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Did you know that the total amount of municipal solid waste discarded into landfills in the state of California amounted to around 40 million metric tons in 2019? Despite the fact that the Golden State has one of the highest recycling rates in the country, the amount of trash that ends up in our landfills has actually been increasing over the past decade. Local governments, small businesses, individuals, and private junk removal companies have all played an important role in attempting to reduce our collective waste footprint. Today, almost every town and city in California have some sort of recycling program available to residents, homeowners and business owners.
Unfortunately, despite relatively easy access to these programs, the recycling rate in the State has actually decreased from 50 percent to the current 44 percent (2018 statistics). Though our State-wide recycling rate remains above the national average 34.7 percent, the recycling rate is well below the state’s 2020 goal of 75 percent.
One of the reasons that more trash is ending up in landfills instead of being recycled is due to the large influx of bulky waste items entering the waste stream. Throwing your junk mail and empty milk cartons into the recycle bin is a relatively easy and straightforward way to recycle. When it comes to getting rid of large couches, appliances, carpeting, or other bulky materials, recycling these items is significantly more difficult for the average person.
Bulky waste is defined as any waste that you cannot fit into a bin or bag for regular trash pickup. From freezers that no longer function correctly, to old beds and mattresses that are collecting dust in your attic, to large amounts of construction debris that results from a whole-home remodel, people and businesses in South San Francisco predictably generate large amounts of bulky waste that can be hard to get rid of. Below, offer a quick overview of some of the challenges that come with getting rid of bulky waste items. We then explain why Junk King of South San Francisco is the best option to help you with all your bulky item pickups.
Challenges with Bulky Item Waste Removal in South San Francisco
When your old refrigerator suddenly decides to die, or your cat has scratched a sofa beyond repair, getting rid of those old items is the first step in upgrading to newer items. For many individuals, however, the process of getting rid of bulky items can be significantly complicated. Some of the challenges that individuals, homeowners, and business owners might face in getting rid of bulky waste items include:
- – The threat of fines: For many people, the easiest way to get rid of a bulky item is to simply send it to the curb with the rest of the trash. However, this could lead you into legal problems. According to San Francisco´s Department of Public Works, “It is illegal to leave furniture or appliances on the sidewalk. Sidewalk Dumping can result in citations and fines unless you have a scheduled pick up from a licensed hauler or donation facility.”
- – The process of actually moving the bulky waste item: Throughout the Bay Area, most bulky waste item collection is a free service that is offered to all residents at no additional charge by the local waste removal company. However, this service does not include the actual process of hauling your bulky junk items to wherever trash pickup occurs. For elderly residents, people who live in apartments on upper stories, or for people who simply don’t have the time to move their old junk, this service is not of much use.
- – The challenge of treated wood: Much of the older furniture and other types of construction and demolition (C&D) debris that people want to get rid of may be treated with certain chemicals. According to a recent state law change, as of December 31st, 2020, “all refuse disposal and recycling facilities (of any type) no longer can legally accept treated wood waste…As a result, until further notice, treated waste wood is not eligible for collection or disposal at the San Francisco facilities.” These changes to the California Health and Safety Code make it even harder for people to get rid of certain types of bulky waste materials.
- – The difficulties in finding reputable donation and recycle centers: Many people may want to donate or recycle their bulky junk items. Old furniture can be renovated and many older appliances may have several years of life left in them. However, many private junk removal companies may simply take your bulky waste items directly to the local landfill. If you don’t have your own truck for hauling, ensuring that your used bulky items are either donated or recycled can be difficult.
Why Choose Junk King of South San Francisco?
For all your bulky item pickup needs, Junk King of South San Francisco takes seriously their commitment to reducing the amount of waste ending up in local landfills. For individuals, homeowners, and business owners located in Brisbane, Burlingame, Daly City, El Granada, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Montara, Moss Beach, Pacifica, San Bruno, San Mateo, or other parts of South San Francisco, Junk King is the best junk removal company to help you deal with your bulky junk item. Not only do we offer appliance and furniture disposal, electronic waste recycling, bulky junk item removal, yard debris removal, and hot tub disposal, but we also do all of the heavy lifting and hauling for our clients. As long as your bulky waste it is not classified as toxic waste, we can help you remove the junk you have stored in your home or business.
Furthermore, we here at Junk King of South San Francisco are proud to say that at least 60 percent of all the trash and junk we collect at each site is either recycled, reused, or repurposed. Over the years of being in the junk removal business, we have developed an extensive network of connections with recycling centers, donation centers, thrift stores, and other business that ensure that your bulky junk items stay out of our already over-crowded landfills.
How to Contract Junk King South San Francisco
If you are ready to free up some space in your home or business, you can schedule your next bulky junk removal appointment with Junk King South San Francisco by simply calling 1-888-888-JUNK. We believe in fair and transparent pricing, and thus make every effort to offer live, on-site pricing, especially for larger jobs. By actually visiting the site and seeing the junk you need hauled away, we can offer you an accurate price for the job. Our on-site price assessment is free and comes with no obligations to hire us. You can also text us a photo of the junk or trash items that you need removed at 737-888-5865, and we will text you back a price estimate.
Lastly, we also offer an efficient pricing estimate online. Just follow the link on the “Pricing” tab on our website, scroll to pricing estimator, enter your zip code, and choose estimate “By List Item” or “By Truckload.” We offer a $20 rebate for hiring us online.
No matter how you choose to contact us, we here at Junk King South San Francisco guarantee to outcompete any written estimate. As a junk removal company that is licensed, insured, and is fully committed to running a recycling-based operation, we also are amazingly able to offer the most competitive (and transparent) pricing for junk removal services in the South San Francisco area.
