, you can decide when the school session should start around the house. It will also help the kids to go to bed at the same time that they are used to. Technically, the “it’s a school night” rules are still in effect!
Set up a Classroom
By now, your kids probably have all of their books from school. Each day, you may be printing out assignments from their classes. They might also still be the need for using maps and a bulletin board to help supplement some of the lessons. This is why you should set up a classroom area in your house that is separate from the TV room. It could mean sacrificing your dining room for the duration of the home-schooling. Setting up this special zone will help the kids get focused because they know when they are sitting at their “desk” it is time to get the work done.
Make Time for Recess
If you think back to your school days, then you probably remember recess as some of the best time of the school day. Your kids are no different. That is why you need to make sure they get their recess time while at home. Recess shouldn’t be just taking a break from the books but could also include going outside to play for a little bit.
Keep Them Cleaning the House
It is also important that you keep the kids on their chore schedule. This is not an extended vacation. That means all the things they were doing to help around the house needs to continue. In fact, you should take this opportunity while everyone is home to go through the entire house and decide which items can be tossed out. A thorough decluttering like that will go a long way towards creating a positive living environment. Junk King San Diego is standing by to help facilitate pickup of all your unwanted items. We have created some new procedures that are meant to safeguard our workers and our customers. The junk removal work needs to go on an Junk King San Diego can help do it the right way.
Every renovation project adds value to a home but not every one of those renovation projects has to be a kitchen or bathroom remodel. You could take on a landscaping renovation for your El Cajon property that would boost your curb appeal and your property value. A landscaping renovation would start the same way a kitchen renovation would. That would mean a certain level of “demolition” to create a clean slate to build on. In a backyard, that can involve digging up plots of sod, breaking up a concrete patio or taking down a wooden deck. Any level of demolition is going to create a serious amount of debris and that debris needs to be cleared away for the real work begins. Junk King San Diego is a terrific option to help you clear away all that yard debris for your landscaping renovation.
The Same Procedures
Junk King is going to use the same procedures for your landscaping renovation cleanup as they would for any other type of rubbish removal from your home. That procedure begins with the Junk King crew sizing up what you want to get rid of. They may certainly consider weight as a factor only in terms of deciding the best course of action for lifting and loading. It doesn’t become a factor when it comes to determining what your price will be. That is always based on the amount of space that all of the things you are getting rid of will occupy on the truck. The team from Junk King always wants to make as much room on the truck as possible. That allows them to make multiple stops for returning to the depot. It also allows their customers to pay the low-end of the price to. Junk King always wants to make this work fast and affordable.
If you are getting your landscaping renovation project started over the weekend, then it won’t be a problem for the Junk King crew to show up on a Saturday afternoon for the debris removal. That way your renovation teams can start fresh on Monday without anything hindering their work.
If a landscaping renovation is part of the plans for your El Cajon property, then you should make a session with Junk King San Diego part of those plans, too.
Let Junk King take care of loading, sorting, donating and sitting in the line at the recycle center for everything else - while you enjoy what you really want to do!
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Having participated before, we had a deep sense of the importance of Junk King’s HAULidays Toy Drive in Partnership with Boys & Girls Club of America effort.
